Chester
Cook County, Minnesota — DOW #16003300
89 Surveys
51.97
Acres
35 ft
Max Depth
14.2 ft
Mean Depth
3
Fish Species
10
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Chester. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
BNT
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-09-24 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 | — | 2.36 lb | 9 |
| 2010-09-20 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 2.46 lb | 4 |
| 2010-09-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 1.67 lb | 3 |
| 2019-09-18 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 | — | 1.52 lb | 10 |
| 2019-09-18 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.35 lb | 1 |
| 1989-10-04 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 | — | 2.89 lb | 12 |
| 2014-09-22 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 2.63 lb | 4 |
| 2000-09-20 | Standard gill nets | 7.5 | — | 1.93 lb | 15 |
| 2000-09-20 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1.11 lb | 3 |
| 1994-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 9.0 | — | 1.66 lb | 18 |
| 1994-08-17 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.8 | — | 1.63 lb | 7 |
| 2024-09-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 0.75 lb | 2 |
| 2024-09-23 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 | — | 1.51 lb | 12 |
| 2024-09-23 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.8 | — | 1.61 lb | 3 |
| 1983-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 | — | 1.34 lb | 7 |
| 1997-09-29 | Standard gill nets | 6.5 | — | 1.04 lb | 13 |
| 1997-09-29 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.56 lb | 2 |
RBS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-09-24 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | — | 4 |
| 2010-09-20 | Small-mesh gill nets | 239.0 | — | — | 478 |
| 2010-09-20 | 1/4-in trap nets | 7.0 | — | — | 49 |
| 2010-09-20 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.03 lb | 4 |
| 2019-09-18 | Small-mesh gill nets | 117.0 | — | 0.02 lb | 117 |
| 2019-09-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.05 lb | 2 |
| 2019-09-18 | 1/4-in trap nets | 4.2 | — | 0.02 lb | 38 |
| 1989-10-04 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 | — | 0.03 lb | 11 |
| 2014-09-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 | — | 0.02 lb | 3 |
| 2014-09-22 | Small-mesh gill nets | 58.0 | — | 0.01 lb | 116 |
| 2014-09-22 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.6 | — | 0.02 lb | 5 |
| 2000-09-20 | Small-mesh gill nets | 172.5 | — | 0.02 lb | 345 |
| 2000-09-20 | Standard gill nets | 8.5 | — | 0.03 lb | 17 |
| 2000-09-20 | 1/4-in trap nets | 4.4 | — | 0.02 lb | 40 |
| 1994-08-17 | Small-mesh gill nets | 47.0 | — | 0.03 lb | 94 |
| 1994-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.02 lb | 2 |
| 1994-08-17 | 1/4-in trap nets | 40.9 | — | 0.02 lb | 368 |
| 2024-09-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.02 lb | 1 |
| 2024-09-23 | 1/4-in trap nets | 27.3 | — | 0.01 lb | 109 |
| 1997-09-29 | Small-mesh gill nets | 28.7 | — | 0.03 lb | 86 |
| 1997-09-29 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 | — | 0.07 lb | 7 |
| 1997-09-29 | 1/4-in trap nets | 15.0 | — | 0.02 lb | 135 |
Brook Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-09-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.25 lb | 1 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-09-24 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (normal) | 1.7 – 12.5 | 0.75 lb | 10 |
| 2010-09-20 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.6 | — | — | 1 |
| 2010-09-20 | 1/4-in trap nets | 2.4 | — | — | 17 |
| 2010-09-20 | Minnow traps | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2010-09-20 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 1.7 – 12.5 | 0.62 lb | 12 |
| 2010-09-20 | Standard trap nets | 5.2 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 0.72 lb | 31 |
| 2019-09-18 | Standard gill nets | 7.5 (normal) | 1.7 – 12.5 | 0.79 lb | 15 |
| 2019-09-18 | 1/4-in trap nets | 3.3 | — | 0.97 lb | 30 |
| 1989-10-04 | Standard gill nets | 9.5 (normal) | 1.7 – 12.5 | 1.62 lb | 19 |
| 2014-09-22 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.8 | — | 0.45 lb | 7 |
| 2014-09-22 | Standard gill nets | 17.0 (above normal) | 1.7 – 12.5 | 0.61 lb | 34 |
| 2000-09-20 | Standard gill nets | 15.5 (above normal) | 1.7 – 12.5 | 0.78 lb | 31 |
| 2000-09-20 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.93 lb | 3 |
| 1994-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 1.7 – 12.5 | 0.96 lb | 9 |
| 1994-08-17 | 1/4-in trap nets | 2.2 | — | 1.23 lb | 20 |
| 2024-09-23 | Standard gill nets | 17.5 (above normal) | 1.7 – 12.5 | 0.98 lb | 35 |
| 2024-09-23 | 1/4-in trap nets | 5.0 | — | 0.83 lb | 20 |
| 2024-09-23 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 0.98 lb | 9 |
| 1983-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 1.7 – 12.5 | 0.80 lb | 5 |
| 1997-09-29 | Standard gill nets | 10.0 (normal) | 1.7 – 12.5 | 0.66 lb | 20 |
| 1997-09-29 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.4 | — | 1.50 lb | 4 |
Fathead Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-09-20 | 15-ft beach seine | 11.1 | — | 78 |
| 2010-09-20 | Minnow traps | 64.9 | — | 454 |
| 2010-09-20 | Backpack electrofishing | 35.6 | — | 22 |
| 2010-09-20 | 1/4-in trap nets | 126.0 | — | 882 |
| 2019-09-18 | 1/4-in trap nets | 2.9 | — | 26 |
| 2019-09-18 | Small-mesh gill nets | 6.0 | — | 6 |
| 2000-09-20 | 1/4-in trap nets | 3.9 | — | 35 |
| 1994-08-17 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.6 | — | 5 |
| 2024-09-23 | 1/4-in trap nets | 30.0 | — | 120 |
| 1997-09-29 | 1/4-in trap nets | 3.6 | — | 32 |
CNM
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-09-20 | Backpack electrofishing | 11.3 | — | 7 |
| 2019-09-18 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.1 | — | 1 |
BST
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-09-20 | Backpack electrofishing | 4.9 | — | 3 |
| 2010-09-20 | 1/4-in trap nets | 4.6 | — | 32 |
| 2010-09-20 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | 7 |
| 2010-09-20 | Minnow traps | 3.3 | — | 23 |
| 2019-09-18 | 1/4-in trap nets | 2.1 | — | 19 |
| 2014-09-22 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.9 | — | 8 |
| 2000-09-20 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.8 | — | 16 |
| 1994-08-17 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.1 | — | 1 |
| 2024-09-23 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.5 | — | 2 |
CRC
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-09-18 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 1994-08-17 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.43 lb | 1 |
| 2024-09-23 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 | — | — | 6 |
| 1997-09-29 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.6 | — | 0.10 lb | 5 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-09-18 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.1 | — | 1 |
Trout-Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-09-20 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.1 | — | 1 |
BNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-09-20 | 1/4-in trap nets | 8.0 | — | 72 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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★ 4.7Lake Superior Trading Post
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★ 4.6Moose Tracks
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★ 4.5Northern Goods
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★ 4.7The Fisherman's Daughter at Dockside Fish Market
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★ 4.7Nearby Marinas
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Chester. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Chester
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- GPS: 47.9848°N, 90.0825°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.