Blackface
Aitkin County, Minnesota — DOW #01004500
14 Surveys
191.8
Acres
18 ft
Max Depth
5
Fish Species
3
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Blackface. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-09-02 | Standard gill nets | 26.3 (above normal) | 1.5 – 9.9 | 0.34 lb | 79 |
| 1986-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 15.8 (above normal) | 1.5 – 9.8 | 0.44 lb | 126 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-09-02 | Standard gill nets | 9.7 (normal) | 4.6 – 11.6 | 2.42 lb | 29 |
| 1986-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 2.50 lb | 6 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-09-02 | Standard gill nets | 55.0 (normal) | 1.9 – 57.5 | 0.23 lb | 165 |
| 1986-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 9.0 (normal) | 1.1 – 17.4 | 0.23 lb | 72 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 2.5 – 25.0 | 0.83 lb | 3 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 5.0 (above normal) | 0.8 – 4.5 | 0.15 lb | 40 |
| 1986-09-02 | Standard gill nets | 11.0 (normal) | 8.0 – 40.3 | 0.40 lb | 33 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 1.25 lb | 2 |
| 1986-09-02 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 1.75 lb | 1 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-09-02 | Standard gill nets | 6.7 | — | 0.12 lb | 20 |
| 1986-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 2.4 (normal) | 1.4 – 8.6 | 0.13 lb | 19 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 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 Blackface. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Blackface
- Weather forecast for Blackface — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 46.9283°N, 93.2463°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.