Minnesota Fishing Guide

Maple

Itasca County, Minnesota — DOW #31077300

177 Surveys
254.55
Acres
39 ft
Max Depth
0
13
Fish Species
9
Local Guides

DNR Fish Surveys

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

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2020-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.13 lb 4
2020-08-10 Standard gill nets 0.7 (below normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.26 lb 4
2012-08-20 15-ft beach seine 1.3 — — 4
2012-08-20 Standard gill nets 1.7 (below normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.08 lb 10
2012-08-20 Backpack electrofishing 12.5 — — 17
2012-08-20 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.11 lb 8
1983-08-17 Standard trap nets 1.8 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.20 lb 7
1983-08-17 Standard gill nets 7.8 (normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.15 lb 39
1973-07-17 Standard trap nets 2.0 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.25 lb 8
1973-07-17 Standard gill nets 2.5 (below normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.25 lb 5
1978-08-14 Standard gill nets 13.6 (normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.17 lb 68
2021-07-21 Backpack electrofishing 3.0 — — 4
2021-07-21 50-ft beach seine 1.3 — — 4
2004-08-23 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.10 lb 5
2004-08-23 Standard gill nets 5.7 (normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.09 lb 34
1990-08-20 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.10 lb 2
1990-08-20 Standard gill nets 6.0 (normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.11 lb 30
1997-08-25 Standard gill nets 7.2 (normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.11 lb 43

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2020-08-10 Standard gill nets 0.8 (below normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.68 lb 5
2012-08-20 Backpack electrofishing 2.2 — — 3
2012-08-20 Standard trap nets 0.7 (below normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.86 lb 6
2021-07-21 Backpack electrofishing 0.8 — — 1
2004-08-23 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.72 lb 1
1997-08-25 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.69 lb 3
1997-08-25 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.53 lb 2

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2020-08-10 Standard gill nets 5.8 (normal) 3.5 – 10.5 2.06 lb 35
2020-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.4 — 1.21 lb 4
2012-08-20 Standard gill nets 8.3 (normal) 3.5 – 10.5 1.84 lb 50
2012-08-20 Backpack electrofishing 1.5 — — 2
2012-08-20 Standard trap nets 0.7 — 1.15 lb 6
1983-08-17 Standard gill nets 8.2 (normal) 3.5 – 10.5 1.14 lb 41
1983-08-17 Standard trap nets 0.8 — 0.83 lb 3
1973-07-17 Standard gill nets 8.5 (normal) 3.5 – 10.5 0.94 lb 17
1973-07-17 Standard trap nets 1.8 — 0.96 lb 7
1978-08-14 Standard gill nets 5.6 (normal) 3.5 – 10.5 1.50 lb 28
2004-08-23 Standard gill nets 6.8 (normal) 3.5 – 10.5 1.80 lb 41
2004-08-23 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 0.82 lb 3
1990-08-20 Standard gill nets 7.6 (normal) 3.5 – 10.5 1.83 lb 38
1990-08-20 Standard trap nets 0.8 — 0.70 lb 3
1997-08-25 Standard gill nets 9.8 (normal) 3.5 – 10.5 2.05 lb 59
1997-08-25 Standard trap nets 0.7 — 0.64 lb 6

Rock Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2020-08-10 Standard gill nets 1.2 (normal) 0.3 – 1.9 0.35 lb 7
2020-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.15 lb 2
2012-08-20 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.3 – 1.9 0.47 lb 6
2012-08-20 Backpack electrofishing 3.7 — — 5
2012-08-20 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.02 lb 1
1983-08-17 Standard gill nets 1.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.9 0.61 lb 9
1983-08-17 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.20 lb 1
1973-07-17 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.50 lb 3
1978-08-14 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.9 0.45 lb 4
2021-07-21 Backpack electrofishing 24.1 — — 32
2004-08-23 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.9 0.23 lb 5
2004-08-23 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.30 lb 3
1990-08-20 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.20 lb 2
1990-08-20 Standard gill nets 1.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.9 1.14 lb 8
1997-08-25 Standard gill nets 3.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.9 0.38 lb 23
1997-08-25 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.24 lb 9

