Chad
St. Louis County, Minnesota — DOW #69045000
12 Surveys
264.93
Acres
18 ft
Max Depth
6
Fish Species
33
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Chad. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 7.3 (above normal) | 2.0 – 6.3 | 0.84 lb | 22 |
| 2015-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 6.3 | 2.96 lb | 30 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 0.25 lb | 10 |
| 2015-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 0.32 lb | 3 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 16.3 (above normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | 0.15 lb | 49 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 10.0 (normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 1.23 lb | 30 |
| 2015-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 6.8 (normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 0.84 lb | 41 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 1.32 lb | 7 |
| 2015-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 7.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 1.70 lb | 44 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 | — | 0.25 lb | 4 |
| 2015-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 | — | 0.03 lb | 24 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 | — | 0.13 lb | 17 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Chad. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Chad
- Weather forecast for Chad — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.9729°N, 92.2250°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.