Minnesota Fishing Guide

May

Cass County, Minnesota — DOW #11048200

208 Surveys
143.35
Acres
59 ft
Max Depth
0
13
Fish Species
25
Local Guides

DNR Fish Surveys

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

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1954-07-29 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 3.2 0.67 lb 3
1954-07-29 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.8 – 7.7 1.20 lb 1
1991-07-29 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.8 – 7.7 1.30 lb 1
1986-07-23 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.8 – 7.7 2.00 lb 1
1978-07-18 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.8 – 7.7 0.92 lb 6

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1954-07-29 Standard trap nets 7.8 (above normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.14 lb 31
1954-07-29 Standard gill nets 53.0 (above normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.09 lb 318
2013-07-15 Standard gill nets 0.7 (below normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.16 lb 4
2020-07-22 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.27 lb 7
2020-07-22 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.10 lb 2
2006-07-24 Standard gill nets 1.2 (below normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.10 lb 7
2022-07-25 50-ft beach seine 1.9 — — 15
2022-07-25 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.20 lb 6
1991-07-29 Standard trap nets 1.2 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.14 lb 13
1991-07-29 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.15 lb 2
1986-07-23 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.27 lb 9
1986-07-23 Standard gill nets 10.5 (normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.17 lb 63
1994-07-27 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.14 lb 12
1994-07-27 Standard gill nets 13.2 (normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.12 lb 79
1978-07-18 Standard trap nets 3.5 (above normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.08 lb 42
1978-07-18 Standard gill nets 3.2 (below normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.15 lb 19

Rock Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1954-07-29 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.9 0.20 lb 3
1954-07-29 Standard trap nets 5.8 (above normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.12 lb 23
2013-07-15 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.9 0.30 lb 1
2013-07-15 Standard trap nets 2.9 (above normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.27 lb 26
2020-07-22 Standard gill nets 1.2 (normal) 0.3 – 1.9 0.43 lb 7
2020-07-22 Standard trap nets 1.9 (above normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.33 lb 17
2006-07-24 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 1.9 0.30 lb 4
2006-07-24 Special trap nets 2.2 — 0.37 lb 40
2006-07-24 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.38 lb 6
2022-07-25 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
2022-07-25 Backpack electrofishing 1.9 — — 2
2022-07-25 Standard trap nets 3.3 (above normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.37 lb 30
1991-07-29 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.9 0.10 lb 2
1991-07-29 Standard trap nets 2.9 (above normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.13 lb 32
1986-07-23 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 1.9 0.20 lb 4
1986-07-23 Standard trap nets 1.6 (normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.24 lb 19
1994-07-27 Standard trap nets 2.8 (above normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.12 lb 25
1978-07-18 Standard gill nets 1.2 (normal) 0.3 – 1.9 0.19 lb 7
1978-07-18 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.19 lb 13

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1954-07-29 Standard trap nets 5.5 (normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.69 lb 22
2013-07-15 Standard gill nets 3.2 (normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.57 lb 19
2013-07-15 Standard trap nets 2.6 (normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.66 lb 23
2020-07-22 Standard gill nets 5.2 (normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.51 lb 31
2020-07-22 Standard trap nets 3.1 (normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.48 lb 28
2006-07-24 Standard gill nets 7.3 (normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.54 lb 44
2006-07-24 Special trap nets 2.9 — 0.58 lb 53
2006-07-24 Standard trap nets 0.8 (below normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.67 lb 7
2022-07-25 Standard trap nets 1.0 (below normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.68 lb 9
1991-07-29 Standard gill nets 7.0 (normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.64 lb 42
1991-07-29 Standard trap nets 1.7 (normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.55 lb 19
1986-07-23 Standard gill nets 8.3 (normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.67 lb 50
1986-07-23 Standard trap nets 3.3 (normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.47 lb 40
1994-07-27 Standard gill nets 4.2 (normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.61 lb 25
1994-07-27 Standard trap nets 0.8 (below normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.45 lb 7
1978-07-18 Standard gill nets 20.2 (above normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.42 lb 121
1978-07-18 Standard trap nets 3.7 (normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.47 lb 44

