Beatrice

Itasca County, Minnesota — DOW #31005800

91 Surveys

123.79

Acres

29 ft

Max Depth

Fish Species

Local Guides

DNR Fish Surveys

Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Beatrice. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Northern Pike

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1980-08-11	Standard gill nets	3.2 (below normal)	3.5 – 8.9	1.19 lb	16
1980-08-11	Standard trap nets	0.3	—	0.50 lb	1
2000-08-07	Standard gill nets	3.0 (below normal)	3.5 – 8.9	3.10 lb	18
2000-08-07	Standard trap nets	0.3	—	1.19 lb	3
1992-08-05	Standard gill nets	1.0 (below normal)	3.5 – 8.9	2.05 lb	4
1965-07-12	Standard gill nets	9.5 (above normal)	3.5 – 8.9	—	19
1965-07-12	Standard trap nets	2.6	—	—	13
1975-08-11	Standard gill nets	4.3 (normal)	3.5 – 8.9	1.37 lb	13
1975-08-11	Standard trap nets	0.3	—	0.90 lb	1
1986-08-06	Standard gill nets	0.3 (below normal)	3.5 – 8.9	3.30 lb	1
2011-08-29	Standard gill nets	0.8 (below normal)	3.5 – 8.9	4.18 lb	5

Black Crappie

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1980-08-11	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	1.0 – 3.9	0.20 lb	1
1980-08-11	Standard trap nets	1.5 (normal)	0.8 – 4.0	0.38 lb	6
2000-08-07	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	1.0 – 3.9	0.04 lb	1
2000-08-07	Standard trap nets	3.3 (normal)	0.8 – 4.0	0.09 lb	30
1992-08-05	Standard gill nets	0.5 (below normal)	1.0 – 3.9	0.10 lb	2
1992-08-05	Standard trap nets	0.8 (normal)	0.8 – 4.0	0.22 lb	5
1965-07-12	Standard gill nets	0.5 (below normal)	1.0 – 3.9	—	1
1965-07-12	Standard trap nets	3.6 (normal)	0.8 – 4.0	—	18
1975-08-11	Standard trap nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.8 – 4.0	0.20 lb	1
1986-08-06	Standard gill nets	0.5 (below normal)	1.0 – 3.9	0.45 lb	2
1986-08-06	Standard trap nets	2.3 (normal)	0.8 – 4.0	0.41 lb	9
2011-08-29	Standard gill nets	1.0 (normal)	1.0 – 3.9	0.08 lb	6
2011-08-29	Standard trap nets	0.7 (below normal)	0.8 – 4.0	0.65 lb	6

White Sucker

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1980-08-11	Standard gill nets	2.4 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.7	1.22 lb	12
1980-08-11	Standard trap nets	1.5 (above normal)	0.3 – 0.9	1.90 lb	6
2000-08-07	Standard gill nets	2.3 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.7	0.93 lb	14
2000-08-07	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 0.9	2.56 lb	1
1992-08-05	Standard gill nets	3.5 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.7	2.03 lb	14
1992-08-05	Standard trap nets	1.2 (above normal)	0.3 – 0.9	2.80 lb	7
1965-07-12	Standard gill nets	9.0 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.7	—	18
1965-07-12	Standard trap nets	17.2 (above normal)	0.3 – 0.9	—	86
1975-08-11	Standard gill nets	4.3 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.7	1.82 lb	13
1975-08-11	Standard trap nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.3 – 0.9	1.80 lb	1
1986-08-06	Standard gill nets	2.5 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.7	2.12 lb	10
2011-08-29	Standard gill nets	5.0 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.7	1.09 lb	30
2011-08-29	Standard trap nets	0.8 (normal)	0.3 – 0.9	1.29 lb	7

