McKinney
Aitkin County, Minnesota — DOW #01019900
32 Surveys
51.61
Acres
33 ft
Max Depth
11
Fish Species
3
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on McKinney. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (normal) | 2.7 – 9.3 | 1.80 lb | 15 |
| 2001-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 | — | 0.99 lb | 10 |
| 1991-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 8.3 (normal) | 2.7 – 9.3 | 1.44 lb | 25 |
| 1991-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 0.65 lb | 4 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 4.3 | 0.36 lb | 1 |
| 2001-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (normal) | 0.7 – 4.3 | 0.33 lb | 13 |
| 1991-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 4.3 | 0.37 lb | 9 |
| 1991-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 3.7 (normal) | 0.7 – 4.3 | 0.36 lb | 22 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 2.01 lb | 2 |
| 1991-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 1.94 lb | 9 |
| 1991-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 2.60 lb | 1 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.09 lb | 2 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.3 | 3.13 lb | 17 |
| 2001-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.5 | 2.87 lb | 1 |
| 1991-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.3 | 5.47 lb | 10 |
| 1991-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.5 | 4.40 lb | 2 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (below normal) | 2.9 – 41.2 | 0.32 lb | 8 |
| 1991-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 4.7 (normal) | 2.9 – 41.2 | 0.36 lb | 28 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.6 | 0.14 lb | 3 |
| 2001-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 1.9 – 19.1 | 0.07 lb | 4 |
| 1991-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.6 | 0.23 lb | 3 |
| 1991-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 19.0 (normal) | 1.9 – 19.1 | 0.09 lb | 57 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 0.06 lb | 1 |
| 1991-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 0.30 lb | 2 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.9 | 0.96 lb | 17 |
| 1991-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 7.1 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 1991-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.9 | 0.58 lb | 18 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 4.3 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.4 | 0.25 lb | 39 |
| 1991-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 | — | 0.07 lb | 8 |
| 1991-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.4 | 0.21 lb | 9 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 4.1 (normal) | 1.4 – 7.0 | 0.77 lb | 37 |
| 1991-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.4 – 7.0 | 0.68 lb | 18 |
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Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Aitkin Backwoods Farm Supply LLC
Aitkin, MN
★ 4.9Bill's Sportsmans Service
Aitkin, MN
★ 4.8Farm Island Store
Aitkin, MN
★ 4.7Farm Island Store & Off Sale
Aitkin, MN
★ 4.7Glen Store
Aitkin, MN
★ 4.6McGregor Oil
McGregor, MN
★ 4.6Sather's Gateway Store
McGregor, MN
★ 4.4Sue’s Bait shop
Aitkin, MN
★ 4.5Nearby Marinas
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit McKinney. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to McKinney
- Weather forecast for McKinney — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 46.8778°N, 93.7289°W — Get Directions
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- 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.