Crocodile
Cook County, Minnesota — DOW #16011900
18 Surveys
295.19
Acres
17 ft
Max Depth
3
Fish Species
10
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Crocodile. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 3.0 – 9.8 | 1.64 lb | 30 |
| 2014-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 10.7 (above normal) | 3.0 – 9.8 | 0.93 lb | 64 |
| 1996-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 6.8 (normal) | 3.0 – 9.8 | 1.17 lb | 41 |
| 1991-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 12.4 (above normal) | 3.0 – 9.8 | 0.96 lb | 62 |
| 2010-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 15.0 (above normal) | 3.0 – 9.8 | 0.90 lb | 90 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 14.6 (normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | 0.16 lb | 73 |
| 2014-08-04 | Minnow traps | 2.3 | — | — | 27 |
| 2014-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 14.7 (above normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | 0.24 lb | 88 |
| 1996-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 16.8 (above normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | 0.12 lb | 101 |
| 1991-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 9.0 (normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | 0.11 lb | 45 |
| 2010-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 19.0 (above normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | 0.25 lb | 114 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 50.4 (above normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 1.07 lb | 252 |
| 2014-08-04 | Minnow traps | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2014-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 9.8 (normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 1.92 lb | 59 |
| 1996-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 37.3 (above normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 2.26 lb | 224 |
| 1991-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 52.2 (above normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 1.77 lb | 261 |
| 2010-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 8.7 (normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 2.22 lb | 52 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 1.00 lb | 2 |
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Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Bear Track Outfitting Co.
Grand Marais, MN
★ 3.3Buck's Hardware
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.5Clearwater BWCA Outfitters
Grand Marais, MN
★ 5Hungry Jack Canoe Outfitters
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.7Lake Superior Trading Post
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.6Moose Tracks
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.5Northern Goods
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.7The Fisherman's Daughter at Dockside Fish Market
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.7Nearby Marinas
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Crocodile. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Crocodile
- Weather forecast for Crocodile — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 48.0353°N, 90.3366°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.