Little Saganaga
Cook County, Minnesota — DOW #16080900
26 Surveys
1,627.27
Acres
150 ft
Max Depth
5
Fish Species
10
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Little Saganaga. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Burbot
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-09-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.85 lb | 8 |
| 2024-09-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 1.15 lb | 8 |
| 1998-09-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.65 lb | 1 |
| 1987-09-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.67 lb | 3 |
| 2011-09-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.90 lb | 8 |
Lake Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-09-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 2.24 lb | 5 |
| 2024-09-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 2.75 lb | 8 |
| 1998-09-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 2.52 lb | 5 |
| 1987-09-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 1.64 lb | 9 |
| 2011-09-12 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 2.18 lb | 15 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-09-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 2.55 lb | 14 |
| 2024-09-09 | Standard gill nets | 3.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 1.92 lb | 57 |
| 1998-09-14 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 2.68 lb | 21 |
| 1987-09-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 3.09 lb | 21 |
| 2011-09-12 | Standard gill nets | 2.1 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 3.95 lb | 32 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-09-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.07 lb | 4 |
| 2024-09-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.04 lb | 4 |
| 1998-09-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.20 lb | 5 |
| 1987-09-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.13 lb | 18 |
| 2011-09-12 | Standard gill nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.11 lb | 17 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-09-20 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (normal) | 1.7 – 5.0 | 1.45 lb | 34 |
| 2024-09-09 | Standard gill nets | 6.1 (above normal) | 1.7 – 5.0 | 2.06 lb | 92 |
| 1998-09-14 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (normal) | 1.7 – 5.0 | 1.47 lb | 33 |
| 1987-09-21 | Standard gill nets | 4.2 (normal) | 1.7 – 5.0 | 1.40 lb | 75 |
| 2011-09-12 | Standard gill nets | 6.3 (above normal) | 1.7 – 5.0 | 1.44 lb | 95 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-09-12 | Minnow traps | 1.9 | — | 13 |
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
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Little Saganaga. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Little Saganaga
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- GPS: 48.0343°N, 91.0015°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.