Kelso
Cook County, Minnesota — DOW #16070600
13 Surveys
132.65
Acres
16 ft
Max Depth
10 ft
Mean Depth
4
Fish Species
10
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Kelso. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (normal) | 2.0 – 6.3 | 1.47 lb | 32 |
| 2025-09-08 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 2.0 – 6.3 | 1.50 lb | 15 |
| 2007-08-20 | Minnow traps | 0.2 | — | — | 1 |
| 2007-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 3.2 (normal) | 2.0 – 6.3 | 1.14 lb | 19 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 1.6 (below normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | 0.21 lb | 19 |
| 2025-09-08 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | 0.16 lb | 8 |
| 2007-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 6.2 (normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | 0.18 lb | 37 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 4.4 (normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 1.98 lb | 53 |
| 2025-09-08 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 1.77 lb | 26 |
| 2007-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 12.2 (normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 2.07 lb | 73 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 5.8 | 1.82 lb | 1 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-08-20 | Minnow traps | 0.2 | — | 1 |
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 Kelso
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Kelso. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Kelso
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Plan Your Trip to Kelso
- Weather forecast for Kelso — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.9042°N, 90.9042°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.