McFarland
Cook County, Minnesota — DOW #16002700
Invasive Species Alert
McFarland has confirmed populations of:
- spiny waterflea
Clean, drain, and dry all equipment before moving to another water body. It's the law in Minnesota.
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on McFarland. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Burbot
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 0.21 lb | 1 |
| 1997-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 1.10 lb | 1 |
| 2017-08-15 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.3 | — | — | 3 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.9 (normal) | 0.6 – 2.4 | 1.97 lb | 17 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 1.27 lb | 1 |
| 1985-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.6 – 2.4 | 1.65 lb | 5 |
| 1985-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 4.25 lb | 2 |
| 1997-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.6 – 2.4 | 1.77 lb | 6 |
| 1991-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.6 – 2.4 | 1.59 lb | 7 |
| 1991-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.78 lb | 3 |
| 2003-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.6 – 2.4 | 2.30 lb | 9 |
| 2003-08-18 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.7 | — | 0.51 lb | 4 |
| 2003-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1.33 lb | 2 |
| 2017-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 2.4 (above normal) | 0.6 – 2.4 | 1.77 lb | 22 |
| 2017-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.61 lb | 3 |
| 2017-08-15 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.4 | — | — | 4 |
| 2021-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 2.4 (above normal) | 0.6 – 2.4 | 2.25 lb | 22 |
| 2021-08-16 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.11 lb | 2 |
| 1988-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.6 – 2.4 | 1.50 lb | 11 |
| 1988-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 | — | 0.48 lb | 9 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 3.15 lb | 11 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.1 – 1.0 | 4.65 lb | 2 |
| 1985-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.1 – 1.0 | 3.00 lb | 1 |
| 1985-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 2.62 lb | 13 |
| 1997-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 2.72 lb | 15 |
| 1997-08-11 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.2 | — | — | 1 |
| 1997-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.1 – 1.0 | 2.24 lb | 1 |
| 1991-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 3.2 (normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 2.97 lb | 19 |
| 1991-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.1 – 1.0 | 3.39 lb | 4 |
| 2003-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 2.86 lb | 2 |
| 2003-08-18 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.2 | — | 3.06 lb | 1 |
| 2017-08-15 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.2 | — | — | 2 |
| 2017-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 2.85 lb | 11 |
| 2017-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.1 – 1.0 | 3.32 lb | 4 |
| 2021-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 2.38 lb | 7 |
| 2021-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (normal) | 0.1 – 1.0 | 2.18 lb | 1 |
| 1988-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 4.8 (normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 2.31 lb | 29 |
| 1988-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (above normal) | 0.1 – 1.0 | 2.74 lb | 18 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.2 | 0.18 lb | 2 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 2.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.7 | 0.14 lb | 23 |
| 1997-08-11 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.5 | — | — | 9 |
| 1997-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 4.2 (above normal) | 0.4 – 3.7 | 0.11 lb | 25 |
| 1991-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.2 | 0.30 lb | 1 |
| 1991-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.7 | 0.30 lb | 9 |
| 2003-08-18 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.09 lb | 1 |
| 2003-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.7 | 0.18 lb | 7 |
| 2017-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.2 | 0.11 lb | 5 |
| 2017-08-15 | 1/4-in trap nets | 4.3 | — | — | 39 |
| 2017-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.4 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.7 | 0.20 lb | 13 |
| 2021-08-16 | 1/4-in trap nets | 3.1 | — | — | 28 |
| 2021-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.2 | 0.15 lb | 2 |
| 2021-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 4.1 (above normal) | 0.4 – 3.7 | 0.10 lb | 37 |
| 1988-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.2 | 0.25 lb | 3 |
| 1988-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.7 | 0.19 lb | 17 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 2.1 (normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 0.90 lb | 19 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 2.91 lb | 1 |
| 1985-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 2.12 lb | 2 |
| 1985-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 6.7 (above normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 1.12 lb | 20 |
| 1997-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 9.5 (above normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 1.25 lb | 57 |
| 1997-08-11 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.99 lb | 1 |
| 1997-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.79 lb | 12 |