Bluegill

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1980-08-11	Standard trap nets	11.8 (normal)	9.5 – 57.3	0.15 lb	47
1980-08-11	Standard gill nets	0.2	—	0.10 lb	1
2000-08-07	Standard trap nets	2.3 (below normal)	9.5 – 57.3	0.16 lb	21
2000-08-07	Survey seining	0.3	—	—	1
2000-08-07	Standard gill nets	0.2	—	0.05 lb	1
1992-08-05	Standard trap nets	4.3 (below normal)	9.5 – 57.3	0.27 lb	26
1992-08-05	Standard gill nets	0.3	—	0.10 lb	1
1965-07-12	Standard gill nets	1.0	—	—	2
1975-08-11	Standard trap nets	0.8 (below normal)	9.5 – 57.3	0.13 lb	3
1986-08-06	Standard trap nets	3.0 (below normal)	9.5 – 57.3	0.13 lb	12
1986-08-06	Standard gill nets	0.3	—	0.10 lb	1
2011-08-29	Backpack electrofishing	1.0	—	—	1
2011-08-29	15-ft beach seine	6.6	—	—	66
2011-08-29	Standard trap nets	1.4 (below normal)	9.5 – 57.3	0.19 lb	13

Walleye

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1980-08-11	Standard trap nets	0.5 (normal)	0.3 – 0.5	2.90 lb	2
2000-08-07	Standard gill nets	1.2 (normal)	0.5 – 2.3	1.62 lb	7
2000-08-07	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.3 – 0.5	2.25 lb	2
1992-08-05	Standard gill nets	1.5 (normal)	0.5 – 2.3	1.30 lb	6
1992-08-05	Standard trap nets	0.7 (above normal)	0.3 – 0.5	1.12 lb	4
1965-07-12	Standard gill nets	13.0 (above normal)	0.5 – 2.3	—	26
1965-07-12	Standard trap nets	1.0 (above normal)	0.3 – 0.5	—	5
1975-08-11	Standard gill nets	4.0 (above normal)	0.5 – 2.3	0.57 lb	12
1975-08-11	Standard trap nets	0.5 (normal)	0.3 – 0.5	1.65 lb	2
1986-08-06	Standard gill nets	2.3 (normal)	0.5 – 2.3	0.79 lb	9
1986-08-06	Standard trap nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.3 – 0.5	1.70 lb	1
2011-08-29	Standard gill nets	2.0 (normal)	0.5 – 2.3	1.24 lb	12
2011-08-29	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.3 – 0.5	0.87 lb	2

Pumpkinseed

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1980-08-11	Standard trap nets	1.0 (below normal)	1.5 – 6.8	0.17 lb	4

Yellow Perch

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1980-08-11	Standard gill nets	5.8 (normal)	1.0 – 10.3	0.07 lb	29
2000-08-07	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.2	0.08 lb	1
2000-08-07	Standard gill nets	4.5 (normal)	1.0 – 10.3	0.11 lb	27
1992-08-05	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.2	0.10 lb	1
1992-08-05	Standard gill nets	3.3 (normal)	1.0 – 10.3	0.11 lb	13
1965-07-12	Standard gill nets	1.5 (normal)	1.0 – 10.3	—	3
1975-08-11	Standard gill nets	4.7 (normal)	1.0 – 10.3	0.09 lb	14
1986-08-06	Standard gill nets	1.0 (normal)	1.0 – 10.3	0.20 lb	4
2011-08-29	Backpack electrofishing	3.1	—	—	3
2011-08-29	15-ft beach seine	48.0	—	—	480
2011-08-29	Standard gill nets	6.5 (normal)	1.0 – 10.3	0.13 lb	39

Largemouth Bass

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2000-08-07	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.4	0.06 lb	1
2000-08-07	Survey seining	0.3	—	—	1
2000-08-07	Standard gill nets	1.0 (normal)	0.4 – 1.6	0.50 lb	6
1986-08-06	Standard gill nets	1.0 (normal)	0.4 – 1.6	0.72 lb	4
2011-08-29	15-ft beach seine	0.2	—	—	2
2011-08-29	Standard gill nets	0.5 (normal)	0.4 – 1.6	2.43 lb	3

