Lucky
Itasca County, Minnesota — DOW #31060300
32 Surveys
14.29
Acres
44 ft
Max Depth
2
Fish Species
9
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Lucky. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-10-11 | 1/2-in trap nets | 0.1 | — | 4.96 lb | 1 |
| 2011-10-10 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.0 | 0.69 lb | 5 |
| 2011-10-10 | 1/2-in trap nets | 3.6 | — | 0.84 lb | 58 |
| 1948-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.0 | 0.42 lb | 7 |
| 2006-10-23 | 1/2-in trap nets | 0.8 | — | 0.79 lb | 25 |
| 2006-10-23 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.0 | 0.82 lb | 3 |
BNT
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-10-11 | 1/2-in trap nets | 6.6 | — | 1.89 lb | 53 |
| 1983-11-02 | Standard trap nets | 3.5 | — | 2.00 lb | 35 |
| 2011-10-10 | Standard gill nets | 20.0 | — | 1.61 lb | 20 |
| 2011-10-10 | 1/2-in trap nets | 0.5 | — | 1.63 lb | 8 |
| 1988-10-18 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 | — | 1.17 lb | 150 |
| 1994-10-11 | Standard gill nets | 65.0 | — | 0.96 lb | 65 |
| 1994-10-11 | Special gill nets | 10.0 | — | 0.75 lb | 30 |
| 1994-10-11 | 1/2-in trap nets | 3.4 | — | 1.05 lb | 27 |
| 1972-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 | — | 3.13 lb | 3 |
| 1978-10-11 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 2.83 lb | 20 |
| 1963-09-03 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 | — | 1.08 lb | 6 |
| 2006-10-23 | Standard gill nets | 47.0 | — | 0.67 lb | 47 |
| 2006-10-23 | 1/2-in trap nets | 1.3 | — | 0.50 lb | 40 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-10-10 | Minnow traps | 1.8 | — | — | 7 |
| 2011-10-10 | Standard gill nets | 27.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 0.08 lb | 27 |
| 2011-10-10 | 1/2-in trap nets | 5.6 | — | — | 89 |
| 1994-10-11 | 1/2-in trap nets | 0.9 | — | 0.03 lb | 7 |
| 2006-10-23 | 1/2-in trap nets | 5.6 | — | 0.03 lb | 178 |
| 2006-10-23 | Standard gill nets | 23.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 0.09 lb | 23 |
NRD
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-10-10 | Minnow traps | 37.3 | — | 149 |
Fathead Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-10-10 | Minnow traps | 44.0 | — | 176 |
| 2006-10-23 | Minnow traps | 1.0 | — | 4 |
BST
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-10-10 | Minnow traps | 3.5 | — | 14 |
| 2006-10-23 | Minnow traps | 0.3 | — | 1 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.5 | 2.00 lb | 1 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 220.0 (above normal) | 1.5 – 20.5 | 0.23 lb | 220 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
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★ 4.3God's Country Outfitters
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Lucky. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Lucky
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Plan Your Trip to Lucky
- Weather forecast for Lucky — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.4277°N, 93.6166°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.