Minnesota Fishing Guide

Big Pine

Aitkin County, Minnesota — DOW #01015700

249 Surveys

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638.02
Acres
78 ft
Max Depth
0
15
Fish Species
3
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Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Big Pine. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2021-08-30 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.05 lb 1
2024-08-26 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 1.5 – 13.8 0.16 lb 5
1980-08-25 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.14 lb 5
1980-08-25 Standard gill nets 1.8 (normal) 1.5 – 13.8 0.10 lb 21
2011-08-29 50-ft beach seine 54.0 — — 54
2011-08-29 15-ft beach seine 1.8 — — 7
2011-08-29 Standard gill nets 1.4 (below normal) 1.5 – 13.8 0.14 lb 17
2011-08-29 Backpack electrofishing 2.0 — — 1
2011-08-29 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.12 lb 8
2013-08-26 Standard gill nets 1.8 (normal) 1.5 – 13.8 0.15 lb 21
2021-07-06 Backpack electrofishing 2.6 — — 4
2021-07-06 50-ft beach seine 9.0 — — 99
1991-08-26 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.15 lb 2
1991-08-26 Standard gill nets 1.8 (normal) 1.5 – 13.8 0.12 lb 16
2007-08-27 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.16 lb 4
2007-08-27 Standard gill nets 1.0 (below normal) 1.5 – 13.8 0.10 lb 12
2002-08-26 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.17 lb 13
2002-08-26 Standard gill nets 1.3 (below normal) 1.5 – 13.8 0.15 lb 14
1986-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.20 lb 1
1986-08-18 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 1.5 – 13.8 0.20 lb 1

Green Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2021-08-30 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.6 – 2.0 0.07 lb 2
2024-08-26 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.9 0.05 lb 1
1980-08-25 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.6 – 2.0 0.13 lb 9
1980-08-25 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.9 0.18 lb 3
2011-08-29 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.9 0.05 lb 1
2011-08-29 Backpack electrofishing 28.6 — — 14
2011-08-29 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.6 – 2.0 0.21 lb 1
2021-07-06 Backpack electrofishing 26.4 — — 41
2021-07-06 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
1991-08-26 Standard trap nets 0.5 (below normal) 0.6 – 2.0 0.22 lb 6
2007-08-27 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.6 – 2.0 0.19 lb 9
2007-08-27 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.9 0.16 lb 3
2002-08-26 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.6 – 2.0 0.05 lb 2
2002-08-26 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 0.9 0.05 lb 7
1986-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.6 – 2.0 0.18 lb 9
1986-08-18 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 0.9 0.13 lb 3

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2021-08-30 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 1.0 – 6.0 0.97 lb 12
2021-08-30 Standard trap nets 1.5 (normal) 1.0 – 5.3 1.06 lb 18
2024-08-26 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 1.0 – 6.0 0.88 lb 6
1980-08-25 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.0 – 6.0 0.75 lb 3
1980-08-25 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 1.0 – 5.3 1.00 lb 1
2011-08-29 Backpack electrofishing 2.0 — — 1
2011-08-29 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.0 – 5.3 0.68 lb 4
2011-08-29 Standard gill nets 0.8 (below normal) 1.0 – 6.0 0.85 lb 9
2013-08-26 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.0 – 6.0 1.08 lb 3
2021-07-06 Backpack electrofishing 1.3 — — 2
1991-08-26 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 1.0 – 6.0 0.98 lb 9
1991-08-26 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 1.0 – 5.3 0.86 lb 12
2007-08-27 Standard gill nets 0.8 (below normal) 1.0 – 6.0 1.12 lb 10
2007-08-27 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 1.0 – 5.3 0.63 lb 1
2002-08-26 Standard gill nets 0.8 (below normal) 1.0 – 6.0 0.84 lb 9
1986-08-18 Standard gill nets 0.8 (below normal) 1.0 – 6.0 1.00 lb 7
1986-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 1.0 – 5.3 0.83 lb 5

