Black Shadow
Aitkin County, Minnesota — DOW #01016500
24 Surveys
22.37
Acres
60 ft
Max Depth
8
Fish Species
3
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Black Shadow. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 7.5 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.0 | 4.48 lb | 15 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 1.51 lb | 7 |
| 1990-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 11.0 (above normal) | 2.0 – 8.0 | 2.81 lb | 22 |
| 1990-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 1.58 lb | 3 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.5 | 0.22 lb | 4 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 7.9 (above normal) | 1.0 – 6.1 | 0.22 lb | 71 |
| 1990-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 4.5 | 0.28 lb | 14 |
| 1990-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 6.1 | 0.20 lb | 18 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (normal) | 0.7 – 7.3 | 0.50 lb | 7 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 4.1 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 0.62 lb | 37 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.18 lb | 3 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 2.76 lb | 6 |
| 1990-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 2.00 lb | 1 |
| 1990-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 2.75 lb | 1 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 31.7 (normal) | 7.9 – 37.7 | 0.10 lb | 285 |
| 1990-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 6.4 (below normal) | 7.9 – 37.7 | 0.15 lb | 51 |
| 1990-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 | — | 0.18 lb | 9 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.6 – 5.5 | 0.85 lb | 1 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 5.6 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.1 | 0.58 lb | 50 |
| 1990-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.6 – 5.5 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1990-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 2.0 – 8.1 | 0.60 lb | 2 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 3.6 (normal) | 1.1 – 4.7 | 0.08 lb | 32 |
| 1990-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 1.1 – 4.7 | 0.07 lb | 5 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
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Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Aitkin Backwoods Farm Supply LLC
Aitkin, MN
★ 4.9Bill's Sportsmans Service
Aitkin, MN
★ 4.8Farm Island Store
Aitkin, MN
★ 4.7Farm Island Store & Off Sale
Aitkin, MN
★ 4.7Glen Store
Aitkin, MN
★ 4.6McGregor Oil
McGregor, MN
★ 4.6Sather's Gateway Store
McGregor, MN
★ 4.4Sue’s Bait shop
Aitkin, MN
★ 4.5Nearby Marinas
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Black Shadow. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Black Shadow
- Weather forecast for Black Shadow — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 46.4800°N, 93.7755°W — Get Directions
- View on MN DNR LakeFinder for the latest survey data and lake info
- 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.