Gegoka
Lake County, Minnesota — DOW #38057300
164 Surveys
145.13
Acres
10 ft
Max Depth
9
Fish Species
8
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Gegoka. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 2.8 – 8.5 | 4.09 lb | 9 |
| 1989-08-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.30 lb | 1 |
| 1992-07-13 | Standard gill nets | 8.5 (normal) | 2.8 – 8.5 | 1.25 lb | 17 |
| 1992-07-13 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 1.54 lb | 8 |
| 2011-07-25 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.5 | — | — | 1 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 7.3 (normal) | 2.8 – 8.5 | 2.35 lb | 29 |
| 2011-07-25 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.9 | — | 0.04 lb | 10 |
| 2011-07-25 | Backpack electrofishing | 3.3 | — | — | 4 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 0.29 lb | 9 |
| 1978-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (normal) | 2.8 – 8.5 | 0.79 lb | 15 |
| 1978-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 | — | 1.04 lb | 25 |
| 2025-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 6.3 (normal) | 2.8 – 8.5 | 1.72 lb | 25 |
| 2025-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 1.43 lb | 6 |
| 1999-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 8.3 (normal) | 2.8 – 8.5 | 2.00 lb | 33 |
| 1999-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 | — | 0.50 lb | 13 |
| 1999-08-09 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 1986-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 2.8 – 8.5 | 1.15 lb | 4 |
| 1986-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 0.85 lb | 2 |
| 2002-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (below normal) | 2.8 – 8.5 | 1.87 lb | 10 |
| 2002-08-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 3.35 lb | 7 |
| 2002-08-20 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 1961-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 2.8 – 8.5 | — | 6 |
| 1961-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | — | 5 |
| 2018-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 2.8 – 8.5 | 0.80 lb | 18 |
| 2018-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 5.21 lb | 4 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 10.5 (normal) | 4.0 – 14.5 | 1.49 lb | 21 |
| 1989-08-29 | Standard trap nets | 22.2 (above normal) | 1.2 – 6.1 | 2.68 lb | 111 |
| 1992-07-13 | Standard trap nets | 9.3 (above normal) | 1.2 – 6.1 | 2.52 lb | 56 |
| 1992-07-13 | Standard gill nets | 20.5 (above normal) | 4.0 – 14.5 | 2.27 lb | 41 |
| 2011-07-25 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.0 | — | 0.95 lb | 11 |
| 2011-07-25 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.8 | — | — | 1 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 3.1 (normal) | 1.2 – 6.1 | 2.02 lb | 28 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 14.8 (above normal) | 4.0 – 14.5 | 1.36 lb | 59 |
| 1978-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 10.3 (normal) | 4.0 – 14.5 | 1.86 lb | 31 |
| 1978-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 2.9 (normal) | 1.2 – 6.1 | 1.30 lb | 41 |
| 2025-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (normal) | 4.0 – 14.5 | 1.99 lb | 28 |
| 2025-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.2 – 6.1 | 2.85 lb | 18 |
| 1999-08-09 | 1/4-in trap nets | 13.5 | — | — | 54 |
| 1999-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 24.3 (above normal) | 4.0 – 14.5 | 2.15 lb | 97 |
| 1999-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 16.1 (above normal) | 1.2 – 6.1 | 2.67 lb | 145 |
| 1986-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 15.0 (above normal) | 4.0 – 14.5 | 1.89 lb | 15 |
| 1986-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 6.2 (above normal) | 1.2 – 6.1 | 2.44 lb | 31 |
| 2002-08-20 | 1/4-in trap nets | 2.0 | — | — | 8 |
| 2002-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 17.3 (above normal) | 4.0 – 14.5 | 1.55 lb | 69 |
| 2002-08-20 | Standard trap nets | 4.0 (normal) | 1.2 – 6.1 | 1.93 lb | 36 |
| 1961-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 30.5 (above normal) | 4.0 – 14.5 | — | 61 |
| 1961-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 12.1 (above normal) | 1.2 – 6.1 | — | 121 |
| 2018-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 15.3 (above normal) | 4.0 – 14.5 | 1.61 lb | 61 |
| 2018-08-06 | 1/4-in trap nets | 4.8 | — | — | 29 |
| 2018-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 4.8 (normal) | 1.2 – 6.1 | 2.07 lb | 38 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-08-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.4 | 0.20 lb | 2 |
| 1989-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.6 – 4.5 | 1.10 lb | 1 |
| 2011-07-25 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.4 | — | 0.01 lb | 4 |
| 2025-07-21 | Standard electrofishing | 28.8 | — | 0.14 lb | 36 |
| 2025-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.6 – 4.5 | 4.12 lb | 1 |
| 2018-08-06 | 1/4-in trap nets | 2.8 | — | — | 17 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 2.99 lb | 8 |
| 1989-08-29 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 1.28 lb | 5 |
| 1992-07-13 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 2.60 lb | 2 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (above normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 1.56 lb | 24 |
| 2011-07-25 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 3.11 lb | 2 |
| 1978-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 1.09 lb | 12 |
| 1978-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 1.34 lb | 13 |
| 2025-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 2.21 lb | 8 |
| 2025-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 1.67 lb | 3 |
| 1999-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 1.47 lb | 11 |
| 1999-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 1.88 lb | 2 |
| 1986-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 1.40 lb | 5 |
| 1986-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 1.52 lb | 4 |
| 2002-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 1.91 lb | 8 |
| 2002-08-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 2.69 lb | 6 |
| 1961-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 10.5 (above normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | — | 21 |
| 1961-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 4.1 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | — | 41 |
| 2018-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 2.48 lb | 11 |
| 2018-08-06 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.3 | — | 3.59 lb | 2 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 | — | 0.23 lb | 7 |
| 1989-08-29 | Standard trap nets | 7.6 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 0.23 lb | 38 |
| 1992-07-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 0.20 lb | 3 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 | — | 0.27 lb | 6 |
| 2011-07-25 | 1/4-in trap nets | 6.8 | — | 0.02 lb | 75 |
