Minnesota Fishing Guide

Caribou

St. Louis County, Minnesota — DOW #69048900

179 Surveys
538.57
Acres
21 ft
Max Depth
9 ft
Mean Depth
11
Fish Species
33
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DNR Fish Surveys

Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Caribou. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2000-07-17 Standard gill nets 6.3 (above normal) 0.4 – 4.0 0.53 lb 57
2000-07-17 Standard trap nets 3.7 (normal) 0.3 – 4.6 0.14 lb 33
2005-07-18 Standard gill nets 9.2 (above normal) 0.4 – 4.0 0.16 lb 83
2005-07-18 Special trap nets 3.5 — 0.19 lb 38
2005-07-18 Standard trap nets 3.5 (normal) 0.3 – 4.6 0.13 lb 38
1988-07-06 Standard gill nets 19.7 (above normal) 0.4 – 4.0 0.10 lb 177
1988-07-06 Standard trap nets 2.5 (normal) 0.3 – 4.6 0.07 lb 15
2023-06-06 Standard gill nets 11.2 (above normal) 0.4 – 4.0 0.15 lb 101
2023-06-06 Standard trap nets 3.3 (normal) 0.3 – 4.6 0.13 lb 40
2010-07-19 Standard gill nets 5.4 (above normal) 0.4 – 4.0 0.23 lb 49
2010-07-19 Standard trap nets 7.1 (above normal) 0.3 – 4.6 0.19 lb 85
2015-07-13 Standard gill nets 9.0 (above normal) 0.4 – 4.0 0.22 lb 81
2015-07-13 Standard trap nets 3.2 (normal) 0.3 – 4.6 0.21 lb 38
1992-07-23 Standard gill nets 10.7 (above normal) 0.4 – 4.0 0.15 lb 96
1992-07-23 Standard trap nets 4.6 (normal) 0.3 – 4.6 0.23 lb 41
1997-07-21 Standard gill nets 9.2 (above normal) 0.4 – 4.0 0.16 lb 83
1997-07-21 Standard trap nets 4.1 (normal) 0.3 – 4.6 0.12 lb 45

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2000-07-17 Standard gill nets 8.4 (above normal) 2.0 – 6.0 1.07 lb 76
2000-07-17 Standard trap nets 0.9 — 1.11 lb 8
2005-07-18 Standard gill nets 7.0 (above normal) 2.0 – 6.0 1.49 lb 63
2005-07-18 Special trap nets 1.4 — 1.65 lb 15
2005-07-18 Standard trap nets 0.8 — 1.67 lb 9
1988-07-06 Standard gill nets 12.7 (above normal) 2.0 – 6.0 2.74 lb 114
1988-07-06 Standard trap nets 0.7 — 2.90 lb 4
2023-06-06 Standard gill nets 11.7 (above normal) 2.0 – 6.0 1.54 lb 105
2023-06-06 Standard trap nets 1.2 — 1.35 lb 14
2010-07-19 15-ft beach seine 0.2 — — 1
2010-07-19 Standard gill nets 11.4 (above normal) 2.0 – 6.0 2.07 lb 103
2010-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 0.8 — — 1
2010-07-19 Standard trap nets 1.4 — 2.26 lb 17
2015-07-13 Standard gill nets 8.1 (above normal) 2.0 – 6.0 2.42 lb 73
2015-07-13 Standard trap nets 1.0 — 1.96 lb 12
1992-07-23 Standard gill nets 10.0 (above normal) 2.0 – 6.0 2.63 lb 90
1992-07-23 Standard trap nets 1.1 — 2.23 lb 10
1997-07-21 Standard gill nets 8.2 (above normal) 2.0 – 6.0 1.27 lb 74
1997-07-21 Standard trap nets 1.4 — 1.41 lb 16

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2000-07-17 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 2.6 – 124.4 0.90 lb 1
2005-07-18 Special trap nets 0.1 — 0.32 lb 1
1992-07-23 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 2.6 – 124.4 0.17 lb 4
1997-07-21 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 2.6 – 124.4 1.03 lb 1

