Cramer
Lake County, Minnesota — DOW #38001400
37 Surveys
68.31
Acres
4 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 Cramer. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 16.0 (above normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 2.63 lb | 16 |
| 2010-07-06 | 1/4-in trap nets | 4.7 | — | 0.25 lb | 14 |
| 2010-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 | — | 1.34 lb | 30 |
| 2019-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 (normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 5.18 lb | 8 |
| 2019-06-25 | 1/4-in trap nets | 7.3 | — | 0.01 lb | 22 |
| 2019-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 | — | 1.70 lb | 13 |
| 1983-06-16 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 1.53 lb | 6 |
| 1983-06-16 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 1.41 lb | 5 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (below normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 3.27 lb | 3 |
| 2010-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 0.9 – 4.5 | 2.08 lb | 7 |
| 2019-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 17.0 (normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 2.12 lb | 17 |
| 2019-06-25 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.7 | — | — | 2 |
| 2019-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.9 – 4.5 | 3.67 lb | 4 |
| 1983-06-16 | Standard trap nets | 3.8 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.5 | 2.91 lb | 19 |
| 1983-06-16 | Standard gill nets | 49.0 (above normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 2.76 lb | 49 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.12 lb | 8 |
| 2010-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 30.0 (above normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.20 lb | 30 |
| 2019-06-25 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.7 | — | — | 2 |
| 2019-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 14.0 (normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.31 lb | 14 |
| 1983-06-16 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.54 lb | 8 |
| 1983-06-16 | Standard gill nets | 17.0 (normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.29 lb | 17 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 | — | 0.06 lb | 7 |
| 2010-07-06 | 1/4-in trap nets | 195.7 | — | — | 587 |
| 2010-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 11.9 (above normal) | 0.4 – 4.5 | 0.03 lb | 107 |
| 2019-06-25 | 1/4-in trap nets | 402.0 | — | — | 1206 |
| 2019-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 4.5 | 0.05 lb | 9 |
| 1983-06-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.4 – 4.5 | 0.10 lb | 2 |
| 1983-06-16 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.05 lb | 2 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-07-06 | 1/4-in trap nets | 22.0 | — | 66 |
| 2019-06-25 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.3 | — | 4 |
Common Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-07-06 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.7 | — | 2 |
BNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-07-06 | 1/4-in trap nets | 5.0 | — | 15 |
| 2019-06-25 | 1/4-in trap nets | 90.0 | — | 270 |
Johnny Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-25 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1 |
CRC
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-25 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-25 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.3 | — | 4 |
Brook Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-25 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.0 | — | 3 |
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
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 Cramer
Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near Cramer.
Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Cramer. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Cramer
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 Cramer
- Weather forecast for Cramer — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.5214°N, 91.0972°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.