Minnesota Fishing Guide

Jack

Cass County, Minnesota — DOW #11040000

168 Surveys
141.97
Acres
110 ft
Max Depth
0
13
Fish Species
25
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Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Jack. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Tullibee (Cisco)

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-06-11 Standard gill nets 2.2 (normal) 1.3 – 10.4 0.17 lb 13
1999-06-08 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 1.3 – 10.4 0.11 lb 3
1994-07-05 Standard gill nets 7.7 (normal) 1.3 – 10.4 0.34 lb 46
2007-06-11 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 1.3 – 10.4 0.18 lb 8
1989-07-05 Standard gill nets 2.5 (normal) 1.3 – 10.4 0.25 lb 10
1954-07-27 Standard gill nets 27.0 (above normal) 1.3 – 10.4 0.24 lb 162
1980-08-11 Standard gill nets 2.5 (normal) 1.3 – 10.4 0.15 lb 15

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-06-11 Standard gill nets 6.7 (normal) 2.2 – 8.7 2.42 lb 40
2018-06-11 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 0.46 lb 2
1999-06-08 Standard gill nets 7.0 (normal) 2.2 – 8.7 1.70 lb 42
1999-06-08 Standard trap nets 0.8 — 1.51 lb 7
1994-07-05 Standard gill nets 1.3 (below normal) 2.2 – 8.7 3.66 lb 8
1994-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.8 — 1.45 lb 7
2007-06-11 Standard gill nets 4.8 (normal) 2.2 – 8.7 2.12 lb 29
2007-06-11 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 1.68 lb 3
1989-07-05 Standard gill nets 4.8 (normal) 2.2 – 8.7 2.28 lb 19
1989-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 2.70 lb 1
1954-07-27 Standard gill nets 1.0 (below normal) 2.2 – 8.7 2.70 lb 6
1954-07-27 Standard trap nets 1.3 — 0.96 lb 5
2024-08-20 Standard trap nets 0.7 — 1.05 lb 6
1980-08-11 Standard gill nets 1.7 (below normal) 2.2 – 8.7 1.68 lb 10

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-06-11 Standard trap nets 0.6 — 0.24 lb 5
2007-06-11 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.34 lb 1
2024-08-20 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 1

Bowfin

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-06-11 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.3 – 1.0 4.24 lb 8
1999-06-08 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.0 5.05 lb 1
1994-07-05 Standard trap nets 1.1 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.0 5.25 lb 10
2007-06-11 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.0 7.20 lb 1
1989-07-05 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.3 4.50 lb 1
1989-07-05 Standard trap nets 1.5 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.0 5.10 lb 9
1954-07-27 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.0 5.60 lb 1
2024-08-20 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.0 5.86 lb 1
1980-08-11 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.0 4.00 lb 1

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-06-11 Standard trap nets 25.2 (normal) 7.7 – 43.4 0.11 lb 227
1999-06-08 Standard trap nets 32.8 (normal) 7.7 – 43.4 0.14 lb 295
1994-07-05 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 0.04 lb 1
1994-07-05 Special trap nets 16.2 — 0.01 lb 81
1994-07-05 Standard trap nets 50.0 (above normal) 7.7 – 43.4 0.20 lb 450
2007-06-11 Standard trap nets 31.1 (normal) 7.7 – 43.4 0.19 lb 280
1989-07-05 Standard gill nets 1.5 — 0.15 lb 6
1989-07-05 Standard trap nets 60.5 (above normal) 7.7 – 43.4 0.21 lb 363
1954-07-27 Standard trap nets 1.0 (below normal) 7.7 – 43.4 0.30 lb 4
2024-08-20 Backpack electrofishing 24.7 — — 28
2024-08-20 Standard trap nets 8.8 (normal) 7.7 – 43.4 0.08 lb 79
2024-08-20 50-ft beach seine 36.0 — — 144
2024-08-20 15-ft beach seine 6.0 — — 18
1980-08-11 Standard trap nets 1.6 (below normal) 7.7 – 43.4 0.11 lb 19

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-06-11 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.21 lb 10
1999-06-08 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.14 lb 3
1999-06-08 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 1.5 – 13.8 0.18 lb 3
1994-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.13 lb 5
1994-07-05 Standard gill nets 1.2 (below normal) 1.5 – 13.8 0.07 lb 7
2007-06-11 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.18 lb 1
1989-07-05 Standard trap nets 2.8 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.28 lb 17
1989-07-05 Standard gill nets 5.8 (normal) 1.5 – 13.8 0.13 lb 23
1954-07-27 Standard trap nets 3.3 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.25 lb 13
1954-07-27 Standard gill nets 4.2 (normal) 1.5 – 13.8 0.10 lb 25
2024-08-20 50-ft beach seine 20.0 — — 80
2024-08-20 15-ft beach seine 0.7 — — 2
2024-08-20 Backpack electrofishing 2.6 — — 3
2024-08-20 Standard trap nets 1.2 (normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.09 lb 11
1980-08-11 Standard trap nets 15.3 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.04 lb 183
1980-08-11 Standard gill nets 1.2 (below normal) 1.5 – 13.8 0.14 lb 7

