La Croix
Itasca County, Minnesota — DOW #31078800
26 Surveys
141.79
Acres
80 ft
Max Depth
10
Fish Species
9
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on La Croix. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 8.3 (normal) | 2.2 – 8.7 | 2.82 lb | 25 |
| 1975-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1983-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 7.5 (normal) | 2.2 – 8.7 | 2.03 lb | 30 |
| 1983-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.80 lb | 1 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.07 lb | 15 |
| 1983-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.21 lb | 7 |
| 1983-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 0.13 lb | 3 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.0 | 1.57 lb | 3 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 5.5 (below normal) | 7.7 – 43.4 | 0.09 lb | 22 |
| 1975-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 16.3 | — | 0.04 lb | 49 |
| 1983-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 6.5 (below normal) | 7.7 – 43.4 | 0.10 lb | 26 |
| 1983-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.10 lb | 8 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.17 lb | 4 |
| 1975-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 9.0 (normal) | 1.5 – 13.8 | 0.07 lb | 27 |
| 1983-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 3.5 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.07 lb | 14 |
| 1983-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 (normal) | 1.5 – 13.8 | 0.05 lb | 22 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.8 – 3.7 | 0.18 lb | 6 |
| 1975-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.7 – 4.4 | 0.07 lb | 3 |
| 1983-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.8 – 3.7 | 0.30 lb | 1 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.0 – 5.0 | 1.55 lb | 2 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 | — | 0.09 lb | 12 |
| 1975-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 (normal) | 1.4 – 5.9 | 0.18 lb | 13 |
| 1983-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.4 – 5.9 | 0.10 lb | 2 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.7 | 2.33 lb | 3 |
| 1983-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.7 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 2.50 lb | 2 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit La Croix. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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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.