Lower Pauness
St. Louis County, Minnesota — DOW #69046400
13 Surveys
171.13
Acres
36 ft
Max Depth
7
Fish Species
33
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Lower Pauness. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Burbot
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.4 | 0.83 lb | 2 |
| 2005-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.4 | 1.05 lb | 3 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-23 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.3 | 1.12 lb | 9 |
| 2005-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.3 | 1.43 lb | 12 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.3 | 0.46 lb | 1 |
| 2005-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.3 | 0.48 lb | 3 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 1.52 lb | 5 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-23 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 0.46 lb | 7 |
| 2005-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 0.84 lb | 7 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-23 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 7.0 | 0.16 lb | 28 |
| 2005-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 7.0 | 0.27 lb | 18 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-23 | Standard gill nets | 7.7 (above normal) | 1.2 – 4.9 | 2.04 lb | 46 |
| 2005-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 4.8 (normal) | 1.2 – 4.9 | 2.07 lb | 29 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Lower Pauness. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Lower Pauness
- Weather forecast for Lower Pauness — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 48.1945°N, 92.2433°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.