Cherry
Lake County, Minnesota — DOW #38016600
15 Surveys
153.32
Acres
100 ft
Max Depth
7
Fish Species
8
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Cherry. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Lake Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-12 | Deep gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.47 lb | 2 |
| 2018-09-12 | Shallow gill nets | 0.3 | — | 3.06 lb | 1 |
| 1973-06-29 | Deep gill nets | 3.0 | — | 1.67 lb | 6 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-12 | Shallow gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.09 lb | 2 |
Burbot
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-12 | Shallow gill nets | 0.8 | — | 1.20 lb | 3 |
| 2018-09-12 | Deep gill nets | 0.8 | — | 0.43 lb | 3 |
| 1973-06-29 | Shallow gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.30 lb | 1 |
CIS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-12 | Deep gill nets | 2.0 | — | 1.19 lb | 8 |
| 2018-09-12 | Shallow gill nets | 11.8 | — | 0.95 lb | 47 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-12 | Shallow gill nets | 0.8 | — | 3.76 lb | 3 |
| 1973-06-29 | Shallow gill nets | 5.0 | — | 1.20 lb | 20 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-12 | Shallow gill nets | 2.3 | — | 3.43 lb | 9 |
| 1973-06-29 | Shallow gill nets | 8.3 | — | 1.49 lb | 33 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-12 | Shallow gill nets | 0.5 | — | 2.83 lb | 2 |
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-06-29 | Shallow gill nets | 2.8 | — | 0.56 lb | 11 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
Get DirectionsShowing 14 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.
Nearby Bait & Tackle
Agate Bay Outfitters LLC
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.4Boundary Waters Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.9Canadian Border Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.8Granite Gear Inc
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.7North Country Canoe Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.9Red Rock Wilderness Store
Ely, MN
★ 5Seagren's Home Hardware Outdoors
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.6Veness Bait & Tackle
Two Harbors, MN
★ 3.9Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near Cherry
Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near Cherry.
Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Cherry. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Cherry
Boreal Triangle Guide Service
(218) 830-2148
Boundary Waters Fishing Guide
(218) 235-9595
Duluth Superior Charter Fishing with Capt Paul Morris aboard Freedom II
(218) 428-5562
Ely Ice Fishing Company
(218) 365-3466
James Addiction Charter Fishing
(218) 213-8816
Muskie Doom Guide Service
(218) 491-3277
Other Lakes in Lake County
Plan Your Trip to Cherry
- Weather forecast for Cherry — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 48.1359°N, 91.1017°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.