Beetle
Lake County, Minnesota — DOW #38055100
41 Surveys
29.26
Acres
26 ft
Max Depth
6.3 ft
Mean Depth
2
Fish Species
8
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Beetle. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Rainbow Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-07-03 | Standard gill nets | 11.0 | — | 0.18 lb | 11 |
| 1984-07-03 | Standard trap nets | 2.4 | — | 0.16 lb | 19 |
| 1983-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 1983-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.0 | — | — | — |
Brook Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-05-17 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 | — | 0.37 lb | 35 |
| 1999-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 0.79 lb | 8 |
| 1999-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 9.0 | — | 0.64 lb | 9 |
| 2003-05-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 1.37 lb | 1 |
| 2003-05-19 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 | — | 2.24 lb | 5 |
| 2019-10-14 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 | — | 0.67 lb | 20 |
| 2019-10-14 | Standard gill nets | 8.5 | — | 0.58 lb | 17 |
| 2019-10-14 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.8 | — | 0.86 lb | 3 |
| 2024-10-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 1.59 lb | 2 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-04-27 | Special trap nets | 1.0 | — | — | 1 |
| 2003-05-19 | 1/4-in trap nets | 25.0 | — | — | 100 |
| 2003-05-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 4.3 | 0.04 lb | 1 |
| 2019-10-14 | 1/4-in trap nets | 344.0 | — | — | 1376 |
| 2019-10-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 4.3 | 0.04 lb | 2 |
| 2024-10-09 | Standard trap nets | 5.2 (above normal) | 0.2 – 4.3 | 0.06 lb | 62 |
| 2024-10-09 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 9.3 | 0.12 lb | 9 |
CRC
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.09 lb | 2 |
| 1999-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.10 lb | 2 |
BST
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-07-28 | 1/4-in trap nets | 16.0 | — | 64 |
| 2003-05-19 | 1/4-in trap nets | 58.5 | — | 234 |
| 2019-10-14 | 1/4-in trap nets | 17.3 | — | 69 |
Fathead Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-07-28 | 1/4-in trap nets | 104.5 | — | 418 |
| 2003-05-19 | 1/4-in trap nets | 767.5 | — | 3070 |
PRD
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-05-19 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 2003-05-19 | 1/4-in trap nets | 183.8 | — | — | 735 |
| 2019-10-14 | 1/4-in trap nets | 36.0 | — | — | 144 |
CNM
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-05-19 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.07 lb | 1 |
| 2003-05-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.04 lb | 1 |
| 2019-10-14 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.5 | — | — | 2 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-05-19 | 1/4-in trap nets | 11.8 | — | — | 47 |
| 2003-05-19 | Standard trap nets | 16.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 0.09 lb | 269 |
FND
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-05-19 | 1/4-in trap nets | 366.3 | — | 1465 |
| 2019-10-14 | 1/4-in trap nets | 25.8 | — | 103 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-05-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 17.50 lb | 1 |
| 2024-10-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 11.01 lb | 1 |
NRD
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-05-19 | 1/4-in trap nets | 15.0 | — | 60 |
| 2019-10-14 | 1/4-in trap nets | 51.0 | — | 204 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
Get DirectionsShowing 14 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.
Nearby Bait & Tackle
Agate Bay Outfitters LLC
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.4Boundary Waters Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.9Canadian Border Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.8Granite Gear Inc
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.7North Country Canoe Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.9Red Rock Wilderness Store
Ely, MN
★ 5Seagren's Home Hardware Outdoors
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.6Veness Bait & Tackle
Two Harbors, MN
★ 3.9Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near Beetle
Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near Beetle.
Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Beetle. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Beetle
Boreal Triangle Guide Service
(218) 830-2148
Boundary Waters Fishing Guide
(218) 235-9595
Duluth Superior Charter Fishing with Capt Paul Morris aboard Freedom II
(218) 428-5562
Ely Ice Fishing Company
(218) 365-3466
James Addiction Charter Fishing
(218) 213-8816
Muskie Doom Guide Service
(218) 491-3277
Other Lakes in Lake County
Plan Your Trip to Beetle
- Weather forecast for Beetle — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.6951°N, 91.5227°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.