Minnesota Fishing Guide

Big Too Much

Itasca County, Minnesota — DOW #31079300

197 Surveys
291.96
Acres
95 ft
Max Depth
0
11
Fish Species
9
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DNR Fish Surveys

Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Big Too Much. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Tullibee (Cisco)

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1960-09-14 Standard gill nets 34.8 (above normal) 1.3 – 10.4 0.42 lb 209
2020-06-11 Standard gill nets 9.8 (normal) 1.3 – 10.4 0.58 lb 59
1979-07-16 Standard gill nets 1.6 (normal) 1.3 – 10.4 1.00 lb 8
2007-06-11 Standard gill nets 25.3 (above normal) 1.3 – 10.4 0.57 lb 152
1985-07-17 Standard gill nets 9.4 (normal) 1.3 – 10.4 0.57 lb 47
2015-06-08 Standard gill nets 26.3 (above normal) 1.3 – 10.4 0.63 lb 158
1999-06-14 Standard gill nets 27.8 (above normal) 1.3 – 10.4 0.49 lb 167
1990-06-18 Standard gill nets 37.6 (above normal) 1.3 – 10.4 0.57 lb 188

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1960-09-14 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 2.2 – 8.7 1.57 lb 3
2020-06-11 Standard gill nets 2.3 (normal) 2.2 – 8.7 6.07 lb 14
2020-06-11 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 0.56 lb 2
1979-07-16 Standard gill nets 1.4 (below normal) 2.2 – 8.7 3.14 lb 7
2007-06-11 Standard gill nets 3.8 (normal) 2.2 – 8.7 4.09 lb 23
2007-06-11 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 2.19 lb 1
1985-07-17 Standard gill nets 0.8 (below normal) 2.2 – 8.7 6.08 lb 4
2015-06-08 Standard gill nets 1.0 (below normal) 2.2 – 8.7 6.23 lb 6
2022-06-27 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 2.18 lb 1
1999-06-14 Standard gill nets 3.0 (normal) 2.2 – 8.7 3.30 lb 18
1999-06-14 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 1.58 lb 3
1990-06-18 Standard gill nets 0.6 (below normal) 2.2 – 8.7 7.67 lb 3

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1960-09-14 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.50 lb 4
1960-09-14 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.2 0.30 lb 2
2020-06-11 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.2 0.35 lb 2
1979-07-16 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.50 lb 3
2007-06-11 Standard trap nets 3.6 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.2 0.30 lb 32
1985-07-17 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.37 lb 3
1985-07-17 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.5 – 2.2 0.20 lb 6
2015-06-08 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.22 lb 2
2015-06-08 Standard trap nets 1.2 (normal) 0.5 – 2.2 0.24 lb 11
2022-06-27 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.2 0.16 lb 2
1999-06-14 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.23 lb 3
1999-06-14 Standard trap nets 1.4 (normal) 0.5 – 2.2 0.21 lb 13
1990-06-18 Standard gill nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.35 lb 2
1990-06-18 Standard trap nets 2.3 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.2 0.18 lb 9

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1960-09-14 Standard gill nets 2.2 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.0 0.84 lb 13
1960-09-14 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 2.02 lb 4
1979-07-16 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.5 – 2.0 1.75 lb 3
2007-06-11 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.0 3.79 lb 1
1985-07-17 Standard gill nets 1.2 (normal) 0.5 – 2.0 1.33 lb 6
2015-06-08 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.0 1.54 lb 2
1999-06-14 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.0 0.90 lb 1
1990-06-18 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.5 – 2.0 2.23 lb 4
1990-06-18 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 5.00 lb 1

