Little
St. Louis County, Minnesota — DOW #69005600
39 Surveys
71.46
Acres
24 ft
Max Depth
5
Fish Species
33
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Little. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 2.96 lb | 8 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 2.06 lb | 5 |
| 1994-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (below normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.96 lb | 6 |
| 1988-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 2.30 lb | 10 |
| 2005-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 4.13 lb | 3 |
| 2018-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (below normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 2.50 lb | 7 |
| 1980-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 1.38 lb | 4 |
| 1980-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 | — | 0.77 lb | 7 |
| 1991-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 2.22 lb | 6 |
| 1985-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 1.75 lb | 2 |
| 2023-05-30 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 2.56 lb | 4 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 8.8 (normal) | 2.2 – 10.5 | 1.96 lb | 35 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (below normal) | 2.2 – 10.5 | 1.45 lb | 6 |
| 1994-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (below normal) | 2.2 – 10.5 | 2.06 lb | 6 |
| 1988-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 5.8 (normal) | 2.2 – 10.5 | 2.01 lb | 23 |
| 2005-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (below normal) | 2.2 – 10.5 | 1.27 lb | 7 |
| 2018-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 2.2 – 10.5 | 1.23 lb | 5 |
| 1980-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 2.28 lb | 16 |
| 1980-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 2.2 – 10.5 | 1.34 lb | 8 |
| 1991-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (normal) | 2.2 – 10.5 | 1.83 lb | 10 |
| 1985-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 (normal) | 2.2 – 10.5 | 1.18 lb | 14 |
| 2023-05-30 | Standard gill nets | 5.3 (normal) | 2.2 – 10.5 | 1.25 lb | 21 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 2.5 – 14.3 | 0.11 lb | 1 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (below normal) | 2.5 – 14.3 | 0.10 lb | 7 |
| 1988-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 2.5 – 14.3 | 0.18 lb | 13 |
| 1980-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 2.5 – 14.3 | 0.25 lb | 2 |
| 2023-05-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 2.5 – 14.3 | 0.23 lb | 2 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.6 – 8.4 | 1.98 lb | 2 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.6 – 8.4 | 2.91 lb | 2 |
| 1994-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.6 – 8.4 | 6.29 lb | 3 |
| 1988-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (below normal) | 1.6 – 8.4 | 1.42 lb | 6 |
| 2005-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.6 – 8.4 | 3.22 lb | 2 |
| 2018-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.6 – 8.4 | 1.66 lb | 1 |
| 1980-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 5.17 lb | 3 |
| 1980-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 1.6 – 8.4 | 2.50 lb | 5 |
| 1991-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.6 – 8.4 | 0.75 lb | 2 |
| 2023-05-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.6 – 8.4 | 1.04 lb | 1 |
Burbot
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 1.00 lb | 1 |
| 2023-05-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.90 lb | 1 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
Get DirectionsShowing 14 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.
Nearby Bait & Tackle
Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near Little
Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near Little.
Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Little. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Little
Other Lakes in St. Louis County
Plan Your Trip to Little
- Weather forecast for Little — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.7792°N, 91.8258°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.