Bower Trout
Cook County, Minnesota — DOW #16017500
14 Surveys
133.06
Acres
6 ft
Max Depth
3 ft
Mean Depth
7
Fish Species
10
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Bower Trout. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 1.15 lb | 10 |
| 2024-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 12.7 (above normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 1.61 lb | 38 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 1.62 lb | 4 |
| 2024-07-29 | Minnow traps | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2024-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 1.65 lb | 6 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (normal) | 2.3 – 9.6 | 1.22 lb | 8 |
| 2024-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (below normal) | 2.3 – 9.6 | 2.25 lb | 6 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 5.7 (normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.23 lb | 17 |
| 2024-07-29 | Minnow traps | 1.9 | — | — | 15 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 16.0 (normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 2.89 lb | 48 |
| 2024-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 9.7 (normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 2.49 lb | 29 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-29 | Minnow traps | 2.0 | — | — | 16 |
| 2024-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.08 lb | 6 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-29 | Minnow traps | 5.9 | — | 47 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Bear Track Outfitting Co.
Grand Marais, MN
★ 3.3Buck's Hardware
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.5Clearwater BWCA Outfitters
Grand Marais, MN
★ 5Hungry Jack Canoe Outfitters
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.7Lake Superior Trading Post
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.6Moose Tracks
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.5Northern Goods
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.7The Fisherman's Daughter at Dockside Fish Market
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.7Nearby Marinas
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Bower Trout. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Bower Trout
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Plan Your Trip to Bower Trout
- Weather forecast for Bower Trout — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.9428°N, 90.4529°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.