Nicado
Lake County, Minnesota — DOW #38023000
10 Surveys
13.76
Acres
18 ft
Max Depth
6
Fish Species
8
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Nicado. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 3.9 – 9.4 | 5.05 lb | 4 |
| 2002-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 8.5 (normal) | 3.9 – 9.4 | 1.36 lb | 17 |
| 1989-06-01 | Standard gill nets | 14.0 (above normal) | 3.9 – 9.4 | 3.50 lb | 14 |
| 2009-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (below normal) | 3.9 – 9.4 | 2.31 lb | 5 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 2.6 – 17.5 | 1.10 lb | 4 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 | — | 0.10 lb | 14 |
| 2009-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.04 lb | 1 |
FND
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-06-08 | Minnow traps | 21.0 | — | 105 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-06-08 | Minnow traps | 0.8 | — | 4 |
Fathead Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-06-08 | Minnow traps | 41.4 | — | 207 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
Get DirectionsShowing 14 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.
Nearby Bait & Tackle
Agate Bay Outfitters LLC
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.4Boundary Waters Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.9Canadian Border Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.8Granite Gear Inc
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.7North Country Canoe Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 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 Nicado
Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near Nicado.
Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Nicado. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Nicado
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 Nicado
- Weather forecast for Nicado — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.3612°N, 91.2693°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.