May
Itasca County, Minnesota — DOW #31030200
5 Surveys
65.43
Acres
15 ft
Max Depth
7 ft
Mean Depth
3
Fish Species
9
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.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 2.8 – 10.0 | 3.58 lb | 6 |
| 1972-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 5.50 lb | 2 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 2.5 – 23.3 | 0.12 lb | 2 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 2.5 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 0.38 lb | 10 |
| 1972-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.3 | 0.75 lb | 4 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Best Bet Waxworm Wholesale Bait & Breeder Kits
Deer River, MN
★ 5Bite Me Waxworms Wholesale Bait Shop
Deer River, MN
★ 3.7Diamond Custom Rods
Grand Rapids, MN
★ 5Fred's Live Bait & Tackle
Deer River, MN
★ 4.8Frontier Sports
Marcell, MN
★ 4.6Glen's Army & Navy Store
Grand Rapids, MN
★ 4.3God's Country Outfitters
Grand Rapids, MN
★ 4.4Hollywood Bait
Coleraine, MN
★ 4.5Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near May
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit May. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near May
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Plan Your Trip to May
- Weather forecast for May — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.6487°N, 93.3745°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.