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2000-07-17 Standard gill nets 6.8 (normal) 3.0 – 11.0 4.68 lb 61
2000-07-17 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.1 3.96 lb 1
2005-07-18 Standard gill nets 1.9 (below normal) 3.0 – 11.0 1.63 lb 17
2005-07-18 Special trap nets 0.2 — 2.07 lb 2
1988-07-06 Standard gill nets 4.6 (normal) 3.0 – 11.0 0.45 lb 41
1988-07-06 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 2.1 0.42 lb 4
2023-06-06 Standard gill nets 1.4 (below normal) 3.0 – 11.0 2.08 lb 13
2010-07-19 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 3.0 – 11.0 3.29 lb 1
2015-07-13 Standard gill nets 0.9 (below normal) 3.0 – 11.0 1.15 lb 8
1992-07-23 Standard gill nets 2.3 (below normal) 3.0 – 11.0 1.68 lb 21
1997-07-21 Standard gill nets 6.8 (normal) 3.0 – 11.0 0.88 lb 61
1997-07-21 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.1 0.88 lb 2

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2000-07-17 Standard trap nets 8.9 (above normal) 0.9 – 8.3 0.13 lb 80
2000-07-17 Standard gill nets 2.1 — 0.75 lb 19
2005-07-18 Survey seining 10.0 — — 30
2005-07-18 Standard gill nets 3.2 — 0.12 lb 29
2005-07-18 Special trap nets 14.6 — 0.26 lb 161
2005-07-18 Standard trap nets 6.0 (normal) 0.9 – 8.3 0.16 lb 66
1988-07-06 Standard trap nets 10.8 (above normal) 0.9 – 8.3 0.10 lb 65
1988-07-06 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.43 lb 3
2023-06-06 Standard trap nets 17.8 (above normal) 0.9 – 8.3 0.19 lb 214
2023-06-06 Standard gill nets 5.3 — 0.15 lb 48
2010-07-19 Standard gill nets 4.1 — 0.20 lb 37
2010-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 22.5 — — 28
2010-07-19 Standard trap nets 21.8 (above normal) 0.9 – 8.3 0.18 lb 262
2010-07-19 50-ft beach seine 3.2 — — 16
2010-07-19 15-ft beach seine 1.8 — — 9
2015-07-13 Standard gill nets 3.1 — 0.21 lb 28
2015-07-13 Standard trap nets 16.3 (above normal) 0.9 – 8.3 0.17 lb 196
1992-07-23 Standard trap nets 25.7 (above normal) 0.9 – 8.3 0.16 lb 231
1992-07-23 Standard gill nets 2.3 — 0.13 lb 21
1997-07-21 Standard trap nets 10.6 (above normal) 0.9 – 8.3 0.15 lb 117
1997-07-21 Standard gill nets 1.0 — 0.20 lb 9

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2000-07-17 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.8 0.10 lb 3
2000-07-17 Standard gill nets 3.8 (below normal) 4.7 – 15.8 0.22 lb 34
2005-07-18 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.4 – 1.8 0.07 lb 5
2005-07-18 Survey seining 21.7 — — 65
2005-07-18 Standard gill nets 3.6 (below normal) 4.7 – 15.8 0.17 lb 32
2005-07-18 Special trap nets 0.8 — 0.33 lb 9
1988-07-06 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.4 – 1.8 0.10 lb 4
1988-07-06 Standard gill nets 2.0 (below normal) 4.7 – 15.8 0.12 lb 18
2023-06-06 Standard gill nets 1.7 (below normal) 4.7 – 15.8 0.12 lb 15
2010-07-19 50-ft beach seine 42.8 — — 214
2010-07-19 15-ft beach seine 0.8 — — 4
2010-07-19 Standard gill nets 5.3 (normal) 4.7 – 15.8 0.11 lb 48
2010-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 2.4 — — 3
2010-07-19 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.8 0.12 lb 2
2015-07-13 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.4 – 1.8 0.10 lb 5
2015-07-13 Standard gill nets 12.9 (normal) 4.7 – 15.8 0.10 lb 116
1992-07-23 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.4 – 1.8 0.13 lb 6
1992-07-23 Standard gill nets 5.0 (normal) 4.7 – 15.8 0.10 lb 45
1997-07-21 Standard gill nets 3.0 (below normal) 4.7 – 15.8 0.11 lb 27

