Gale
Itasca County, Minnesota — DOW #31051300
25 Surveys
85.87
Acres
50 ft
Max Depth
7
Fish Species
9
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Gale. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 2.8 – 8.7 | 1.88 lb | 8 |
| 1979-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 1.25 lb | 2 |
| 2008-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 2.8 – 8.7 | 1.93 lb | 12 |
| 2008-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 | — | 2.04 lb | 6 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.9 | 0.50 lb | 2 |
| 1979-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.25 lb | 2 |
| 2008-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.9 | 0.76 lb | 3 |
| 2008-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.42 lb | 10 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 10.0 (normal) | 5.7 – 40.5 | 0.21 lb | 40 |
| 1979-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 | — | 0.13 lb | 3 |
| 2008-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 13.0 (normal) | 5.7 – 40.5 | 0.25 lb | 65 |
| 2008-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.44 lb | 1 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.20 lb | 2 |
| 1979-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.5 – 23.0 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 2008-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.11 lb | 1 |
| 2008-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 1.5 – 23.0 | 0.09 lb | 4 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 1.32 lb | 5 |
| 1979-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.75 lb | 2 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 1.20 lb | 1 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 | — | 0.03 lb | 12 |
| 1979-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 1.3 – 6.3 | 0.12 lb | 5 |
| 2008-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 1.3 – 6.3 | 0.14 lb | 9 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.0 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 2008-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.8 | 0.06 lb | 2 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.0 – 8.4 | 0.07 lb | 1 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Gale. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Gale
- Weather forecast for Gale — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.6727°N, 93.4958°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.