Little Caribou
Cook County, Minnesota — DOW #16014200
9 Surveys
52.8
Acres
18 ft
Max Depth
9 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 Little Caribou. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 3.35 lb | 9 |
| 1973-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 2.36 lb | 7 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.6 – 3.5 | 0.44 lb | 2 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (normal) | 2.2 – 10.5 | 1.60 lb | 21 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 2.5 – 14.3 | 0.14 lb | 3 |
| 1973-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 61.0 (above normal) | 2.5 – 14.3 | 0.15 lb | 183 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 5.3 (normal) | 1.6 – 8.4 | 3.05 lb | 16 |
| 1973-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 16.3 (above normal) | 1.6 – 8.4 | 1.77 lb | 49 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.3 | 0.40 lb | 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 Little Caribou
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Little Caribou. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Little Caribou
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Plan Your Trip to Little Caribou
- Weather forecast for Little Caribou — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 48.0683°N, 90.2627°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.