Fulton
Lake County, Minnesota — DOW #38005600
46 Surveys
35.99
Acres
17.5 ft
Max Depth
10 ft
Mean Depth
4
Fish Species
8
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Fulton. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-08-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.2 – 3.4 | 0.07 lb | 3 |
| 1978-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 3.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 3.4 | 0.12 lb | 34 |
| 1978-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (normal) | 1.1 – 12.4 | 0.11 lb | 21 |
| 1993-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 5.7 (above normal) | 0.2 – 3.4 | 0.07 lb | 34 |
| 1993-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.1 – 12.4 | 0.06 lb | 2 |
| 1961-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 1.1 – 12.4 | — | 12 |
| 2024-08-05 | Trapnet - Mini Fyke | 12.5 | — | — | 25 |
| 2024-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 1.1 – 12.4 | 0.10 lb | 5 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-08-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.2 – 6.8 | 3.02 lb | 3 |
| 2009-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 (normal) | 2.4 – 16.0 | 2.54 lb | 14 |
| 1978-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (below normal) | 2.4 – 16.0 | 2.02 lb | 6 |
| 1978-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 6.8 | 1.44 lb | 22 |
| 1993-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (below normal) | 2.4 – 16.0 | 1.62 lb | 3 |
| 1961-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 2.4 – 16.0 | — | 2 |
| 1961-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 6.8 | — | 1 |
| 2024-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 8.7 (normal) | 2.4 – 16.0 | 1.90 lb | 26 |
| 2024-08-05 | Trapnet - Mini Fyke | 0.5 | — | 4.08 lb | 1 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-08-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.7 – 4.8 | 2.67 lb | 1 |
| 2009-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 8.9 | 2.47 lb | 9 |
| 1978-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 14.0 (above normal) | 1.0 – 8.9 | 1.29 lb | 42 |
| 1978-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 (normal) | 0.7 – 4.8 | 0.99 lb | 33 |
| 1993-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 24.0 (above normal) | 1.0 – 8.9 | 1.37 lb | 48 |
| 1993-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.7 – 4.8 | 1.75 lb | 3 |
| 1961-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 12.3 (above normal) | 1.0 – 8.9 | — | 37 |
| 1961-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (normal) | 0.7 – 4.8 | — | 7 |
| 2024-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 (normal) | 1.0 – 8.9 | 1.41 lb | 14 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (normal) | 1.1 – 5.8 | 2.04 lb | 8 |
| 2009-08-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 | — | 1.91 lb | 7 |
| 1978-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.1 – 5.8 | 4.60 lb | 2 |
| 1978-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 5.00 lb | 1 |
| 1993-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.1 – 5.8 | 2.05 lb | 6 |
| 1993-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 1.41 lb | 5 |
| 1961-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 (above normal) | 1.1 – 5.8 | — | 24 |
| 1961-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 | — | — | 14 |
| 2024-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 (normal) | 1.1 – 5.8 | 2.01 lb | 11 |
| 2024-08-05 | Trapnet - Mini Fyke | 0.5 | — | 1.31 lb | 1 |
Common Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 | — | 0.08 lb | 2 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.1 – 11.0 | 0.38 lb | 17 |
| 1993-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.11 lb | 2 |
| 1993-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.1 – 11.0 | 1.66 lb | 2 |
| 1961-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 | — | — | 2 |
| 1961-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.1 – 11.0 | — | 4 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 1 |
| 1961-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 1 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-05 | Trapnet - Mini Fyke | 4.0 | — | 8 |
BNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-05 | Trapnet - Mini Fyke | 15.0 | — | 30 |
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 Fulton
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Fulton. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Fulton
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 Fulton
- Weather forecast for Fulton — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.6502°N, 91.1289°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.