Holly
Cook County, Minnesota — DOW #16036600
128 Surveys
75.94
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 Holly. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 5.7 (normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 1.68 lb | 17 |
| 2015-07-07 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.2 | — | 4.07 lb | 1 |
| 2015-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 0.93 lb | 8 |
| 2023-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 6.5 (normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 3.28 lb | 13 |
| 2023-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 | — | 2.40 lb | 10 |
| 2023-07-05 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.5 | — | 2.22 lb | 3 |
| 1983-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 14.5 (above normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 1.01 lb | 29 |
| 1983-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 0.75 lb | 1 |
| 2018-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 7.7 (normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 1.82 lb | 23 |
| 2018-07-02 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.8 | — | 0.65 lb | 5 |
| 2018-07-02 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 | — | 1.91 lb | 12 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 3.71 lb | 1 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 2.15 lb | 2 |
| 1986-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 10.0 (above normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 1.57 lb | 20 |
| 1986-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 1.81 lb | 4 |
| 1989-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 11.3 (above normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 1.12 lb | 34 |
| 1989-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 | — | 1.56 lb | 9 |
| 2007-07-23 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.2 | — | 1.23 lb | 1 |
| 1995-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 7.7 (normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 1.20 lb | 23 |
| 1995-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.86 lb | 2 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-07-07 | 1/4-in trap nets | 7.5 | — | 0.01 lb | 45 |
| 2015-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.19 lb | 4 |
| 2015-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 34.0 (above normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.11 lb | 102 |
| 2023-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 2.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.11 lb | 15 |
| 2023-07-05 | 1/4-in trap nets | 4.8 | — | 0.02 lb | 29 |
| 2023-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 18.0 (normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.13 lb | 36 |
| 1983-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 9.5 (normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.38 lb | 19 |
| 2018-07-02 | 1/4-in trap nets | 18.7 | — | 0.01 lb | 112 |
| 2018-07-02 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.11 lb | 8 |
| 2018-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 11.0 (normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.12 lb | 33 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 6.8 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.10 lb | 41 |
| 2003-07-07 | Small-mesh gill nets | 148.0 | — | 0.02 lb | 148 |
| 2003-07-07 | 1/4-in trap nets | 12.2 | — | 0.02 lb | 61 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 63.7 (above normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.12 lb | 191 |
| 1999-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.12 lb | 13 |
| 1999-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 21.7 (above normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.16 lb | 65 |
| 1986-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.10 lb | 15 |
| 1986-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 16.5 (normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.40 lb | 33 |
| 1989-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.25 lb | 1 |
| 1989-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 10.7 (normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.33 lb | 32 |
| 2007-07-23 | 1/4-in trap nets | 169.3 | — | — | 1016 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 7.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.11 lb | 42 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 81.7 (above normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.08 lb | 245 |
| 1995-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.15 lb | 17 |
| 1995-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 34.0 (above normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.16 lb | 102 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 1.33 lb | 18 |
| 2015-07-07 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.0 | — | 1.19 lb | 6 |
| 2015-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.5 | 1.70 lb | 10 |
| 2023-07-05 | 1/4-in trap nets | 2.0 | — | 2.82 lb | 12 |
| 2023-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 21.5 (normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 1.46 lb | 43 |
| 2023-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.5 | 2.50 lb | 16 |
| 1983-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 4.5 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.5 | 2.17 lb | 9 |
| 1983-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 10.0 (normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 2.41 lb | 20 |
| 2018-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 9.0 (normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 2.19 lb | 27 |
| 2018-07-02 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.2 | — | 2.22 lb | 1 |
| 2018-07-02 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.5 | 2.19 lb | 10 |
| 2003-07-07 | Small-mesh gill nets | 2.0 | — | 1.32 lb | 2 |
| 2003-07-07 | 1/4-in trap nets | 4.6 | — | 1.75 lb | 23 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 34.3 (above normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 1.26 lb | 103 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 16.7 (above normal) | 0.9 – 4.5 | 1.54 lb | 100 |
