Needle Boy
St. Louis County, Minnesota — DOW #69028200
16 Surveys
43.29
Acres
15 ft
Max Depth
7
Fish Species
33
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Needle Boy. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 24.3 (above normal) | 1.9 – 15.2 | 0.27 lb | 73 |
| 1980-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 12.7 | — | 0.32 lb | 38 |
| 1984-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 13.7 (normal) | 1.9 – 15.2 | 0.15 lb | 41 |
| 1984-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 | — | 0.18 lb | 10 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 7.3 (normal) | 2.0 – 23.0 | 0.50 lb | 22 |
| 1984-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (below normal) | 2.0 – 23.0 | 0.07 lb | 3 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 (normal) | 2.6 – 17.5 | 3.36 lb | 14 |
| 1984-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 6.5 (normal) | 2.6 – 17.5 | 2.46 lb | 13 |
Muskellunge
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 (normal) | 3.0 – 3.7 | 1.55 lb | 11 |
| 1984-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (normal) | 3.0 – 3.7 | 3.57 lb | 7 |
CRP
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.50 lb | 1 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (above normal) | 0.6 – 4.3 | 0.50 lb | 13 |
| 1984-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.2 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1984-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (above normal) | 0.6 – 4.3 | 1.10 lb | 10 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 8.5 (above normal) | 0.6 – 6.9 | 0.21 lb | 17 |
| 1984-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 10.7 | 0.10 lb | 2 |
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Plan Your Trip to Needle Boy
- Weather forecast for Needle Boy — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.8405°N, 92.1327°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.