Cruiser
St. Louis County, Minnesota — DOW #69083200
8 Surveys
117.53
Acres
91 ft
Max Depth
43.7 ft
Mean Depth
2
Fish Species
33
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Cruiser. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Lake Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 6.3 (above normal) | 0.4 – 3.7 | 1.01 lb | 57 |
| 2005-08-15 | Deep gill nets | 5.8 | — | 1.34 lb | 35 |
| 2015-08-17 | Deep gill nets | 11.5 | — | 1.09 lb | 69 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 12.1 (above normal) | 0.4 – 3.7 | 0.15 lb | 109 |
| 2005-08-15 | Deep gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.09 lb | 2 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 6.3 (above normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 1.28 lb | 57 |
| 2005-08-15 | Deep gill nets | 1.2 | — | 3.12 lb | 7 |
| 2015-08-17 | Deep gill nets | 0.7 | — | 2.87 lb | 4 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Cruiser. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Cruiser
- Weather forecast for Cruiser — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 48.4982°N, 92.8058°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.