Little Jay Gould
Itasca County, Minnesota — DOW #31056600
Special Regulations for Little Jay Gould
This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.
- Daily limit five. (Including connected Jay Gould Lake, Blackwater Reservoir, and Mississippi River upstream to the State Highway 6 and County Road 63 bridges, and downstream to the Pokegama dam)
Invasive Species Alert
Little Jay Gould has confirmed populations of:
- zebra mussel
Clean, drain, and dry all equipment before moving to another water body. It's the law in Minnesota.
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Little Jay Gould. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 45.3 (above normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 0.78 lb | 272 |
| 2022-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 2.98 lb | 2 |
| 1986-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 0.50 lb | 2 |
| 2015-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 0.66 lb | 6 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 0.60 lb | 1 |
| 1980-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.59 lb | 9 |
| 2022-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 1.33 lb | 1 |
| 2022-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 0.88 lb | 2 |
| 2019-05-28 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | — | 2 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 (normal) | 3.1 – 8.5 | 1.64 lb | 22 |
| 1980-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 | — | 0.93 lb | 6 |
| 2008-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 7.8 (normal) | 3.1 – 8.5 | 1.75 lb | 47 |
| 2008-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 1.34 lb | 6 |
| 2022-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (normal) | 3.1 – 8.5 | 1.89 lb | 42 |
| 2022-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 | — | 1.86 lb | 4 |
| 2019-05-28 | Special trap nets | 0.6 | — | — | 10 |
| 1986-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 (normal) | 3.1 – 8.5 | 1.26 lb | 32 |
| 1986-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1.30 lb | 1 |
| 2015-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 5.3 (normal) | 3.1 – 8.5 | 1.64 lb | 32 |
| 2015-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 0.53 lb | 3 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.5 | 2.57 lb | 13 |
| 1980-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 2.20 lb | 2 |
| 2008-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.5 | 1.43 lb | 3 |
| 2022-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.5 | 2.56 lb | 3 |
| 1986-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.5 | 1.96 lb | 5 |
| 2015-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.5 | 3.14 lb | 4 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.0 | 5.16 lb | 7 |
| 2008-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.1 – 0.4 | 4.52 lb | 1 |
| 2008-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 2.6 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.0 | 5.51 lb | 23 |
| 2022-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (above normal) | 0.1 – 0.4 | 4.76 lb | 4 |
| 2022-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.0 | 5.73 lb | 7 |
| 2019-05-28 | Special trap nets | 1.1 | — | — | 20 |
| 1986-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (above normal) | 0.1 – 0.4 | 6.50 lb | 3 |
| 1986-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.0 | 6.10 lb | 3 |
| 2015-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.1 – 0.4 | 5.07 lb | 1 |
| 2015-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.0 | 4.70 lb | 6 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 5.5 (below normal) | 5.6 – 42.3 | 0.26 lb | 22 |
| 2008-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.17 lb | 12 |
| 2008-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 6.9 (normal) | 5.6 – 42.3 | 0.18 lb | 62 |
| 2022-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 | — | 0.27 lb | 8 |
| 2022-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 26.1 (normal) | 5.6 – 42.3 | 0.09 lb | 183 |
| 2019-05-28 | Special trap nets | 15.8 | — | 0.30 lb | 285 |
| 1986-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.10 lb | 2 |
| 1986-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (below normal) | 5.6 – 42.3 | 0.09 lb | 11 |
| 2015-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.24 lb | 12 |
| 2015-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 8.1 (normal) | 5.6 – 42.3 | 0.19 lb | 65 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.24 lb | 12 |
| 1980-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 4.2 (normal) | 2.5 – 24.2 | 0.10 lb | 25 |
| 2008-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.17 lb | 14 |
| 2008-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (below normal) | 2.5 – 24.2 | 0.09 lb | 9 |
| 2022-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.16 lb | 6 |
| 2022-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 (normal) | 2.5 – 24.2 | 0.16 lb | 33 |
| 2019-05-28 | Special trap nets | 0.8 | — | — | 15 |
| 1986-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.12 lb | 8 |
| 1986-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 2.5 – 24.2 | 0.14 lb | 13 |
| 2015-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.06 lb | 7 |
