Fat
St. Louis County, Minnesota — DOW #69048100
8 Surveys
108.3
Acres
50 ft
Max Depth
21.8 ft
Mean Depth
2
Fish Species
33
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Fat. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-08-28 | Deep gill nets | 8.0 | — | 2.22 lb | 32 |
| 1986-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 5.1 (normal) | 1.5 – 10.4 | 2.11 lb | 36 |
| 1996-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (normal) | 1.5 – 10.4 | 2.62 lb | 20 |
| 2023-09-12 | Deep gill nets | 5.5 | — | 1.47 lb | 22 |
Lake Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-08-28 | Deep gill nets | 19.5 | — | 1.44 lb | 78 |
| 1986-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 9.3 (above normal) | 1.0 – 4.5 | 1.44 lb | 65 |
| 1996-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 16.5 (above normal) | 1.0 – 4.5 | 1.31 lb | 66 |
| 2023-09-12 | Deep gill nets | 20.0 | — | 1.39 lb | 80 |
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Fish Species
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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.