Gabbro
Lake County, Minnesota — DOW #38070100
23 Surveys
976.77
Acres
50 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 Gabbro. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-07-13 | Standard gill nets | 5.3 (above normal) | 1.2 – 3.6 | 2.31 lb | 42 |
| 2016-09-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.2 – 3.6 | 4.54 lb | 4 |
| 1988-09-16 | Standard gill nets | 1.1 (below normal) | 1.2 – 3.6 | 4.14 lb | 9 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-07-13 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.4 | 0.51 lb | 14 |
| 2016-09-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.4 | 0.49 lb | 7 |
| 1988-09-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.4 | 0.13 lb | 3 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-07-13 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 0.65 lb | 12 |
| 2016-09-12 | Standard gill nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 0.32 lb | 13 |
| 1988-09-16 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 0.24 lb | 14 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-07-13 | Standard gill nets | 7.5 (normal) | 3.1 – 9.8 | 1.20 lb | 60 |
| 2016-09-12 | Standard gill nets | 7.3 (normal) | 3.1 – 9.8 | 0.61 lb | 58 |
| 1988-09-16 | Standard gill nets | 6.3 (normal) | 3.1 – 9.8 | 0.61 lb | 50 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-07-13 | Standard gill nets | 6.3 (normal) | 1.9 – 7.1 | 0.20 lb | 50 |
| 2016-09-12 | Standard gill nets | 4.8 (normal) | 1.9 – 7.1 | 0.22 lb | 38 |
| 1988-09-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.9 – 7.1 | 0.30 lb | 6 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-07-13 | Standard gill nets | 4.9 (normal) | 2.8 – 6.7 | 1.40 lb | 39 |
| 2016-09-12 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (below normal) | 2.8 – 6.7 | 1.87 lb | 18 |
| 1988-09-16 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (below normal) | 2.8 – 6.7 | 1.00 lb | 18 |
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-07-13 | Standard gill nets | 18.9 (above normal) | 1.8 – 12.4 | 0.43 lb | 151 |
| 2016-09-12 | Standard gill nets | 12.3 (normal) | 1.8 – 12.4 | 0.56 lb | 98 |
| 1988-09-16 | Standard gill nets | 4.9 (normal) | 1.8 – 12.4 | 0.28 lb | 39 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-09-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.7 | 2.49 lb | 1 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-09-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.55 lb | 2 |
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 Gabbro
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Gabbro. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Gabbro
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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Plan Your Trip to Gabbro
- Weather forecast for Gabbro — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.8538°N, 91.5886°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.