Loft
Cook County, Minnesota — DOW #16003100
14 Surveys
14.21
Acres
48 ft
Max Depth
2
Fish Species
10
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Loft. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Brook Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-09-08 | Standard gill nets | 9.5 | — | 0.75 lb | 19 |
| 2014-09-08 | Standard gill nets | 14.0 | — | 0.78 lb | 28 |
| 2021-09-13 | Standard gill nets | 41.5 | — | 0.43 lb | 83 |
| 1987-09-08 | Standard gill nets | 12.0 | — | 0.51 lb | 24 |
| 1990-09-19 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 | — | 1.53 lb | 9 |
| 2007-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 14.5 | — | 0.53 lb | 29 |
| 2017-09-05 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 | — | 1.91 lb | 9 |
| 1993-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 14.0 | — | 0.93 lb | 28 |
Fathead Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-08 | Minnow traps | 0.8 | — | 6 |
| 2017-09-05 | Minnow traps | 8.3 | — | 66 |
NRD
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-08 | Minnow traps | 0.8 | — | 6 |
SPT
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-09-13 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 3.26 lb | 1 |
| 2017-09-05 | Standard gill nets | 21.5 | — | 0.27 lb | 43 |
FND
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-09-05 | Minnow traps | 44.0 | — | 352 |
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
Resorts & Lodges Near Loft
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Loft. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Loft
Other Lakes in Cook County
Plan Your Trip to Loft
- Weather forecast for Loft — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 48.0116°N, 90.0690°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.