Mountain
Cook County, Minnesota — DOW #16009300
29 Surveys
1,992.66
Acres
210 ft
Max Depth
1
Fish Species
10
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Mountain. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Lake Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 10.5 (above normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 1.92 lb | 63 |
| 1992-09-08 | Standard gill nets | 22.3 (above normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 1.38 lb | 134 |
| 2011-09-19 | Shallow gill nets | 2.7 | — | 1.38 lb | 16 |
| 2011-09-19 | Deep gill nets | 9.5 | — | 1.99 lb | 57 |
| 1997-09-08 | Deep gill nets | 14.0 | — | 0.83 lb | 84 |
| 1997-09-08 | Shallow gill nets | 7.0 | — | 0.89 lb | 42 |
| 2003-09-08 | Shallow gill nets | 1.8 | — | 1.33 lb | 11 |
| 2003-09-08 | Deep gill nets | 10.5 | — | 1.20 lb | 63 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 7.6 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 0.23 lb | 61 |
| 1982-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 8.2 (above normal) | 1.7 – 5.0 | 0.51 lb | 49 |
| 1992-09-08 | Standard gill nets | 12.5 (above normal) | 1.7 – 5.0 | 0.33 lb | 75 |
| 2011-09-19 | Deep gill nets | 1.5 | — | 3.20 lb | 9 |
| 2011-09-19 | Shallow gill nets | 4.2 | — | 2.34 lb | 25 |
| 1997-09-08 | 1/4-in trap nets | 2.3 | — | 0.72 lb | 28 |
| 1997-09-08 | Shallow gill nets | 20.3 | — | 0.51 lb | 122 |
| 1997-09-08 | Standard trap nets | 4.2 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 0.60 lb | 50 |
| 1997-09-08 | Deep gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.30 lb | 2 |
| 2003-09-08 | Shallow gill nets | 7.5 | — | 1.28 lb | 45 |
SCU
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-09-19 | Deep gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.03 lb | 1 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-09-19 | Shallow gill nets | 0.8 | — | 0.63 lb | 5 |
| 2011-09-19 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.64 lb | 3 |
| 1997-09-08 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.01 lb | 3 |
| 1997-09-08 | Shallow gill nets | 1.5 | — | 1.27 lb | 9 |
| 1997-09-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.46 lb | 11 |
| 2003-09-08 | Shallow gill nets | 0.7 | — | 0.44 lb | 4 |
| 2003-09-08 | Deep gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.09 lb | 1 |
| 2003-09-08 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.47 lb | 14 |
Spottail Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-08 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.9 | — | 11 |
Fathead Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-08 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.1 | — | 1 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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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 Mountain
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Mountain. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Mountain
- Weather forecast for Mountain — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 48.1048°N, 90.2238°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.