Buck
Beltrami County, Minnesota — DOW #04004200
24 Surveys
Special Regulations for Buck
This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.
- Daily limit five. (Cass Chain and connected waters Wolf, Ose, Andrusia, unnamed stream (Big Lake Creek), Mississippi River, Cass, Fox Creek, Windigo, Buck, Big Rice, Little Rice, Kitchi, Turtle River, and Pug Hole Lake)
Invasive Species Alert
Buck has confirmed populations of:
- zebra mussel
Clean, drain, and dry all equipment before moving to another water body. It's the law in Minnesota.
360.04
Acres
40 ft
Max Depth
15
Fish Species
8
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Buck. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 1981-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 0.67 lb | 3 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 1.26 lb | 5 |
| 1981-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 1.00 lb | 10 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 5.2 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.18 lb | 26 |
| 1981-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 34.3 (above normal) | 1.5 – 13.8 | 0.12 lb | 206 |
Burbot
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.5 | 0.30 lb | 1 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.0 – 6.0 | 1.07 lb | 3 |
| 1981-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.3 | 0.67 lb | 6 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 5.7 (normal) | 2.2 – 8.7 | 2.20 lb | 34 |
| 1981-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 1.12 lb | 5 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 0.7 – 4.4 | 0.58 lb | 18 |
| 1981-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 6.2 (above normal) | 0.8 – 3.7 | 0.35 lb | 31 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 (above normal) | 1.0 – 5.0 | 1.03 lb | 33 |
| 1981-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 1.00 lb | 3 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.23 lb | 6 |
| 1981-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 5.4 (normal) | 1.4 – 5.9 | 0.18 lb | 27 |
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 14.7 (above normal) | 1.3 – 10.4 | 1.09 lb | 88 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.0 | 2.08 lb | 9 |
| 1981-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 2.00 lb | 1 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.5 | 0.12 lb | 4 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 4.2 (below normal) | 7.7 – 43.4 | 0.29 lb | 21 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 4.25 lb | 4 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
Get DirectionsShowing 14 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.
Nearby Bait & Tackle
Dunham's Sports
Bemidji, MN
★ 4Hillman's Store & Bait Station
Waskish, MN
★ 4.7J B Lures
Bemidji, MN
★ 4.5L&M Fleet Supply
Bemidji, MN
★ 4.5Northland Fishing Tackle
Bemidji, MN
★ 4.4Northwoods Bait & Tackle
Bemidji, MN
★ 4.8Trappers Bait Shop
Bemidji, MN
★ 4.6Up North Sports
Bemidji, MN
★ 3.9Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near Buck
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Buck. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Buck
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Plan Your Trip to Buck
- Weather forecast for Buck — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.4593°N, 94.5596°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.