Minnesota Fishing Guide

Lower Panasa

Itasca County, Minnesota — DOW #31011200

176 Surveys
248.1
Acres
25 ft
Max Depth
0
15
Fish Species
9
Local Guides

DNR Fish Surveys

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

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1984-08-08 Standard trap nets 3.5 (above normal) 0.3 – 2.8 0.17 lb 14
1984-08-08 Standard gill nets 111.4 (above normal) 2.0 – 21.5 0.10 lb 557
1991-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 2.8 0.17 lb 3
1991-08-05 Standard gill nets 11.2 (normal) 2.0 – 21.5 0.11 lb 56
1979-07-16 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.3 – 2.8 0.14 lb 9
1979-07-16 Standard gill nets 31.2 (above normal) 2.0 – 21.5 0.11 lb 156
2024-06-26 Backpack electrofishing 36.9 — — 41
2024-06-26 15-ft beach seine 10.8 — — 43
2024-06-26 50-ft beach seine 44.0 — — 176
2014-08-11 Standard trap nets 7.2 (above normal) 0.3 – 2.8 0.07 lb 65
2014-08-11 Standard gill nets 44.5 (above normal) 2.0 – 21.5 0.07 lb 267
2024-08-12 Standard gill nets 19.6 (normal) 2.0 – 21.5 0.10 lb 98
1998-08-10 Standard trap nets 6.9 (above normal) 0.3 – 2.8 0.18 lb 62
1998-08-10 Standard gill nets 67.7 (above normal) 2.0 – 21.5 0.11 lb 406
1974-07-02 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 2.8 0.33 lb 3
1974-07-02 Standard gill nets 36.0 (above normal) 2.0 – 21.5 0.47 lb 72

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1984-08-08 Standard gill nets 5.8 (normal) 1.9 – 12.1 0.93 lb 29
1984-08-08 Standard trap nets 1.3 (below normal) 2.1 – 10.5 1.04 lb 5
1991-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 2.1 – 10.5 0.60 lb 1
2024-06-26 Backpack electrofishing 11.7 — — 13
2014-08-11 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 1.9 – 12.1 0.27 lb 1
2014-08-11 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 2.1 – 10.5 0.69 lb 5
2024-08-12 Standard gill nets 1.0 (below normal) 1.9 – 12.1 0.61 lb 5
2024-08-12 Standard trap nets 2.4 (normal) 2.1 – 10.5 0.59 lb 19
1998-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 2.1 – 10.5 0.53 lb 4
1974-07-02 Standard gill nets 4.0 (normal) 1.9 – 12.1 0.69 lb 8
1974-07-02 Standard trap nets 5.0 (normal) 2.1 – 10.5 0.93 lb 20

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1984-08-08 Standard gill nets 11.4 (normal) 4.8 – 12.5 2.48 lb 57
1984-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 0.70 lb 1
1991-08-05 Standard gill nets 2.8 (below normal) 4.8 – 12.5 1.60 lb 14
1991-08-05 Standard trap nets 1.3 — 1.94 lb 5
1979-07-16 Standard gill nets 6.0 (normal) 4.8 – 12.5 1.82 lb 30
1979-07-16 Standard trap nets 0.6 — 2.24 lb 5
2024-06-26 50-ft beach seine 0.8 — — 3
2024-06-26 15-ft beach seine 1.0 — — 4
2014-08-11 Standard gill nets 11.0 (normal) 4.8 – 12.5 2.22 lb 66
2014-08-11 Standard trap nets 0.9 — 2.33 lb 8
2024-08-12 Standard gill nets 8.2 (normal) 4.8 – 12.5 2.02 lb 41
2024-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.8 — 0.92 lb 6
1998-08-10 Standard gill nets 19.0 (above normal) 4.8 – 12.5 2.35 lb 114
1998-08-10 Standard trap nets 1.6 — 1.80 lb 14
1974-07-02 Standard gill nets 7.0 (normal) 4.8 – 12.5 2.25 lb 14
1974-07-02 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 4.00 lb 1

