Minnesota Fishing Guide

Esquagamah

Aitkin County, Minnesota — DOW #01014700

260 Surveys
842.04
Acres
31 ft
Max Depth
13 ft
Mean Depth
14
Fish Species
3
Local Guides

DNR Fish Surveys

Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Esquagamah. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Spottail Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2019-08-06 Backpack electrofishing 0.5 — 1
2019-08-06 15-ft beach seine 0.1 — 1

Johnny Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2019-08-06 50-ft beach seine 2.5 — 10
2019-08-06 15-ft beach seine 0.9 — 6
2019-08-06 Backpack electrofishing 33.2 — 67
2014-07-07 15-ft beach seine 0.1 — 1
2014-07-07 50-ft beach seine 2.0 — 2

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2019-08-06 Backpack electrofishing 5.5 — — 11
2019-08-06 15-ft beach seine 1.0 — — 7
1980-07-24 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 1.2 – 10.9 1.12 lb 2
1980-07-24 Standard trap nets 1.2 (below normal) 1.2 – 5.2 0.68 lb 7
2019-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 1.2 – 10.9 1.14 lb 2
2019-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.7 (below normal) 1.2 – 5.2 0.96 lb 8
1992-07-27 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 1.2 – 10.9 0.85 lb 2
1992-07-27 Standard trap nets 1.6 (normal) 1.2 – 5.2 0.56 lb 19
2014-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.8 (below normal) 1.2 – 5.2 0.96 lb 10
2024-07-29 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.2 – 10.9 1.23 lb 4
2024-07-29 Special trap nets 9.3 — 0.95 lb 112
2003-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.5 (below normal) 1.2 – 5.2 0.77 lb 6
1986-07-21 Standard trap nets 1.9 (normal) 1.2 – 5.2 0.99 lb 23
2009-08-03 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 1.2 – 10.9 1.39 lb 1
2009-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.2 – 5.2 0.94 lb 3

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2019-08-06 50-ft beach seine 35.5 — — 142
2019-08-06 15-ft beach seine 1.4 — — 10
2019-08-06 Backpack electrofishing 6.5 — — 13
1980-07-24 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.10 lb 1
1980-07-24 Standard gill nets 6.4 (below normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.09 lb 58
2014-07-07 Backpack electrofishing 14.9 — — 15
2014-07-07 15-ft beach seine 1.0 — — 8
2014-07-07 50-ft beach seine 130.0 — — 130
2019-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.09 lb 1
2019-08-05 Standard gill nets 43.0 (normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.07 lb 516
1992-07-27 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.21 lb 13
1992-07-27 Standard gill nets 11.7 (normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.09 lb 105
2014-08-04 Standard gill nets 19.4 (normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.11 lb 233
2024-07-29 Standard gill nets 22.1 (normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.11 lb 265
2024-07-29 Special trap nets 0.4 — 0.08 lb 5
2003-08-04 Standard gill nets 17.2 (normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.05 lb 206
1986-07-21 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.13 lb 3
1986-07-21 Standard gill nets 6.8 (below normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.16 lb 54
2009-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.11 lb 1
2009-08-03 Standard gill nets 10.0 (normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.12 lb 120

Rock Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2019-08-06 50-ft beach seine 0.5 — — 2
2019-08-06 15-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
2019-08-06 Backpack electrofishing 3.5 — — 7
1980-07-24 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.53 lb 2
2014-07-07 Backpack electrofishing 4.0 — — 4
2019-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.58 lb 9
1992-07-27 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.30 lb 1
2014-08-04 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.53 lb 1
2024-07-29 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.75 lb 1
2024-07-29 Special trap nets 0.2 — 0.19 lb 2
2003-08-04 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.52 lb 6
2003-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.21 lb 2
1986-07-21 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.9 1.00 lb 1
1986-07-21 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.62 lb 2
2009-08-03 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.29 lb 8
2009-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.32 lb 1

