Chamberlin
Aitkin County, Minnesota — DOW #01014500
27 Surveys
10.38
Acres
24 ft
Max Depth
9
Fish Species
3
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Chamberlin. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (below normal) | 4.5 – 11.3 | 3.12 lb | 4 |
| 1999-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 9.5 (normal) | 4.5 – 11.3 | 1.87 lb | 19 |
| 1999-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 | — | 1.18 lb | 6 |
| 1989-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 4.5 – 11.3 | 2.11 lb | 9 |
| 1989-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 1.25 lb | 2 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 42.0 (normal) | 11.5 – 57.8 | 0.10 lb | 42 |
| 1999-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 7.5 (below normal) | 11.5 – 57.8 | 0.10 lb | 15 |
| 1999-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 8.0 (normal) | 1.1 – 25.2 | 0.12 lb | 32 |
| 1989-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 13.0 (normal) | 11.5 – 57.8 | 0.12 lb | 26 |
| 1989-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 19.3 (normal) | 1.1 – 25.2 | 0.12 lb | 77 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (normal) | 2.5 – 24.8 | 0.10 lb | 5 |
| 1999-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.3 | 0.14 lb | 7 |
| 1999-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (below normal) | 2.5 – 24.8 | 0.12 lb | 4 |
| 1989-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 7.3 (above normal) | 0.5 – 5.3 | 0.14 lb | 29 |
| 1989-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 (normal) | 2.5 – 24.8 | 0.24 lb | 11 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 3.4 | 0.50 lb | 2 |
| 1999-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.55 lb | 1 |
| 1989-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 3.4 | 1.00 lb | 2 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.06 lb | 1 |
| 1989-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 0.27 lb | 3 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (below normal) | 4.9 – 49.8 | 0.06 lb | 6 |
| 1989-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 4.9 – 49.8 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.22 lb | 1 |
| 1999-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.5 | 0.43 lb | 2 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 1.7 – 10.3 | 0.07 lb | 9 |
| 1989-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 5.0 (normal) | 1.7 – 10.3 | 0.07 lb | 20 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 2.2 – 16.4 | 0.23 lb | 1 |
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Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Aitkin Backwoods Farm Supply LLC
Aitkin, MN
★ 4.9Bill's Sportsmans Service
Aitkin, MN
★ 4.8Farm Island Store
Aitkin, MN
★ 4.7Farm Island Store & Off Sale
Aitkin, MN
★ 4.7Glen Store
Aitkin, MN
★ 4.6McGregor Oil
McGregor, MN
★ 4.6Sather's Gateway Store
McGregor, MN
★ 4.4Sue’s Bait shop
Aitkin, MN
★ 4.5Nearby Marinas
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Chamberlin. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Chamberlin
- Weather forecast for Chamberlin — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.0100°N, 93.6192°W — Get Directions
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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.