Iron
Cook County, Minnesota — DOW #16032800
134 Surveys
122.27
Acres
19 ft
Max Depth
8
Fish Species
10
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Iron. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 1.2 – 3.9 | 2.36 lb | 8 |
| 1997-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 1.55 lb | 5 |
| 2000-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 1.2 – 3.9 | 0.85 lb | 14 |
| 2000-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 0.82 lb | 5 |
| 2006-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 3.8 (normal) | 1.2 – 3.9 | 1.31 lb | 23 |
| 2006-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 1.98 lb | 1 |
| 1986-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 (normal) | 1.2 – 3.9 | 1.70 lb | 11 |
| 1986-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 | — | 0.83 lb | 3 |
| 2003-06-23 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.2 – 3.9 | 1.63 lb | 18 |
| 2003-06-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 2.14 lb | 5 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.2 – 3.9 | 1.07 lb | 9 |
| 2016-06-27 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1.06 lb | 2 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 1.05 lb | 5 |
| 1984-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.2 – 3.9 | 1.42 lb | 3 |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 1.2 – 3.9 | 1.54 lb | 11 |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 | — | 1.21 lb | 7 |
| 2012-06-18 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.9 | — | — | 1 |
| 2012-06-18 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.7 | — | — | 7 |
| 2012-06-18 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | — | 3 |
| 2023-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (normal) | 1.2 – 3.9 | 1.51 lb | 21 |
| 2023-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 1.07 lb | 6 |
| 1987-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.2 – 3.9 | 1.08 lb | 3 |
| 1987-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1.25 lb | 1 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 2.6 – 11.7 | 2.02 lb | 36 |
| 1997-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.7 – 2.3 | 2.68 lb | 2 |
| 2000-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (below normal) | 2.6 – 11.7 | 2.67 lb | 11 |
| 2000-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.7 – 2.3 | 2.03 lb | 1 |
| 2006-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 (below normal) | 2.6 – 11.7 | 2.07 lb | 13 |
| 1986-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 (normal) | 2.6 – 11.7 | 2.41 lb | 11 |
| 1986-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.7 – 2.3 | 4.50 lb | 1 |
| 2003-06-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 2.6 – 11.7 | 1.81 lb | 3 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 2.6 – 11.7 | 2.02 lb | 8 |
| 1984-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (normal) | 2.6 – 11.7 | 2.09 lb | 8 |
| 2012-06-18 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 3.8 (normal) | 2.6 – 11.7 | 1.40 lb | 23 |
| 2023-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (normal) | 2.6 – 11.7 | 1.56 lb | 16 |
| 2023-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.7 – 2.3 | 0.95 lb | 2 |
| 1987-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 2.6 – 11.7 | 2.44 lb | 9 |
| 1987-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.7 – 2.3 | 1.00 lb | 1 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.4 – 8.5 | 0.05 lb | 18 |
| 2000-06-26 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.2 | — | 0.01 lb | 7 |
| 2000-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.4 – 8.5 | 0.19 lb | 12 |
| 2000-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 | — | 0.06 lb | 5 |
| 2006-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (normal) | 1.4 – 8.5 | 0.10 lb | 17 |
| 2006-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 | — | 0.21 lb | 4 |
| 1986-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 8.5 (normal) | 1.4 – 8.5 | 0.25 lb | 17 |
| 1986-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 2003-06-23 | Standard trap nets | 8.3 (normal) | 1.4 – 8.5 | 0.08 lb | 50 |
| 2003-06-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 2016-06-27 | 1/4-in trap nets | 36.2 | — | — | 217 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 4.2 (normal) | 1.4 – 8.5 | 0.23 lb | 25 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 | — | 0.17 lb | 5 |
| 1984-08-29 | Standard trap nets | 4.5 (normal) | 1.4 – 8.5 | 0.11 lb | 18 |
| 2012-06-18 | 1/4-in trap nets | 42.4 | — | — | 424 |
| 2012-06-18 | Backpack electrofishing | 36.1 | — | — | 38 |
| 2012-06-18 | 15-ft beach seine | 60.0 | — | — | 600 |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.07 lb | 2 |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 4.2 (normal) | 1.4 – 8.5 | 0.28 lb | 25 |
| 2023-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.4 – 8.5 | 0.08 lb | 27 |
| 1987-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 1.4 – 8.5 | 0.12 lb | 7 |
| 1987-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.30 lb | 1 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 0.08 lb | 3 |
| 2000-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 0.14 lb | 3 |
| 2000-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.8 | 0.16 lb | 12 |
| 2006-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 0.07 lb | 3 |
| 2006-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.8 | 0.07 lb | 2 |
| 1986-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 0.38 lb | 2 |