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2019-08-06 50-ft beach seine 23.8 — — 95
2019-08-06 15-ft beach seine 3.4 — — 24
2019-08-06 Backpack electrofishing 21.8 — — 44
1980-07-24 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 1.45 lb 5
1980-07-24 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 1.55 lb 5
2014-07-07 Backpack electrofishing 7.9 — — 8
2014-07-07 15-ft beach seine 7.1 — — 57
2014-07-07 50-ft beach seine 6.0 — — 6
2019-08-05 Standard electrofishing 61.9 — 1.58 lb 97
2019-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 1.30 lb 10
2019-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 1.64 lb 9
1992-07-27 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 1.57 lb 6
1992-07-27 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 1.35 lb 4
2014-08-04 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.4 1.26 lb 1
2014-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 2.01 lb 10
2024-07-29 Standard gill nets 1.1 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 1.62 lb 13
2024-07-29 Special trap nets 0.7 — 1.51 lb 8
2003-08-04 Standard electrofishing 27.3 — 1.37 lb 54
2003-08-04 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 1.23 lb 9
2003-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.15 lb 7
1986-07-21 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.3 2.33 lb 3
2009-08-03 Standard electrofishing 83.6 — 1.69 lb 111
2009-08-03 Standard gill nets 0.9 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 1.09 lb 11
2009-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.3 2.71 lb 3

Iowa Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2019-08-06 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — 2
2019-08-06 Backpack electrofishing 2.5 — 5
2019-08-06 50-ft beach seine 0.5 — 2
2014-07-07 50-ft beach seine 3.0 — 3
2014-07-07 Backpack electrofishing 1.0 — 1

Golden Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2019-08-06 15-ft beach seine 6.4 — — 45
2019-08-06 Backpack electrofishing 5.0 — — 10
2019-08-06 50-ft beach seine 9.5 — — 38
1980-07-24 Standard gill nets 1.0 (above normal) 0.1 – 0.2 0.09 lb 9
2019-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.2 (normal) 0.1 – 0.2 0.13 lb 2
2019-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.3 0.09 lb 1
1992-07-27 Standard gill nets 0.2 (above normal) 0.1 – 0.2 0.15 lb 2
1992-07-27 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.3 0.20 lb 1
2014-08-04 Standard gill nets 0.9 (above normal) 0.1 – 0.2 0.10 lb 11
2014-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.3 0.07 lb 1
2024-07-29 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.2 0.16 lb 1
2024-07-29 Special trap nets 0.3 — 0.09 lb 4

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2019-08-06 Backpack electrofishing 13.4 — — 27
2019-08-06 50-ft beach seine 2.5 — — 10
2019-08-06 15-ft beach seine 76.0 — — 532
1980-07-24 Standard gill nets 2.3 — 0.12 lb 21
1980-07-24 Standard trap nets 19.5 (normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.11 lb 117
2014-07-07 Backpack electrofishing 5.9 — — 6
2014-07-07 15-ft beach seine 0.8 — — 6
2014-07-07 50-ft beach seine 6.0 — — 6
2019-08-05 Standard gill nets 1.5 — 0.25 lb 18
2019-08-05 Standard trap nets 10.7 (normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.22 lb 128
1992-07-27 Standard gill nets 4.7 — 0.27 lb 42
1992-07-27 Standard trap nets 22.3 (normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.21 lb 267
2014-08-04 Standard gill nets 1.3 — 0.35 lb 15
2014-08-04 Standard trap nets 12.8 (normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.28 lb 153
2024-07-29 Standard gill nets 14.8 — 0.18 lb 177
2024-07-29 Special trap nets 26.8 — 0.20 lb 321
2003-08-04 Standard gill nets 1.4 — 0.22 lb 17
2003-08-04 Standard trap nets 24.6 (normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.06 lb 295
1986-07-21 Standard gill nets 0.4 — 0.75 lb 3
1986-07-21 Standard trap nets 10.7 (normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.30 lb 128
2009-08-03 Standard gill nets 2.8 — 0.28 lb 33
2009-08-03 Standard trap nets 14.2 (normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.20 lb 170

