Hand
Cook County, Minnesota — DOW #16023800
30 Surveys
80.45
Acres
22 ft
Max Depth
4
Fish Species
10
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Hand. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-06-30 | Trapnet - Mini Fyke | 7.5 | — | 0.01 lb | 15 |
| 2021-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (below normal) | 2.5 – 14.3 | 0.11 lb | 10 |
| 2001-06-25 | Minnow traps | 5.5 | — | 0.01 lb | 66 |
| 1998-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (below normal) | 2.5 – 14.3 | 0.10 lb | 11 |
| 1990-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 2.5 – 14.3 | 0.19 lb | 1 |
| 2010-06-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 2.5 – 14.3 | 0.08 lb | 2 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (below normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 2.65 lb | 11 |
| 2001-06-25 | Minnow traps | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2001-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 2.36 lb | 17 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 1.99 lb | 14 |
| 1998-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 2.07 lb | 26 |
| 2004-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 3.2 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 2.51 lb | 19 |
| 1990-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 5.3 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 1.57 lb | 16 |
| 2010-06-16 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (below normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 2.88 lb | 7 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 2.2 – 10.5 | 2.26 lb | 18 |
| 2001-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (below normal) | 2.2 – 10.5 | 2.51 lb | 9 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 2.2 – 10.5 | 2.50 lb | 14 |
| 1998-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 3.2 (normal) | 2.2 – 10.5 | 1.38 lb | 19 |
| 2004-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (normal) | 2.2 – 10.5 | 1.09 lb | 16 |
| 1990-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (normal) | 2.2 – 10.5 | 1.88 lb | 8 |
| 2010-06-16 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 2.2 – 10.5 | 1.83 lb | 18 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.6 – 8.4 | 2.30 lb | 6 |
| 2001-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.6 – 8.4 | 3.41 lb | 1 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.6 – 8.4 | 1.48 lb | 6 |
| 1998-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.6 – 8.4 | 2.08 lb | 3 |
| 2004-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.6 – 8.4 | 2.00 lb | 3 |
| 1990-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 1.6 – 8.4 | 2.56 lb | 4 |
BNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-06-30 | Trapnet - Mini Fyke | 57.5 | — | 115 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-06-30 | Trapnet - Mini Fyke | 4.0 | — | 8 |
RBD
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-06-25 | Minnow traps | 0.1 | — | 1 |
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
Resorts & Lodges Near Hand
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Hand. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Hand
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Plan Your Trip to Hand
- Weather forecast for Hand — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.9009°N, 90.5138°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.