Bear Trap
St. Louis County, Minnesota — DOW #69008900
5 Surveys
121.47
Acres
38 ft
Max Depth
5
Fish Species
33
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Bear Trap. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.3 | 2.26 lb | 11 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 11.0 (above normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 1.20 lb | 44 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.15 lb | 2 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 1.2 – 4.9 | 2.30 lb | 13 |
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 25.5 (above normal) | 1.3 – 7.6 | 0.75 lb | 102 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Bear Trap. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Bear Trap
- Weather forecast for Bear Trap — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 48.1405°N, 91.8695°W — Get Directions
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- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.