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2019-08-06 Backpack electrofishing 1.5 — — 3
2019-08-06 50-ft beach seine 2.0 — — 8
2019-08-06 15-ft beach seine 1.3 — — 9
1980-07-24 Standard gill nets 1.9 — 0.18 lb 17
1980-07-24 Standard trap nets 5.0 (normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.12 lb 30
2014-07-07 Backpack electrofishing 1.0 — — 1
2014-07-07 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 2
2014-07-07 50-ft beach seine 6.0 — — 6
2019-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 0.27 lb 1
2019-08-05 Standard trap nets 1.3 (below normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.24 lb 15
1992-07-27 Standard gill nets 2.0 — 0.26 lb 18
1992-07-27 Standard trap nets 7.4 (normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.19 lb 89
2014-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.8 (below normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.23 lb 9
2024-07-29 Standard gill nets 0.8 — 0.32 lb 9
2024-07-29 Special trap nets 4.0 — 0.21 lb 48
2003-08-04 Standard trap nets 5.3 (normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.05 lb 63
1986-07-21 Standard gill nets 0.4 — 0.25 lb 3
1986-07-21 Standard trap nets 1.7 (below normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.37 lb 20
2009-08-03 Standard gill nets 2.2 — 0.22 lb 26
2009-08-03 Standard trap nets 2.2 (normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.15 lb 26

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2019-08-06 Backpack electrofishing 3.0 — — 6
2019-08-06 50-ft beach seine 53.0 — — 212
2019-08-06 15-ft beach seine 32.9 — — 230
1980-07-24 Standard gill nets 83.1 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.15 lb 748
1980-07-24 Standard trap nets 15.3 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.17 lb 92
2014-07-07 Backpack electrofishing 2.0 — — 2
2014-07-07 50-ft beach seine 1.0 — — 1
2019-08-05 Standard gill nets 19.2 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.18 lb 230
2019-08-05 Standard trap nets 5.5 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.21 lb 66
1992-07-27 Standard gill nets 52.8 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.26 lb 475
1992-07-27 Standard trap nets 7.9 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.25 lb 95
2014-08-04 Standard gill nets 67.1 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.20 lb 805
2014-08-04 Standard trap nets 20.2 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.25 lb 242
2024-07-29 Standard gill nets 22.7 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.26 lb 272
2024-07-29 Special trap nets 5.2 — 0.35 lb 62
2003-08-04 Standard gill nets 10.3 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.20 lb 124
2003-08-04 Standard trap nets 8.2 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.08 lb 98
1986-07-21 Standard gill nets 41.6 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.28 lb 333
1986-07-21 Standard trap nets 12.9 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.28 lb 155
2009-08-03 Standard gill nets 10.1 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.28 lb 121
2009-08-03 Standard trap nets 2.8 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.28 lb 34

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2019-08-06 Backpack electrofishing 10.9 — — 22
2019-08-06 50-ft beach seine 2.8 — — 11
2019-08-06 15-ft beach seine 0.4 — — 3
1980-07-24 Standard gill nets 5.2 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.8 0.72 lb 47
2019-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.6 1.37 lb 7
1992-07-27 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.6 1.02 lb 6
1992-07-27 Standard gill nets 4.0 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.8 1.15 lb 36
2014-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.6 1.13 lb 7
2014-08-04 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.8 0.94 lb 1
2024-07-29 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 1.43 lb 6
2024-07-29 Special trap nets 1.3 — 1.18 lb 15
2003-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.6 0.99 lb 2
2003-08-04 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.8 1.40 lb 2
1986-07-21 Standard trap nets 5.0 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.6 1.08 lb 60
1986-07-21 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 1.58 lb 12
2009-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.6 1.27 lb 2
2009-08-03 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.8 1.56 lb 3

