Minnesota Fishing Guide

Little Wilson

Lake County, Minnesota — DOW #38005100

89 Surveys
55.16
Acres
22 ft
Max Depth
0
4
Fish Species
8
Local Guides

DNR Fish Surveys

Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Little Wilson. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Common Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2008-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 0.06 lb 3
2012-07-16 1/4-in trap nets 1.0 — — 4
2013-08-05 1/4-in trap nets 0.5 — — 2

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2008-08-18 1/4-in trap nets 65.5 — — 262
2008-08-18 Standard trap nets 2.2 (normal) 0.6 – 6.3 0.10 lb 22
2008-08-18 Standard gill nets 1.7 (below normal) 2.5 – 14.3 0.10 lb 5
2024-07-15 Special trap nets 0.2 — — 8
2024-07-25 Standard gill nets 1.7 (below normal) 2.5 – 14.3 0.09 lb 5
1987-07-24 Standard trap nets 1.7 (normal) 0.6 – 6.3 0.09 lb 10
1987-07-24 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 2.5 – 14.3 0.20 lb 1
1994-07-12 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.6 – 6.3 0.07 lb 3
1994-07-12 Standard gill nets 3.5 (normal) 2.5 – 14.3 0.10 lb 7
1964-08-06 Standard gill nets 8.3 (normal) 2.5 – 14.3 0.29 lb 33
2012-07-16 Standard trap nets 9.2 (above normal) 0.6 – 6.3 0.12 lb 83
2012-07-16 1/4-in trap nets 138.8 — — 555
2012-07-16 Standard gill nets 5.0 (normal) 2.5 – 14.3 0.12 lb 15
2013-08-05 1/4-in trap nets 226.8 — — 907
2013-08-05 Backpack electrofishing 67.4 — — 23
2013-08-05 15-ft beach seine 77.7 — — 233
1990-07-25 Standard trap nets 10.0 (above normal) 0.6 – 6.3 0.12 lb 60
1990-07-25 Standard gill nets 24.0 (above normal) 2.5 – 14.3 0.12 lb 48
1977-06-27 Standard trap nets 3.1 (normal) 0.6 – 6.3 0.04 lb 31
1977-06-27 Standard gill nets 8.0 (normal) 2.5 – 14.3 0.13 lb 40

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2008-08-18 Standard gill nets 12.0 (above normal) 1.6 – 8.4 1.26 lb 36
2008-08-18 1/4-in trap nets 1.0 — — 4
2008-08-18 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.3 – 2.2 1.44 lb 11
2024-07-15 Special trap nets 1.0 — — 37
2024-07-25 Standard gill nets 6.3 (normal) 1.6 – 8.4 2.12 lb 19
1987-07-24 Standard gill nets 4.0 (normal) 1.6 – 8.4 2.12 lb 8
1994-07-12 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 2.2 2.76 lb 6
1994-07-12 Standard gill nets 8.5 (above normal) 1.6 – 8.4 2.57 lb 17
1964-08-06 Standard gill nets 7.5 (normal) 1.6 – 8.4 2.12 lb 30
2012-07-16 1/4-in trap nets 3.5 — — 14
2012-07-16 Standard gill nets 14.0 (above normal) 1.6 – 8.4 1.04 lb 42
2012-07-16 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 2.2 1.25 lb 7
2013-08-05 15-ft beach seine 3.0 — — 9
2013-08-05 1/4-in trap nets 1.0 — — 4
2013-08-05 Backpack electrofishing 8.8 — — 3
1990-07-25 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 2.2 2.50 lb 2
1990-07-25 Standard gill nets 3.0 (normal) 1.6 – 8.4 1.50 lb 6
1977-06-27 Standard gill nets 5.0 (normal) 1.6 – 8.4 1.40 lb 25

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2008-08-18 1/4-in trap nets 0.3 — 0.11 lb 1
2008-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.5 — 2.67 lb 5
2024-07-15 Special trap nets 1.2 — — 44
2024-07-25 Standard gill nets 5.3 (normal) 2.0 – 8.5 1.74 lb 16
1987-07-24 Standard trap nets 0.5 — 1.50 lb 3
1994-07-12 Standard gill nets 1.0 (below normal) 2.0 – 8.5 2.04 lb 2
1994-07-12 Standard trap nets 0.4 — 1.12 lb 4
2012-07-16 Standard gill nets 0.7 (below normal) 2.0 – 8.5 1.14 lb 2
2012-07-16 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 1.85 lb 2
2012-07-16 1/4-in trap nets 1.0 — 0.04 lb 4
2013-08-05 1/4-in trap nets 0.3 — — 1
1990-07-25 Standard gill nets 1.0 (below normal) 2.0 – 8.5 2.75 lb 2
1990-07-25 Standard trap nets 0.8 — 1.16 lb 5
1977-06-27 Standard gill nets 1.4 (below normal) 2.0 – 8.5 2.64 lb 7
1977-06-27 Standard trap nets 0.5 — 1.50 lb 5

