Goldeneye
Lake County, Minnesota — DOW #38002900
25 Surveys
10.21
Acres
19 ft
Max Depth
12.9 ft
Mean Depth
1
Fish Species
8
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Goldeneye. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-05-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 9.3 | — | 1 |
| 2004-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 9.3 | 0.08 lb | 8 |
| 1990-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 52.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 9.3 | 0.08 lb | 52 |
| 2014-06-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 9.3 | 0.06 lb | 1 |
| 2016-06-13 | Minnow traps | 0.5 | — | — | 2 |
| 2016-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 9.3 | 0.08 lb | 3 |
| 2018-09-24 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 9.3 | 0.09 lb | 2 |
| 2018-09-24 | Special trap nets | 950.0 | — | — | 1900 |
Brook Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-05-29 | Standard gill nets | 15.0 | — | 0.48 lb | 30 |
| 2023-10-02 | Standard gill nets | 9.0 | — | 0.98 lb | 18 |
| 2004-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.33 lb | 2 |
| 1990-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 37.0 | — | 0.24 lb | 37 |
| 1983-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 41.0 | — | 0.32 lb | 41 |
| 2014-06-16 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 | — | 0.54 lb | 11 |
| 2016-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 | — | 0.84 lb | 16 |
| 2018-09-24 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 | — | 0.62 lb | 12 |
NPS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.0 | — |
Fathead Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-16 | Minnow traps | 2.0 | — | 2 |
| 2016-06-13 | Minnow traps | 84.3 | — | 337 |
| 2018-09-24 | Special trap nets | 27.5 | — | 55 |
FND
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-13 | Minnow traps | 31.5 | — | 126 |
| 2018-09-24 | Special trap nets | 1100.0 | — | 2200 |
BST
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-13 | Minnow traps | 0.3 | — | 1 |
| 2018-09-24 | Special trap nets | 57.5 | — | 115 |
PRD
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-24 | Special trap nets | 875.0 | — | 1750 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
Get DirectionsShowing 14 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.
Nearby Bait & Tackle
Agate Bay Outfitters LLC
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.4Boundary Waters Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.9Canadian Border Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.8Granite Gear Inc
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.7North Country Canoe Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.9Red Rock Wilderness Store
Ely, MN
★ 5Seagren's Home Hardware Outdoors
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.6Veness Bait & Tackle
Two Harbors, MN
★ 3.9Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near Goldeneye
Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near Goldeneye.
Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Goldeneye. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Goldeneye
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
Other Lakes in Lake County
Plan Your Trip to Goldeneye
- Weather forecast for Goldeneye — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.5939°N, 91.0683°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.