Benjamin
Beltrami County, Minnesota — DOW #04003300
34 Surveys
33.14
Acres
128 ft
Max Depth
3
Fish Species
8
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Benjamin. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-05 | Standard trap nets | 19.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.15 lb | 119 |
| 2017-06-05 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (normal) | 1.5 – 18.5 | 0.21 lb | 21 |
| 2022-06-06 | Standard trap nets | 15.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.24 lb | 90 |
| 2022-06-06 | Standard gill nets | 41.3 (above normal) | 1.5 – 18.5 | 0.15 lb | 124 |
| 1978-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 2.1 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.26 lb | 23 |
| 1978-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 32.3 (above normal) | 1.5 – 18.5 | 0.26 lb | 129 |
| 2011-06-01 | Standard trap nets | 29.6 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.26 lb | 148 |
| 2011-06-01 | Standard gill nets | 86.0 (above normal) | 1.5 – 18.5 | 0.16 lb | 258 |
| 2006-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 9.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.19 lb | 87 |
| 2006-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 76.0 (above normal) | 1.5 – 18.5 | 0.19 lb | 228 |
Rainbow Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.54 lb | 3 |
| 2022-06-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.77 lb | 1 |
| 2011-06-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.54 lb | 1 |
| 2011-06-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 | — | 0.13 lb | 3 |
| 1996-06-17 | Standard gill nets | 15.0 | — | 0.45 lb | 45 |
| 1996-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 0.29 lb | 4 |
| 2006-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 7.7 | — | 0.35 lb | 23 |
| 2006-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.16 lb | 1 |
| 2001-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 | — | 0.77 lb | 11 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-05 | Standard trap nets | 77.2 (above normal) | 7.9 – 37.7 | 0.03 lb | 463 |
| 2022-06-06 | Standard trap nets | 78.3 (above normal) | 7.9 – 37.7 | 0.04 lb | 470 |
| 2022-06-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 | — | 0.09 lb | 2 |
| 2011-06-01 | Standard trap nets | 182.0 (above normal) | 7.9 – 37.7 | 0.08 lb | 910 |
| 2011-06-01 | Standard gill nets | 14.0 | — | 0.04 lb | 42 |
| 1996-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 7.9 – 37.7 | 1.19 lb | 1 |
| 2006-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 88.7 (above normal) | 7.9 – 37.7 | 0.08 lb | 798 |
| 2006-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 14.3 | — | 0.05 lb | 43 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 2.00 lb | 1 |
| 1996-06-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 2.18 lb | 1 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.0 | 1.87 lb | 20 |
| 1978-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.75 lb | 2 |
| 2006-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 2.0 – 8.0 | 4.40 lb | 1 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 2.50 lb | 1 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 0.21 lb | 17 |
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Dunham's Sports
Bemidji, MN
★ 4Hillman's Store & Bait Station
Waskish, MN
★ 4.7J B Lures
Bemidji, MN
★ 4.5L&M Fleet Supply
Bemidji, MN
★ 4.5Northland Fishing Tackle
Bemidji, MN
★ 4.4Northwoods Bait & Tackle
Bemidji, MN
★ 4.8Trappers Bait Shop
Bemidji, MN
★ 4.6Up North Sports
Bemidji, MN
★ 3.9Nearby Marinas
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Benjamin. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.