Frear
Cook County, Minnesota — DOW #16080600
37 Surveys
316.89
Acres
17 ft
Max Depth
4
Fish Species
10
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Frear. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 1.2 – 3.9 | 2.05 lb | 15 |
| 1984-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.2 – 3.9 | 0.17 lb | 12 |
| 1984-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.55 lb | 2 |
| 1987-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 1.2 – 3.9 | 4.84 lb | 5 |
| 1987-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 | — | 1.33 lb | 11 |
| 2016-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 1.2 – 3.9 | 1.75 lb | 11 |
| 2016-07-18 | Special trap nets | 1.3 | — | 0.99 lb | 4 |
| 1998-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 2.4 (normal) | 1.2 – 3.9 | 2.02 lb | 12 |
| 1992-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 5.3 (above normal) | 1.2 – 3.9 | 1.48 lb | 21 |
| 1992-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 0.87 lb | 6 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 18.0 (above normal) | 3.0 – 13.2 | 1.14 lb | 108 |
| 1984-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 2.10 lb | 10 |
| 1984-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 11.5 (normal) | 3.0 – 13.2 | 1.06 lb | 46 |
| 1987-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 1.39 lb | 8 |
| 1987-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 26.5 (above normal) | 3.0 – 13.2 | 1.07 lb | 53 |
| 2016-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 18.0 (above normal) | 3.0 – 13.2 | 1.00 lb | 108 |
| 2016-07-18 | Special trap nets | 0.7 | — | — | 2 |
| 1998-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 25.0 (above normal) | 3.0 – 13.2 | 1.13 lb | 125 |
| 1992-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.50 lb | 2 |
| 1992-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 24.5 (above normal) | 3.0 – 13.2 | 1.14 lb | 98 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.8 | 0.10 lb | 4 |
| 1984-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.8 | 0.07 lb | 4 |
| 2016-07-18 | Special trap nets | 1798.0 | — | — | 5394 |
| 2016-07-18 | Minnow traps | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 2016-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.8 | 0.11 lb | 7 |
| 1992-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.8 | 0.12 lb | 24 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 11.0 (normal) | 2.6 – 11.7 | 2.81 lb | 66 |
| 1984-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.7 – 2.3 | 2.88 lb | 8 |
| 1984-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 22.5 (above normal) | 2.6 – 11.7 | 2.23 lb | 90 |
| 1987-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.7 – 2.3 | 1.90 lb | 2 |
| 1987-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 9.0 (normal) | 2.6 – 11.7 | 2.56 lb | 18 |
| 2016-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 9.0 (normal) | 2.6 – 11.7 | 2.79 lb | 54 |
| 1998-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 11.2 (normal) | 2.6 – 11.7 | 2.48 lb | 56 |
| 1992-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 (above normal) | 0.7 – 2.3 | 3.22 lb | 20 |
| 1992-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 11.0 (normal) | 2.6 – 11.7 | 2.56 lb | 44 |
SPT
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 2.30 lb | 1 |
BNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-07-18 | Special trap nets | 133.7 | — | 401 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Bear Track Outfitting Co.
Grand Marais, MN
★ 3.3Buck's Hardware
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.5Clearwater BWCA Outfitters
Grand Marais, MN
★ 5Hungry Jack Canoe Outfitters
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.7Lake Superior Trading Post
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.6Moose Tracks
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.5Northern Goods
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.7The Fisherman's Daughter at Dockside Fish Market
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.7Nearby Marinas
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Frear. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Frear
- Weather forecast for Frear — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.7474°N, 91.0183°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.