Crab
St. Louis County, Minnesota — DOW #69022000
17 Surveys
419.79
Acres
57 ft
Max Depth
12
Fish Species
33
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Crab. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 0.14 lb | 1 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (above normal) | 0.6 – 2.4 | 2.71 lb | 30 |
| 1980-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.6 – 2.4 | 3.35 lb | 12 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 1.9 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.2 | 0.23 lb | 17 |
| 1980-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.2 | 0.14 lb | 26 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 1.29 lb | 8 |
| 1980-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 5.2 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 1.34 lb | 31 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (above normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 2.18 lb | 54 |
| 1980-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 (normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 1.88 lb | 28 |
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 3.2 – 20.2 | 0.09 lb | 2 |
| 1980-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (below normal) | 3.2 – 20.2 | 0.10 lb | 11 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 2.92 lb | 4 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 | — | 0.14 lb | 14 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 | — | 0.06 lb | 24 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 2.20 lb | 3 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.7 | 0.08 lb | 3 |
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Plan Your Trip to Crab
- Weather forecast for Crab — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.9443°N, 92.0591°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.