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2020-08-10 Standard electrofishing 30.8 — 1.08 lb 41
2020-08-10 Standard gill nets 1.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.7 1.00 lb 11
2020-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.04 lb 1
2012-08-20 Standard electrofishing 23.3 — 1.04 lb 31
2012-08-20 15-ft beach seine 4.7 — — 14
2012-08-20 Standard gill nets 2.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.71 lb 17
2012-08-20 Backpack electrofishing 12.5 — — 17
2012-08-20 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.76 lb 10
2021-07-21 Backpack electrofishing 12.0 — — 16
2021-07-21 50-ft beach seine 1.7 — — 5
2021-07-21 15-ft beach seine 1.0 — — 2
2004-08-23 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 1.73 lb 2
1990-08-20 Standard gill nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 1.40 lb 2
1997-08-25 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 1.12 lb 4

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2020-08-10 Standard electrofishing 113.3 — 0.08 lb 151
2020-08-10 Standard gill nets 11.5 — 0.10 lb 69
2020-08-10 Standard trap nets 7.8 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.07 lb 70
2012-08-20 Standard gill nets 9.0 — 0.21 lb 54
2012-08-20 Backpack electrofishing 8.8 — — 12
2012-08-20 Standard trap nets 10.3 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.10 lb 93
2012-08-20 15-ft beach seine 6.3 — — 19
1983-08-17 Standard gill nets 1.6 — 0.19 lb 8
1983-08-17 Standard trap nets 5.0 (below normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.25 lb 20
2021-07-21 Backpack electrofishing 14.3 — — 19
2021-07-21 50-ft beach seine 24.7 — — 74
2021-07-21 15-ft beach seine 2.5 — — 5
2004-08-23 Standard gill nets 4.0 — 0.14 lb 24
2004-08-23 Standard trap nets 10.8 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.10 lb 97
1990-08-20 Standard trap nets 6.3 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.07 lb 25
1990-08-20 Standard gill nets 3.2 — 0.26 lb 16
1997-08-25 Standard gill nets 4.0 — 0.28 lb 24
1997-08-25 Standard trap nets 7.9 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.26 lb 71

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2020-08-10 Standard electrofishing 1.5 — 0.40 lb 2
2020-08-10 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.65 lb 4
2020-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.42 lb 5
2012-08-20 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.28 lb 1
2012-08-20 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.60 lb 4
1983-08-17 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.74 lb 5
2004-08-23 Standard gill nets 1.2 (normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.27 lb 7
2004-08-23 Standard trap nets 1.6 (normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.36 lb 14
1990-08-20 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.88 lb 5
1997-08-25 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.38 lb 4
1997-08-25 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.46 lb 7

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2020-08-10 Standard gill nets 2.3 (normal) 1.3 – 5.0 2.25 lb 14
2012-08-20 Standard gill nets 4.5 (normal) 1.3 – 5.0 2.03 lb 27
1983-08-17 Standard gill nets 4.2 (normal) 1.3 – 5.0 1.46 lb 21
1983-08-17 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.7 3.50 lb 1
1973-07-17 Standard gill nets 4.5 (normal) 1.3 – 5.0 2.22 lb 9
1973-07-17 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 0.7 4.75 lb 2
1978-08-14 Standard gill nets 5.8 (above normal) 1.3 – 5.0 1.64 lb 29
2004-08-23 Standard gill nets 2.5 (normal) 1.3 – 5.0 2.16 lb 15
2004-08-23 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.7 4.96 lb 1
1990-08-20 Standard gill nets 4.2 (normal) 1.3 – 5.0 1.21 lb 21
1997-08-25 Standard gill nets 3.5 (normal) 1.3 – 5.0 1.48 lb 21

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2020-08-10 Standard gill nets 4.2 — 0.18 lb 25
2020-08-10 Standard trap nets 1.1 (below normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.08 lb 10
2012-08-20 Standard gill nets 1.0 — 0.20 lb 6
2012-08-20 Backpack electrofishing 2.2 — — 3
2012-08-20 Standard trap nets 1.3 (below normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.09 lb 12
2012-08-20 15-ft beach seine 0.7 — — 2
1983-08-17 Standard gill nets 0.8 — 0.25 lb 4
1983-08-17 Standard trap nets 0.5 (below normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.30 lb 2
1973-07-17 Standard trap nets 3.8 (normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.28 lb 15
2021-07-21 Backpack electrofishing 1.5 — — 2
2004-08-23 Standard gill nets 3.3 — 0.18 lb 20
2004-08-23 Standard trap nets 2.6 (normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.10 lb 23
1990-08-20 Standard gill nets 2.4 — 0.20 lb 12
1990-08-20 Standard trap nets 1.0 (below normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.07 lb 4
1997-08-25 Standard gill nets 0.5 — 0.25 lb 3
1997-08-25 Standard trap nets 2.6 (normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.20 lb 23

