Madden
Lake County, Minnesota — DOW #38070900
47 Surveys
33.88
Acres
24 ft
Max Depth
12 ft
Mean Depth
5
Fish Species
8
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Madden. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 14.0 (above normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 1.79 lb | 14 |
| 1984-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 | — | 1.11 lb | 20 |
| 1976-06-15 | Standard gill nets | 6.5 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 1.77 lb | 13 |
| 1976-06-15 | Standard trap nets | 4.0 | — | 1.14 lb | 20 |
| 2017-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 2.74 lb | 14 |
| 2017-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 | — | 0.91 lb | 17 |
| 2023-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 8.3 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 2.74 lb | 25 |
| 2002-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 4.72 lb | 11 |
| 2002-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 2.19 lb | 7 |
| 1983-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 6.5 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 2.23 lb | 13 |
| 1983-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 1.12 lb | 4 |
| 2012-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 4.75 lb | 10 |
| 1987-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 22.0 (above normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 1.80 lb | 22 |
| 1987-08-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 | — | 2.59 lb | 9 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 10.0 (normal) | 2.5 – 14.3 | 0.15 lb | 10 |
| 1976-06-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 2.5 – 14.3 | 0.12 lb | 2 |
| 2017-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.6 – 6.3 | 0.11 lb | 3 |
| 2017-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 2.5 – 14.3 | 0.12 lb | 12 |
| 2023-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 2.5 – 14.3 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 2002-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 2.4 (normal) | 0.6 – 6.3 | 0.09 lb | 22 |
| 2002-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 2.5 – 14.3 | 0.09 lb | 1 |
| 1983-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.6 – 6.3 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1983-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 12.0 (normal) | 2.5 – 14.3 | 0.10 lb | 24 |
| 2012-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (below normal) | 2.5 – 14.3 | 0.15 lb | 7 |
| 1987-08-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.6 – 6.3 | 0.10 lb | 4 |
| 1987-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 2.5 – 14.3 | 0.12 lb | 4 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 14.0 (above normal) | 1.6 – 8.4 | 0.71 lb | 14 |
| 1976-06-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 3.50 lb | 5 |
| 1976-06-15 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 1.6 – 8.4 | 2.75 lb | 8 |
| 2017-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 1.6 – 8.4 | 1.70 lb | 18 |
| 2017-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 0.39 lb | 2 |
| 2023-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 10.3 (above normal) | 1.6 – 8.4 | 1.44 lb | 31 |
| 2002-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 1.78 lb | 4 |
| 2002-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 (normal) | 1.6 – 8.4 | 0.89 lb | 16 |
| 1983-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 2.50 lb | 1 |
| 1983-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 (normal) | 1.6 – 8.4 | 0.95 lb | 11 |
| 2012-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.6 – 8.4 | 1.80 lb | 12 |
| 1987-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.6 – 8.4 | 0.70 lb | 3 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.07 lb | 1 |
| 2002-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.05 lb | 2 |
| 2012-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 | — | 0.05 lb | 3 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (below normal) | 2.2 – 10.5 | 1.11 lb | 6 |
| 2017-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 1.20 lb | 10 |
| 2023-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 2.2 – 10.5 | 2.84 lb | 9 |
| 1983-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 1.60 lb | 15 |
| 1983-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 8.5 (normal) | 2.2 – 10.5 | 1.62 lb | 17 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 4.3 | 0.06 lb | 1 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Agate Bay Outfitters LLC
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★ 4.4Boundary Waters Outfitters
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★ 4.9Canadian Border Outfitters
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★ 4.8Granite Gear Inc
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★ 4.7North Country Canoe Outfitters
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★ 4.9Red Rock Wilderness Store
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★ 5Seagren's Home Hardware Outdoors
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★ 4.6Veness Bait & Tackle
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★ 3.9Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near Madden
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Madden. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Madden
Boreal Triangle Guide Service
(218) 830-2148
Boundary Waters Fishing Guide
(218) 235-9595
Duluth Superior Charter Fishing with Capt Paul Morris aboard Freedom II
(218) 428-5562
Ely Ice Fishing Company
(218) 365-3466
James Addiction Charter Fishing
(218) 213-8816
Muskie Doom Guide Service
(218) 491-3277
Other Lakes in Lake County
Plan Your Trip to Madden
- Weather forecast for Madden — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.9456°N, 91.6028°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.