Leo
Cook County, Minnesota — DOW #16019800
51 Surveys
102.4
Acres
28 ft
Max Depth
16.7 ft
Mean Depth
3
Fish Species
10
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Leo. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-10-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.09 lb | 3 |
| 2010-09-27 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 | — | 0.06 lb | 12 |
| 2010-09-27 | Backpack electrofishing | 75.7 | — | — | 81 |
| 2010-09-27 | Minnow traps | 8.8 | — | — | 88 |
| 2010-09-27 | 15-ft beach seine | 18.0 | — | — | 90 |
| 2010-09-27 | 1/4-in trap nets | 46.1 | — | — | 461 |
| 2004-09-27 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 | — | 0.06 lb | 14 |
| 2004-09-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.4 – 7.0 | 0.06 lb | 5 |
| 2015-09-30 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 | — | 0.07 lb | 10 |
Brook Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-10-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.86 lb | 2 |
| 1987-10-05 | Standard trap nets | 9.3 | — | 0.10 lb | 93 |
Rainbow Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-10-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.64 lb | 2 |
| 2010-09-27 | Standard gill nets | 6.5 | — | 0.75 lb | 13 |
| 2010-09-27 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.0 | — | — | 10 |
| 2010-09-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 0.61 lb | 5 |
| 2000-10-02 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 | — | 0.97 lb | 8 |
| 2004-09-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 | — | 1.80 lb | 6 |
| 2004-09-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 1.18 lb | 4 |
| 2006-09-28 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 | — | 0.74 lb | 3 |
| 1985-10-28 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 0.88 lb | 5 |
| 2015-09-30 | Standard gill nets | 6.5 | — | 0.75 lb | 13 |
| 2015-09-30 | Standard trap nets | 5.5 | — | 0.83 lb | 33 |
| 1983-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 | — | 1.00 lb | 4 |
| 1983-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 0.25 lb | 3 |
| 1987-10-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 1.25 lb | 1 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-09-27 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.9 | — | — | 1 |
| 2010-09-27 | Minnow traps | 9.3 | — | — | 93 |
| 2010-09-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.0 – 4.1 | 1.18 lb | 1 |
| 2010-09-27 | 1/4-in trap nets | 101.1 | — | — | 1011 |
| 2004-09-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.0 – 4.1 | 1.21 lb | 2 |
| 2004-09-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.1 – 25.6 | 1.26 lb | 1 |
| 2015-09-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.1 – 25.6 | 1.27 lb | 2 |
| 1986-05-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.1 – 25.6 | 1.31 lb | 3 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-09-27 | Backpack electrofishing | 5.6 | — | 6 |
| 2010-09-27 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.1 | — | 1 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-09-27 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.1 | 2.88 lb | 8 |
| 2010-09-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 4.4 | 12.46 lb | 1 |
| 2000-10-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 4.4 | 9.78 lb | 2 |
| 2000-10-02 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.1 | 3.25 lb | 5 |
| 2004-09-27 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.1 | 4.86 lb | 16 |
| 2006-09-28 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.1 | 0.89 lb | 3 |
| 1983-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 4.4 | 1.50 lb | 1 |
| 1986-05-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 4.4 | 3.50 lb | 1 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-09-27 | Minnow traps | 16.9 | — | 169 |
SPT
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-10-28 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 0.60 lb | 4 |
| 1983-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 | — | 0.75 lb | 6 |
| 1986-05-19 | Standard trap nets | 3.8 | — | 0.45 lb | 23 |
| 1987-10-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 | — | 2.25 lb | 6 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 0.50 lb | 5 |
| 1986-05-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 2.30 lb | 4 |
| 1987-10-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 2.88 lb | 2 |
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
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Leo. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Leo
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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.