Minnesota Fishing Guide

Gilmore

Hubbard County, Minnesota — DOW #29018800

67 Surveys
93.16
Acres
54 ft
Max Depth
22 ft
Mean Depth
11
Fish Species
6
Local Guides

DNR Fish Surveys

Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Gilmore. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1991-06-05 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.5 – 3.8 0.12 lb 9
1991-06-05 Standard gill nets 20.5 (normal) 1.5 – 23.0 0.13 lb 82
2001-05-29 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.8 0.30 lb 2
2016-06-06 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.8 0.13 lb 3
2016-06-06 Standard gill nets 3.8 (normal) 1.5 – 23.0 0.09 lb 15
1985-07-01 Standard trap nets 3.0 (normal) 0.5 – 3.8 0.18 lb 27
1985-07-01 Standard gill nets 5.0 (normal) 1.5 – 23.0 0.07 lb 10

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1991-06-05 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 11.0 1.20 lb 1
1991-06-05 Standard trap nets 2.9 (normal) 1.0 – 8.4 0.62 lb 26
2001-05-29 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 1.0 – 8.4 0.42 lb 1
2016-06-06 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 11.0 0.72 lb 1
2016-06-06 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 1.0 – 8.4 1.04 lb 5
1985-07-01 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 11.0 0.25 lb 1
1985-07-01 Standard trap nets 1.2 (normal) 1.0 – 8.4 0.77 lb 11

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1991-06-05 Standard gill nets 3.0 (normal) 2.8 – 8.7 2.51 lb 12
1991-06-05 Standard trap nets 0.6 — 0.42 lb 5
2001-05-29 Standard gill nets 7.8 (normal) 2.8 – 8.7 1.24 lb 31
2001-05-29 Standard trap nets 1.6 — 2.18 lb 14
2016-06-06 Standard gill nets 2.0 (below normal) 2.8 – 8.7 2.69 lb 8
2016-06-06 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 1.68 lb 2
1985-07-01 Standard gill nets 2.0 (below normal) 2.8 – 8.7 1.88 lb 4
1985-07-01 Standard trap nets 0.9 — 1.66 lb 8

Rock Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1991-06-05 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 2.0 0.60 lb 2
1991-06-05 Standard trap nets 9.1 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.8 0.37 lb 82
2001-05-29 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.5 – 2.8 0.46 lb 9
2016-06-06 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.0 0.33 lb 1
2016-06-06 Standard trap nets 4.1 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.8 0.33 lb 37
1985-07-01 Standard trap nets 12.4 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.8 0.29 lb 112

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1991-06-05 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.84 lb 5
1991-06-05 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.8 4.70 lb 1
2001-05-29 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 1.52 lb 3
2001-05-29 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 2.03 lb 4
2016-06-06 Standard gill nets 3.3 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 1.67 lb 13
2016-06-06 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.8 0.07 lb 1
1985-07-01 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.25 lb 1
1985-07-01 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.8 0.50 lb 1

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1991-06-05 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 0.5 – 2.9 2.82 lb 5
1991-06-05 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 0.7 3.02 lb 4
2001-05-29 Standard gill nets 5.5 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.9 2.54 lb 22
2001-05-29 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 0.7 3.28 lb 5
2016-06-06 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 2.9 3.37 lb 2
1985-07-01 Standard gill nets 3.5 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.9 1.54 lb 7

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1991-06-05 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.9 0.10 lb 1
1991-06-05 Standard trap nets 3.8 (above normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.44 lb 34
2001-05-29 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.9 0.04 lb 1
2001-05-29 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.40 lb 6
2016-06-06 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.5 – 2.9 0.05 lb 3
2016-06-06 Standard trap nets 4.2 (above normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.05 lb 38
1985-07-01 Standard trap nets 2.1 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.20 lb 19

SIP

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1991-06-05 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 2.30 lb 1

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1991-06-05 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.6 0.28 lb 4
2001-05-29 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.6 0.29 lb 1
2016-06-06 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.3 – 1.5 2.25 lb 4
2016-06-06 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.6 1.00 lb 5
1985-07-01 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.6 0.28 lb 4

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1991-06-05 Standard trap nets 9.4 (above normal) 1.3 – 6.3 0.21 lb 85
2001-05-29 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.3 – 6.3 0.19 lb 3
2016-06-06 Standard gill nets 0.5 — 0.08 lb 2
2016-06-06 Standard trap nets 1.7 (normal) 1.3 – 6.3 0.13 lb 15
1985-07-01 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 1.3 – 6.3 0.38 lb 2

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1991-06-05 Standard trap nets 24.6 (normal) 5.7 – 40.5 0.19 lb 221
2001-05-29 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 5.7 – 40.5 0.06 lb 4
2001-05-29 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.03 lb 1
2016-06-06 Standard gill nets 0.5 — 0.04 lb 2
2016-06-06 Standard trap nets 6.9 (normal) 5.7 – 40.5 0.08 lb 62
1985-07-01 Standard trap nets 18.1 (normal) 5.7 – 40.5 0.15 lb 163

Smallmouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2016-06-06 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.9 0.09 lb 1

Depth Maps & Lake Info

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Map & Directions

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

Delaney's Outdoors

Park Rapids, MN

(218) 732-4281

★ 4.4

Killer Adventures

Park Rapids, MN

(701) 219-4332

★ 5

L&M Fleet Supply

Park Rapids, MN

(218) 732-4465

★ 4.6

North Country Bait

Park Rapids, MN

(218) 732-7500

★ 5

Northern Bait Co

Park Rapids, MN

(218) 732-5113

★ 4.6

Big Nasty Tackle

Cass Lake, MN

(218) 339-2274

★ 3.1

Chad Zbasnik Fishing

Walker, MN

(218) 252-5363

Dean's Bait, Walker

Walker, MN

(218) 547-2248

★ 4.8

Nearby Marinas

Bob's Boat Storage

Laporte, MN

(218) 224-2505

★ 4.8

Boon-Docks Dock & Lift Sales

Bemidji, MN

(218) 766-9794

★ 5

Charlie's Boat & Marine LLC

Park Rapids, MN

(218) 732-3451

★ 4.6

Dan's All Season Service Inc.

Park Rapids, MN

(218) 237-3267

★ 4

Darrel's Small Eng ATV & Marine

Park Rapids, MN

(218) 732-8995

★ 4.8

Johnson’s On The Water Service

Park Rapids, MN

(218) 732-0798

★ 4.7

Resorts & Lodges Near Gilmore

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Birch Harbor Resort
Fishing Resort Park Rapids

(218) 732-3760
New Frontier Resort
Fishing Resort Park Rapids

(800) 932-3643
Balsam Beach Resort & RV Park
Fishing Resort Bemidji

(218) 751-5057
Cedar Shores Lodge & Resort
Fishing Resort Park Rapids

(218) 732-4626

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Fish Species

Species known to inhabit Gilmore. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Black CrappieBluegillLargemouth BassNorthern PikePumpkinseedRock BassSmallmouth BassWalleyeWhite SuckerYellow BullheadYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Gilmore

Baldy’s Mostly Musky Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 252-3063
Go Fish! Guide Service
Fishing Guide

2182522278
Northwoods Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(651) 226-7555
Skiez Outdoors Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(320) 360-0710
Unparalleled Guide Service and Photography
Fishing Guide

(218) 209-9679
You Bet! Fishing Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 308-8695

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Big Bass

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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.