Kelly
Cook County, Minnesota — DOW #16047600
5 Surveys
173.34
Acres
13 ft
Max Depth
4 ft
Mean Depth
5
Fish Species
10
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Kelly. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.8 – 2.8 | 1.90 lb | 5 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 2.11 lb | 18 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (below normal) | 2.0 – 16.0 | 0.41 lb | 11 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.07 lb | 3 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 9.7 (normal) | 4.0 – 14.5 | 2.20 lb | 58 |
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 Kelly
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Kelly. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Kelly
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Plan Your Trip to Kelly
- Weather forecast for Kelly — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.8704°N, 90.8138°W — Get Directions
- View on MN DNR LakeFinder for the latest survey data and lake info
- 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.