| 2011-07-25 | Backpack electrofishing | 7.5 | — | — | 9 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 0.14 lb | 24 |
| 2011-07-25 | 15-ft beach seine | 6.5 | — | — | 13 |
| 1978-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 3.4 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 0.09 lb | 47 |
| 2025-07-21 | Standard electrofishing | 1.6 | — | — | 2 |
| 2025-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.26 lb | 1 |
| 2025-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 0.12 lb | 7 |
| 1999-08-09 | 1/4-in trap nets | 62.8 | — | — | 251 |
| 1999-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 | — | 0.27 lb | 12 |
| 1999-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 0.20 lb | 27 |
| 1986-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 | — | 0.12 lb | 4 |
| 1986-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 0.30 lb | 8 |
| 2002-08-20 | 1/4-in trap nets | 2.0 | — | — | 8 |
| 2002-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.20 lb | 4 |
| 2002-08-20 | Standard trap nets | 2.1 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 0.18 lb | 19 |
| 1961-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | — | 4 |
| 2018-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 0.28 lb | 8 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 12.5 (normal) | 2.0 – 16.0 | 0.20 lb | 25 |
| 1992-07-13 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.9 | 0.12 lb | 17 |
| 1992-07-13 | Standard gill nets | 7.5 (normal) | 2.0 – 16.0 | 0.31 lb | 15 |
| 2011-07-25 | 15-ft beach seine | 16.5 | — | — | 33 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 26.8 (above normal) | 2.0 – 16.0 | 0.18 lb | 107 |
| 2011-07-25 | 1/4-in trap nets | 6.5 | — | 0.01 lb | 71 |
| 2011-07-25 | Backpack electrofishing | 5.8 | — | — | 7 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.9 | 0.20 lb | 17 |
| 1978-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.9 | 0.44 lb | 26 |
| 1978-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 9.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 16.0 | 0.45 lb | 27 |
| 2025-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.9 | 0.07 lb | 15 |
| 2025-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 12.8 (normal) | 2.0 – 16.0 | 0.14 lb | 51 |
| 1999-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.9 | 0.24 lb | 30 |
| 1999-08-09 | 1/4-in trap nets | 13.8 | — | — | 55 |
| 1999-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 17.5 (above normal) | 2.0 – 16.0 | 0.36 lb | 70 |
| 1986-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.9 | 0.59 lb | 7 |
| 1986-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 15.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 16.0 | 0.19 lb | 15 |
| 2002-08-20 | Standard trap nets | 5.1 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.9 | 0.16 lb | 46 |
| 2002-08-20 | 1/4-in trap nets | 4.3 | — | — | 17 |
| 2002-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 21.0 (above normal) | 2.0 – 16.0 | 0.23 lb | 84 |
| 1961-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.9 | — | 17 |
| 1961-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 16.0 | — | 4 |
| 2018-08-06 | 1/4-in trap nets | 60.7 | — | — | 364 |
| 2018-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.9 | 0.23 lb | 11 |
| 2018-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 16.0 | 0.21 lb | 32 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.3 – 3.0 | 0.40 lb | 3 |
| 2011-07-25 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.5 | — | — | 1 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.3 – 3.0 | — | 2 |
| 2011-07-25 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.4 | — | 0.14 lb | 4 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 0.34 lb | 1 |
| 1978-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 0.17 lb | 16 |
| 1999-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.3 – 3.0 | 0.45 lb | 2 |
| 1999-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 0.20 lb | 3 |
| 1999-08-09 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 1986-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 0.65 lb | 2 |
| 1986-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.3 – 3.0 | 0.60 lb | 1 |
| 1961-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | — | 13 |
BNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-25 | 15-ft beach seine | 15.0 | — | 30 |
| 2011-07-25 | 1/4-in trap nets | 4.1 | — | 45 |
| 2011-07-25 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.8 | — | 1 |
| 1999-08-09 | 1/4-in trap nets | 6.5 | — | 26 |
| 2002-08-20 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.5 | — | 2 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-25 | 15-ft beach seine | 155.0 | — | 310 |
| 2011-07-25 | 1/4-in trap nets | 20.2 | — | 222 |
| 2011-07-25 | Backpack electrofishing | 7.5 | — | 9 |
| 2018-08-06 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.5 | — | 3 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-25 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.01 lb | 2 |
| 2025-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.15 lb | 1 |
Johnny Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-25 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | 2 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 6.5 | 0.98 lb | 3 |
| 2025-07-21 | Standard electrofishing | 40.0 | — | 0.04 lb | 50 |
| 2025-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 6.5 | 0.25 lb | 15 |
| 2002-08-20 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 2002-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.53 lb | 1 |
| 2002-08-20 | Standard trap nets | 2.1 (normal) | 0.4 – 6.5 | 0.64 lb | 19 |
| 2018-08-06 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.31 lb | 2 |
| 2018-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.4 – 6.5 | 0.25 lb | 7 |
CNM
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-25 | Backpack electrofishing | 21.7 | — | 26 |
Bluntnose Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-25 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.7 | — | 19 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-25 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.8 | — | 1 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-21 | Standard electrofishing | 85.6 | — | 0.03 lb | 107 |
| 2025-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 | — | 0.16 lb | 7 |
| 2025-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 3.7 | — | 0.32 lb | 33 |
| 2018-08-06 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.3 | — | — | 8 |
Common Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-09 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.5 | — | 2 |
Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-08-20 | 1/4-in trap nets | 74.8 | — | 299 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Gegoka. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Gegoka
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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Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.