Cutaway
Aitkin County, Minnesota — DOW #01005600
32 Surveys
112.73
Acres
24 ft
Max Depth
11 ft
Mean Depth
12
Fish Species
3
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Cutaway. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971-09-03 | Standard gill nets | 11.5 (above normal) | 2.5 – 7.8 | 2.24 lb | 23 |
| 1971-09-03 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 | — | 1.87 lb | 9 |
| 1988-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 5.7 (normal) | 2.5 – 7.8 | 1.24 lb | 17 |
| 1988-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 1.02 lb | 5 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971-09-03 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.0 | 1.15 lb | 2 |
| 1971-09-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 1.47 lb | 3 |
| 1988-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.0 | 1.38 lb | 6 |
| 1988-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 1.60 lb | 7 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971-09-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 4.00 lb | 1 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971-09-03 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.21 lb | 14 |
| 1971-09-03 | Standard gill nets | 19.0 (normal) | 1.5 – 20.5 | 0.29 lb | 38 |
| 1988-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1988-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.5 – 20.5 | 0.30 lb | 1 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971-09-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 0.8 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1988-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 0.8 | 0.70 lb | 1 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971-09-03 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.5 | 1.50 lb | 2 |
| 1971-09-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 1.57 lb | 4 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971-09-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1971-09-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.15 lb | 4 |
| 1988-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 | — | 0.23 lb | 4 |
| 1988-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.07 lb | 6 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971-09-03 | Standard gill nets | 18.5 (above normal) | 1.0 – 13.8 | 0.21 lb | 37 |
| 1971-09-03 | Standard trap nets | 20.6 (above normal) | 1.8 – 9.7 | 0.36 lb | 103 |
| 1988-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 13.8 | 0.30 lb | 3 |
| 1988-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.8 – 9.7 | 0.57 lb | 4 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 24.5 (above normal) | 0.9 – 4.9 | 0.15 lb | 98 |
| 1988-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 42.3 (above normal) | 0.5 – 37.0 | 0.11 lb | 127 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 10.0 | 0.62 lb | 4 |
| 1988-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 1.0 – 21.6 | 0.32 lb | 5 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 9.1 | 0.23 lb | 6 |
| 1988-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 3.8 (normal) | 1.1 – 10.6 | 0.29 lb | 15 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 4.3 – 32.8 | 0.60 lb | 1 |
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Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Aitkin Backwoods Farm Supply LLC
Aitkin, MN
★ 4.9Bill's Sportsmans Service
Aitkin, MN
★ 4.8Farm Island Store
Aitkin, MN
★ 4.7Farm Island Store & Off Sale
Aitkin, MN
★ 4.7Glen Store
Aitkin, MN
★ 4.6McGregor Oil
McGregor, MN
★ 4.6Sather's Gateway Store
McGregor, MN
★ 4.4Sue’s Bait shop
Aitkin, MN
★ 4.5Nearby Marinas
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Cutaway. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Cutaway
- Weather forecast for Cutaway — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 46.8623°N, 93.2075°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.