Big Dick
Itasca County, Minnesota — DOW #31065600
33 Surveys
259.53
Acres
20 ft
Max Depth
9
Fish Species
9
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Big Dick. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 6.2 (normal) | 4.8 – 12.5 | 3.98 lb | 31 |
| 1985-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 7.00 lb | 1 |
| 2008-06-16 | Standard gill nets | 5.3 (normal) | 4.8 – 12.5 | 3.19 lb | 32 |
| 2008-06-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 | — | 4.29 lb | 5 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 4.8 (normal) | 1.0 – 4.8 | 0.28 lb | 24 |
| 1985-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 0.08 lb | 13 |
| 2008-06-16 | Standard gill nets | 5.8 (above normal) | 1.0 – 4.8 | 0.38 lb | 35 |
| 2008-06-16 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 0.53 lb | 20 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 1.77 lb | 11 |
| 1985-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 3.00 lb | 1 |
| 2008-06-16 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 2.16 lb | 21 |
| 2008-06-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 2.86 lb | 3 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 26.3 (normal) | 8.3 – 50.1 | 0.07 lb | 105 |
| 1985-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 8.4 | — | 0.04 lb | 42 |
| 2008-06-16 | Standard trap nets | 57.1 (above normal) | 8.3 – 50.1 | 0.10 lb | 514 |
| 2008-06-16 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 | — | 0.15 lb | 28 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.14 lb | 5 |
| 1985-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 3.2 (normal) | 2.0 – 21.5 | 0.11 lb | 16 |
| 2008-06-16 | Standard gill nets | 16.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 21.5 | 0.09 lb | 96 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 1.50 lb | 1 |
| 1985-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 0.47 lb | 9 |
| 2008-06-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 1.78 lb | 7 |
| 2008-06-16 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 1.40 lb | 17 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 | — | 0.10 lb | 2 |
| 1985-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (below normal) | 2.8 – 10.3 | 0.22 lb | 6 |
| 2008-06-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.07 lb | 3 |
| 2008-06-16 | Standard trap nets | 3.4 (normal) | 2.8 – 10.3 | 0.31 lb | 31 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.6 | 0.12 lb | 2 |
| 2008-06-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.1 – 1.7 | 0.07 lb | 3 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 2008-06-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.5 | 0.33 lb | 5 |
| 2008-06-16 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.29 lb | 7 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-06-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.30 lb | 3 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Big Dick. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Big Dick
- Weather forecast for Big Dick — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.6105°N, 93.6095°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.