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2021-08-30 Standard gill nets 4.3 (normal) 2.2 – 8.7 2.36 lb 52
2021-08-30 Standard trap nets 0.8 — 2.38 lb 9
2024-08-26 Standard gill nets 2.3 (normal) 2.2 – 8.7 2.51 lb 27
1980-08-25 Standard gill nets 2.8 (normal) 2.2 – 8.7 2.69 lb 34
2011-08-29 Standard gill nets 3.0 (normal) 2.2 – 8.7 3.16 lb 36
2011-08-29 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 4.46 lb 2
2013-08-26 Standard gill nets 5.4 (normal) 2.2 – 8.7 3.61 lb 65
1991-08-26 Standard gill nets 4.1 (normal) 2.2 – 8.7 3.39 lb 37
1991-08-26 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 1.60 lb 2
2007-08-27 Standard gill nets 2.3 (normal) 2.2 – 8.7 3.33 lb 28
2007-08-27 Standard trap nets 0.4 — 4.84 lb 5
2002-08-26 Standard gill nets 5.5 (normal) 2.2 – 8.7 2.11 lb 60
2002-08-26 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 1.81 lb 2
1986-08-18 Standard gill nets 2.4 (normal) 2.2 – 8.7 4.20 lb 22
1986-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 3.75 lb 1

Rock Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2021-08-30 Standard gill nets 3.4 (normal) 0.7 – 4.4 0.34 lb 41
2021-08-30 Standard trap nets 0.5 (below normal) 0.8 – 3.7 0.32 lb 6
2024-08-26 Standard gill nets 2.8 (normal) 0.7 – 4.4 0.38 lb 33
1980-08-25 Standard gill nets 1.2 (normal) 0.7 – 4.4 0.32 lb 14
1980-08-25 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.8 – 3.7 0.70 lb 5
2011-08-29 Standard gill nets 4.8 (above normal) 0.7 – 4.4 0.39 lb 58
2011-08-29 Backpack electrofishing 2.0 — — 1
2011-08-29 Standard trap nets 2.3 (normal) 0.8 – 3.7 0.37 lb 28
2013-08-26 Standard gill nets 4.9 (above normal) 0.7 – 4.4 0.42 lb 59
1991-08-26 Standard gill nets 2.6 (normal) 0.7 – 4.4 0.35 lb 23
1991-08-26 Standard trap nets 1.4 (normal) 0.8 – 3.7 0.28 lb 17
2007-08-27 Standard gill nets 3.5 (normal) 0.7 – 4.4 0.30 lb 42
2007-08-27 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.8 – 3.7 0.21 lb 7
2002-08-26 Standard gill nets 5.2 (above normal) 0.7 – 4.4 0.32 lb 57
2002-08-26 Standard trap nets 2.2 (normal) 0.8 – 3.7 0.21 lb 26
1986-08-18 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.7 – 4.4 0.35 lb 7
1986-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.8 – 3.7 0.22 lb 7

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2021-08-30 Standard electrofishing 66.0 — 0.96 lb 99
2021-08-30 Standard gill nets 2.5 (above normal) 0.5 – 1.7 0.87 lb 30
2021-08-30 Standard trap nets 2.7 (above normal) 0.4 – 1.5 0.55 lb 32
2024-08-26 Standard gill nets 2.5 (above normal) 0.5 – 1.7 0.76 lb 30
1980-08-25 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 1.7 0.71 lb 6
1980-08-25 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.5 0.30 lb 2
2011-08-29 50-ft beach seine 14.0 — — 14
2011-08-29 15-ft beach seine 2.0 — — 8
2011-08-29 Standard gill nets 4.0 (above normal) 0.5 – 1.7 0.86 lb 48
2011-08-29 Backpack electrofishing 6.1 — — 3
2011-08-29 Standard trap nets 1.2 (normal) 0.4 – 1.5 0.27 lb 14
2013-08-26 Standard gill nets 3.1 (above normal) 0.5 – 1.7 0.62 lb 37
2021-07-06 Backpack electrofishing 10.9 — — 17
2021-07-06 50-ft beach seine 6.5 — — 71
1991-08-26 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.5 – 1.7 0.95 lb 6
1991-08-26 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.4 – 1.5 0.26 lb 12
2007-08-27 Standard gill nets 2.0 (above normal) 0.5 – 1.7 0.77 lb 24
2007-08-27 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.4 – 1.5 0.40 lb 9
2002-08-26 Standard electrofishing 113.0 — 0.53 lb 92
2002-08-26 Standard gill nets 2.0 (above normal) 0.5 – 1.7 0.77 lb 22
2002-08-26 Standard trap nets 1.8 (above normal) 0.4 – 1.5 0.28 lb 22
1986-08-18 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.5 – 1.7 1.06 lb 4
1986-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.4 – 1.5 0.23 lb 10