| 1999-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.5 | 1.36 lb | 9 |
| 1999-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 14.0 (normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 1.34 lb | 42 |
| 1986-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.5 | 1.72 lb | 15 |
| 1986-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 17.0 (normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 2.87 lb | 34 |
| 1989-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.5 | 2.08 lb | 10 |
| 1989-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 12.7 (normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 2.09 lb | 38 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 22.7 (above normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 1.07 lb | 68 |
| 2007-07-23 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.8 | — | 0.52 lb | 5 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.5 | 1.25 lb | 13 |
| 1995-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 33.3 (above normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 1.48 lb | 100 |
| 1995-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 3.8 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.5 | 1.71 lb | 23 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (below normal) | 2.3 – 9.6 | 1.12 lb | 6 |
| 2015-07-07 | 1/4-in trap nets | 2.2 | — | 0.10 lb | 13 |
| 2015-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 3.61 lb | 6 |
| 2023-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 (normal) | 2.3 – 9.6 | 1.83 lb | 11 |
| 2023-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 2.31 lb | 6 |
| 2023-07-05 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.96 lb | 2 |
| 1983-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 3.69 lb | 4 |
| 1983-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (below normal) | 2.3 – 9.6 | 2.25 lb | 4 |
| 2018-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 (normal) | 2.3 – 9.6 | 2.14 lb | 14 |
| 2018-07-02 | 1/4-in trap nets | 16.7 | — | 0.03 lb | 100 |
| 2018-07-02 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 1.36 lb | 12 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 14.0 (above normal) | 2.3 – 9.6 | 1.21 lb | 42 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 1.10 lb | 18 |
| 2003-07-07 | Small-mesh gill nets | 5.0 | — | 0.58 lb | 5 |
| 2003-07-07 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.4 | — | 2.78 lb | 2 |
| 1999-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 1.07 lb | 17 |
| 1999-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 11.7 (above normal) | 2.3 – 9.6 | 0.88 lb | 35 |
| 1986-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 3.00 lb | 5 |
| 1986-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (below normal) | 2.3 – 9.6 | 1.00 lb | 3 |
| 1989-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 1.33 lb | 6 |
| 1989-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 2.3 – 9.6 | 1.25 lb | 9 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (normal) | 2.3 – 9.6 | 1.22 lb | 21 |
| 2007-07-23 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.5 | — | 2.28 lb | 3 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 4.5 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 1.22 lb | 27 |
| 1995-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 15.7 (above normal) | 2.3 – 9.6 | 1.56 lb | 47 |
| 1995-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 4.0 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 1.08 lb | 24 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.13 lb | 1 |
| 2015-07-07 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.5 | — | 0.02 lb | 9 |
| 2015-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 4.5 | 0.08 lb | 3 |
| 2023-07-05 | 1/4-in trap nets | 3.3 | — | 0.03 lb | 20 |
| 2023-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 4.5 | 0.04 lb | 6 |
| 2018-07-02 | 1/4-in trap nets | 3.3 | — | 0.03 lb | 20 |
| 2018-07-02 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.4 – 4.5 | 0.04 lb | 8 |
| 2003-07-07 | 1/4-in trap nets | 3.2 | — | 0.05 lb | 16 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 | — | 0.11 lb | 2 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 6.5 (above normal) | 0.4 – 4.5 | 0.04 lb | 39 |
| 2003-07-07 | Small-mesh gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.16 lb | 1 |
| 1999-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 4.5 | 0.06 lb | 6 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 | — | 0.12 lb | 4 |
| 2007-07-23 | 1/4-in trap nets | 5.0 | — | 0.06 lb | 30 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 15.3 (above normal) | 0.4 – 4.5 | 0.11 lb | 92 |
| 1995-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 4.2 (normal) | 0.4 – 4.5 | 0.08 lb | 25 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-07-07 | 1/4-in trap nets | 2.2 | — | — | 13 |
| 2023-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.09 lb | 1 |
| 2023-07-05 | 1/4-in trap nets | 23.7 | — | — | 142 |
| 2018-07-02 | 1/4-in trap nets | 20.8 | — | — | 125 |
| 2003-07-07 | Small-mesh gill nets | 4.0 | — | — | 4 |
| 2003-07-07 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.2 | — | — | 1 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.07 lb | 3 |
BNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-05 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.2 | — | 7 |
BND
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-05 | 1/4-in trap nets | 9.0 | — | 54 |
| 2018-07-02 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.2 | — | 1 |
PRD
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-02 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.2 | — | 1 |
| 2003-07-07 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.2 | — | 1 |
| 2007-07-23 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.5 | — | 3 |
SHI
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-07-07 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.2 | — | 1 |
| 2007-07-23 | 1/4-in trap nets | 2.3 | — | 14 |
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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 Holly. 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.