Napoleon
Itasca County, Minnesota — DOW #31029000
40 Surveys
138
Acres
30 ft
Max Depth
8
Fish Species
9
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Napoleon. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-09-01 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (normal) | 2.8 – 8.7 | 1.73 lb | 20 |
| 1982-09-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 0.53 lb | 3 |
| 1975-09-04 | Standard gill nets | 6.3 (normal) | 2.8 – 8.7 | 0.94 lb | 19 |
| 1975-09-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 1.30 lb | 2 |
| 2009-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 2.8 – 8.7 | 1.61 lb | 18 |
| 2009-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.70 lb | 2 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-09-01 | Standard gill nets | 4.8 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.9 | 0.91 lb | 19 |
| 1982-09-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.75 lb | 2 |
| 1975-09-04 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.9 | 0.60 lb | 1 |
| 1975-09-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.30 lb | 2 |
| 2009-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.9 | 0.60 lb | 5 |
| 2009-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.45 lb | 4 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-09-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.9 | 2.10 lb | 1 |
| 1982-09-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.7 | 3.65 lb | 2 |
| 1975-09-04 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.9 | 1.58 lb | 5 |
| 1975-09-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.7 | 2.40 lb | 1 |
| 2009-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.9 | 2.51 lb | 3 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-09-01 | Standard trap nets | 7.3 (normal) | 5.7 – 40.5 | 0.21 lb | 44 |
| 1982-09-01 | Standard gill nets | 9.0 | — | 0.45 lb | 36 |
| 1975-09-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 5.7 – 40.5 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1975-09-04 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 2009-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 9.5 (normal) | 5.7 – 40.5 | 0.18 lb | 57 |
| 2009-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 | — | 0.32 lb | 3 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-09-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.12 lb | 4 |
| 1982-09-01 | Standard gill nets | 16.5 (normal) | 1.5 – 23.0 | 0.10 lb | 66 |
| 1975-09-04 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.5 – 23.0 | 0.15 lb | 2 |
| 2009-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.09 lb | 1 |
| 2009-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (normal) | 1.5 – 23.0 | 0.09 lb | 14 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-09-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 4.00 lb | 1 |
| 1982-09-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 1.20 lb | 3 |
| 2009-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.33 lb | 2 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-09-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.30 lb | 1 |
| 1982-09-01 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 (normal) | 1.3 – 6.3 | 0.28 lb | 20 |
| 1975-09-04 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1975-09-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.3 – 6.3 | 0.20 lb | 2 |
| 2009-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.15 lb | 1 |
| 2009-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.3 – 6.3 | 0.29 lb | 2 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-09-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 1.20 lb | 1 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-09-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 1.10 lb | 1 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 3.90 lb | 1 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Napoleon. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Napoleon
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Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.