Little East
Itasca County, Minnesota — DOW #31045900
18 Surveys
64.53
Acres
100 ft
Max Depth
5
Fish Species
9
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Little East. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 8.7 (normal) | 2.2 – 8.7 | 2.27 lb | 26 |
| 1982-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 0.95 lb | 4 |
| 1974-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 9.5 (above normal) | 2.2 – 8.7 | 2.32 lb | 19 |
| 1974-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 0.50 lb | 2 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 5.5 (below normal) | 7.7 – 43.4 | 1.05 lb | 22 |
| 1982-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 | — | 0.11 lb | 18 |
| 1974-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 96.0 (above normal) | 7.7 – 43.4 | 0.15 lb | 384 |
| 1974-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.25 lb | 1 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 3.7 | 0.10 lb | 4 |
| 1982-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (above normal) | 0.7 – 4.4 | 0.14 lb | 15 |
| 1974-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.8 – 3.7 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1974-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.7 – 4.4 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.5 | 0.75 lb | 2 |
| 1982-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.7 | 1.01 lb | 10 |
| 1974-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 5.8 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.5 | 0.39 lb | 23 |
| 1974-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.7 | 1.75 lb | 2 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.5 – 13.8 | 0.12 lb | 9 |
| 1974-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.25 lb | 1 |
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★ 3.7Diamond Custom Rods
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★ 4.8Frontier Sports
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★ 4.3God's Country Outfitters
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★ 4.4Hollywood Bait
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★ 4.5Nearby Marinas
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Little East. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Little East
- Weather forecast for Little East — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.6138°N, 93.5325°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.