Forsythe
Itasca County, Minnesota — DOW #31056000
17 Surveys
66.4
Acres
17 ft
Max Depth
10
Fish Species
9
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Forsythe. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.5 – 14.0 | 0.66 lb | 2 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 4.5 – 11.3 | 1.86 lb | 24 |
| 1999-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 | — | 1.45 lb | 8 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 6.8 (below normal) | 11.5 – 57.8 | 0.19 lb | 27 |
| 1999-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 7.8 (normal) | 1.1 – 25.2 | 0.48 lb | 70 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.44 lb | 1 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.2 | 5.38 lb | 7 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 29.9 (normal) | 4.9 – 49.8 | 0.25 lb | 269 |
| 1999-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 10.3 | — | 0.33 lb | 41 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 5.3 | 0.17 lb | 1 |
| 1999-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (below normal) | 2.5 – 24.8 | 0.09 lb | 7 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.04 lb | 1 |
| 1999-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.5 | 1.98 lb | 1 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 2.09 lb | 1 |
| 1999-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 2.87 lb | 1 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.24 lb | 1 |
| 1999-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (below normal) | 1.7 – 10.3 | 0.30 lb | 13 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Best Bet Waxworm Wholesale Bait & Breeder Kits
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★ 5Bite Me Waxworms Wholesale Bait Shop
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★ 3.7Diamond Custom Rods
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★ 5Fred's Live Bait & Tackle
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★ 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
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★ 4.5Nearby Marinas
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Forsythe. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Forsythe
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Plan Your Trip to Forsythe
- Weather forecast for Forsythe — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.2668°N, 93.6002°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.