Minnesota Fishing Guide

Joseph

St. Louis County, Minnesota — DOW #69015700

58 Surveys
76.45
Acres
23 ft
Max Depth
0
6
Fish Species
33
Local Guides

DNR Fish Surveys

Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Joseph. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2011-06-13 1/4-in trap nets 0.2 — — 2
2011-06-13 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 0.3 – 2.3 1.57 lb 6
2011-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.5 0.05 lb 1
1983-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.8 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.5 0.50 lb 3
2001-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.5 1.07 lb 3
2001-08-06 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 2.3 1.48 lb 1

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2011-06-13 1/4-in trap nets 28.2 — — 282
2011-06-13 Standard gill nets 1.3 — 0.16 lb 4
2011-06-13 Standard trap nets 23.6 (above normal) 0.6 – 17.9 0.21 lb 212
2001-08-06 Standard trap nets 3.9 (normal) 0.6 – 17.9 0.27 lb 35
1988-07-28 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.6 – 17.9 0.20 lb 10
2018-06-11 Standard trap nets 17.9 (normal) 0.6 – 17.9 0.25 lb 161
2018-06-11 Standard gill nets 2.0 — 0.05 lb 6

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2011-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.6 – 6.3 0.10 lb 5
2011-06-13 1/4-in trap nets 0.6 — — 6
2011-06-13 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 2.5 – 14.3 0.09 lb 1
1983-08-08 Standard gill nets 6.0 (normal) 2.5 – 14.3 0.17 lb 6
2001-08-06 Standard gill nets 1.0 (below normal) 2.5 – 14.3 0.10 lb 2
1988-07-28 Standard gill nets 4.0 (normal) 2.5 – 14.3 0.05 lb 4

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2011-06-13 Standard gill nets 1.0 (below normal) 2.0 – 8.5 3.32 lb 3
2011-06-13 Standard trap nets 1.1 — 1.54 lb 10
2011-06-13 1/4-in trap nets 0.3 — — 3
1983-08-08 Standard gill nets 5.0 (normal) 2.0 – 8.5 1.40 lb 5
1983-08-08 Standard trap nets 1.8 — 0.50 lb 7
2001-08-06 Standard gill nets 17.0 (above normal) 2.0 – 8.5 1.79 lb 34
2001-08-06 Standard trap nets 1.9 — 1.24 lb 17
1988-07-28 Standard gill nets 10.0 (above normal) 2.0 – 8.5 2.83 lb 10
1988-07-28 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 1.10 lb 2
2018-06-11 Standard gill nets 6.7 (normal) 2.0 – 8.5 2.49 lb 20
2018-06-11 Standard trap nets 1.4 — 1.91 lb 13

Johnny Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2011-06-13 1/4-in trap nets 0.2 — 2

Golden Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2011-06-13 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.2 – 4.3 10
2011-06-13 1/4-in trap nets 11.1 — 111

BNS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2011-06-13 1/4-in trap nets 1.7 — 17

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2011-06-13 Standard gill nets 6.7 (normal) 2.2 – 10.5 1.49 lb 20
2011-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 2.0 3.95 lb 6
2011-06-13 1/4-in trap nets 0.1 — — 1
1983-08-08 Standard trap nets 1.8 (normal) 0.3 – 2.0 2.36 lb 7
1983-08-08 Standard gill nets 12.0 (above normal) 2.2 – 10.5 2.33 lb 12
2001-08-06 Standard gill nets 3.5 (normal) 2.2 – 10.5 3.53 lb 7
2001-08-06 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.3 – 2.0 3.39 lb 9
1988-07-28 Standard gill nets 5.0 (normal) 2.2 – 10.5 2.52 lb 5
1988-07-28 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.0 1.30 lb 1
2018-06-11 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.3 – 2.0 2.58 lb 8
2018-06-11 Standard gill nets 8.3 (normal) 2.2 – 10.5 2.51 lb 25

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2011-06-13 Standard gill nets 2.7 (normal) 1.6 – 8.4 2.67 lb 8
2011-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.2 3.61 lb 2
1983-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 2.2 1.00 lb 2
1983-08-08 Standard gill nets 1.0 (below normal) 1.6 – 8.4 0.30 lb 1
2001-08-06 Standard gill nets 7.5 (normal) 1.6 – 8.4 1.30 lb 15
2001-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.2 2.03 lb 2
1988-07-28 Standard gill nets 1.0 (below normal) 1.6 – 8.4 2.30 lb 1
1988-07-28 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.3 – 2.2 1.94 lb 10
2018-06-11 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 1.6 – 8.4 2.33 lb 6

NRD

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2011-06-13 1/4-in trap nets 0.1 — 1

Iowa Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2011-06-13 1/4-in trap nets 0.1 — 1

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2001-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.21 lb 1

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1988-07-28 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.8 – 7.5 0.60 lb 1

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Map & Directions

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

Arrowhead Outdoors

Ely, MN

(218) 365-5358

★ 4.9

Bass Pro Shops

Hermantown, MN

(218) 481-6900

★ 4.4

Benders

Hibbing, MN

(218) 263-5023

★ 4.5

Brimson Sportsman Corner

Brimson, MN

(218) 848-2080

★ 5

Canadian Waters Inc

Ely, MN

(800) 255-2922

★ 4.7

Canoe Country Outfitters

Ely, MN

(218) 365-4046

★ 4.9

Cenex

Hibbing, MN

(320) 894-5765

★ 5

Cliff Wold's Outfitting Co.

Ely, MN

(218) 365-3267

★ 5

Nearby Marinas

Anderson's Canoe Outfitters

Crane Lake, MN

(218) 780-6430

★ 4.9

Aronson Boat Works Inc

Tower, MN

(218) 753-4190

★ 4.5

Arrowhead Lodge

Kabetogama, MN

(218) 875-2141

★ 4.7

Bill's Boat Storage

Ely, MN

(218) 235-9824

★ 5

Birch Point Marine

Tower, MN

(218) 753-4404

★ 4.5

BP Marine Plus

Two Harbors, MN

(218) 830-2216

★ 5

Resorts & Lodges Near Joseph

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C&B Rentals
Fishing Resort Hibbing

(952) 356-5234
Espland's
Fishing Resort Ely

(218) 365-5282
Lake Vermilion Ice Fishing
Fishing Resort Tower

(218) 290-2435
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Fishing Resort Ely

(218) 235-1212

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Fish Species

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

BluegillLargemouth BassNorthern PikeWalleyeWhite SuckerYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Joseph

218 Sportfishing
Fishing Guide

(218) 409-4744
Angler Management Duluth Charters
Fishing Guide

(218) 390-7933
Basswood Trails Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 349-5226
Catching Adventures
Fishing Guide

(651) 270-7155
Chamorrita Charters
Fishing Guide

(218) 393-7121
Chasin' Tail Charters MN
Fishing Guide

(320) 980-6667

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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.