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2019-08-06 Backpack electrofishing 0.5 — — 1
2014-07-07 50-ft beach seine 1.0 — — 1
2019-08-05 Standard electrofishing 21.7 — 0.43 lb 34
2019-08-05 Standard gill nets 4.1 (normal) 3.3 – 8.8 1.45 lb 49
2019-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 0.79 lb 5
1992-07-27 Standard gill nets 8.0 (normal) 3.3 – 8.8 2.13 lb 72
1992-07-27 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.8 0.70 lb 1
2014-08-04 Standard gill nets 4.0 (normal) 3.3 – 8.8 1.39 lb 48
2014-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.8 0.10 lb 1
2024-07-29 Standard gill nets 6.1 (normal) 3.3 – 8.8 1.89 lb 73
2024-07-29 Special trap nets 0.3 — 2.45 lb 3
2003-08-04 Standard electrofishing 12.6 — 0.90 lb 25
2003-08-04 Standard gill nets 5.3 (normal) 3.3 – 8.8 1.97 lb 63
2009-08-03 Standard gill nets 7.3 (normal) 3.3 – 8.8 1.81 lb 88

CRC

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2019-08-06 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — 2

Tadpole Madtom

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2019-08-06 Backpack electrofishing 0.5 — 1
2014-07-07 Backpack electrofishing 2.0 — 2

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1980-07-24 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 2.6 0.83 lb 3
1980-07-24 Standard gill nets 2.2 (normal) 0.6 – 6.8 0.86 lb 20
2019-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.6 4.45 lb 1
1992-07-27 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.3 – 2.6 0.62 lb 12
1992-07-27 Standard gill nets 12.3 (above normal) 0.6 – 6.8 0.69 lb 111
2024-07-29 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.6 – 6.8 1.28 lb 2
2003-08-04 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.6 – 6.8 0.65 lb 4

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1980-07-24 Standard gill nets 1.8 (below normal) 2.8 – 9.0 2.25 lb 16
1980-07-24 Standard trap nets 0.5 — 0.50 lb 3
2014-07-07 50-ft beach seine 1.0 — — 1
2019-08-05 Standard gill nets 1.4 (below normal) 2.8 – 9.0 3.34 lb 17
2019-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 5.47 lb 2
1992-07-27 Standard gill nets 4.3 (normal) 2.8 – 9.0 3.52 lb 39
1992-07-27 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 2.17 lb 3
2014-08-04 Standard gill nets 1.5 (below normal) 2.8 – 9.0 4.60 lb 18
2014-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.7 — 4.16 lb 8
2024-07-29 Standard gill nets 0.6 (below normal) 2.8 – 9.0 6.42 lb 7
2024-07-29 Special trap nets 0.3 — 2.41 lb 4
2003-08-04 Standard gill nets 2.1 (below normal) 2.8 – 9.0 3.50 lb 25
2003-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.2 — — 2
1986-07-21 Standard gill nets 7.0 (normal) 2.8 – 9.0 2.98 lb 56
1986-07-21 Standard trap nets 0.7 — 5.31 lb 8
2009-08-03 Standard gill nets 1.8 (below normal) 2.8 – 9.0 3.17 lb 22
2009-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 0.51 lb 3

Bowfin

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1980-07-24 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.1 – 0.4 2.57 lb 3
1980-07-24 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 2.30 lb 5
2014-07-07 Backpack electrofishing 3.0 — — 3
2019-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 4.13 lb 10
1992-07-27 Standard gill nets 0.2 (normal) 0.1 – 0.4 5.10 lb 2
1992-07-27 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 3.77 lb 4
2014-08-04 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.4 4.75 lb 1
2014-08-04 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 5.24 lb 13
2024-07-29 Special trap nets 1.3 — 5.47 lb 15
2003-08-04 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.4 5.26 lb 1
2003-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 2.42 lb 10
1986-07-21 Standard gill nets 0.1 (normal) 0.1 – 0.4 7.25 lb 1
1986-07-21 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 6.46 lb 6
2009-08-03 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.4 4.70 lb 1
2009-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 5.26 lb 7