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1954-07-29 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 8.40 lb 1
2013-07-15 Standard gill nets 14.2 (above normal) 3.5 – 10.5 1.58 lb 85
2013-07-15 Standard trap nets 1.4 — 0.94 lb 13
2020-07-22 Standard gill nets 7.3 (normal) 3.5 – 10.5 1.54 lb 44
2020-07-22 Standard trap nets 0.4 — 1.04 lb 4
2006-07-24 Standard gill nets 12.5 (above normal) 3.5 – 10.5 1.85 lb 75
2006-07-24 Special trap nets 0.8 — 2.35 lb 15
2006-07-24 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 1.48 lb 2
2022-07-25 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 2
2022-07-25 Standard trap nets 0.9 — 0.79 lb 8
1991-07-29 Standard gill nets 6.2 (normal) 3.5 – 10.5 2.21 lb 37
1991-07-29 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 2.90 lb 2
1986-07-23 Standard gill nets 2.8 (below normal) 3.5 – 10.5 3.86 lb 17
1986-07-23 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 2.60 lb 2
1994-07-27 Standard gill nets 10.5 (normal) 3.5 – 10.5 1.74 lb 63
1994-07-27 Standard trap nets 1.0 — 1.80 lb 9
1978-07-18 Standard gill nets 5.7 (normal) 3.5 – 10.5 2.94 lb 34
1978-07-18 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 12.50 lb 1

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1954-07-29 Standard gill nets 2.5 (normal) 1.3 – 5.0 2.04 lb 15
1954-07-29 Standard trap nets 3.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 0.7 1.94 lb 13
2013-07-15 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 1.3 – 5.0 4.47 lb 1
2013-07-15 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.7 6.18 lb 1
2020-07-22 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.3 – 5.0 5.29 lb 2
2006-07-24 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 1.3 – 5.0 3.67 lb 3
1991-07-29 Standard gill nets 2.2 (normal) 1.3 – 5.0 2.58 lb 13
1986-07-23 Standard gill nets 1.7 (normal) 1.3 – 5.0 2.95 lb 10
1986-07-23 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.7 0.87 lb 3
1994-07-27 Standard gill nets 1.8 (normal) 1.3 – 5.0 3.39 lb 11
1978-07-18 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 1.3 – 5.0 3.39 lb 9

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1954-07-29 Standard gill nets 2.7 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.41 lb 16
1954-07-29 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.30 lb 4
2013-07-15 Standard electrofishing 25.0 — 1.42 lb 25
2013-07-15 Standard gill nets 2.0 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.7 1.43 lb 12
2013-07-15 Standard trap nets 1.6 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.26 lb 14
2020-07-22 Standard gill nets 2.5 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.7 1.56 lb 15
2020-07-22 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.17 lb 6
2006-07-24 Standard gill nets 2.5 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.92 lb 15
2006-07-24 Special trap nets 0.5 — 0.55 lb 9
2006-07-24 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.17 lb 2
2022-07-25 50-ft beach seine 6.0 — — 48
2022-07-25 15-ft beach seine 1.5 — — 3
2022-07-25 Backpack electrofishing 11.5 — — 12
2022-07-25 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.81 lb 4
1991-07-29 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.80 lb 1
1991-07-29 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.19 lb 7
1986-07-23 Standard gill nets 1.2 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 1.07 lb 7
1986-07-23 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.90 lb 8
1994-07-27 Standard electrofishing 19.9 — 0.91 lb 31
1994-07-27 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.96 lb 3
1994-07-27 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.11 lb 4
1978-07-18 Standard gill nets 1.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.93 lb 11
1978-07-18 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.03 lb 2

