Decker
Itasca County, Minnesota — DOW #31093400
21 Surveys
324.64
Acres
12 ft
Max Depth
8
Fish Species
9
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Decker. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 16.5 (above normal) | 1.5 – 9.9 | 0.32 lb | 33 |
| 1974-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 12.5 (above normal) | 1.5 – 9.8 | 0.31 lb | 50 |
| 1985-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.5 – 9.9 | 0.33 lb | 3 |
| 1985-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 (normal) | 1.5 – 9.8 | 0.44 lb | 20 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 24.0 (above normal) | 4.6 – 11.6 | 1.48 lb | 48 |
| 1974-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 | — | 1.92 lb | 6 |
| 1985-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (normal) | 4.6 – 11.6 | 1.50 lb | 14 |
| 1985-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 1.35 lb | 8 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 2.00 lb | 2 |
| 1985-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 0.27 lb | 3 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 4.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.5 | 0.31 lb | 16 |
| 1974-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 38.5 (normal) | 8.0 – 40.3 | 0.23 lb | 77 |
| 1985-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 4.2 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.5 | 0.35 lb | 25 |
| 1985-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 22.5 (normal) | 8.0 – 40.3 | 0.39 lb | 45 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.5 – 5.8 | 2.50 lb | 4 |
| 1974-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 3.12 lb | 2 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 (above normal) | 0.6 – 5.0 | 0.50 lb | 16 |
| 1974-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 49.5 (above normal) | 1.8 – 7.2 | 1.16 lb | 198 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 1.9 – 57.5 | 0.17 lb | 12 |
| 1985-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 8.3 (normal) | 1.1 – 17.4 | 0.09 lb | 50 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (normal) | 1.4 – 8.6 | 0.21 lb | 17 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Decker. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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- Weather forecast for Decker — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.6421°N, 94.4026°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.