Rock Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2000-07-17 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 1.1 0.71 lb 4
2000-07-17 Standard gill nets 0.2 (normal) 0.2 – 1.6 1.60 lb 2
2005-07-18 Special trap nets 0.6 — 0.52 lb 7
2005-07-18 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.1 0.06 lb 2
1988-07-06 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.1 0.20 lb 1
1988-07-06 Standard gill nets 0.2 (normal) 0.2 – 1.6 0.60 lb 2
2023-06-06 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.2 – 1.1 0.48 lb 7
2010-07-19 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.6 0.73 lb 1
2010-07-19 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.2 – 1.1 0.42 lb 6
2015-07-13 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.6 0.54 lb 1
2015-07-13 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 1.1 0.35 lb 3
1992-07-23 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.2 – 1.1 0.38 lb 5
1992-07-23 Standard gill nets 0.2 (normal) 0.2 – 1.6 0.60 lb 2
1997-07-21 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 1.1 0.24 lb 4

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2000-07-17 Standard gill nets 1.7 (below normal) 3.2 – 13.7 3.00 lb 15
2005-07-18 Standard gill nets 2.1 (below normal) 3.2 – 13.7 2.86 lb 19
2005-07-18 Special trap nets 0.2 — 1.68 lb 2
2005-07-18 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.6 – 2.0 4.24 lb 2
1988-07-06 Standard gill nets 3.2 (normal) 3.2 – 13.7 1.48 lb 29
2023-06-06 Standard gill nets 6.3 (normal) 3.2 – 13.7 2.13 lb 57
2023-06-06 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.6 – 2.0 2.58 lb 9
2010-07-19 Standard gill nets 1.3 (below normal) 3.2 – 13.7 1.43 lb 12
2010-07-19 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.6 – 2.0 4.81 lb 5
2015-07-13 Standard gill nets 4.3 (normal) 3.2 – 13.7 1.59 lb 39
2015-07-13 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.6 – 2.0 2.28 lb 9
1992-07-23 Standard gill nets 2.3 (below normal) 3.2 – 13.7 2.92 lb 21
1992-07-23 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.6 – 2.0 3.10 lb 2
1997-07-21 Standard gill nets 1.2 (below normal) 3.2 – 13.7 4.20 lb 11
1997-07-21 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.6 – 2.0 4.98 lb 1

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2000-07-17 Standard gill nets 5.1 — 0.65 lb 46
2000-07-17 Standard trap nets 6.3 (above normal) 0.4 – 3.6 0.59 lb 57
2005-07-18 Standard gill nets 9.8 — 0.18 lb 88
2005-07-18 Special trap nets 8.8 — 0.27 lb 97
2005-07-18 Standard trap nets 4.2 (above normal) 0.4 – 3.6 0.14 lb 46
1988-07-06 Standard gill nets 1.3 — 0.07 lb 12
1988-07-06 Standard trap nets 5.0 (above normal) 0.4 – 3.6 0.07 lb 30
2023-06-06 Standard gill nets 3.7 — 0.21 lb 33
2023-06-06 Standard trap nets 1.8 (normal) 0.4 – 3.6 0.25 lb 21
2010-07-19 Standard gill nets 4.0 — 0.22 lb 36
2010-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 2.4 — — 3
2010-07-19 Standard trap nets 2.6 (normal) 0.4 – 3.6 0.16 lb 31
2010-07-19 15-ft beach seine 0.8 — — 4
2015-07-13 Standard gill nets 4.4 — 0.19 lb 40
2015-07-13 Standard trap nets 3.8 (above normal) 0.4 – 3.6 0.16 lb 45
1992-07-23 Standard gill nets 1.7 — 0.07 lb 15
1992-07-23 Standard trap nets 9.1 (above normal) 0.4 – 3.6 0.10 lb 82
1997-07-21 Standard gill nets 1.6 — 0.31 lb 14
1997-07-21 Standard trap nets 3.2 (normal) 0.4 – 3.6 0.23 lb 35

