East
Itasca County, Minnesota — DOW #31079800
16 Surveys
110.7
Acres
30 ft
Max Depth
12 ft
Mean Depth
7
Fish Species
9
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on East. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 10.5 (normal) | 4.8 – 12.5 | 2.40 lb | 42 |
| 2008-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 | — | 2.53 lb | 10 |
| 1985-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1.50 lb | 1 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.0 – 4.8 | 0.34 lb | 6 |
| 2008-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 0.35 lb | 9 |
| 1985-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 0.10 lb | 3 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 2.17 lb | 3 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 37.3 (normal) | 8.3 – 50.1 | 0.08 lb | 224 |
| 2008-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 15.8 | — | 0.05 lb | 63 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1985-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.12 lb | 5 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 4.72 lb | 5 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 | — | 0.03 lb | 17 |
| 2008-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 16.5 (above normal) | 2.8 – 10.3 | 0.02 lb | 99 |
| 1985-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 5.5 (normal) | 2.8 – 10.3 | 0.03 lb | 22 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.1 – 1.7 | 0.04 lb | 1 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Best Bet Waxworm Wholesale Bait & Breeder Kits
Deer River, MN
★ 5Bite Me Waxworms Wholesale Bait Shop
Deer River, MN
★ 3.7Diamond Custom Rods
Grand Rapids, MN
★ 5Fred's Live Bait & Tackle
Deer River, MN
★ 4.8Frontier Sports
Marcell, MN
★ 4.6Glen's Army & Navy Store
Grand Rapids, MN
★ 4.3God's Country Outfitters
Grand Rapids, MN
★ 4.4Hollywood Bait
Coleraine, MN
★ 4.5Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near East
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit East. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near East
Other Lakes in Itasca County
Plan Your Trip to East
- Weather forecast for East — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.6758°N, 93.8531°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.