Bowfin

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2020-08-10 Standard gill nets 0.7 (above normal) 0.3 – 0.6 4.66 lb 4
2020-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.3 3.28 lb 1
2012-08-20 Standard gill nets 0.7 (above normal) 0.3 – 0.6 2.52 lb 4
2012-08-20 Backpack electrofishing 1.5 — — 2
2012-08-20 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.4 – 1.3 1.86 lb 8
1973-07-17 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.4 – 1.3 6.17 lb 3
2004-08-23 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.6 3.77 lb 1
2004-08-23 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.3 3.73 lb 3
1990-08-20 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.3 3.70 lb 1
1990-08-20 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.6 2.40 lb 1
1997-08-25 Standard gill nets 0.7 (above normal) 0.3 – 0.6 3.77 lb 4
1997-08-25 Standard trap nets 1.9 (above normal) 0.4 – 1.3 4.18 lb 17

Tullibee (Cisco)

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2020-08-10 Standard gill nets 2.3 (normal) 0.5 – 4.8 0.39 lb 14
2012-08-20 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.5 – 4.8 0.85 lb 5
1983-08-17 Standard gill nets 6.4 (above normal) 0.5 – 4.8 2.35 lb 32
1973-07-17 Standard gill nets 4.0 (normal) 0.5 – 4.8 1.00 lb 8
1978-08-14 Standard gill nets 5.2 (above normal) 0.5 – 4.8 1.40 lb 26
2004-08-23 Standard gill nets 3.8 (normal) 0.5 – 4.8 1.40 lb 23
1990-08-20 Standard gill nets 5.8 (above normal) 0.5 – 4.8 0.84 lb 29
1997-08-25 Standard gill nets 12.5 (above normal) 0.5 – 4.8 0.85 lb 75

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2020-08-10 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.7 2.54 lb 2
2012-08-20 Standard gill nets 1.2 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 1.53 lb 7
1983-08-17 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 1.83 lb 3
1983-08-17 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.4 2.00 lb 1
1973-07-17 Standard gill nets 3.0 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.7 2.17 lb 6
1978-08-14 Standard gill nets 2.4 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 2.48 lb 12
2004-08-23 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.7 2.62 lb 2
1990-08-20 Standard gill nets 1.6 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 2.90 lb 8
1997-08-25 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 2.95 lb 3

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2012-08-20 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 0.27 lb 1
2012-08-20 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 1
2004-08-23 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.44 lb 1
1997-08-25 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.07 lb 1

Iowa Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2012-08-20 15-ft beach seine 0.7 — 2

BCS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2012-08-20 Backpack electrofishing 0.7 — 1
2012-08-20 15-ft beach seine 3.7 — 11

Bluntnose Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2012-08-20 15-ft beach seine 10.7 — 32
2012-08-20 Backpack electrofishing 6.6 — 9
2021-07-21 Backpack electrofishing 3.0 — 4
2021-07-21 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — 1

BKF

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2012-08-20 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — 1

Mottled Sculpin

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2012-08-20 Backpack electrofishing 1.5 — 2

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2012-08-20 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.1 2.23 lb 2
1983-08-17 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.5 1.00 lb 1

CNM

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2012-08-20 Backpack electrofishing 2.2 — 3

Tadpole Madtom

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2012-08-20 Backpack electrofishing 0.7 — 1

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1983-08-17 Standard gill nets 1.2 (normal) 0.8 – 7.7 0.92 lb 6
1973-07-17 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.3 – 3.2 1.00 lb 5

Burbot

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1973-07-17 Standard gill nets 0.5 (above normal) 0.1 – 0.4 4.50 lb 1

Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-07-21 Backpack electrofishing 0.8 — 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 Maple

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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 Maple. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Black CrappieBluegillBowfin (Dogfish)Largemouth BassNorthern PikePumpkinseedRock BassSunfishTullibee (Cisco)WalleyeWhite SuckerYellow BullheadYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Maple

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.