Daniels
Cook County, Minnesota — DOW #16015000
46 Surveys
508.62
Acres
90 ft
Max Depth
5
Fish Species
10
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Daniels. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-09-05 | Deep gill nets | 2.2 | — | 3.17 lb | 11 |
| 2006-09-05 | Shallow gill nets | 4.3 | — | 1.70 lb | 17 |
| 2018-09-04 | Deep gill nets | 1.0 | — | 3.63 lb | 6 |
| 2018-09-04 | Shallow gill nets | 1.0 | — | 2.06 lb | 3 |
| 1996-09-04 | Shallow gill nets | 1.8 | — | 2.02 lb | 7 |
| 1987-09-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 2.53 lb | 8 |
| 1987-09-08 | Standard gill nets | 4.1 (normal) | 1.7 – 5.0 | 2.54 lb | 33 |
| 1992-09-08 | Standard gill nets | 2.4 (normal) | 1.7 – 5.0 | 2.62 lb | 22 |
| 1984-09-05 | Standard gill nets | 5.9 (above normal) | 1.7 – 5.0 | 1.81 lb | 47 |
| 1984-09-05 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 2.00 lb | 8 |
| 2001-09-04 | Deep gill nets | 1.4 | — | 3.31 lb | 7 |
| 2001-09-04 | Shallow gill nets | 3.8 | — | 1.79 lb | 15 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-09-05 | Shallow gill nets | 1.3 | — | 0.87 lb | 5 |
| 2018-09-04 | Shallow gill nets | 0.7 | — | 0.84 lb | 2 |
| 2018-09-04 | Deep gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.50 lb | 2 |
| 1996-09-04 | Shallow gill nets | 2.8 | — | 1.12 lb | 11 |
| 1987-09-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 0.57 lb | 3 |
| 1987-09-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.39 lb | 10 |
| 1992-09-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 0.75 lb | 1 |
| 1984-09-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 0.77 lb | 13 |
| 1984-09-05 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.39 lb | 15 |
| 2001-09-04 | Shallow gill nets | 1.3 | — | 1.61 lb | 5 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-09-05 | Shallow gill nets | 0.8 | — | 0.44 lb | 3 |
| 2018-09-04 | Shallow gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.41 lb | 3 |
| 1996-09-04 | Shallow gill nets | 1.3 | — | 0.29 lb | 5 |
| 1987-09-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.20 lb | 5 |
| 1992-09-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.50 lb | 2 |
| 1984-09-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.3 | 0.36 lb | 5 |
| 1984-09-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.9 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.20 lb | 15 |
| 2001-09-04 | Shallow gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.08 lb | 1 |
Lake Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-09-05 | Deep gill nets | 7.4 | — | 1.31 lb | 37 |
| 2018-09-04 | Deep gill nets | 11.5 | — | 1.32 lb | 69 |
| 1996-09-04 | Shallow gill nets | 0.3 | — | 1.37 lb | 1 |
| 1996-09-04 | Deep gill nets | 9.6 | — | 2.14 lb | 48 |
| 1987-09-08 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 1.24 lb | 26 |
| 1992-09-08 | Standard gill nets | 10.1 (above normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 1.26 lb | 91 |
| 1984-09-05 | Standard gill nets | 3.1 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 1.47 lb | 25 |
| 2001-09-04 | Deep gill nets | 7.6 | — | 1.39 lb | 38 |
Burbot
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-04 | Deep gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.53 lb | 1 |
| 1996-09-04 | Deep gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.82 lb | 1 |
| 1987-09-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.33 lb | 3 |
| 1992-09-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.50 lb | 3 |
| 1984-09-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.6 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.48 lb | 13 |
| 1984-09-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (normal) | 0.1 – 0.7 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 2001-09-04 | Shallow gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.21 lb | 1 |
| 2001-09-04 | Deep gill nets | 0.6 | — | 0.51 lb | 3 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
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★ 4.7Lake Superior Trading Post
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★ 4.6Moose Tracks
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★ 4.5Northern Goods
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★ 4.7The Fisherman's Daughter at Dockside Fish Market
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★ 4.7Nearby Marinas
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Daniels. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Daniels
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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.