Fran

Lake County, Minnesota — DOW #38077100

5 Surveys

20.61

Acres

19 ft

Max Depth

11 ft

Mean Depth

3

Fish Species

8

Local Guides

DNR Fish Surveys

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

Yellow Perch

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1985-08-26	Standard trap nets	0.2 (normal)	0.2 – 3.4	0.10 lb	1
1985-08-26	Standard gill nets	3.0 (normal)	1.1 – 12.4	0.17 lb	3

White Sucker

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1985-08-26	Standard trap nets	0.6 (below normal)	0.7 – 4.8	2.67 lb	3
1985-08-26	Standard gill nets	5.0 (normal)	1.0 – 8.9	3.00 lb	5

Northern Pike

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1985-08-26	Standard gill nets	6.0 (above normal)	1.1 – 5.8	1.75 lb	6

Depth Maps & Lake Info

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Map & Directions

Showing 14 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.

Nearby Bait & Tackle

Nearby Marinas

Entry Point 24

Ely, MN

Harbor Kayak & Paddleboard Rental

Two Harbors, MN

★ 5

Knife River Marina

Knife River, MN

★ 4.7

Landing Sports Bar

Two Harbors, MN

★ 4.6

Leroy's Repair

Two Harbors, MN

★ 4.6

Meierhoff Marine

Two Harbors, MN

★ 5

Resorts & Lodges Near Fran

Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near Fran.

The Moose Bay Co

Fishing Resort Ely

(218) 365-6285

Bell Sheep Homestead

Fishing Resort Two Harbors

(218) 226-4614

Bob's Cabins On Lake Superior

Fishing Resort Two Harbors

(218) 834-4583

Breezy Point Cabins On Lake Superior

Fishing Resort Two Harbors

(218) 389-4522

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Fish Species

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

Northern Pike White Sucker Yellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Fran

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

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Other Lakes in Lake County

Abinodji

Adams

Adventure

Ahmakose

Ahsub

Alger

Plan Your Trip to Fran

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GPS: 47.7009°N, 91.6940°W — Get Directions
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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.