Button Box
Itasca County, Minnesota — DOW #31017500
35 Surveys
81.42
Acres
18 ft
Max Depth
7
Fish Species
9
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Button Box. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 7.8 (above normal) | 0.5 – 5.3 | 0.34 lb | 31 |
| 1987-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 51.5 (above normal) | 2.5 – 24.8 | 0.40 lb | 206 |
| 1981-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.3 | 0.65 lb | 2 |
| 1981-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 28.3 (above normal) | 2.5 – 24.8 | 0.37 lb | 113 |
| 1984-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.3 | 0.30 lb | 5 |
| 1984-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 65.8 (above normal) | 2.5 – 24.8 | 0.35 lb | 263 |
| 2007-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 5.3 | 0.08 lb | 1 |
| 2007-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 35.5 (above normal) | 2.5 – 24.8 | 0.08 lb | 142 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 20.3 (above normal) | 0.8 – 14.0 | 0.53 lb | 81 |
| 1987-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.17 lb | 6 |
| 1981-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 7.8 (normal) | 0.8 – 14.0 | 0.66 lb | 31 |
| 1981-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.60 lb | 1 |
| 1984-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 5.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 14.0 | 0.50 lb | 21 |
| 1984-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.20 lb | 2 |
| 2007-06-25 | Standard electrofishing | 37.4 | — | 0.45 lb | 50 |
| 2007-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 14.0 | 1.74 lb | 4 |
| 2007-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.24 lb | 3 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 14.8 (normal) | 4.9 – 49.8 | 0.15 lb | 59 |
| 1987-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 | — | 0.22 lb | 12 |
| 1984-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 4.9 – 49.8 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1984-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.15 lb | 2 |
| 2007-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 42.5 (normal) | 4.9 – 49.8 | 0.11 lb | 255 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 10.8 (above normal) | 1.0 – 3.4 | 2.61 lb | 43 |
| 1981-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 2.75 lb | 4 |
| 1981-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 3.8 (above normal) | 1.0 – 3.4 | 2.80 lb | 15 |
| 1984-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 1.50 lb | 3 |
| 1984-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 10.0 (above normal) | 1.0 – 3.4 | 2.16 lb | 40 |
| 2007-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (above normal) | 1.0 – 3.4 | 3.17 lb | 14 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 4.5 – 11.3 | 6.58 lb | 18 |
| 2007-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 1.98 lb | 4 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 11.8 | 0.33 lb | 1 |
| 2007-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.2 – 4.8 | 0.41 lb | 12 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 4.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.43 lb | 24 |
| 2007-06-25 | Standard electrofishing | 41.9 | — | 0.96 lb | 56 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.5 | 0.19 lb | 1 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Button Box. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Button Box
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- 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.