Christianson
Lake County, Minnesota — DOW #38075000
39 Surveys
150.13
Acres
8 ft
Max Depth
5
Fish Species
8
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Christianson. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 4.36 lb | 5 |
| 1981-08-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 3.40 lb | 4 |
| 2017-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (below normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 0.94 lb | 15 |
| 2017-06-12 | 1/4-in trap nets | 2.3 | — | 1.29 lb | 14 |
| 2017-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 | — | 1.38 lb | 25 |
| 2024-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 5.2 (normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 2.09 lb | 31 |
| 2024-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 2.18 lb | 12 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.7 – 5.0 | 0.72 lb | 6 |
| 1981-08-24 | Standard trap nets | 7.8 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.8 | 0.67 lb | 31 |
| 2017-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.7 – 5.0 | 0.32 lb | 5 |
| 2017-06-12 | 1/4-in trap nets | 2.7 | — | 0.88 lb | 16 |
| 2017-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.8 | 0.86 lb | 27 |
| 2024-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 4.2 (normal) | 0.7 – 5.0 | 0.19 lb | 25 |
| 2024-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 8.4 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.8 | 0.60 lb | 76 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (below normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 0.68 lb | 12 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-24 | Standard trap nets | 12.8 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.10 lb | 51 |
| 1981-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 17.8 (normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.12 lb | 107 |
| 2017-06-12 | 1/4-in trap nets | 134.7 | — | — | 808 |
| 2017-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.54 lb | 3 |
| 2017-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (below normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.38 lb | 17 |
| 2024-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.07 lb | 4 |
| 2024-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (below normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.35 lb | 11 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 | — | 0.10 lb | 4 |
| 1981-08-24 | Standard trap nets | 4.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 4.5 | 0.09 lb | 18 |
| 2017-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.62 lb | 1 |
| 2017-06-12 | 1/4-in trap nets | 17.3 | — | 0.01 lb | 104 |
| 2017-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.4 – 4.5 | 0.30 lb | 11 |
| 2024-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.07 lb | 1 |
| 2024-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.4 – 4.5 | 0.13 lb | 11 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.6 | 0.11 lb | 10 |
| 1981-08-24 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.10 lb | 13 |
| 2017-06-12 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.2 | — | — | 1 |
| 2024-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.6 | 0.07 lb | 1 |
| 2024-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.04 lb | 6 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 2.3 – 9.6 | 1.19 lb | 36 |
| 2017-06-12 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.3 | — | 2.25 lb | 8 |
| 2017-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 3.7 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 1.67 lb | 33 |
| 2024-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (normal) | 2.3 – 9.6 | 2.72 lb | 21 |
| 2024-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 2.75 lb | 8 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Agate Bay Outfitters LLC
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.4Boundary Waters Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.9Canadian Border Outfitters
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★ 4.8Granite Gear Inc
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★ 4.7North Country Canoe Outfitters
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★ 4.9Red Rock Wilderness Store
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★ 5Seagren's Home Hardware Outdoors
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★ 4.6Veness Bait & Tackle
Two Harbors, MN
★ 3.9Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near Christianson
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Christianson. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Christianson
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 Christianson
- Weather forecast for Christianson — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.2567°N, 91.6753°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.