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1960-09-14 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 7.7 – 43.4 0.10 lb 1
2020-06-11 Standard trap nets 16.8 (normal) 7.7 – 43.4 0.16 lb 151
1979-07-16 Standard trap nets 14.1 (normal) 7.7 – 43.4 0.18 lb 113
2007-06-11 Standard gill nets 0.7 — 0.04 lb 4
2007-06-11 Standard trap nets 45.9 (above normal) 7.7 – 43.4 0.09 lb 413
1985-07-17 Standard trap nets 13.5 (normal) 7.7 – 43.4 0.08 lb 81
1985-07-17 Standard gill nets 1.8 — 0.21 lb 9
2015-06-08 Standard trap nets 14.0 (normal) 7.7 – 43.4 0.22 lb 126
2021-08-17 Backpack electrofishing 13.1 — — 18
2021-08-17 15-ft beach seine 1.3 — — 5
2021-08-17 50-ft beach seine 25.0 — — 25
2022-06-27 Backpack electrofishing 41.0 — — 61
2022-06-27 Standard trap nets 30.1 (normal) 7.7 – 43.4 0.13 lb 271
2022-06-27 50-ft beach seine 66.0 — — 396
2022-06-27 15-ft beach seine 38.5 — — 77
1999-06-14 Standard trap nets 12.8 (normal) 7.7 – 43.4 0.14 lb 115
1990-06-18 Standard trap nets 25.3 (normal) 7.7 – 43.4 0.14 lb 101
1990-06-18 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 0.10 lb 1

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1960-09-14 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.10 lb 5
1960-09-14 Standard gill nets 8.7 (normal) 1.5 – 13.8 0.08 lb 52
2020-06-11 Standard trap nets 1.6 (normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.13 lb 14
2020-06-11 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 1.5 – 13.8 0.08 lb 1
1979-07-16 Standard trap nets 1.6 (normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.18 lb 13
1979-07-16 Standard gill nets 0.6 (below normal) 1.5 – 13.8 0.17 lb 3
2007-06-11 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.21 lb 12
2007-06-11 Standard gill nets 9.3 (normal) 1.5 – 13.8 0.08 lb 56
1985-07-17 Standard trap nets 4.2 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.08 lb 25
1985-07-17 Standard gill nets 3.2 (normal) 1.5 – 13.8 0.11 lb 16
2021-08-17 Backpack electrofishing 5.1 — — 7
2021-08-17 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 1
2022-06-27 50-ft beach seine 14.3 — — 86
2022-06-27 15-ft beach seine 0.5 — — 1
2022-06-27 Backpack electrofishing 1.4 — — 2
2022-06-27 Standard trap nets 1.7 (normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.33 lb 15
1999-06-14 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.13 lb 9
1999-06-14 Standard gill nets 0.8 (below normal) 1.5 – 13.8 0.09 lb 5
1990-06-18 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.30 lb 5
1990-06-18 Standard gill nets 2.2 (normal) 1.5 – 13.8 0.10 lb 11

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1960-09-14 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.4 – 1.5 0.90 lb 10
1960-09-14 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 1.7 1.60 lb 1
2020-06-11 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.5 0.87 lb 3
2020-06-11 Standard electrofishing 94.2 — 0.70 lb 94
2020-06-11 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 1.7 1.41 lb 2
1979-07-16 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.5 1.00 lb 3
2007-06-11 Standard electrofishing 83.5 — 0.57 lb 105
2007-06-11 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 1.7 1.22 lb 3
2007-06-11 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.5 1.89 lb 3
1985-07-17 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 1.7 0.30 lb 1
2021-08-17 Backpack electrofishing 13.8 — — 19
2021-08-17 15-ft beach seine 0.8 — — 3
2021-08-17 50-ft beach seine 1.0 — — 1
2022-06-27 50-ft beach seine 4.5 — — 27
2022-06-27 15-ft beach seine 1.0 — — 2
2022-06-27 Backpack electrofishing 0.7 — — 1
2022-06-27 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.4 – 1.5 0.56 lb 6
1999-06-14 Standard electrofishing 15.0 — 1.06 lb 20
1999-06-14 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 1.7 2.22 lb 3
1999-06-14 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.5 0.31 lb 2
1990-06-18 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.5 – 1.7 0.87 lb 3