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-06-11 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.5 1.95 lb 3
2018-06-11 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 1.7 1.85 lb 1
1999-06-08 Standard electrofishing 5.1 — 1.61 lb 6
1999-06-08 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.5 0.23 lb 1
1994-07-05 Standard electrofishing 21.3 — 0.56 lb 22
1994-07-05 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 1.7 1.10 lb 1
1994-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.4 – 1.5 0.25 lb 7
2007-06-11 Standard electrofishing 4.9 — 1.30 lb 8
1989-07-05 Standard gill nets 1.8 (above normal) 0.5 – 1.7 0.80 lb 7
1989-07-05 Standard trap nets 1.7 (above normal) 0.4 – 1.5 0.28 lb 10
2024-08-20 50-ft beach seine 0.8 — — 3
2024-08-20 15-ft beach seine 2.0 — — 6
2024-08-20 Backpack electrofishing 8.8 — — 10
2024-08-20 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.4 – 1.5 0.14 lb 7
1980-08-11 Standard trap nets 2.2 (above normal) 0.4 – 1.5 — 26

Rock Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-06-11 Standard trap nets 3.1 (normal) 0.8 – 3.7 0.22 lb 28
1999-06-08 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.7 – 4.4 0.10 lb 1
1999-06-08 Standard trap nets 5.4 (above normal) 0.8 – 3.7 0.26 lb 49
1994-07-05 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.7 – 4.4 0.23 lb 2
1994-07-05 Special trap nets 0.6 — 0.16 lb 3
1994-07-05 Standard trap nets 2.7 (normal) 0.8 – 3.7 0.13 lb 24
2007-06-11 Standard trap nets 4.6 (above normal) 0.8 – 3.7 0.24 lb 41
1989-07-05 Standard gill nets 2.3 (normal) 0.7 – 4.4 0.18 lb 9
1989-07-05 Standard trap nets 6.5 (above normal) 0.8 – 3.7 0.34 lb 39
1954-07-27 Standard trap nets 9.5 (above normal) 0.8 – 3.7 0.49 lb 38
1954-07-27 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.7 – 4.4 0.90 lb 2
2024-08-20 50-ft beach seine 1.3 — — 5
2024-08-20 15-ft beach seine 2.0 — — 6
2024-08-20 Backpack electrofishing 8.0 — — 9
2024-08-20 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.8 – 3.7 0.06 lb 8
1980-08-11 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.8 – 3.7 0.29 lb 15

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-06-11 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 1.0 – 5.0 7.80 lb 1
1999-06-08 Standard electrofishing 0.9 — 0.29 lb 1
1999-06-08 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.7 0.27 lb 1
2007-06-11 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.0 – 5.0 0.10 lb 2
1989-07-05 Standard gill nets 0.8 (below normal) 1.0 – 5.0 2.60 lb 3
1989-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 5.65 lb 2

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-06-11 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.2 0.42 lb 3
1999-06-08 Standard electrofishing 2.6 — 0.44 lb 3
1999-06-08 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.2 0.40 lb 4
1994-07-05 Standard electrofishing 12.6 — 0.22 lb 13
1994-07-05 Special trap nets 0.4 — 0.20 lb 2
1994-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.2 0.28 lb 3
2007-06-11 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.03 lb 3
2007-06-11 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.5 – 2.2 0.32 lb 6
2007-06-11 Standard electrofishing 1.2 — 0.31 lb 2
1989-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.2 0.30 lb 1
1954-07-27 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.2 1.20 lb 1
2024-08-20 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.2 0.19 lb 2
2024-08-20 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 1
1980-08-11 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.2 0.40 lb 2

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-06-11 Standard trap nets 2.1 (normal) 1.4 – 5.9 0.11 lb 19
1999-06-08 Standard trap nets 6.3 (above normal) 1.4 – 5.9 0.13 lb 57
1994-07-05 Special trap nets 1.0 — 0.19 lb 5
1994-07-05 Standard trap nets 2.9 (normal) 1.4 – 5.9 0.22 lb 26
2007-06-11 Standard trap nets 2.9 (normal) 1.4 – 5.9 0.22 lb 26
1989-07-05 Standard gill nets 1.0 — 0.15 lb 4
1989-07-05 Standard trap nets 4.3 (normal) 1.4 – 5.9 0.20 lb 26
1954-07-27 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.4 – 5.9 0.12 lb 1
2024-08-20 Backpack electrofishing 0.9 — — 1
2024-08-20 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 1.4 – 5.9 0.17 lb 4
2024-08-20 50-ft beach seine 0.5 — — 2
1980-08-11 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 1.4 – 5.9 0.09 lb 7