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2021-08-30 Standard gill nets 1.6 — 0.22 lb 19
2021-08-30 Standard trap nets 6.7 — 0.27 lb 80
2024-08-26 Standard gill nets 1.9 — 0.24 lb 23
2011-08-29 Standard gill nets 2.1 — 0.14 lb 25
2011-08-29 Backpack electrofishing 24.5 — — 12
2011-08-29 Standard trap nets 8.5 — 0.19 lb 102
2011-08-29 50-ft beach seine 6.0 — — 6
2011-08-29 15-ft beach seine 0.8 — — 3
2013-08-26 Standard gill nets 1.1 — 0.08 lb 13
2021-07-06 50-ft beach seine 4.8 — — 53
2021-07-06 Backpack electrofishing 14.8 — — 23
1991-08-26 Standard gill nets 0.4 — 0.15 lb 4
1991-08-26 Standard trap nets 4.5 — 0.19 lb 54
2007-08-27 Standard gill nets 1.3 — 0.13 lb 15
2007-08-27 Standard trap nets 7.3 — 0.20 lb 88
2002-08-26 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.07 lb 3
2002-08-26 Standard trap nets 5.2 — 0.16 lb 62

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2021-08-30 Standard gill nets 3.4 (normal) 1.0 – 5.0 1.58 lb 41
2021-08-30 Standard trap nets 1.3 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.7 3.49 lb 15
2024-08-26 Standard gill nets 1.1 (normal) 1.0 – 5.0 1.75 lb 13
1980-08-25 Standard gill nets 1.8 (normal) 1.0 – 5.0 3.73 lb 21
1980-08-25 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 0.28 lb 2
2011-08-29 Standard gill nets 3.8 (normal) 1.0 – 5.0 2.21 lb 45
2011-08-29 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 3.67 lb 8
2013-08-26 Standard gill nets 5.3 (above normal) 1.0 – 5.0 1.53 lb 64
1991-08-26 Standard gill nets 5.3 (above normal) 1.0 – 5.0 1.86 lb 48
1991-08-26 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 0.57 lb 3
2007-08-27 Standard gill nets 2.8 (normal) 1.0 – 5.0 1.81 lb 34
2007-08-27 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 1.75 lb 5
2002-08-26 Standard gill nets 2.5 (normal) 1.0 – 5.0 2.59 lb 27
2002-08-26 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 4.89 lb 4
1986-08-18 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 1.0 – 5.0 1.99 lb 12
1986-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 1.30 lb 5

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2021-08-30 Standard gill nets 0.7 — 0.09 lb 8
2021-08-30 Standard trap nets 3.2 (below normal) 7.7 – 43.4 0.11 lb 38
2024-08-26 Standard gill nets 3.3 — 0.08 lb 40
1980-08-25 Standard gill nets 24.1 — 0.18 lb 289
1980-08-25 Standard trap nets 18.6 (normal) 7.7 – 43.4 0.12 lb 149
2011-08-29 Standard gill nets 1.0 — 0.13 lb 12
2011-08-29 Backpack electrofishing 26.6 — — 13
2011-08-29 Standard trap nets 8.7 (normal) 7.7 – 43.4 0.13 lb 104
2011-08-29 50-ft beach seine 22.0 — — 22
2011-08-29 15-ft beach seine 10.8 — — 43
2013-08-26 Standard gill nets 1.4 — 0.18 lb 17
2021-07-06 Backpack electrofishing 6.4 — — 10
2021-07-06 50-ft beach seine 25.8 — — 284
1991-08-26 Standard gill nets 12.9 — 0.19 lb 116
1991-08-26 Standard trap nets 15.2 (normal) 7.7 – 43.4 0.16 lb 182
2007-08-27 Standard gill nets 0.7 — 0.09 lb 8
2007-08-27 Standard trap nets 10.5 (normal) 7.7 – 43.4 0.11 lb 126
2002-08-26 Standard gill nets 4.1 — 0.15 lb 45
2002-08-26 Standard trap nets 15.7 (normal) 7.7 – 43.4 0.10 lb 188
1986-08-18 Standard gill nets 16.7 — 0.11 lb 150
1986-08-18 Standard trap nets 30.1 (normal) 7.7 – 43.4 0.12 lb 361