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2008-08-18 Standard gill nets 10.0 (normal) 2.2 – 10.5 1.42 lb 30
2008-08-18 1/4-in trap nets 0.8 — 1.77 lb 3
2008-08-18 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.3 – 2.0 1.25 lb 11
2024-07-15 Special trap nets 1.8 — 1.68 lb 66
2024-07-25 Standard gill nets 7.7 (normal) 2.2 – 10.5 1.56 lb 23
1987-07-24 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 2.0 1.54 lb 5
1987-07-24 Standard gill nets 4.5 (normal) 2.2 – 10.5 1.43 lb 9
1994-07-12 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.0 1.42 lb 2
1994-07-12 Standard gill nets 1.5 (below normal) 2.2 – 10.5 1.28 lb 3
1964-08-06 Standard gill nets 32.8 (above normal) 2.2 – 10.5 0.83 lb 131
2012-07-16 Standard gill nets 9.7 (normal) 2.2 – 10.5 1.51 lb 29
2012-07-16 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.3 – 2.0 1.52 lb 8
2012-07-16 1/4-in trap nets 2.0 — — 8
2013-08-05 1/4-in trap nets 1.3 — — 5
1990-07-25 Standard trap nets 1.7 (normal) 0.3 – 2.0 1.56 lb 10
1990-07-25 Standard gill nets 16.0 (above normal) 2.2 – 10.5 1.38 lb 32
1977-06-27 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.3 – 2.0 1.55 lb 10
1977-06-27 Standard gill nets 7.6 (normal) 2.2 – 10.5 1.34 lb 38

Golden Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2008-08-18 1/4-in trap nets 2.0 — 8
2012-07-16 1/4-in trap nets 28.5 — 114
2013-08-05 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — 1
2013-08-05 1/4-in trap nets 5.8 — 23

BNS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2008-08-18 1/4-in trap nets 0.8 — 3
2012-07-16 1/4-in trap nets 54.8 — 219
2013-08-05 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — 1
2013-08-05 1/4-in trap nets 83.5 — 334

Bluntnose Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2012-07-16 1/4-in trap nets 2.5 — 10

CRC

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2012-07-16 1/4-in trap nets 1.3 — 5
2013-08-05 1/4-in trap nets 0.8 — 3

PRD

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2012-07-16 1/4-in trap nets 7.3 — 29
2013-08-05 1/4-in trap nets 7.3 — 29

Fathead Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2013-08-05 1/4-in trap nets 0.5 — 2

Iowa Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2013-08-05 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — 1

Depth Maps & Lake Info

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Map & Directions

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

Agate Bay Outfitters LLC

Two Harbors, MN

(218) 834-5777

★ 4.4

Boundary Waters Outfitters

Ely, MN

(218) 365-3466

★ 4.9

Canadian Border Outfitters

Ely, MN

(800) 247-7530

★ 4.8

Granite Gear Inc

Two Harbors, MN

(218) 834-6157

★ 4.7

North Country Canoe Outfitters

Ely, MN

(218) 365-5581

★ 4.9

Red Rock Wilderness Store

Ely, MN

(218) 365-5489

★ 5

Seagren's Home Hardware Outdoors

Two Harbors, MN

(218) 834-2222

★ 4.6

Veness Bait & Tackle

Two Harbors, MN

(218) 834-0743

★ 3.9

Nearby Marinas

Entry Point 24

Ely, MN

★ 4.7

Harbor Kayak & Paddleboard Rental

Two Harbors, MN

(218) 393-4545

★ 5

Knife River Marina

Knife River, MN

(218) 834-6076

★ 4.7

Landing Sports Bar

Two Harbors, MN

(218) 834-5191

★ 4.6

Leroy's Repair

Two Harbors, MN

(218) 834-0743

★ 4.6

Meierhoff Marine

Two Harbors, MN

(218) 341-4588

★ 5

Resorts & Lodges Near Little Wilson

Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near Little Wilson.

The Moose Bay Co
Fishing Resort Ely

(218) 365-6285
Bell Sheep Homestead
Fishing Resort Two Harbors

(218) 226-4614
Bob's Cabins On Lake Superior
Fishing Resort Two Harbors

(218) 834-4583
Breezy Point Cabins On Lake Superior
Fishing Resort Two Harbors

(218) 389-4522

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Fish Species

Species known to inhabit Little Wilson. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Northern PikeWalleyeWhite SuckerYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Little Wilson

Boreal Triangle Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 830-2148
Boundary Waters Fishing Guide
Fishing Guide

(218) 235-9595
Duluth Superior Charter Fishing with Capt Paul Morris aboard Freedom II
Fishing Guide

(218) 428-5562
Ely Ice Fishing Company
Fishing Guide

(218) 365-3466
James Addiction Charter Fishing
Fishing Guide

(218) 213-8816
Muskie Doom Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 491-3277

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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.