Gneiss
Cook County, Minnesota — DOW #16061700
18 Surveys
226.65
Acres
70 ft
Max Depth
26.6 ft
Mean Depth
10
Fish Species
10
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Gneiss. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 12.7 (normal) | 3.2 – 20.2 | 0.34 lb | 76 |
| 1978-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 25.8 (above normal) | 3.2 – 20.2 | 0.39 lb | 155 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-29 | Small-mesh gill nets | 3.5 | — | — | 7 |
| 1999-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 1.57 lb | 24 |
| 1978-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 4.2 (normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 1.55 lb | 25 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.6 – 2.4 | 1.56 lb | 7 |
| 1978-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.6 – 2.4 | 1.86 lb | 7 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 2.88 lb | 7 |
| 1978-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 2.65 lb | 5 |
Common Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-29 | Small-mesh gill nets | 3.5 | — | 0.03 lb | 7 |
Lake Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 3.7 | 2.56 lb | 1 |
| 1978-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.7 | 12.03 lb | 3 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 | — | 0.07 lb | 10 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 1.56 lb | 8 |
LKW
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 1.6 – 15.5 | 1.98 lb | 14 |
| 1978-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (normal) | 1.6 – 15.5 | 2.07 lb | 17 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.7 | 0.08 lb | 5 |
| 1978-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.7 | 0.12 lb | 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 Gneiss. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Gneiss
- Weather forecast for Gneiss — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 48.1760°N, 90.8066°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.