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1954-07-29 Standard gill nets 2.2 — 0.18 lb 13
1954-07-29 Standard trap nets 29.8 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.11 lb 119
2013-07-15 Standard gill nets 1.0 — 0.16 lb 6
2013-07-15 Standard trap nets 34.6 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.13 lb 311
2020-07-22 Standard gill nets 2.5 — 0.17 lb 15
2020-07-22 Standard trap nets 9.4 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.14 lb 85
2006-07-24 Standard gill nets 5.2 — 0.09 lb 31
2006-07-24 Special trap nets 16.9 — 0.19 lb 305
2006-07-24 Standard trap nets 15.9 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.10 lb 143
2022-07-25 Backpack electrofishing 53.8 — — 56
2022-07-25 Standard trap nets 21.2 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.11 lb 191
2022-07-25 50-ft beach seine 76.1 — — 609
2022-07-25 15-ft beach seine 11.5 — — 23
1991-07-29 Standard gill nets 2.7 — 0.16 lb 16
1991-07-29 Standard trap nets 11.9 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.13 lb 131
1986-07-23 Standard gill nets 10.5 — 0.17 lb 63
1986-07-23 Standard trap nets 24.5 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.13 lb 294
1994-07-27 Standard gill nets 6.3 — 0.11 lb 38
1994-07-27 Standard trap nets 32.9 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.11 lb 296
1978-07-18 Standard gill nets 6.3 — 0.14 lb 38
1978-07-18 Standard trap nets 27.3 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.12 lb 328

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1954-07-29 Standard gill nets 2.7 — 0.07 lb 16
1954-07-29 Standard trap nets 5.8 (normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.21 lb 23
2013-07-15 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 0.51 lb 1
2013-07-15 Standard trap nets 4.8 (normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.32 lb 43
2020-07-22 Standard gill nets 2.0 — 0.18 lb 12
2020-07-22 Standard trap nets 1.2 (below normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.10 lb 11
2006-07-24 Standard gill nets 2.5 — 0.13 lb 15
2006-07-24 Special trap nets 2.6 — 0.30 lb 47
2006-07-24 Standard trap nets 1.8 (below normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.18 lb 16
2022-07-25 Backpack electrofishing 1.0 — — 1
2022-07-25 Standard trap nets 1.7 (below normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.25 lb 15
2022-07-25 50-ft beach seine 1.4 — — 11
2022-07-25 15-ft beach seine 0.5 — — 1
1991-07-29 Standard gill nets 1.5 — 0.13 lb 9
1991-07-29 Standard trap nets 4.3 (normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.24 lb 47
1986-07-23 Standard gill nets 5.3 — 0.22 lb 32
1986-07-23 Standard trap nets 4.4 (normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.24 lb 53
1994-07-27 Standard gill nets 1.3 — 0.15 lb 8
1994-07-27 Standard trap nets 3.7 (normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.27 lb 33
1978-07-18 Standard gill nets 14.5 — 0.16 lb 87
1978-07-18 Standard trap nets 8.1 (normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.15 lb 97

Tullibee (Cisco)

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1954-07-29 Standard gill nets 3.7 (normal) 0.5 – 4.8 0.52 lb 22
2020-07-22 Standard gill nets 1.2 (normal) 0.5 – 4.8 1.00 lb 7
2006-07-24 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.5 – 4.8 1.25 lb 5
1991-07-29 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 4.8 2.50 lb 1
1986-07-23 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.5 – 4.8 0.60 lb 5
1994-07-27 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 4.8 1.63 lb 3

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1954-07-29 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 1.12 lb 8
2020-07-22 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.7 1.85 lb 1
1991-07-29 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.7 3.00 lb 1
1994-07-27 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.7 3.47 lb 1

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1954-07-29 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.15 lb 2
1954-07-29 Standard trap nets 3.0 (normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.33 lb 12
2013-07-15 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.25 lb 3
2013-07-15 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.38 lb 9
2020-07-22 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.27 lb 6
2020-07-22 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.35 lb 10
2006-07-24 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.31 lb 4
2006-07-24 Special trap nets 0.2 — 0.33 lb 4
2006-07-24 Standard trap nets 0.7 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.28 lb 6
2022-07-25 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.38 lb 10
1991-07-29 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.23 lb 9
1991-07-29 Standard trap nets 2.1 (normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.28 lb 23
1986-07-23 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.57 lb 3
1986-07-23 Standard trap nets 0.7 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.64 lb 8
1994-07-27 Standard electrofishing 6.4 — 0.35 lb 10
1994-07-27 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.14 lb 6
1994-07-27 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.32 lb 10
1978-07-18 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.32 lb 9
1978-07-18 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.44 lb 9

