Big Ole
Itasca County, Minnesota — DOW #31067000
46 Surveys
216.95
Acres
65 ft
Max Depth
10
Fish Species
9
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Big Ole. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 2001-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.3 | 0.13 lb | 13 |
| 1974-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 16.5 (above normal) | 1.0 – 10.3 | 0.23 lb | 33 |
| 1982-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1982-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 22.4 (above normal) | 1.0 – 10.3 | 0.14 lb | 112 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 12.3 (above normal) | 3.5 – 8.9 | 2.76 lb | 74 |
| 2001-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 1.69 lb | 12 |
| 1974-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 8.5 (normal) | 3.5 – 8.9 | 1.03 lb | 17 |
| 1974-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 | — | 0.88 lb | 6 |
| 1982-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 10.8 (above normal) | 3.5 – 8.9 | 1.53 lb | 54 |
| 1982-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 0.57 lb | 3 |
WAM
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 5.7 | — | 0.12 lb | 34 |
| 2001-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.04 lb | 3 |
| 1974-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.25 lb | 2 |
| 1974-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 | — | 0.39 lb | 9 |
| 1982-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 | — | 0.15 lb | 4 |
| 1982-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.10 lb | 1 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.1 | 3.84 lb | 3 |
| 2001-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.8 – 1.3 | 3.31 lb | 1 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 4.33 lb | 3 |
| 1974-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 3.00 lb | 1 |
| 1982-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 1.43 lb | 14 |
| 1982-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.5 | 7.50 lb | 1 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.31 lb | 1 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.6 | 2.04 lb | 2 |
| 2001-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.09 lb | 2 |
| 1974-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.25 lb | 3 |
| 1982-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.6 | 0.25 lb | 4 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 19.8 | — | 0.15 lb | 119 |
| 2001-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 55.7 (normal) | 9.5 – 57.3 | 0.12 lb | 501 |
| 1974-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 87.0 (above normal) | 9.5 – 57.3 | 0.20 lb | 348 |
| 1974-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 7.5 | — | 0.23 lb | 15 |
| 1982-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 88.5 (above normal) | 9.5 – 57.3 | 0.11 lb | 531 |
| 1982-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 | — | 0.11 lb | 15 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 | — | 0.28 lb | 4 |
| 2001-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (below normal) | 1.5 – 6.8 | 0.28 lb | 10 |
| 1974-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.25 lb | 1 |
| 1974-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 5.5 (normal) | 1.5 – 6.8 | 0.25 lb | 22 |
| 1982-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1982-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (normal) | 1.5 – 6.8 | 0.17 lb | 10 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (normal) | 1.0 – 3.9 | 0.71 lb | 16 |
| 2001-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.0 | 0.36 lb | 10 |
| 1974-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (normal) | 1.0 – 3.9 | 1.00 lb | 7 |
| 1974-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.0 | 0.67 lb | 9 |
| 1982-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 1.0 – 3.9 | 0.38 lb | 6 |
| 1982-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.0 | 0.26 lb | 7 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Big Ole. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Big Ole
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- GPS: 47.5689°N, 93.6142°W — Get Directions
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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.