Golden Shiner

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2000-08-07	Standard trap nets	0.9 (above normal)	0.1 – 0.5	0.09 lb	8
2011-08-29	15-ft beach seine	3.3	—	—	33

Fathead Minnow

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2011-08-29	15-ft beach seine	0.1	—	1

Johnny Darter

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2011-08-29	Backpack electrofishing	3.1	—	3
2011-08-29	15-ft beach seine	2.3	—	23

Mimic Shiner

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2011-08-29	Backpack electrofishing	9.3	—	9
2011-08-29	15-ft beach seine	33.9	—	339

Bluntnose Minnow

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2011-08-29	Backpack electrofishing	81.3	—	79
2011-08-29	15-ft beach seine	450.1	—	4501

Depth Maps & Lake Info

View on MN DNR LakeFinder

Map & Directions

Get Directions

Showing 14 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.

Nearby Marinas

Bass Lake public Water Access - Whispering Pines

Grand Rapids, MN

★ 3

Grand Rapids Marine

Grand Rapids, MN

(218) 326-0351

★ 4.3

Grand Rapids Marine

Grand Rapids, MN

Marine Clinic

Grand Rapids, MN

(218) 244-4281

★ 4.9

Mishawaka Outdoors LLC

Grand Rapids, MN

(218) 812-8888

NorthStar Barge

Grand Rapids, MN

(218) 269-0566

★ 5

Resorts & Lodges Near Beatrice

Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near Beatrice.

Anchor Inn Resort

Fishing Resort Spring Lake

(218) 659-2718

Birch Haven Resort Closed

Fishing Resort Bovey

(218) 910-9707

Bowen Lodge

Fishing Resort Deer River

(218) 246-8707

Loon Point Resort

Fishing Resort Bigfork

(218) 245-1470

View all 888 Minnesota resorts →

Fish Species

Species known to inhabit Beatrice. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Black Crappie Bluegill Green Sunfish Hybrid Sunfish Largemouth Bass Northern Pike Walleye White Sucker Yellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Beatrice

Bro's Guide Service

Fishing Guide

(218) 340-6051

Early Bird Fishing Guide Jeff Sundin

Fishing Guide

(218) 245-9858

Grand Rapids Guide Service

Fishing Guide

(218) 259-7140

Minnesota Fishing Connections

Fishing Guide

(218) 259-2628

MN Fishing Pros

Fishing Guide

(218) 244-2517

Moo Moo's Guide Service

Fishing Guide

(218) 398-7593

View all 9 guides →

Other Lakes in Itasca County

Plan Your Trip to Beatrice

Weather forecast for Beatrice — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
GPS: 47.7077°N, 93.0671°W — Get Directions
View on MN DNR LakeFinder for the latest survey data and lake info
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.

Beatrice

DNR Fish Surveys

Northern Pike

Black Crappie

White Sucker

Bluegill

Walleye

Pumpkinseed

Yellow Perch

Largemouth Bass

Golden Shiner

Fathead Minnow

Johnny Darter

Mimic Shiner

Bluntnose Minnow

Depth Maps & Lake Info

Map & Directions

Nearby Bait & Tackle

Best Bet Waxworm Wholesale Bait & Breeder Kits

Bite Me Waxworms Wholesale Bait Shop

Diamond Custom Rods

Fred's Live Bait & Tackle

Frontier Sports

Glen's Army & Navy Store

God's Country Outfitters

Hollywood Bait

Nearby Marinas

Bass Lake public Water Access - Whispering Pines

Grand Rapids Marine

Grand Rapids Marine

Marine Clinic

Mishawaka Outdoors LLC

NorthStar Barge

Resorts & Lodges Near Beatrice

Fish Species

Fishing Guides Near Beatrice

Other Lakes in Itasca County

Alice

Allen

Amen

Anderson

Ann

Antler

Plan Your Trip to Beatrice