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2020-07-22 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 0.30 lb 1
2020-07-22 Standard trap nets 0.8 — 0.34 lb 7
2006-07-24 Special trap nets 0.6 — 0.40 lb 11
2022-07-25 Standard trap nets 0.9 — 0.25 lb 8
2022-07-25 50-ft beach seine 0.4 — — 3
2022-07-25 15-ft beach seine 0.5 — — 1
1991-07-29 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 0.30 lb 1
1991-07-29 Standard trap nets 2.1 — 0.34 lb 23

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2020-07-22 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.51 lb 2
2006-07-24 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.95 lb 1
1991-07-29 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.5 1.00 lb 1
1994-07-27 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.1 0.67 lb 1
1994-07-27 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.62 lb 1

Golden Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-07-24 Special trap nets 0.1 — 0.05 lb 2
1978-07-18 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.2 0.10 lb 1

Johnny Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-07-25 50-ft beach seine 0.8 — 6
2022-07-25 Backpack electrofishing 7.7 — 8

Bluntnose Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-07-25 15-ft beach seine 0.5 — 1
2022-07-25 50-ft beach seine 3.0 — 24

BCS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-07-25 50-ft beach seine 2.3 — 18

PGS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-07-25 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — 1

CNM

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-07-25 Backpack electrofishing 2.9 — 3

Iowa Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-07-25 Backpack electrofishing 7.7 — 8
2022-07-25 50-ft beach seine 0.9 — 7

BKF

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-07-25 Backpack electrofishing 1.0 — 1
2022-07-25 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — 2

BNS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-07-25 50-ft beach seine 2.6 — 21

Mimic Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-07-25 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — 1

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Map & Directions

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Showing 14 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.

Nearby Bait & Tackle

Beimert Outdoors

Brainerd, MN

(218) 746-4018

★ 5

Big Nasty Tackle

Cass Lake, MN

(218) 339-2274

★ 3.1

Chad Zbasnik Fishing

Walker, MN

(218) 252-5363

Corner Store Depot & Liquor

Brainerd, MN

(218) 824-2007

★ 4.7

Dean's Bait, Walker

Walker, MN

(218) 547-2248

★ 4.8

Full Stringer Bait and Tackle

Longville, MN

(218) 363-2031

★ 4.8

Lakes Area Powersports

Walker, MN

(218) 547-1558

★ 4.6

Leech Lake Distributors

Walker, MN

(218) 547-1505

Nearby Marinas

Bar Harbor Pontoon Rentals

Lake Shore, MN

(218) 855-2651

★ 5

Bentley Pontoons Boat & Snowmobile Storage

Longville, MN

Blackwater lake access

Longville, MN

651-296-6157

★ 4.8

Bradford & Blake Boat Storage

Hackensack, MN

(218) 348-9580

Brainerd Lakes Marine LLC

Pequot Lakes, MN

(218) 821-1648

Captain Gary Leech Lake Pontoon Rental

Walker, MN

(218) 547-2231

★ 5

Resorts & Lodges Near May

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Decoy Lodge (Cabin 106) at Bluewater Lodge Resort
Fishing Resort Walker

(714) 235-6033
Ice Guys Fish House Rentals
Fishing Resort East Gull Lake

(218) 851-6488
Leech Lake Cabins
Fishing Resort Walker

(218) 766-6878
Lien's Resort
Fishing Resort Longville

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Fish Species

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

Black CrappieBluegillBrown BullheadHybrid SunfishLargemouth BassNorthern PikePumpkinseedRock BassTullibee (Cisco)WalleyeWhite SuckerYellow BullheadYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near May

Adventures Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 232-6556
Bobby G's Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 831-7711
Boggs Fishing Adventures
Fishing Guide

(218) 820-5612
Brainerd Lakes Area Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(763) 670-6033
Brainerd Lakes Guides
Fishing Guide

(218) 866-2876
Chuck Emery Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 536-0348

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Other Lakes in Cass County

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Baby

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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.