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2021-08-30 Standard gill nets 0.7 — 0.32 lb 8
2021-08-30 Standard trap nets 2.1 (normal) 1.4 – 5.9 0.21 lb 25
2024-08-26 Standard gill nets 0.8 — 0.14 lb 9
1980-08-25 Standard gill nets 0.6 — 0.11 lb 7
1980-08-25 Standard trap nets 2.4 (normal) 1.4 – 5.9 0.20 lb 19
2011-08-29 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 0.07 lb 1
2013-08-26 Standard gill nets 1.3 — 0.20 lb 15
2021-07-06 Backpack electrofishing 0.6 — — 1
2021-07-06 50-ft beach seine 0.2 — — 2
1991-08-26 Standard gill nets 0.7 — 0.20 lb 6
1991-08-26 Standard trap nets 4.8 (normal) 1.4 – 5.9 0.21 lb 57
2007-08-27 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 0.08 lb 1
2007-08-27 Standard trap nets 2.9 (normal) 1.4 – 5.9 0.17 lb 35
2002-08-26 Standard gill nets 1.1 — 0.19 lb 12
2002-08-26 Standard trap nets 4.1 (normal) 1.4 – 5.9 0.15 lb 49
1986-08-18 Standard trap nets 2.4 (normal) 1.4 – 5.9 0.10 lb 29

Smallmouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2021-08-30 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.8 0.31 lb 1
2011-08-29 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 1
2013-08-26 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.6 5.06 lb 1
2021-07-06 50-ft beach seine 3.5 — — 38
2021-07-06 Backpack electrofishing 0.6 — — 1
2002-08-26 Standard electrofishing 1.2 — 0.64 lb 1
2002-08-26 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 0.09 lb 4

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2021-08-30 Standard gill nets 2.1 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.46 lb 25
2021-08-30 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.2 0.25 lb 5
2024-08-26 Standard gill nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.52 lb 5
1980-08-25 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.32 lb 18
1980-08-25 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.2 0.32 lb 1
2011-08-29 Standard gill nets 1.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.19 lb 19
2011-08-29 Standard trap nets 1.8 (normal) 0.5 – 2.2 0.12 lb 21
2013-08-26 Standard gill nets 0.9 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.37 lb 11
1991-08-26 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 1.15 lb 2
1991-08-26 Standard trap nets 2.6 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.2 0.22 lb 31
2007-08-27 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.58 lb 10
2007-08-27 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 2.2 0.47 lb 6
2002-08-26 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.72 lb 6
2002-08-26 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.2 0.46 lb 4
1986-08-18 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.35 lb 2
1986-08-18 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.5 – 2.2 0.41 lb 15

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2021-08-30 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.8 1.78 lb 2
2024-08-26 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.8 0.92 lb 1
1980-08-25 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 1.43 lb 7
1991-08-26 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.8 1.80 lb 1
2007-08-27 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 1.33 lb 4

Bowfin

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2021-08-30 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.0 7.32 lb 1
1980-08-25 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.3 2.75 lb 2
1980-08-25 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.0 4.00 lb 1
2011-08-29 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.0 5.64 lb 2
1991-08-26 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.0 4.00 lb 1
2007-08-27 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.0 5.41 lb 1
2002-08-26 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.0 6.86 lb 2
1986-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.0 5.08 lb 3

Common Carp

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1980-08-25 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.1 – 0.9 4.75 lb 2
1991-08-26 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.9 13.20 lb 1
1986-08-18 Standard trap nets 1.0 (above normal) 0.1 – 0.9 9.27 lb 12

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1980-08-25 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.0 2.00 lb 4
2011-08-29 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.0 2.82 lb 1
1991-08-26 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.0 1.85 lb 2
2002-08-26 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.0 3.86 lb 1
1986-08-18 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.0 2.25 lb 1

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1980-08-25 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.9 1.58 lb 3
2021-07-06 Backpack electrofishing 0.6 — — 1

