Deepwater
St. Louis County, Minnesota — DOW #69085800
33 Surveys
21.93
Acres
37 ft
Max Depth
13
Fish Species
33
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Deepwater. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Rainbow Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-10-30 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 6.50 lb | 1 |
| 1991-10-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.0 | — | 7.50 lb | 1 |
| 1992-11-03 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 | — | 0.68 lb | 3 |
| 1992-11-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.85 lb | 4 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-10-30 | Standard trap nets | 13.9 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 0.07 lb | 334 |
| 1991-10-30 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 4.6 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 2014-10-13 | 1/2-in trap nets | 9.8 | — | — | 157 |
| 2001-07-30 | Minnow traps | 409.0 | — | — | 409 |
| 2001-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 4.6 | — | 1 |
| 2001-07-30 | Small-mesh gill nets | 409.0 | — | 0.01 lb | 409 |
| 2007-10-22 | 1/2-in trap nets | 5.2 | — | 0.01 lb | 83 |
| 1992-11-03 | Standard trap nets | 8.6 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | — | 138 |
| 1992-11-03 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 4.6 | — | 6 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-10-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.7 | 3.95 lb | 2 |
| 2007-10-22 | 1/2-in trap nets | 0.1 | — | 3.94 lb | 1 |
| 1992-11-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.7 | 2.64 lb | 1 |
FND
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-10-13 | Minnow traps | 8.5 | — | 34 |
| 2014-10-13 | 1/2-in trap nets | 1.7 | — | 27 |
BNT
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-10-13 | Standard gill nets | 17.0 | — | 3.10 lb | 17 |
| 2014-10-13 | 1/2-in trap nets | 0.8 | — | 4.52 lb | 12 |
| 2007-10-22 | Standard gill nets | 10.0 | — | 4.04 lb | 10 |
| 2007-10-22 | 1/2-in trap nets | 1.3 | — | 3.37 lb | 20 |
CNM
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-10-13 | Minnow traps | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 2001-07-30 | Small-mesh gill nets | 3.0 | — | 0.02 lb | 3 |
BST
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-10-13 | Minnow traps | 1.5 | — | 6 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.17 lb | 4 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.3 | 1.94 lb | 8 |
| 1981-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 | — | 1.05 lb | 11 |
Fathead Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-30 | Minnow traps | 32.0 | — | — | 32 |
| 2001-07-30 | Small-mesh gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.01 lb | 2 |
BSD
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-30 | Minnow traps | 3.0 | — | 3 |
NRD
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-30 | Minnow traps | 4.0 | — | 4 |
SPT
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-10-22 | 1/2-in trap nets | 0.6 | — | 4.38 lb | 9 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Deepwater. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Deepwater
- Weather forecast for Deepwater — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.6207°N, 92.8247°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.