Rock Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1960-09-14 Standard trap nets 3.1 (normal) 0.8 – 3.7 0.36 lb 31
1960-09-14 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 0.7 – 4.4 0.56 lb 9
2020-06-11 Standard trap nets 3.0 (normal) 0.8 – 3.7 0.22 lb 27
2020-06-11 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.7 – 4.4 0.37 lb 1
1979-07-16 Standard trap nets 3.4 (normal) 0.8 – 3.7 0.38 lb 27
2007-06-11 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.7 – 4.4 0.17 lb 6
2007-06-11 Standard trap nets 4.7 (above normal) 0.8 – 3.7 0.24 lb 42
1985-07-17 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.8 – 3.7 0.36 lb 5
1985-07-17 Standard gill nets 1.8 (normal) 0.7 – 4.4 0.24 lb 9
2015-06-08 Standard trap nets 1.2 (normal) 0.8 – 3.7 0.24 lb 11
2015-06-08 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.7 – 4.4 0.42 lb 1
2021-08-17 Backpack electrofishing 0.7 — — 1
2022-06-27 50-ft beach seine 1.2 — — 7
2022-06-27 15-ft beach seine 0.5 — — 1
2022-06-27 Backpack electrofishing 4.0 — — 6
2022-06-27 Standard trap nets 1.9 (normal) 0.8 – 3.7 0.40 lb 17
1999-06-14 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.7 – 4.4 0.74 lb 2
1999-06-14 Standard trap nets 1.9 (normal) 0.8 – 3.7 0.23 lb 17
1990-06-18 Standard trap nets 3.8 (above normal) 0.8 – 3.7 0.25 lb 15

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1960-09-14 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 1.0 – 5.0 2.07 lb 12
2020-06-11 Standard gill nets 0.8 (below normal) 1.0 – 5.0 1.16 lb 5
1979-07-16 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 1.0 – 5.0 0.70 lb 5
1979-07-16 Standard trap nets 0.9 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.7 2.36 lb 7
2007-06-11 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 1.0 – 5.0 8.86 lb 1
1985-07-17 Standard gill nets 0.8 (below normal) 1.0 – 5.0 0.82 lb 4
2015-06-08 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 1.0 – 5.0 2.98 lb 1
2015-06-08 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 1.97 lb 4
2022-06-27 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 2.10 lb 3
1999-06-14 Standard gill nets 1.2 (normal) 1.0 – 5.0 2.24 lb 7
1999-06-14 Standard trap nets 0.2 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 7.21 lb 2
1990-06-18 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 1.0 – 5.0 2.85 lb 2

Golden Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1960-09-14 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.8 0.10 lb 1
2007-06-11 Standard trap nets 0.1 (normal) 0.1 – 1.0 0.04 lb 1
2021-08-17 50-ft beach seine 7.0 — — 7

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1960-09-14 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 1.4 – 5.9 0.25 lb 2
2020-06-11 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 1.4 – 5.9 0.19 lb 5
1979-07-16 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 0.50 lb 1
1979-07-16 Standard trap nets 6.4 (above normal) 1.4 – 5.9 0.26 lb 51
2007-06-11 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 0.03 lb 1
2007-06-11 Standard trap nets 5.1 (normal) 1.4 – 5.9 0.22 lb 46
1985-07-17 Standard gill nets 0.6 — 0.10 lb 3
1985-07-17 Standard trap nets 2.0 (normal) 1.4 – 5.9 0.12 lb 12
2015-06-08 Standard trap nets 0.8 (below normal) 1.4 – 5.9 0.24 lb 7
2021-08-17 Backpack electrofishing 2.2 — — 3
2021-08-17 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 1
2022-06-27 Standard trap nets 1.3 (below normal) 1.4 – 5.9 0.16 lb 12
2022-06-27 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 2
1999-06-14 Standard trap nets 1.4 (normal) 1.4 – 5.9 0.17 lb 13
1990-06-18 Standard trap nets 3.0 (normal) 1.4 – 5.9 0.08 lb 12

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2020-06-11 Standard trap nets 0.7 — 0.26 lb 6
2015-06-08 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 0.46 lb 3
2021-08-17 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 1
2022-06-27 Standard trap nets 4.7 — 0.26 lb 42
2022-06-27 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 2
1990-06-18 Standard trap nets 1.0 — 0.17 lb 4

Bowfin

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2020-06-11 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.0 3.75 lb 1
2015-06-08 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.0 4.88 lb 4
2022-06-27 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.0 3.40 lb 2

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1979-07-16 Standard gill nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 0.75 lb 2
1979-07-16 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.0 1.40 lb 2
1985-07-17 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.0 1.00 lb 1

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2007-06-11 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.25 lb 1

Smallmouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2007-06-11 Standard electrofishing 1.6 — 0.56 lb 2
2015-06-08 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.8 0.55 lb 1