Rock Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1984-08-08 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.40 lb 1
1984-08-08 Standard trap nets 2.3 (above normal) 0.5 – 1.5 0.54 lb 9
1979-07-16 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 1.5 0.23 lb 4
2024-06-26 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 1
2024-06-26 Backpack electrofishing 16.2 — — 18
2024-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 1.5 0.66 lb 1
1998-08-10 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.79 lb 1
1998-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.5 – 1.5 0.50 lb 4

Shorthead Redhorse

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1984-08-08 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 3.60 lb 1
1984-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.1 – 4.5 1.20 lb 1
1991-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 2.00 lb 1
2014-08-11 Standard trap nets 0.2 (normal) 0.1 – 4.5 2.98 lb 2
2024-08-12 Standard gill nets 0.8 — 2.34 lb 4
1998-08-10 Standard gill nets 1.2 — 2.22 lb 7
1998-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.1 – 4.5 2.65 lb 6

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1984-08-08 Standard gill nets 2.6 (normal) 0.5 – 3.0 3.09 lb 13
1991-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.5 – 3.0 3.20 lb 4
1991-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.5 4.30 lb 1
1979-07-16 Standard gill nets 2.2 (normal) 0.5 – 3.0 3.29 lb 11
2014-08-11 Standard gill nets 1.2 (normal) 0.5 – 3.0 2.74 lb 7
2014-08-11 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.5 2.63 lb 1
2024-08-12 Standard gill nets 1.2 (normal) 0.5 – 3.0 3.10 lb 6
1998-08-10 Standard gill nets 3.3 (above normal) 0.5 – 3.0 2.18 lb 20
1998-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 0.5 4.48 lb 3
1974-07-02 Standard gill nets 2.5 (normal) 0.5 – 3.0 3.20 lb 5

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1984-08-08 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.8 1.00 lb 1
1984-08-08 Standard trap nets 2.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.4 1.83 lb 9
1991-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.4 3.10 lb 1
1979-07-16 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.8 1.20 lb 1
1979-07-16 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 1.49 lb 8
2024-06-26 Backpack electrofishing 0.9 — — 1
2024-06-26 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 1
2024-06-26 50-ft beach seine 2.8 — — 11
2024-08-12 Standard gill nets 1.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 1.35 lb 7
2024-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 1.39 lb 6
1998-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.4 3.57 lb 1
1974-07-02 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.50 lb 2

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1984-08-08 Standard gill nets 0.8 — 0.90 lb 4
1984-08-08 Standard trap nets 3.3 (below normal) 8.3 – 50.1 0.41 lb 13
1991-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 8.3 – 50.1 0.80 lb 1
1979-07-16 Standard trap nets 1.0 (below normal) 8.3 – 50.1 0.31 lb 8
2024-06-26 Backpack electrofishing 5.4 — — 6
2024-06-26 15-ft beach seine 20.0 — — 80
2024-06-26 50-ft beach seine 11.3 — — 45
2014-08-11 Standard trap nets 1.1 (below normal) 8.3 – 50.1 0.14 lb 10
2024-08-12 Standard gill nets 1.2 — 0.42 lb 6
2024-08-12 Standard trap nets 7.8 (below normal) 8.3 – 50.1 0.44 lb 62
1998-08-10 Standard trap nets 1.1 (below normal) 8.3 – 50.1 0.97 lb 10

Bowfin

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1984-08-08 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 5.90 lb 4
1984-08-08 Standard trap nets 4.3 (above normal) 0.5 – 1.5 3.74 lb 17
1979-07-16 Standard gill nets 1.6 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.1 3.94 lb 8
1979-07-16 Standard trap nets 2.4 (above normal) 0.5 – 1.5 4.21 lb 19
2024-06-26 Backpack electrofishing 0.9 — — 1
2014-08-11 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 8.93 lb 2
2014-08-11 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 1.5 8.49 lb 1
2024-08-12 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.1 7.17 lb 1
2024-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.5 – 1.5 4.68 lb 7
1998-08-10 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.1 3.33 lb 1
1998-08-10 Standard trap nets 3.2 (above normal) 0.5 – 1.5 5.62 lb 29
1974-07-02 Standard trap nets 2.3 (above normal) 0.5 – 1.5 5.06 lb 9

