Dumbbell
Lake County, Minnesota — DOW #38039300
82 Surveys
406.11
Acres
40 ft
Max Depth
6
Fish Species
8
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Dumbbell. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 2.3 – 8.7 | 0.87 lb | 9 |
| 1985-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 1.07 lb | 3 |
| 1983-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (normal) | 2.3 – 8.7 | 1.39 lb | 7 |
| 2018-08-13 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.2 | — | — | 2 |
| 2018-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 1.4 (below normal) | 2.3 – 8.7 | 0.47 lb | 11 |
| 2006-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 2.3 – 8.7 | 0.78 lb | 4 |
| 2006-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 2.89 lb | 1 |
| 1950-08-30 | Standard gill nets | 120.5 (above normal) | 2.3 – 8.7 | 0.57 lb | 964 |
| 2000-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 2.3 – 8.7 | 0.95 lb | 5 |
Muskellunge
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 6.5 (above normal) | 1.7 – 5.4 | 3.78 lb | 13 |
| 1985-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 0.8 | 4.80 lb | 15 |
| 1983-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.7 – 5.4 | 2.62 lb | 4 |
| 1983-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 0.8 | 4.54 lb | 7 |
| 2018-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 0.8 | 7.85 lb | 3 |
| 2018-08-13 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.2 | — | 7.17 lb | 2 |
| 2018-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 1.7 – 5.4 | 7.21 lb | 10 |
| 2006-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.7 – 5.4 | 3.83 lb | 8 |
| 2006-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 0.8 | 4.20 lb | 2 |
| 2000-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 0.8 | 4.14 lb | 3 |
| 2000-08-14 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2000-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 1.6 (below normal) | 1.7 – 5.4 | 5.45 lb | 13 |
| 2006-04-24 | Musky trap nets | 3.0 | — | 5.84 lb | 119 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.5 | 0.12 lb | 10 |
| 1985-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 17.5 (above normal) | 1.7 – 14.1 | 0.14 lb | 35 |
| 1983-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.5 | 0.14 lb | 13 |
| 1983-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (normal) | 1.7 – 14.1 | 0.11 lb | 14 |
| 2018-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.5 | 0.16 lb | 2 |
| 2018-08-13 | 1/4-in trap nets | 103.4 | — | — | 931 |
| 2018-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 3.9 (normal) | 1.7 – 14.1 | 0.14 lb | 31 |
| 2006-08-14 | 1/4-in trap nets | 41.6 | — | — | 333 |
| 2006-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.5 | 0.11 lb | 10 |
| 2006-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 3.1 (normal) | 1.7 – 14.1 | 0.12 lb | 25 |
| 1950-08-30 | Standard gill nets | 35.0 (above normal) | 1.7 – 14.1 | 0.18 lb | 280 |
| 2000-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.5 | 0.09 lb | 4 |
| 2000-08-14 | 1/4-in trap nets | 32.3 | — | — | 258 |
| 2000-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 4.4 (normal) | 1.7 – 14.1 | 0.14 lb | 35 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.29 lb | 61 |
| 1985-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 14.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 0.32 lb | 28 |
| 1983-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 5.7 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.24 lb | 80 |
| 1983-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 10.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 0.38 lb | 20 |
| 2018-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 0.19 lb | 20 |
| 2018-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 2.6 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.08 lb | 23 |
| 2018-08-13 | 1/4-in trap nets | 2.9 | — | — | 26 |
| 2006-08-14 | 1/4-in trap nets | 2.1 | — | — | 17 |
| 2006-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.19 lb | 8 |
| 2006-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 2.4 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 0.23 lb | 19 |
| 1950-08-30 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 0.40 lb | 8 |
| 2000-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 7.1 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 0.25 lb | 57 |
| 2000-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 2.4 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.18 lb | 22 |
| 2000-08-14 | 1/4-in trap nets | 5.4 | — | — | 43 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 24.0 (above normal) | 2.0 – 9.7 | 0.62 lb | 48 |
| 1985-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 0.89 lb | 7 |
| 1983-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 41.5 (above normal) | 2.0 – 9.7 | 1.05 lb | 83 |
| 1983-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 0.67 lb | 9 |
| 2018-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 17.8 (above normal) | 2.0 – 9.7 | 0.64 lb | 142 |
| 2018-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 2.80 lb | 4 |
| 2018-08-13 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.4 | — | 1.58 lb | 4 |
| 2006-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 3.4 (normal) | 2.0 – 9.7 | 1.07 lb | 27 |
| 2006-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 1.61 lb | 2 |
| 2000-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 13.0 (above normal) | 2.0 – 9.7 | 1.00 lb | 104 |
| 2000-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 3.41 lb | 4 |
| 2000-08-14 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
BNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-13 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.1 | — | 10 |
| 2006-08-14 | 1/4-in trap nets | 3.4 | — | 27 |
| 2000-08-14 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.0 | — | 8 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.1 | 0.49 lb | 24 |
| 2018-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 3.8 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 0.19 lb | 34 |
| 2018-08-13 | 1/4-in trap nets | 14.8 | — | — | 133 |
| 2006-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.1 | 0.39 lb | 7 |
| 2006-08-14 | 1/4-in trap nets | 3.0 | — | — | 24 |
| 2006-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 0.17 lb | 17 |
| 2000-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.1 | 0.40 lb | 13 |
| 2000-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 0.46 lb | 5 |
| 2000-08-14 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.8 | — | — | 6 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-13 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2006-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 0.06 lb | 1 |
| 2000-08-14 | 1/4-in trap nets | 2.4 | — | — | 19 |
Rainbow Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950-08-30 | Standard gill nets | 1.6 | — | 1.29 lb | 13 |
Common Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950-08-30 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.20 lb | 8 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950-08-30 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.90 lb | 8 |
PRD
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-08-14 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.1 | — | 1 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-08-14 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.3 | — | 2 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
Get DirectionsShowing 14 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.
Nearby Bait & Tackle
Agate Bay Outfitters LLC
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.4Boundary Waters Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.9Canadian Border Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.8Granite Gear Inc
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.7North Country Canoe Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.9Red Rock Wilderness Store
Ely, MN
★ 5Seagren's Home Hardware Outdoors
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.6Veness Bait & Tackle
Two Harbors, MN
★ 3.9Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near Dumbbell
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Dumbbell. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Dumbbell
Boreal Triangle Guide Service
(218) 830-2148
Boundary Waters Fishing Guide
(218) 235-9595
Duluth Superior Charter Fishing with Capt Paul Morris aboard Freedom II
(218) 428-5562
Ely Ice Fishing Company
(218) 365-3466
James Addiction Charter Fishing
(218) 213-8816
Muskie Doom Guide Service
(218) 491-3277
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Plan Your Trip to Dumbbell
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- GPS: 47.6218°N, 91.2726°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.