Gust
Cook County, Minnesota — DOW #16038000
78 Surveys
143.05
Acres
6 ft
Max Depth
5
Fish Species
10
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Gust. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-09-06 | Standard trap nets | 4.9 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 1.64 lb | 44 |
| 2016-09-06 | Standard gill nets | 5.7 (normal) | 2.3 – 9.6 | 1.22 lb | 34 |
| 1987-08-27 | Standard trap nets | 3.8 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 1.36 lb | 19 |
| 1987-08-27 | Standard gill nets | 11.0 (above normal) | 2.3 – 9.6 | 1.50 lb | 22 |
| 2006-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 13.0 (above normal) | 2.3 – 9.6 | 1.18 lb | 78 |
| 2006-07-17 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2006-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 4.8 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 1.37 lb | 43 |
| 1983-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 4.5 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 1.14 lb | 18 |
| 1983-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 (normal) | 2.3 – 9.6 | 0.77 lb | 11 |
| 2011-09-06 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | — | 2 |
| 2011-09-06 | Standard gill nets | 6.5 (normal) | 2.3 – 9.6 | 1.19 lb | 39 |
| 2011-09-06 | 3/8-in trap nets | 5.0 | — | — | 10 |
| 2011-09-06 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 1.37 lb | 24 |
| 2011-09-06 | 1/4-in trap nets | 2.8 | — | — | 22 |
| 1996-09-09 | Standard gill nets | 9.7 (above normal) | 2.3 – 9.6 | 0.92 lb | 58 |
| 1996-09-09 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.6 | — | 0.95 lb | 7 |
| 1991-09-09 | Standard trap nets | 6.6 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 1.45 lb | 33 |
| 1991-09-09 | Standard gill nets | 16.3 (above normal) | 2.3 – 9.6 | 0.92 lb | 49 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-09-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 1.59 lb | 1 |
| 2016-09-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 3.67 lb | 3 |
| 1987-08-27 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 1.33 lb | 9 |
| 1987-08-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 1.62 lb | 2 |
| 2006-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 1.07 lb | 5 |
| 2006-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 | — | 0.93 lb | 5 |
| 1983-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (below normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 0.83 lb | 3 |
| 1983-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.75 lb | 1 |
| 2011-09-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 1.56 lb | 1 |
| 1996-09-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 0.78 lb | 1 |
| 1996-09-09 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.1 | — | 1.69 lb | 1 |
| 1991-09-09 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (below normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 0.75 lb | 5 |
| 1991-09-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 2.12 lb | 2 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-09-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 1.18 lb | 5 |
| 2016-09-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 0.35 lb | 4 |
| 2006-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 1.35 lb | 22 |
| 2006-07-17 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2011-09-06 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.2 | — | — | 12 |
| 2011-09-06 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 1.36 lb | 18 |
| 2011-09-06 | 3/8-in trap nets | 5.0 | — | — | 10 |
| 2011-09-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.49 lb | 3 |
| 2011-09-06 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.1 | — | — | 2 |
| 2011-09-06 | 1/4-in trap nets | 6.4 | — | — | 51 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-09-06 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 (normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.22 lb | 22 |
| 1987-08-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 2006-07-17 | 1/4-in trap nets | 2.6 | — | — | 23 |
| 2006-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (below normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.54 lb | 14 |
| 1983-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.30 lb | 1 |
| 2011-09-06 | 1/4-in trap nets | 37.6 | — | — | 301 |
| 2011-09-06 | Backpack electrofishing | 4.2 | — | — | 4 |
| 2011-09-06 | 15-ft beach seine | 4.4 | — | — | 44 |
| 2011-09-06 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (below normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.35 lb | 15 |
| 2011-09-06 | 3/8-in trap nets | 1.5 | — | — | 3 |
| 1996-09-09 | 1/4-in trap nets | 97.8 | — | — | 1174 |
| 1996-09-09 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 (below normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.20 lb | 13 |
| 1991-09-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.17 lb | 2 |
| 1991-09-09 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.21 lb | 10 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-09-06 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (below normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 1.15 lb | 12 |
| 1987-08-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 0.9 – 4.5 | 2.33 lb | 3 |
| 1987-08-27 | Standard gill nets | 6.5 (normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 3.13 lb | 13 |
| 2006-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 3.2 (below normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 1.97 lb | 19 |
| 2006-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.5 | 2.54 lb | 16 |
| 1983-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 3.5 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.5 | 1.79 lb | 14 |
| 1983-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 12.5 (normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 2.16 lb | 25 |
| 2011-09-06 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.3 | — | — | 2 |
| 2011-09-06 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (below normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 1.21 lb | 16 |
| 2011-09-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.9 – 4.5 | 1.71 lb | 2 |
| 1996-09-09 | Standard gill nets | 8.3 (normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 1.46 lb | 50 |
| 1996-09-09 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.4 | — | 1.76 lb | 5 |
| 1991-09-09 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.5 | 2.95 lb | 11 |
| 1991-09-09 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (below normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 1.92 lb | 13 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07-17 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.6 | — | — | 5 |
| 2006-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.6 | 1.79 lb | 1 |
| 1996-09-09 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.01 lb | 3 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.17 lb | 1 |
| 2006-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 4.5 | 0.02 lb | 1 |
| 2011-09-06 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.3 | — | — | 10 |
| 1996-09-09 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.3 | — | — | 3 |
NRD
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-09-06 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.1 | — | 1 |
BNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-09 | 1/4-in trap nets | 3.5 | — | 42 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Bear Track Outfitting Co.
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★ 3.3Buck's Hardware
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★ 4.5Clearwater BWCA Outfitters
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★ 5Hungry Jack Canoe Outfitters
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★ 4.7Lake Superior Trading Post
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★ 4.6Moose Tracks
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★ 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 Gust. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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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.