Indian
St. Louis County, Minnesota — DOW #69002300
42 Surveys
56.72
Acres
19 ft
Max Depth
9
Fish Species
33
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Indian. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Burbot
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.50 lb | 1 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 1.43 lb | 5 |
| 1995-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.56 lb | 2 |
| 1990-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 2.4 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 1.18 lb | 12 |
| 1990-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 0.37 lb | 3 |
| 2009-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 2.36 lb | 20 |
| 2009-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 | — | 2.44 lb | 17 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 4.8 (normal) | 1.6 – 8.4 | 1.95 lb | 19 |
| 1995-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 2.5 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 3.54 lb | 25 |
| 1990-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 8.2 (normal) | 1.6 – 8.4 | 1.35 lb | 41 |
| 1990-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 4.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 1.49 lb | 24 |
| 2009-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 6.8 (normal) | 1.6 – 8.4 | 2.03 lb | 27 |
| 2009-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 2.24 lb | 21 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 3.7 (normal) | 0.6 – 17.9 | 0.39 lb | 37 |
| 1990-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 5.3 (normal) | 0.6 – 17.9 | 0.33 lb | 32 |
| 2009-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 5.2 (normal) | 0.6 – 17.9 | 0.25 lb | 47 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.6 – 6.3 | 0.32 lb | 6 |
| 1995-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 2.5 – 14.3 | 0.26 lb | 3 |
| 1990-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.6 – 6.3 | 0.17 lb | 10 |
| 1990-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 4.2 (normal) | 2.5 – 14.3 | 0.13 lb | 21 |
| 2009-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.6 – 6.3 | 0.17 lb | 14 |
| 2009-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (normal) | 2.5 – 14.3 | 0.12 lb | 11 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 2.2 – 10.5 | 1.29 lb | 4 |
| 1990-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 2.2 – 10.5 | 1.80 lb | 1 |
| 1990-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 5.25 lb | 2 |
| 2009-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 2.2 – 10.5 | 2.15 lb | 1 |
| 2009-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 4.38 lb | 12 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.7 – 8.0 | 0.75 lb | 7 |
| 1990-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 8.5 (above normal) | 1.7 – 8.0 | 0.30 lb | 51 |
| 2009-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 7.4 | 0.18 lb | 1 |
| 2009-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 4.8 (normal) | 1.7 – 8.0 | 0.30 lb | 43 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.8 – 7.5 | 0.39 lb | 8 |
| 1990-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1990-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 6.2 (normal) | 0.8 – 7.5 | 0.14 lb | 37 |
| 2009-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.8 – 7.5 | 0.12 lb | 8 |
Shorthead Redhorse
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 2.71 lb | 4 |
| 1990-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 | — | 1.10 lb | 3 |
| 1990-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 1.07 lb | 4 |
| 2009-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 | — | 2.09 lb | 3 |
| 2009-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 | — | 1.50 lb | 11 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 4.1 – 19.4 | 0.10 lb | 3 |
| 2009-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.8 – 47.7 | 0.15 lb | 2 |
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- 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.