Middle McDougal
Lake County, Minnesota — DOW #38065800
72 Surveys
103.96
Acres
7 ft
Max Depth
8
Fish Species
8
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Middle McDougal. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 5.2 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.25 lb | 26 |
| 1988-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.14 lb | 5 |
| 1996-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.12 lb | 19 |
| 2016-07-11 | 1/4-in trap nets | 65.5 | — | — | 262 |
| 2016-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 3.1 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.17 lb | 47 |
| 2000-07-18 | 1/4-in trap nets | 54.0 | — | — | 216 |
| 2000-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.23 lb | 21 |
| 2000-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 13.5 (normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.32 lb | 27 |
| 1986-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.21 lb | 7 |
| 1991-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.12 lb | 4 |
| 1961-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 3.4 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | — | 17 |
| 2023-06-05 | Standard trap nets | 4.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.16 lb | 67 |
| 2009-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 3.2 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.14 lb | 48 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 4.4 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 0.97 lb | 22 |
| 1988-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 1.29 lb | 9 |
| 1996-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 0.45 lb | 14 |
| 2016-07-11 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.3 | — | 0.52 lb | 5 |
| 2016-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 0.84 lb | 13 |
| 2000-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 2.3 – 9.6 | 0.99 lb | 9 |
| 2000-07-18 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.8 | — | — | 3 |
| 2000-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 1.23 lb | 6 |
| 1986-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 4.40 lb | 3 |
| 1991-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 1.47 lb | 12 |
| 1961-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | — | 4 |
| 2023-06-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 1.80 lb | 14 |
| 2009-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 0.98 lb | 16 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 14.2 (above normal) | 0.9 – 4.5 | 2.10 lb | 71 |
| 1988-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 5.9 (above normal) | 0.9 – 4.5 | 2.39 lb | 89 |
| 1996-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.5 | 2.60 lb | 33 |
| 2016-07-11 | 1/4-in trap nets | 126.3 | — | 0.02 lb | 505 |
| 2016-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 2.1 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.5 | 2.49 lb | 32 |
| 2000-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 13.0 (normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 2.04 lb | 26 |
| 2000-07-18 | 1/4-in trap nets | 96.0 | — | — | 384 |
| 2000-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 3.2 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.5 | 2.54 lb | 29 |
| 1986-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 5.8 (above normal) | 0.9 – 4.5 | 2.55 lb | 29 |
| 1991-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.5 | 2.79 lb | 7 |
| 1961-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 14.4 (above normal) | 0.9 – 4.5 | — | 72 |
| 2023-06-05 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.5 | 2.49 lb | 19 |
| 2009-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 2.5 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.5 | 2.57 lb | 37 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 3.6 | — | 1.34 lb | 18 |
| 1988-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 0.62 lb | 19 |
| 1996-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 | — | 0.90 lb | 12 |
| 2016-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 | — | 1.47 lb | 14 |
| 2000-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 7.5 (normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 1.30 lb | 15 |
| 2000-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 | — | 0.82 lb | 10 |
| 1986-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 | — | 1.07 lb | 3 |
| 1991-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 1.06 lb | 8 |
| 1961-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 | — | — | 3 |
| 2023-06-05 | Standard trap nets | 3.5 | — | 1.32 lb | 52 |
| 2009-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 0.77 lb | 15 |
Tadpole Madtom
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 2016-07-11 | 1/4-in trap nets | 2.3 | — | — | 9 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-07-11 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.5 | — | 0.04 lb | 2 |
| 2016-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.17 lb | 4 |
| 2023-06-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 | — | 0.27 lb | 13 |
Spottail Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-07-11 | 1/4-in trap nets | 70.5 | — | 282 |
| 2000-07-18 | 1/4-in trap nets | 4.0 | — | 16 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-07-11 | 1/4-in trap nets | 8.0 | — | 0.10 lb | 32 |
| 2016-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 4.1 (normal) | 0.6 – 6.5 | 0.64 lb | 61 |
| 2000-07-18 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 2000-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.6 – 6.5 | 0.51 lb | 2 |
| 2023-06-05 | Standard trap nets | 13.5 (above normal) | 0.6 – 6.5 | 0.31 lb | 202 |
| 2009-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 9.0 (above normal) | 0.6 – 6.5 | 0.31 lb | 135 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-07-11 | 1/4-in trap nets | 39.3 | — | — | 157 |
| 2000-07-18 | 1/4-in trap nets | 6.0 | — | — | 24 |
| 2009-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.05 lb | 1 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-07-11 | 1/4-in trap nets | 59.3 | — | — | 237 |
| 2000-07-18 | 1/4-in trap nets | 5.0 | — | — | 20 |
| 2009-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 2.22 lb | 1 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 4.5 | 0.15 lb | 4 |
| 2023-06-05 | Standard trap nets | 4.3 (normal) | 0.4 – 4.5 | 0.19 lb | 64 |
BNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-18 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.5 | — | 2 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Agate Bay Outfitters LLC
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.4Boundary Waters Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.9Canadian Border Outfitters
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★ 4.8Granite Gear Inc
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★ 4.7North Country Canoe Outfitters
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★ 4.9Red Rock Wilderness Store
Ely, MN
★ 5Seagren's Home Hardware Outdoors
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.6Veness Bait & Tackle
Two Harbors, MN
★ 3.9Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near Middle McDougal
Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near Middle McDougal.
Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Middle McDougal. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Middle McDougal
Boreal Triangle Guide Service
(218) 830-2148
Boundary Waters Fishing Guide
(218) 235-9595
Duluth Superior Charter Fishing with Capt Paul Morris aboard Freedom II
(218) 428-5562
Ely Ice Fishing Company
(218) 365-3466
James Addiction Charter Fishing
(218) 213-8816
Muskie Doom Guide Service
(218) 491-3277
Other Lakes in Lake County
Plan Your Trip to Middle McDougal
- Weather forecast for Middle McDougal — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.6263°N, 91.5519°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.