Fourtown
Lake County, Minnesota — DOW #38081300
15 Surveys
1,162.04
Acres
25 ft
Max Depth
8
Fish Species
8
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Fourtown. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 3.9 (above normal) | 1.2 – 3.6 | 3.05 lb | 27 |
| 1991-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 5.8 (above normal) | 1.2 – 3.6 | 4.07 lb | 46 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 4.4 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 0.37 lb | 31 |
| 1991-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 0.25 lb | 2 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.7 | 3.38 lb | 4 |
| 1991-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.7 | 0.80 lb | 1 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 10.4 (above normal) | 3.1 – 9.8 | 0.88 lb | 73 |
| 1991-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 3.1 – 9.8 | 0.43 lb | 32 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 6.7 (normal) | 1.9 – 7.1 | 0.17 lb | 47 |
| 1991-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 7.1 (above normal) | 1.9 – 7.1 | 0.16 lb | 57 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 4.9 (normal) | 2.8 – 6.7 | 1.71 lb | 34 |
| 1991-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 2.8 – 6.7 | 2.01 lb | 36 |
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 22.3 (above normal) | 1.8 – 12.4 | 0.45 lb | 156 |
| 1991-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 22.1 (above normal) | 1.8 – 12.4 | 0.31 lb | 177 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 0.20 lb | 1 |
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 Fourtown
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Fourtown. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Fourtown
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 Fourtown
- Weather forecast for Fourtown — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 48.0804°N, 91.7952°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.