Little John
Cook County, Minnesota — DOW #16002600
37 Surveys
Invasive Species Alert
Little John has confirmed populations of:
- spiny waterflea
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39.53
Acres
8 ft
Max Depth
4
Fish Species
10
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Little John. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.2 – 6.1 | 2.54 lb | 2 |
| 2001-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 4.0 – 14.5 | 3.09 lb | 1 |
| 2011-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 4.0 – 14.5 | 3.11 lb | 1 |
| 1991-07-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.2 – 6.1 | 3.25 lb | 1 |
| 1991-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 4.0 – 14.5 | 3.00 lb | 4 |
| 2006-06-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 4.0 – 14.5 | 3.18 lb | 4 |
| 1978-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 7.8 (above normal) | 1.2 – 6.1 | 2.72 lb | 31 |
| 1978-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 10.5 (normal) | 4.0 – 14.5 | 1.61 lb | 21 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 6.3 (normal) | 2.8 – 8.5 | 2.23 lb | 19 |
| 2011-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 5.7 (normal) | 2.8 – 8.5 | 2.29 lb | 17 |
| 2011-06-08 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 | — | 1.10 lb | 9 |
| 1991-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (below normal) | 2.8 – 8.5 | 1.86 lb | 7 |
| 1991-07-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 1.88 lb | 2 |
| 2006-06-15 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (below normal) | 2.8 – 8.5 | 1.56 lb | 8 |
| 2006-06-15 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.3 | — | — | 2 |
| 2006-06-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 0.78 lb | 3 |
| 1978-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (below normal) | 2.8 – 8.5 | 0.30 lb | 3 |
| 1978-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 0.62 lb | 5 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 0.75 lb | 3 |
| 1991-07-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.50 lb | 3 |
| 1991-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 1.50 lb | 2 |
| 2006-06-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 1.14 lb | 3 |
| 1978-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.56 lb | 5 |
| 1978-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 7.5 (above normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 0.96 lb | 15 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 14.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 16.0 | 0.35 lb | 42 |
| 2011-06-08 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.9 | 0.28 lb | 8 |
| 2011-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 (normal) | 2.0 – 16.0 | 0.24 lb | 14 |
| 1991-07-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.0 – 5.9 | — | 1 |
| 1991-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 34.7 (above normal) | 2.0 – 16.0 | 0.27 lb | 104 |
| 2006-06-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.0 – 5.9 | 0.40 lb | 1 |
| 2006-06-15 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 2.0 – 16.0 | 0.17 lb | 10 |
| 1978-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.9 | 0.14 lb | 9 |
| 1978-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 10.5 (normal) | 2.0 – 16.0 | 0.21 lb | 21 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 2.8 | 1.79 lb | 7 |
| 2006-06-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 2.8 | 2.52 lb | 3 |
| 2006-06-15 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.5 | — | — | 3 |
| 2006-06-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 1.61 lb | 1 |
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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 Little John. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Little John
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- GPS: 48.0583°N, 90.0533°W — Get Directions
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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.