Johnny Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2011-08-29 50-ft beach seine 13.0 — 13
2011-08-29 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — 1
2011-08-29 Backpack electrofishing 2.0 — 1
2021-07-06 Backpack electrofishing 27.0 — 42
2021-07-06 50-ft beach seine 1.7 — 19

BCS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2011-08-29 Backpack electrofishing 2.0 — 1

Bluntnose Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2011-08-29 15-ft beach seine 7.0 — 28
2011-08-29 Backpack electrofishing 42.9 — 21
2021-07-06 50-ft beach seine 22.3 — 245
2021-07-06 Backpack electrofishing 29.6 — 46

BKF

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2011-08-29 15-ft beach seine 0.5 — 2
2021-07-06 50-ft beach seine 1.6 — 18
2021-07-06 Backpack electrofishing 3.9 — 6

Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2011-08-29 Backpack electrofishing 10.2 — 5

CNM

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2011-08-29 Backpack electrofishing 12.3 — 6
2021-07-06 Backpack electrofishing 4.5 — 7

Spottail Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2011-08-29 15-ft beach seine 0.5 — 2
2021-07-06 50-ft beach seine 7.2 — 79

BNS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2011-08-29 Backpack electrofishing 6.1 — 3

Iowa Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2011-08-29 50-ft beach seine 4.0 — 4
2021-07-06 50-ft beach seine 0.4 — 4
2021-07-06 Backpack electrofishing 5.1 — 8

Tadpole Madtom

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2011-08-29 Backpack electrofishing 2.0 — 1

BST

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2011-08-29 Backpack electrofishing 2.0 — 1

Mimic Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-07-06 50-ft beach seine 1.8 — 20

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Map & Directions

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Showing 14 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.

Nearby Bait & Tackle

Aitkin Backwoods Farm Supply LLC

Aitkin, MN

(218) 927-3112

★ 4.9

Bill's Sportsmans Service

Aitkin, MN

(218) 927-2552

★ 4.8

Farm Island Store

Aitkin, MN

(218) 927-3791

★ 4.7

Farm Island Store & Off Sale

Aitkin, MN

(218) 927-3791

★ 4.7

Glen Store

Aitkin, MN

(320) 684-2229

★ 4.6

McGregor Oil

McGregor, MN

(218) 768-2055

★ 4.6

Sather's Gateway Store

McGregor, MN

(218) 426-3255

★ 4.4

Sue’s Bait shop

Aitkin, MN

(218) 851-2679

★ 4.5

Nearby Marinas

3K StorageMN on Lake Minnewawa

McGregor, MN

(218) 429-2108

★ 5

Aitkin Rental

Aitkin, MN

(218) 927-6907

★ 4.5

Farm Island Repair and Marine

Aitkin, MN

(218) 927-6395

★ 4.7

FLOE International

McGregor, MN

(800) 336-6337

★ 4.8

Horseshoelakestorage.net

McGregor, MN

(218) 670-0063

★ 5

Libby Marine

McGregor, MN

(218) 994-9245

Resorts & Lodges Near Big Pine

Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near Big Pine.

Big Sandy Lake Cabin Rental
Fishing Resort McGregor

(612) 735-9455
McGregor Cabin Rentals
Fishing Resort McGregor

(218) 839-7545
Loaf N Leisure Resort and RV Park
Fishing Resort Aitkin

(218) 234-2882
Ole's Resort
Fishing Resort McGregor

(218) 426-3487

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Fish Species

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

Black BullheadBlack CrappieBluegillBowfin (Dogfish)Brown BullheadGreen SunfishHybrid SunfishLargemouth BassNorthern PikePumpkinseedRock BassSmallmouth BassWalleyeYellow BullheadYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Big Pine

Mille Lacs Lake Fishing Guide
Fishing Guide

(651) 271-8600
Mille Lacs Lake Guiding
Fishing Guide

(763) 238-7507
North Mille Lacs Ice Fishing
Fishing Guide

(218) 670-5012

Other Lakes in Aitkin County

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658.81 acres

Anderson

91.34 acres

Bachelor

53.56 acres

Ball Bluff

168.64 acres

Bass

56.98 acres

Bay

35.16 acres

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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.