| 1986-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.8 | — | 1 |
| 2003-06-23 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.8 | 0.08 lb | 6 |
| 2016-06-27 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.8 | — | 0.01 lb | 11 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 0.07 lb | 3 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.8 | 0.09 lb | 7 |
| 1984-08-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 0.05 lb | 1 |
| 2012-06-18 | 1/4-in trap nets | 6.0 | — | — | 60 |
| 2012-06-18 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.9 | — | — | 2 |
| 2012-06-18 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.6 | — | — | 6 |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.8 | 0.08 lb | 4 |
| 2023-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 0.09 lb | 3 |
| 2023-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.8 | 0.07 lb | 1 |
| 1987-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 0.11 lb | 7 |
| 1987-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.8 | 0.30 lb | 1 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.7 – 1.2 | 0.07 lb | 5 |
| 1997-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 0.38 lb | 1 |
| 2000-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.7 – 1.2 | 0.06 lb | 3 |
| 2000-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 0.12 lb | 1 |
| 1986-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 (above normal) | 0.7 – 1.2 | — | 6 |
| 1986-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 0.15 lb | 5 |
| 2003-06-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.7 – 1.2 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 2016-06-27 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.7 | — | 0.03 lb | 10 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.7 – 1.2 | 0.14 lb | 1 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 0.14 lb | 4 |
| 1984-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1984-08-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.7 – 1.2 | — | 3 |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 0.18 lb | 3 |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.7 – 1.2 | 0.16 lb | 1 |
| 2012-06-18 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.9 | — | — | 3 |
| 2012-06-18 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.2 | — | — | 12 |
| 2012-06-18 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | — | 3 |
| 2023-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.7 – 1.2 | 0.14 lb | 3 |
| 1987-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (above normal) | 0.7 – 1.2 | 0.20 lb | 4 |
| 1987-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 0.10 lb | 2 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 3.0 – 13.2 | 0.69 lb | 2 |
| 1997-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.51 lb | 1 |
| 2000-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 3.0 – 13.2 | 1.35 lb | 5 |
| 2006-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 5.88 lb | 1 |
| 1986-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (below normal) | 3.0 – 13.2 | 0.44 lb | 6 |
| 1986-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.92 lb | 3 |
| 2003-06-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 3.0 – 13.2 | 0.83 lb | 5 |
| 2003-06-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 1.90 lb | 1 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (below normal) | 3.0 – 13.2 | 1.28 lb | 10 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 2.29 lb | 2 |
| 1984-08-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1984-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 3.0 – 13.2 | 0.12 lb | 2 |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (below normal) | 3.0 – 13.2 | 1.78 lb | 11 |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 2.23 lb | 3 |
| 2012-06-18 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.4 | — | — | 4 |
| 2023-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 3.0 – 13.2 | 1.10 lb | 2 |
| 2023-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 1.54 lb | 3 |
| 1987-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 3.0 – 13.2 | 0.75 lb | 2 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-06-26 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.8 | — | 5 |
| 2012-06-18 | Backpack electrofishing | 23.8 | — | 25 |
| 2012-06-18 | 1/4-in trap nets | 3.0 | — | 30 |
| 2012-06-18 | 15-ft beach seine | 24.6 | — | 246 |
SPT
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 1.50 lb | 1 |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 1.44 lb | 3 |
| 2023-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 1.75 lb | 1 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-27 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.8 | — | 0.03 lb | 5 |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.13 lb | 1 |
| 2012-06-18 | Backpack electrofishing | 5.7 | — | — | 6 |
| 2012-06-18 | 1/4-in trap nets | 2.0 | — | — | 20 |
| 2012-06-18 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.3 | 0.05 lb | 1 |
CNM
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-06-18 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.9 | — | 1 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-06-18 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.9 | — | 1 |
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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
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★ 4.7The Fisherman's Daughter at Dockside Fish Market
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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.