Foss
St. Louis County, Minnesota — DOW #69031400
7 Surveys
36.48
Acres
6 ft
Max Depth
3
Fish Species
33
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Foss. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-06-10 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.33 lb | 3 |
| 1985-06-10 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.19 lb | 9 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-06-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 4.5 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-06-10 | Standard gill nets | 9.5 (above normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 0.42 lb | 19 |
| 1985-06-10 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 | — | 0.38 lb | 6 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-06-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.6 – 6.5 | 0.25 lb | 2 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-06-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.6 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
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Plan Your Trip to Foss
- Weather forecast for Foss — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.8924°N, 92.0725°W — Get Directions
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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.