Gabimichigami
Cook County, Minnesota — DOW #16081100
29 Surveys
1,186.15
Acres
209 ft
Max Depth
8
Fish Species
10
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Gabimichigami. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Burbot
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-09-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.57 lb | 6 |
| 2005-09-20 | Deep gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.99 lb | 2 |
| 1982-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.81 lb | 16 |
| 2015-09-14 | Deep gill nets | 0.9 | — | 0.81 lb | 7 |
Lake Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-09-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 2.74 lb | 15 |
| 2005-09-20 | Deep gill nets | 2.0 | — | 1.41 lb | 12 |
| 2005-09-20 | Shallow gill nets | 0.3 | — | 2.91 lb | 1 |
| 1982-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 2.4 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 1.72 lb | 29 |
| 2015-09-14 | Deep gill nets | 1.5 | — | 0.84 lb | 12 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-09-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 5.76 lb | 8 |
| 2005-09-20 | Shallow gill nets | 2.0 | — | 3.06 lb | 6 |
| 2005-09-20 | Deep gill nets | 0.2 | — | 5.62 lb | 1 |
| 1982-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 2.77 lb | 20 |
| 2015-09-14 | Shallow gill nets | 2.3 | — | 3.47 lb | 9 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-09-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.10 lb | 8 |
| 2005-09-20 | Shallow gill nets | 3.3 | — | 0.09 lb | 10 |
| 1982-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.12 lb | 9 |
| 2015-09-14 | Shallow gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.10 lb | 4 |
| 2015-09-14 | Deep gill nets | 0.1 | — | 0.02 lb | 1 |
| 2015-09-14 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | — | 1 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-09-20 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (normal) | 1.7 – 5.0 | 1.57 lb | 33 |
| 2005-09-20 | Shallow gill nets | 5.0 | — | 1.51 lb | 15 |
| 2005-09-20 | Deep gill nets | 1.0 | — | 2.03 lb | 6 |
| 1982-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 6.7 (above normal) | 1.7 – 5.0 | 1.29 lb | 80 |
| 2015-09-14 | Shallow gill nets | 3.0 | — | 1.59 lb | 12 |
| 2015-09-14 | Deep gill nets | 2.4 | — | 1.53 lb | 19 |
SCU
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-09-20 | Minnow traps | 2.7 | — | 16 |
BND
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-09-14 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | 6 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-09-14 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.7 | — | 4 |
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 Gabimichigami. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Gabimichigami
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- GPS: 48.0625°N, 91.0202°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.