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2000-07-17 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 0.6 0.76 lb 5
2005-07-18 Standard electrofishing 28.9 — 1.15 lb 25
2005-07-18 Survey seining 8.0 — — 24
2005-07-18 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 0.6 1.38 lb 3
2005-07-18 Special trap nets 0.1 — 0.07 lb 1
1988-07-06 Standard trap nets 0.2 (normal) 0.1 – 0.2 0.50 lb 1
1988-07-06 Standard gill nets 0.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 0.6 1.70 lb 7
2023-06-06 Standard electrofishing 20.8 — 1.72 lb 23
2023-06-06 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 0.6 1.82 lb 5
2010-07-19 50-ft beach seine 2.0 — — 10
2010-07-19 Standard electrofishing 114.3 — 1.65 lb 62
2010-07-19 15-ft beach seine 2.8 — — 14
2010-07-19 Standard gill nets 0.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 0.6 1.78 lb 7
2010-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 164.7 — — 205
2015-07-13 Standard electrofishing 11.8 — 1.69 lb 14
2015-07-13 Standard gill nets 0.9 (above normal) 0.3 – 0.6 1.84 lb 8
2015-07-13 Standard trap nets 0.2 (normal) 0.1 – 0.2 0.08 lb 2
1992-07-23 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 0.6 1.17 lb 3
1997-07-21 Standard electrofishing 30.0 — 1.84 lb 25
1997-07-21 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.6 0.80 lb 1

Bluntnose Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2005-07-18 Survey seining 4.3 — 13
2010-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 4.8 — 6
2010-07-19 50-ft beach seine 81.2 — 406

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2023-06-06 Standard gill nets 1.3 — 0.21 lb 12
2010-07-19 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.21 lb 3
2010-07-19 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 0.48 lb 2

Johnny Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2010-07-19 50-ft beach seine 2.8 — 14
2010-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 12.1 — 15

CNM

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2010-07-19 15-ft beach seine 0.4 — 2
2010-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 16.9 — 21
2010-07-19 50-ft beach seine 0.2 — 1

Iowa Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2010-07-19 15-ft beach seine 0.6 — 3
2010-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 6.4 — 8
2010-07-19 50-ft beach seine 0.2 — 1

Mottled Sculpin

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2010-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 8.8 — 11

Tadpole Madtom

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2010-07-19 15-ft beach seine 0.2 — 1
2010-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 3.2 — 4

BNS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2010-07-19 50-ft beach seine 2.2 — 11

Golden Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2015-07-13 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 0.06 lb 2

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

Arrowhead Outdoors

Ely, MN

(218) 365-5358

★ 4.9

Bass Pro Shops

Hermantown, MN

(218) 481-6900

★ 4.4

Benders

Hibbing, MN

(218) 263-5023

★ 4.5

Brimson Sportsman Corner

Brimson, MN

(218) 848-2080

★ 5

Canadian Waters Inc

Ely, MN

(800) 255-2922

★ 4.7

Canoe Country Outfitters

Ely, MN

(218) 365-4046

★ 4.9

Cenex

Hibbing, MN

(320) 894-5765

★ 5

Cliff Wold's Outfitting Co.

Ely, MN

(218) 365-3267

★ 5

Nearby Marinas

Anderson's Canoe Outfitters

Crane Lake, MN

(218) 780-6430

★ 4.9

Aronson Boat Works Inc

Tower, MN

(218) 753-4190

★ 4.5

Arrowhead Lodge

Kabetogama, MN

(218) 875-2141

★ 4.7

Bill's Boat Storage

Ely, MN

(218) 235-9824

★ 5

Birch Point Marine

Tower, MN

(218) 753-4404

★ 4.5

BP Marine Plus

Two Harbors, MN

(218) 830-2216

★ 5

Resorts & Lodges Near Caribou

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Fishing Resort Hibbing

(952) 356-5234
Espland's
Fishing Resort Ely

(218) 365-5282
Lake Vermilion Ice Fishing
Fishing Resort Tower

(218) 290-2435
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Fishing Resort Ely

(218) 235-1212

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Fish Species

Species known to inhabit Caribou. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Black BullheadBlack CrappieBluegillHybrid SunfishLargemouth BassNorthern PikePumpkinseedRock BassWalleyeWhite SuckerYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Caribou

218 Sportfishing
Fishing Guide

(218) 409-4744
Angler Management Duluth Charters
Fishing Guide

(218) 390-7933
Basswood Trails Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 349-5226
Catching Adventures
Fishing Guide

(651) 270-7155
Chamorrita Charters
Fishing Guide

(218) 393-7121
Chasin' Tail Charters MN
Fishing Guide

(320) 980-6667

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Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.