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-06-11 Standard trap nets 0.7 (below normal) 1.0 – 5.3 0.45 lb 6
1999-06-08 Standard trap nets 1.8 (normal) 1.0 – 5.3 0.63 lb 16
1994-07-05 Special trap nets 0.6 — 0.59 lb 3
1994-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.8 (below normal) 1.0 – 5.3 0.48 lb 7
2007-06-11 Standard trap nets 4.0 (normal) 1.0 – 5.3 0.50 lb 36
1989-07-05 Standard trap nets 3.7 (normal) 1.0 – 5.3 0.47 lb 22
1954-07-27 Standard trap nets 0.5 (below normal) 1.0 – 5.3 1.00 lb 2
2024-08-20 Backpack electrofishing 1.8 — — 2
1980-08-11 Standard trap nets 0.9 (below normal) 1.0 – 5.3 0.88 lb 11

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1999-06-08 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.9 0.11 lb 1
1989-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.25 lb 4
1989-07-05 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.3 – 1.9 0.47 lb 4
1954-07-27 Standard trap nets 2.5 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.84 lb 10
1980-08-11 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.42 lb 4

Burbot

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2007-06-11 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.3 2.34 lb 1
1954-07-27 Standard gill nets 0.5 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.3 2.20 lb 3
1980-08-11 Standard gill nets 0.3 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.3 1.00 lb 2

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2007-06-11 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.0 0.55 lb 4
1989-07-05 Standard trap nets 1.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.0 0.58 lb 11
1954-07-27 Standard trap nets 2.0 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.0 0.75 lb 8
1980-08-11 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.0 0.60 lb 6

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1989-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.7 0.50 lb 1
1954-07-27 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 1.60 lb 1
1980-08-11 Standard trap nets 1.5 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.7 0.04 lb 18

LED

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2024-08-20 15-ft beach seine 7.3 — 22
2024-08-20 Backpack electrofishing 1.8 — 2
2024-08-20 50-ft beach seine 1.0 — 4

CNM

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2024-08-20 15-ft beach seine 1.0 — 3
2024-08-20 Backpack electrofishing 77.7 — 88

Iowa Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2024-08-20 15-ft beach seine 3.3 — 10
2024-08-20 Backpack electrofishing 8.0 — 9
2024-08-20 50-ft beach seine 1.8 — 7

BKF

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2024-08-20 15-ft beach seine 1.0 — 3
2024-08-20 Backpack electrofishing 5.3 — 6
2024-08-20 50-ft beach seine 0.5 — 2

LES

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2024-08-20 Backpack electrofishing 6.2 — 7

BCS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2024-08-20 50-ft beach seine 0.5 — 2

BST

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2024-08-20 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — 1
2024-08-20 Backpack electrofishing 1.8 — 2

BNS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2024-08-20 50-ft beach seine 14.8 — 59

Bluntnose Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2024-08-20 50-ft beach seine 1.0 — 4

Tadpole Madtom

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2024-08-20 Backpack electrofishing 0.9 — 1

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

Beimert Outdoors

Brainerd, MN

(218) 746-4018

★ 5

Big Nasty Tackle

Cass Lake, MN

(218) 339-2274

★ 3.1

Chad Zbasnik Fishing

Walker, MN

(218) 252-5363

Corner Store Depot & Liquor

Brainerd, MN

(218) 824-2007

★ 4.7

Dean's Bait, Walker

Walker, MN

(218) 547-2248

★ 4.8

Full Stringer Bait and Tackle

Longville, MN

(218) 363-2031

★ 4.8

Lakes Area Powersports

Walker, MN

(218) 547-1558

★ 4.6

Leech Lake Distributors

Walker, MN

(218) 547-1505

Nearby Marinas

Bar Harbor Pontoon Rentals

Lake Shore, MN

(218) 855-2651

★ 5

Bentley Pontoons Boat & Snowmobile Storage

Longville, MN

Blackwater lake access

Longville, MN

651-296-6157

★ 4.8

Bradford & Blake Boat Storage

Hackensack, MN

(218) 348-9580

Brainerd Lakes Marine LLC

Pequot Lakes, MN

(218) 821-1648

Captain Gary Leech Lake Pontoon Rental

Walker, MN

(218) 547-2231

★ 5

Resorts & Lodges Near Jack

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Decoy Lodge (Cabin 106) at Bluewater Lodge Resort
Fishing Resort Walker

(714) 235-6033
Ice Guys Fish House Rentals
Fishing Resort East Gull Lake

(218) 851-6488
Leech Lake Cabins
Fishing Resort Walker

(218) 766-6878
Lien's Resort
Fishing Resort Longville

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Fish Species

Species known to inhabit Jack. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Black CrappieBluegillBowfin (Dogfish)Hybrid SunfishLargemouth BassNorthern PikeNorthern SunfishPumpkinseedRock BassTullibee (Cisco)WalleyeYellow BullheadYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Jack

Adventures Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 232-6556
Bobby G's Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 831-7711
Boggs Fishing Adventures
Fishing Guide

(218) 820-5612
Brainerd Lakes Area Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(763) 670-6033
Brainerd Lakes Guides
Fishing Guide

(218) 866-2876
Chuck Emery Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 536-0348

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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.