| 2015-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (normal) | 2.5 – 24.2 | 0.09 lb | 21 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 1.40 lb | 1 |
| 2008-08-18 | Standard electrofishing | 41.9 | — | 1.13 lb | 43 |
| 2008-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.74 lb | 4 |
| 2008-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 0.42 lb | 5 |
| 2022-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.47 lb | 3 |
| 2019-05-28 | Special trap nets | 0.2 | — | — | 4 |
| 1986-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 1.00 lb | 1 |
| 2015-08-03 | Standard electrofishing | 33.5 | — | 1.74 lb | 39 |
| 2015-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.45 lb | 11 |
| 2015-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 0.52 lb | 7 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.6 – 2.5 | 0.33 lb | 6 |
| 2008-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 0.51 lb | 5 |
| 2008-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.6 – 2.5 | 0.32 lb | 7 |
| 2022-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 4.2 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 0.43 lb | 25 |
| 2022-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 0.6 – 2.5 | 0.53 lb | 4 |
| 2019-05-28 | Special trap nets | 6.5 | — | — | 117 |
| 1986-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 0.20 lb | 7 |
| 1986-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.6 – 2.5 | 0.07 lb | 3 |
| 2015-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 0.31 lb | 14 |
| 2015-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.6 – 2.5 | 0.28 lb | 12 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.3 – 5.5 | 1.60 lb | 2 |
| 1980-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 4.20 lb | 4 |
| 2008-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.5 | 2.37 lb | 13 |
| 2022-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.5 | 1.89 lb | 12 |
| 2022-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 5.52 lb | 1 |
| 1986-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.5 | 2.49 lb | 22 |
| 1986-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 2.50 lb | 1 |
| 2015-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.5 | 0.95 lb | 11 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 4.0 (normal) | 1.7 – 8.2 | 0.19 lb | 16 |
| 2008-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 | — | 0.07 lb | 9 |
| 2008-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (below normal) | 1.7 – 8.2 | 0.09 lb | 14 |
| 2022-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 | — | 0.13 lb | 14 |
| 2022-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.7 – 8.2 | 0.13 lb | 21 |
| 2019-05-28 | Special trap nets | 3.6 | — | 0.21 lb | 64 |
| 1986-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.10 lb | 2 |
| 1986-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.7 – 8.2 | 0.10 lb | 2 |
| 2015-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 1.7 – 8.2 | 0.14 lb | 14 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 6.0 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.7 | 0.71 lb | 24 |
| 2008-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 0.9 – 10.0 | 0.97 lb | 4 |
| 2008-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 1.5 – 7.7 | 0.74 lb | 4 |
| 2022-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.9 – 10.0 | 0.49 lb | 10 |
| 2022-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 1.5 – 7.7 | 0.84 lb | 1 |
| 2019-05-28 | Special trap nets | 4.8 | — | — | 86 |
| 1986-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 0.9 – 10.0 | 0.50 lb | 3 |
| 1986-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.5 – 7.7 | 0.45 lb | 2 |
| 2015-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.9 – 10.0 | 0.73 lb | 2 |
| 2015-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (below normal) | 1.5 – 7.7 | 0.87 lb | 7 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-08-18 | Standard electrofishing | 2.9 | — | 2.04 lb | 3 |
| 2008-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 1.17 lb | 1 |
| 2022-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 1.38 lb | 1 |
Shorthead Redhorse
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.2 | 2.20 lb | 1 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.71 lb | 20 |
| 2008-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 0.29 lb | 4 |
| 2022-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.79 lb | 4 |
| 2022-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 0.33 lb | 1 |
| 2019-05-28 | Special trap nets | 2.3 | — | 0.49 lb | 42 |
| 1986-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 0.60 lb | 1 |
| 2015-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.48 lb | 7 |
| 2015-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 0.58 lb | 4 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 2.6 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 0.09 lb | 18 |
| 2019-05-28 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.38 lb | 2 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 | — | 0.22 lb | 6 |
| 2019-05-28 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.65 lb | 1 |
| 2015-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.04 lb | 1 |
| 2015-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 | — | 0.06 lb | 5 |
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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.