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1984-08-08 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 0.5 – 2.3 2.23 lb 10
1984-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.8 2.30 lb 1
1991-08-05 Standard gill nets 1.4 (normal) 0.5 – 2.3 2.10 lb 7
1991-08-05 Standard trap nets 1.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 0.8 3.00 lb 7
1979-07-16 Standard gill nets 1.6 (normal) 0.5 – 2.3 1.99 lb 8
1979-07-16 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 0.8 2.00 lb 4
2014-08-11 Standard gill nets 1.7 (normal) 0.5 – 2.3 2.43 lb 10
2024-08-12 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.5 – 2.3 2.37 lb 5
2024-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.8 1.63 lb 1
1998-08-10 Standard gill nets 4.2 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.3 2.39 lb 25
1998-08-10 Standard trap nets 2.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 0.8 2.43 lb 21
1974-07-02 Standard gill nets 3.5 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.3 1.14 lb 7
1974-07-02 Standard trap nets 1.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 0.8 3.00 lb 5

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1984-08-08 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 1.0 – 4.8 0.90 lb 2
1984-08-08 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.8 – 4.3 0.78 lb 4
1991-08-05 Standard trap nets 1.8 (normal) 0.8 – 4.3 0.80 lb 7
1979-07-16 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.8 – 4.3 0.37 lb 7
2014-08-11 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.8 – 4.3 0.05 lb 5
2024-08-12 Standard gill nets 1.8 (normal) 1.0 – 4.8 0.37 lb 9
2024-08-12 Standard trap nets 2.5 (normal) 0.8 – 4.3 0.56 lb 20
1998-08-10 Standard trap nets 1.4 (normal) 0.8 – 4.3 0.93 lb 13
1974-07-02 Standard gill nets 3.5 (normal) 1.0 – 4.8 0.21 lb 7
1974-07-02 Standard trap nets 4.8 (above normal) 0.8 – 4.3 0.33 lb 19

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1984-08-08 Standard trap nets 2.8 (below normal) 2.8 – 10.3 0.20 lb 11
1979-07-16 Standard trap nets 3.6 (normal) 2.8 – 10.3 0.28 lb 29
2024-06-26 Backpack electrofishing 3.6 — — 4
2024-06-26 15-ft beach seine 3.8 — — 15
2024-06-26 50-ft beach seine 3.8 — — 15
2014-08-11 Standard trap nets 1.1 (below normal) 2.8 – 10.3 0.10 lb 10
2024-08-12 Standard gill nets 0.4 — 0.16 lb 2
2024-08-12 Standard trap nets 1.4 (below normal) 2.8 – 10.3 0.30 lb 11
1998-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 2.8 – 10.3 0.04 lb 1

BIB

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1984-08-08 Standard trap nets 2.0 — 11.50 lb 8
1991-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 35.00 lb 1
1991-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 30.00 lb 1
1998-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 15.10 lb 2

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1991-08-05 Standard trap nets 23.0 (above normal) 0.5 – 5.7 0.43 lb 92
1991-08-05 Standard gill nets 17.8 (above normal) 1.0 – 16.5 0.36 lb 89
1979-07-16 Standard trap nets 5.6 (normal) 0.5 – 5.7 0.46 lb 45
1979-07-16 Standard gill nets 36.4 (above normal) 1.0 – 16.5 0.41 lb 182
2014-08-11 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 5.7 0.11 lb 2
2014-08-11 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 1.0 – 16.5 1.24 lb 3
2024-08-12 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.5 – 5.7 0.72 lb 9
2024-08-12 Standard gill nets 1.8 (normal) 1.0 – 16.5 0.99 lb 9
1998-08-10 Standard trap nets 16.4 (above normal) 0.5 – 5.7 0.37 lb 148
1998-08-10 Standard gill nets 22.2 (above normal) 1.0 – 16.5 0.36 lb 133

