Black Island
Itasca County, Minnesota — DOW #31041600
43 Surveys
117.1
Acres
59 ft
Max Depth
6
Fish Species
9
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Black Island. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (normal) | 3.5 – 8.9 | 3.08 lb | 14 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 0.30 lb | 2 |
| 1988-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 5.8 (normal) | 3.5 – 8.9 | 2.11 lb | 23 |
| 1988-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 2.20 lb | 1 |
| 1982-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 8.5 | — | 2.34 lb | 34 |
| 2017-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (below normal) | 3.5 – 8.9 | 3.43 lb | 7 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 3.9 | 1.00 lb | 1 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.0 | 0.64 lb | 5 |
| 1988-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.0 – 3.9 | 0.50 lb | 2 |
| 1988-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.0 | 0.23 lb | 13 |
| 2017-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.0 – 3.9 | 0.15 lb | 6 |
| 2017-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.8 – 4.0 | 0.26 lb | 3 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 21.8 (normal) | 9.5 – 57.3 | 0.19 lb | 87 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 7.5 | — | 0.21 lb | 30 |
| 1988-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 13.8 (normal) | 9.5 – 57.3 | 0.13 lb | 55 |
| 1988-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 5.3 | — | 0.11 lb | 21 |
| 1982-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 15.5 (normal) | 9.5 – 57.3 | 0.17 lb | 62 |
| 2017-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 12.9 (normal) | 9.5 – 57.3 | 0.21 lb | 103 |
| 2017-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 | — | 0.17 lb | 6 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.33 lb | 4 |
| 1988-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.10 lb | 4 |
| 1988-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.6 | 0.60 lb | 1 |
| 2017-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 5.6 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.69 lb | 45 |
| 2017-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.6 | 1.06 lb | 4 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.7 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.7 | 0.25 lb | 2 |
| 1988-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.7 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1988-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.7 | 0.25 lb | 4 |
| 1982-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.7 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.25 lb | 2 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.5 – 6.8 | 0.02 lb | 3 |
| 1982-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 4.5 (normal) | 1.5 – 6.8 | 0.19 lb | 18 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.1 | 1.52 lb | 6 |
| 1988-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.1 | 3.10 lb | 2 |
| 1982-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 1.3 | 2.00 lb | 5 |
| 2017-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.1 | 2.42 lb | 4 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.5 | 4.30 lb | 1 |
| 1982-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.5 | 6.25 lb | 2 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.3 | 0.13 lb | 6 |
| 1982-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 14.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.11 lb | 56 |
| 2017-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 7.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.3 | 0.10 lb | 29 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 5.10 lb | 2 |
| 1982-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 4.00 lb | 1 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Black Island. 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.