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2007-06-11 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 1.0 – 5.3 0.35 lb 2
2015-06-08 Standard trap nets 1.2 (normal) 1.0 – 5.3 0.61 lb 11
1999-06-14 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 1.0 – 5.3 0.39 lb 2
1990-06-18 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 1.0 – 5.3 0.30 lb 5

Common Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2007-06-11 Standard gill nets 1.3 — 0.07 lb 8

CNM

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-08-17 Backpack electrofishing 68.4 — 94
2022-06-27 Backpack electrofishing 63.3 — 94

BST

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-08-17 Backpack electrofishing 4.4 — 6
2022-06-27 Backpack electrofishing 0.7 — 1

Tadpole Madtom

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-08-17 Backpack electrofishing 0.7 — 1
2022-06-27 50-ft beach seine 0.2 — 1
2022-06-27 Backpack electrofishing 1.4 — 2

Iowa Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-08-17 15-ft beach seine 0.8 — 3
2021-08-17 Backpack electrofishing 10.9 — 15
2022-06-27 Backpack electrofishing 17.5 — 26
2022-06-27 50-ft beach seine 3.7 — 22

Bluntnose Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-08-17 Backpack electrofishing 8.0 — 11
2021-08-17 15-ft beach seine 5.0 — 20
2022-06-27 Backpack electrofishing 1.4 — 2
2022-06-27 50-ft beach seine 5.7 — 34

BCS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-08-17 Backpack electrofishing 1.4 — 2
2022-06-27 50-ft beach seine 0.7 — 4

BKF

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-08-17 Backpack electrofishing 8.7 — 12
2021-08-17 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — 1
2022-06-27 Backpack electrofishing 2.7 — 4
2022-06-27 50-ft beach seine 0.7 — 4

Fathead Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-08-17 Backpack electrofishing 0.7 — 1
2022-06-27 50-ft beach seine 0.2 — 1

BNS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-06-27 50-ft beach seine 1.5 — 9

Johnny Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-06-27 Backpack electrofishing 0.7 — 1

Mimic Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-06-27 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — 2

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Map & Directions

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

Best Bet Waxworm Wholesale Bait & Breeder Kits

Deer River, MN

(218) 246-2222

★ 5

Bite Me Waxworms Wholesale Bait Shop

Deer River, MN

(218) 246-2222

★ 3.7

Diamond Custom Rods

Grand Rapids, MN

(218) 244-4108

★ 5

Fred's Live Bait & Tackle

Deer River, MN

(218) 246-8710

★ 4.8

Frontier Sports

Marcell, MN

(218) 832-3901

★ 4.6

Glen's Army & Navy Store

Grand Rapids, MN

(218) 326-1201

★ 4.3

God's Country Outfitters

Grand Rapids, MN

(218) 326-9866

★ 4.4

Hollywood Bait

Coleraine, MN

(218) 245-1660

★ 4.5

Nearby Marinas

Bass Lake public Water Access - Whispering Pines

Grand Rapids, MN

★ 3

Grand Rapids Marine

Grand Rapids, MN

(218) 326-0351

★ 4.3

Grand Rapids Marine

Grand Rapids, MN

Marine Clinic

Grand Rapids, MN

(218) 244-4281

★ 4.9

Mishawaka Outdoors LLC

Grand Rapids, MN

(218) 812-8888

NorthStar Barge

Grand Rapids, MN

(218) 269-0566

★ 5

Resorts & Lodges Near Big Too Much

Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near Big Too Much.

Anchor Inn Resort
Fishing Resort Spring Lake

(218) 659-2718
Birch Haven Resort Closed
Fishing Resort Bovey

(218) 910-9707
Bowen Lodge
Fishing Resort Deer River

(218) 246-8707
Loon Point Resort
Fishing Resort Bigfork

(218) 245-1470

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Fish Species

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

Black CrappieBluegillBowfin (Dogfish)Hybrid SunfishLargemouth BassNorthern PikePumpkinseedRock BassTullibee (Cisco)WalleyeYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Big Too Much

Bro's Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 340-6051
Early Bird Fishing Guide Jeff Sundin
Fishing Guide

(218) 245-9858
Grand Rapids Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 259-7140
Minnesota Fishing Connections
Fishing Guide

(218) 259-2628
MN Fishing Pros
Fishing Guide

(218) 244-2517
Moo Moo's Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 398-7593

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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.