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1991-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.83 lb 3
1991-08-05 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.5 – 4.3 0.70 lb 5
1979-07-16 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.83 lb 10
1979-07-16 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.5 – 4.3 0.97 lb 3
2024-08-12 Standard trap nets 2.3 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.86 lb 18
2024-08-12 Standard gill nets 1.6 (normal) 0.5 – 4.3 1.12 lb 8
1998-08-10 Standard trap nets 4.2 (above normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.72 lb 38
1998-08-10 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.5 – 4.3 1.11 lb 6

CNM

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2024-06-26 Backpack electrofishing 2.7 — 3

BNS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2024-06-26 50-ft beach seine 5.3 — 21
2024-06-26 15-ft beach seine 1.5 — 6

Johnny Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2024-06-26 Backpack electrofishing 1.8 — 2

Common Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2024-06-26 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — 1

Tadpole Madtom

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2024-06-26 Backpack electrofishing 5.4 — 6
2024-06-26 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — 1

Iowa Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2024-06-26 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — 1
2024-06-26 50-ft beach seine 0.5 — 2
2024-06-26 Backpack electrofishing 1.8 — 2

Golden Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2024-06-26 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 1
2014-08-11 Standard trap nets 0.1 (normal) 0.1 – 1.7 0.07 lb 1

BCS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2024-06-26 50-ft beach seine 1.8 — 7
2024-06-26 15-ft beach seine 4.8 — 19

BKF

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2024-06-26 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — 1

SLR

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2014-08-11 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 5.99 lb 3
2024-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 4.36 lb 2
1998-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 5.51 lb 2
1998-08-10 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 5.18 lb 1

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Map & Directions

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

Best Bet Waxworm Wholesale Bait & Breeder Kits

Deer River, MN

(218) 246-2222

★ 5

Bite Me Waxworms Wholesale Bait Shop

Deer River, MN

(218) 246-2222

★ 3.7

Diamond Custom Rods

Grand Rapids, MN

(218) 244-4108

★ 5

Fred's Live Bait & Tackle

Deer River, MN

(218) 246-8710

★ 4.8

Frontier Sports

Marcell, MN

(218) 832-3901

★ 4.6

Glen's Army & Navy Store

Grand Rapids, MN

(218) 326-1201

★ 4.3

God's Country Outfitters

Grand Rapids, MN

(218) 326-9866

★ 4.4

Hollywood Bait

Coleraine, MN

(218) 245-1660

★ 4.5

Nearby Marinas

Bass Lake public Water Access - Whispering Pines

Grand Rapids, MN

★ 3

Grand Rapids Marine

Grand Rapids, MN

(218) 326-0351

★ 4.3

Grand Rapids Marine

Grand Rapids, MN

Marine Clinic

Grand Rapids, MN

(218) 244-4281

★ 4.9

Mishawaka Outdoors LLC

Grand Rapids, MN

(218) 812-8888

NorthStar Barge

Grand Rapids, MN

(218) 269-0566

★ 5

Resorts & Lodges Near Lower Panasa

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Anchor Inn Resort
Fishing Resort Spring Lake

(218) 659-2718
Birch Haven Resort Closed
Fishing Resort Bovey

(218) 910-9707
Bowen Lodge
Fishing Resort Deer River

(218) 246-8707
Loon Point Resort
Fishing Resort Bigfork

(218) 245-1470

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Fish Species

Species known to inhabit Lower Panasa. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Black BullheadBlack CrappieBluegillBowfin (Dogfish)Brown BullheadLargemouth BassNorthern PikePumpkinseedRock BassShorthead RedhorseSilver RedhorseWalleyeWhite SuckerYellow BullheadYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Lower Panasa

Bro's Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 340-6051
Early Bird Fishing Guide Jeff Sundin
Fishing Guide

(218) 245-9858
Grand Rapids Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 259-7140
Minnesota Fishing Connections
Fishing Guide

(218) 259-2628
MN Fishing Pros
Fishing Guide

(218) 244-2517
Moo Moo's Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 398-7593

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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.