Nickel
Lake County, Minnesota — DOW #38070500
23 Surveys
23.46
Acres
10 ft
Max Depth
2
Fish Species
8
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Nickel. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 4.3 (normal) | 2.3 – 8.5 | 0.89 lb | 13 |
| 1985-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 12.0 | 0.70 lb | 6 |
| 2000-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 4.2 (normal) | 2.3 – 8.5 | 1.16 lb | 25 |
| 2000-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 12.0 | 0.99 lb | 16 |
| 1983-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 7.7 (normal) | 2.3 – 8.5 | 0.77 lb | 23 |
| 1983-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 12.0 | 0.83 lb | 3 |
| 2010-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 25.1 (above normal) | 2.3 – 8.5 | 0.43 lb | 226 |
| 2010-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 9.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 12.0 | 0.69 lb | 18 |
| 2017-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 9.7 (above normal) | 2.3 – 8.5 | 0.63 lb | 87 |
| 2017-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 10.5 (normal) | 2.0 – 12.0 | 0.62 lb | 21 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 1.1 – 12.8 | 1.95 lb | 4 |
| 1985-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 3.0 – 23.0 | 1.60 lb | 2 |
| 2000-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (normal) | 1.1 – 12.8 | 3.09 lb | 13 |
| 2000-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 3.0 – 23.0 | 0.42 lb | 8 |
| 1983-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 5.0 (normal) | 1.1 – 12.8 | 1.50 lb | 15 |
| 1983-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 (normal) | 3.0 – 23.0 | 1.88 lb | 8 |
| 2010-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (normal) | 1.1 – 12.8 | 2.03 lb | 17 |
| 2010-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 3.0 – 23.0 | 2.34 lb | 9 |
| 2017-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.1 – 12.8 | 0.85 lb | 3 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.60 lb | 1 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 | — | 0.09 lb | 8 |
| 2017-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 4.6 | — | 0.12 lb | 41 |
| 2017-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 | — | 0.11 lb | 5 |
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
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 Nickel
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Nickel. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Nickel
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 Nickel
- Weather forecast for Nickel — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.8287°N, 91.6322°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.