Little McCarthy
Itasca County, Minnesota — DOW #31012300
18 Surveys
62.06
Acres
24 ft
Max Depth
11 ft
Mean Depth
10
Fish Species
9
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Little McCarthy. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 0.50 lb | 3 |
| 1980-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.44 lb | 5 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 0.20 lb | 4 |
| 1980-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 38.8 | — | 0.09 lb | 194 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 | — | 3.15 lb | 11 |
| 1980-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 3.00 lb | 5 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 1980-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 0.50 lb | 2 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 | — | 4.40 lb | 2 |
| 1980-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 3.00 lb | 3 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 | — | 1.30 lb | 4 |
| 1980-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 1.00 lb | 5 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 | — | 0.10 lb | 2 |
| 1980-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 0.10 lb | 4 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 2.6 | — | 1.22 lb | 13 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 6.4 | — | 0.33 lb | 32 |
| 1980-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 | — | 0.38 lb | 8 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 | — | 0.33 lb | 6 |
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Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Best Bet Waxworm Wholesale Bait & Breeder Kits
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★ 3.7Diamond Custom Rods
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★ 5Fred's Live Bait & Tackle
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★ 4.8Frontier Sports
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★ 4.6Glen's Army & Navy Store
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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 McCarthy. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Little McCarthy
- Weather forecast for Little McCarthy — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.3942°N, 93.2425°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.