Elixir
Lake County, Minnesota — DOW #38021800
24 Surveys
15.14
Acres
8 ft
Max Depth
3
Fish Species
8
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Elixir. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 5.4 (above normal) | 0.4 – 5.2 | 0.07 lb | 43 |
| 1960-06-13 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 (normal) | 0.4 – 5.2 | 0.11 lb | 13 |
| 1960-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 2.0 – 23.0 | 0.06 lb | 7 |
| 2001-06-27 | 1/4-in trap nets | 47.8 | — | — | 191 |
| 2001-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 5.2 | 0.09 lb | 24 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 2.1 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.4 | 1.92 lb | 17 |
| 1991-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 38.0 (above normal) | 2.6 – 17.5 | 2.05 lb | 38 |
| 1960-06-13 | Standard trap nets | 9.0 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.4 | 1.74 lb | 36 |
| 1960-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 12.7 (normal) | 2.6 – 17.5 | 1.67 lb | 38 |
| 2001-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 35.0 (above normal) | 2.6 – 17.5 | 1.93 lb | 35 |
| 2001-06-27 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.8 | — | — | 7 |
| 2001-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 2.9 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.4 | 2.02 lb | 26 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (normal) | 3.9 – 9.4 | 2.80 lb | 5 |
| 1991-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 2.62 lb | 4 |
| 1960-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (below normal) | 3.9 – 9.4 | 2.90 lb | 5 |
| 1960-06-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 1.00 lb | 2 |
| 2001-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (below normal) | 3.9 – 9.4 | 1.81 lb | 3 |
| 2001-06-27 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.0 | — | — | 4 |
| 2001-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 5.74 lb | 2 |
Common Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 2001-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.03 lb | 1 |
| 2001-06-27 | 1/4-in trap nets | 4.3 | — | — | 17 |
SCU
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-06-27 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.03 lb | 1 |
BNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-06-27 | 1/4-in trap nets | 32.3 | — | 129 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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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 Elixir
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Elixir. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Elixir
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
Other Lakes in Lake County
Plan Your Trip to Elixir
- Weather forecast for Elixir — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.6461°N, 91.1471°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.