John
Cook County, Minnesota — DOW #16003500
28 Surveys
190.88
Acres
20 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 John. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 5.7 (normal) | 2.0 – 6.3 | 2.60 lb | 17 |
| 1996-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 5.8 (normal) | 2.0 – 6.3 | 2.99 lb | 29 |
| 1996-07-01 | Misc. fish | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 2001-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 9.4 (above normal) | 2.0 – 6.3 | 2.43 lb | 47 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 4.2 (normal) | 2.0 – 6.3 | 2.82 lb | 21 |
| 2016-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 6.8 (above normal) | 2.0 – 6.3 | 2.91 lb | 41 |
| 2016-06-20 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | — | 2 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 (normal) | 3.0 – 9.8 | 3.30 lb | 11 |
| 1996-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 3.0 – 9.8 | 4.35 lb | 5 |
| 2001-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 3.0 – 9.8 | 2.08 lb | 15 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (below normal) | 3.0 – 9.8 | 2.30 lb | 9 |
| 2016-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (below normal) | 3.0 – 9.8 | 2.08 lb | 7 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 33.7 (above normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | 0.34 lb | 101 |
| 1996-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 26.0 (above normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | 0.31 lb | 130 |
| 2001-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 51.4 (above normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | 0.29 lb | 257 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 30.2 (above normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | 0.31 lb | 151 |
| 2016-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 16.2 (above normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | 0.17 lb | 97 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 (normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 2.96 lb | 14 |
| 1996-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 4.6 (normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 2.92 lb | 23 |
| 2001-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 2.4 (below normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 3.11 lb | 12 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 2.76 lb | 4 |
| 2016-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 2.07 lb | 3 |
BNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-07-01 | Misc. fish | 1.3 | — | 5 |
| 2016-06-20 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.9 | — | 7 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.5 – 5.8 | 1.35 lb | 2 |
| 2016-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.8 | 2.64 lb | 3 |
BST
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-20 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | 1 |
Bluntnose Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-20 | 15-ft beach seine | 19.4 | — | 155 |
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 John
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit John. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to John
- Weather forecast for John — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 48.0692°N, 90.0602°W — Get Directions
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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.