| 1991-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 9.2 (above normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 0.78 lb | 55 |
| 1991-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.24 lb | 22 |
| 2003-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 6.3 (above normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 0.94 lb | 38 |
| 2003-08-18 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.7 | — | 0.03 lb | 4 |
| 2003-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.87 lb | 5 |
| 2017-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 7.6 (above normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 0.96 lb | 68 |
| 2017-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 1.53 lb | 3 |
| 2017-08-15 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.2 | — | 2.19 lb | 2 |
| 2021-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 6.9 (above normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 1.57 lb | 62 |
| 2021-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 2.71 lb | 1 |
| 1988-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 7.5 (above normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 0.54 lb | 45 |
| 1988-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 3.1 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 1.07 lb | 31 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 1.95 lb | 27 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.1 – 1.3 | 0.50 lb | 7 |
| 1997-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 2.65 lb | 11 |
| 1997-08-11 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.0 | — | — | 6 |
| 1997-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.1 – 1.3 | 0.84 lb | 3 |
| 1991-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 3.2 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 1.87 lb | 19 |
| 1991-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.1 – 1.3 | 0.70 lb | 3 |
| 2003-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 1.47 lb | 14 |
| 2003-08-18 | 1/4-in trap nets | 7.0 | — | 0.06 lb | 42 |
| 2003-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.1 – 1.3 | 0.14 lb | 1 |
| 2017-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 7.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 1.74 lb | 69 |
| 2017-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (above normal) | 0.1 – 1.3 | 0.92 lb | 13 |
| 2017-08-15 | 1/4-in trap nets | 5.0 | — | 0.08 lb | 45 |
| 2021-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 2.9 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 1.75 lb | 26 |
| 2021-08-16 | 1/4-in trap nets | 15.6 | — | 0.02 lb | 140 |
| 2021-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (normal) | 0.1 – 1.3 | 0.16 lb | 1 |
| 1988-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 1.85 lb | 6 |
| 1988-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.1 – 1.3 | 0.21 lb | 12 |
LKW
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 4.8 (normal) | 1.6 – 15.5 | 5.52 lb | 43 |
| 1985-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.6 – 15.5 | 2.42 lb | 6 |
| 1997-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.6 – 15.5 | 2.19 lb | 12 |
| 1991-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.6 – 15.5 | 6.40 lb | 4 |
| 2003-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.6 – 15.5 | 2.92 lb | 18 |
| 2017-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.4 (below normal) | 1.6 – 15.5 | 2.42 lb | 13 |
| 2021-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 1.6 – 15.5 | 4.22 lb | 16 |
| 1988-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 1.6 – 15.5 | 4.60 lb | 10 |
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (below normal) | 3.2 – 20.2 | 0.15 lb | 5 |
| 1997-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 3.2 – 20.2 | 0.47 lb | 3 |
| 1991-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 3.2 – 20.2 | 0.15 lb | 2 |
| 2003-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 3.2 – 20.2 | 0.25 lb | 2 |
| 1988-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 3.2 – 20.2 | 0.62 lb | 2 |
SHI
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-11 | 1/4-in trap nets | 6.8 | — | 41 |
Mimic Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-08-15 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.4 | — | 4 |
Bluntnose Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-08-15 | 1/4-in trap nets | 2.7 | — | 24 |
CIS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 0.22 lb | 1 |
BNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-16 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.1 | — | 1 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
Get DirectionsShowing 14 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.
Nearby Bait & Tackle
Bear Track Outfitting Co.
Grand Marais, MN
★ 3.3Buck's Hardware
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.5Clearwater BWCA Outfitters
Grand Marais, MN
★ 5Hungry Jack Canoe Outfitters
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.7Lake Superior Trading Post
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.6Moose Tracks
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.5Northern Goods
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.7The Fisherman's Daughter at Dockside Fish Market
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.7Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near McFarland
Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near McFarland.
Fish Species
Species known to inhabit McFarland. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near McFarland
Other Lakes in Cook County
Plan Your Trip to McFarland
- Weather forecast for McFarland — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 48.0534°N, 90.0723°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.