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1980-07-24 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.9 – 4.0 1.38 lb 2
2014-07-07 15-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
2019-08-05 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 0.9 – 4.0 1.61 lb 18
2019-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 1.1 3.09 lb 4
1992-07-27 Standard gill nets 1.6 (normal) 0.9 – 4.0 2.01 lb 14
2014-08-04 Standard gill nets 1.7 (normal) 0.9 – 4.0 1.95 lb 20
2014-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.1 3.75 lb 2
2024-07-29 Standard gill nets 1.6 (normal) 0.9 – 4.0 2.44 lb 19
2024-07-29 Special trap nets 0.1 — 2.50 lb 1
2003-08-04 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 0.9 – 4.0 2.17 lb 24
2003-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.1 — 1
1986-07-21 Standard gill nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.9 – 4.0 2.99 lb 5
1986-07-21 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 1.1 3.06 lb 4
2009-08-03 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 0.9 – 4.0 0.96 lb 15
2009-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.1 3.68 lb 1

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2014-07-07 15-ft beach seine 0.4 — — 3
2014-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 0.29 lb 2
2024-07-29 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 0.28 lb 1
2024-07-29 Special trap nets 0.2 — 0.26 lb 2
2003-08-04 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 0.19 lb 1
2003-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 0.13 lb 2
2009-08-03 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 0.48 lb 1
2009-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 0.19 lb 4

CNM

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2014-07-07 Backpack electrofishing 1.0 — 1

Fathead Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2014-07-07 Backpack electrofishing 1.0 — 1

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Map & Directions

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

Aitkin Backwoods Farm Supply LLC

Aitkin, MN

(218) 927-3112

★ 4.9

Bill's Sportsmans Service

Aitkin, MN

(218) 927-2552

★ 4.8

Farm Island Store

Aitkin, MN

(218) 927-3791

★ 4.7

Farm Island Store & Off Sale

Aitkin, MN

(218) 927-3791

★ 4.7

Glen Store

Aitkin, MN

(320) 684-2229

★ 4.6

McGregor Oil

McGregor, MN

(218) 768-2055

★ 4.6

Sather's Gateway Store

McGregor, MN

(218) 426-3255

★ 4.4

Sue’s Bait shop

Aitkin, MN

(218) 851-2679

★ 4.5

Nearby Marinas

3K StorageMN on Lake Minnewawa

McGregor, MN

(218) 429-2108

★ 5

Aitkin Rental

Aitkin, MN

(218) 927-6907

★ 4.5

Farm Island Repair and Marine

Aitkin, MN

(218) 927-6395

★ 4.7

FLOE International

McGregor, MN

(800) 336-6337

★ 4.8

Horseshoelakestorage.net

McGregor, MN

(218) 670-0063

★ 5

Libby Marine

McGregor, MN

(218) 994-9245

Resorts & Lodges Near Esquagamah

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Big Sandy Lake Cabin Rental
Fishing Resort McGregor

(612) 735-9455
McGregor Cabin Rentals
Fishing Resort McGregor

(218) 839-7545
Loaf N Leisure Resort and RV Park
Fishing Resort Aitkin

(218) 234-2882
Ole's Resort
Fishing Resort McGregor

(218) 426-3487

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Fish Species

Species known to inhabit Esquagamah. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Black BullheadBlack CrappieBluegillBowfin (Dogfish)Brown BullheadHybrid SunfishLargemouth BassNorthern PikePumpkinseedRock BassWalleyeWhite SuckerYellow BullheadYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Esquagamah

Mille Lacs Lake Fishing Guide
Fishing Guide

(651) 271-8600
Mille Lacs Lake Guiding
Fishing Guide

(763) 238-7507
North Mille Lacs Ice Fishing
Fishing Guide

(218) 670-5012

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Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.