Devil Track
Cook County, Minnesota — DOW #16014300
Invasive Species Alert
Devil Track has confirmed populations of:
- spiny waterflea
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Devil Track. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 4.00 lb | 10 |
| 2006-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 4.25 lb | 3 |
| 2015-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 2.11 lb | 7 |
| 2015-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 1.74 lb | 10 |
| 2024-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 2.64 lb | 14 |
| 2024-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 | — | 2.27 lb | 9 |
| 2009-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 2.71 lb | 10 |
| 2003-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 1.97 lb | 6 |
| 2003-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 2.30 lb | 10 |
| 1996-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 1.6 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 2.41 lb | 19 |
| 1996-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 1.78 lb | 4 |
| 1996-08-19 | Special gill nets | 0.3 | — | 12.90 lb | 1 |
| 1990-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 1.4 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 2.89 lb | 17 |
| 1990-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 | — | 1.27 lb | 11 |
| 1986-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 2.31 lb | 8 |
| 1987-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 1.33 lb | 5 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.7 – 5.0 | 2.96 lb | 12 |
| 2006-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 2.55 lb | 3 |
| 2015-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 1.7 – 5.0 | 2.11 lb | 26 |
| 2015-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 0.79 lb | 1 |
| 2024-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (below normal) | 1.7 – 5.0 | 2.73 lb | 22 |
| 2024-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 1.60 lb | 1 |
| 2009-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 1.7 – 5.0 | 2.36 lb | 26 |
| 2003-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.7 – 5.0 | 3.16 lb | 22 |
| 2003-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 3.25 lb | 2 |
| 1996-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 2.6 (normal) | 1.7 – 5.0 | 2.59 lb | 31 |
| 1996-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 3.42 lb | 3 |
| 1996-08-19 | Special gill nets | 4.3 | — | 4.48 lb | 17 |
| 2023-07-16 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.3 | — | — | 4 |
| 1990-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 4.2 (normal) | 1.7 – 5.0 | 2.13 lb | 50 |
| 1990-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 2.50 lb | 2 |
| 1986-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (below normal) | 1.7 – 5.0 | 2.72 lb | 9 |
| 1987-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 3.8 (normal) | 1.7 – 5.0 | 2.98 lb | 23 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 5.1 (normal) | 0.6 – 9.7 | 0.84 lb | 76 |
| 2006-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.8 – 2.9 | 0.77 lb | 3 |
| 2015-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (normal) | 0.6 – 9.7 | 0.63 lb | 42 |
| 2015-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (normal) | 0.8 – 2.9 | 0.39 lb | 28 |
| 2024-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (normal) | 0.6 – 9.7 | 0.61 lb | 64 |
| 2024-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 2.9 | 0.61 lb | 19 |
| 2009-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 (normal) | 0.6 – 9.7 | 0.42 lb | 55 |
| 2003-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 0.6 – 9.7 | 0.67 lb | 28 |
| 2003-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 0.8 – 2.9 | 0.61 lb | 8 |
| 1996-08-19 | Special gill nets | 0.5 | — | 2.13 lb | 2 |
| 1996-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 0.6 – 9.7 | 0.82 lb | 72 |
| 1996-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 0.8 – 2.9 | 0.43 lb | 6 |
| 2023-07-16 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.3 | — | 0.18 lb | 15 |
| 1990-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 5.9 (normal) | 0.6 – 9.7 | 0.63 lb | 71 |
| 1990-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 2.9 (normal) | 0.8 – 2.9 | 0.39 lb | 29 |
| 1986-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 5.2 (normal) | 0.6 – 9.7 | 0.40 lb | 31 |
| 1987-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 10.0 (above normal) | 0.6 – 9.7 | 0.82 lb | 60 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 1.14 lb | 4 |
| 2006-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.43 lb | 6 |
| 2015-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 1.78 lb | 19 |
| 2015-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.52 lb | 7 |
| 2024-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 2.6 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 1.72 lb | 39 |
| 2024-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 1.55 lb | 1 |
| 2009-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 1.48 lb | 21 |
| 2003-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 0.93 lb | 20 |
| 2003-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.44 lb | 6 |
| 1996-08-19 | Special gill nets | 1.0 | — | 1.31 lb | 4 |
| 1996-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 1.26 lb | 22 |
| 1996-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.43 lb | 8 |
| 2023-07-16 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.3 | — | 0.29 lb | 16 |
| 1990-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 1.33 lb | 3 |
| 1990-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.23 lb | 5 |
LKW
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.1 – 9.3 | 2.46 lb | 11 |
| 2015-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 1.1 – 9.3 | 2.91 lb | 9 |
| 2024-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.1 – 9.3 | 1.07 lb | 4 |
| 2009-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 1.1 – 9.3 | 2.18 lb | 20 |
| 2003-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.1 – 9.3 | 2.50 lb | 3 |
| 1996-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 1.1 – 9.3 | 0.35 lb | 1 |
| 1990-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 1.1 – 9.3 | 1.13 lb | 1 |
| 1987-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.1 – 9.3 | 2.38 lb | 2 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.22 lb | 15 |
| 2015-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.3 | 0.08 lb | 1 |
| 2015-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.23 lb | 13 |
| 2024-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.24 lb | 52 |
| 2009-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.22 lb | 23 |
| 2003-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.3 | 0.07 lb | 2 |
| 2003-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.16 lb | 30 |
| 1996-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.29 lb | 26 |
| 2023-07-16 | 1/4-in trap nets | 21.4 | — | — | 257 |
| 1990-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.3 | 0.34 lb | 5 |
| 1990-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.24 lb | 33 |
| 1986-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 5.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.19 lb | 35 |
| 1987-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.24 lb | 13 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-16 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.11 lb | 1 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
Get DirectionsShowing 14 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.
Nearby Bait & Tackle
Bear Track Outfitting Co.
Grand Marais, MN
★ 3.3Buck's Hardware
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.5Clearwater BWCA Outfitters
Grand Marais, MN
★ 5Hungry Jack Canoe Outfitters
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.7Lake Superior Trading Post
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.6Moose Tracks
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.5Northern Goods
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.7The Fisherman's Daughter at Dockside Fish Market
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.7Nearby Marinas
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Devil Track. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Devil Track
- Weather forecast for Devil Track — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.8235°N, 90.4238°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.