Ninemile
Lake County, Minnesota — DOW #38003300
60 Surveys
296.75
Acres
40 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 Ninemile. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 0.10 lb | 11 |
| 1988-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 38.0 (above normal) | 4.7 – 15.8 | 0.50 lb | 152 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 0.16 lb | 12 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 11.0 (normal) | 4.7 – 15.8 | 0.31 lb | 33 |
| 1955-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 0.10 lb | 3 |
| 1955-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 6.5 (normal) | 4.7 – 15.8 | 0.43 lb | 39 |
| 2004-07-19 | 1/4-in trap nets | 30.8 | — | — | 185 |
| 2004-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 0.11 lb | 7 |
| 2004-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 26.3 (above normal) | 4.7 – 15.8 | 0.20 lb | 158 |
| 2019-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 0.11 lb | 7 |
| 2019-07-22 | 1/4-in trap nets | 7.8 | — | — | 47 |
| 2019-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 19.5 (above normal) | 4.7 – 15.8 | 0.17 lb | 117 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.6 – 2.0 | 0.97 lb | 4 |
| 1988-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 9.0 (normal) | 3.2 – 13.7 | 1.17 lb | 36 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 25.7 (above normal) | 3.2 – 13.7 | 0.80 lb | 77 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (normal) | 0.6 – 2.0 | 1.11 lb | 19 |
| 1955-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.6 – 2.0 | 1.29 lb | 7 |
| 1955-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 19.0 (above normal) | 3.2 – 13.7 | 0.72 lb | 114 |
| 2004-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 12.3 (normal) | 3.2 – 13.7 | 1.40 lb | 74 |
| 2004-07-19 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.5 | — | 3.12 lb | 3 |
| 2004-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.6 – 2.0 | 2.49 lb | 6 |
| 2019-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 8.5 (normal) | 3.2 – 13.7 | 1.66 lb | 51 |
| 2019-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.6 – 2.0 | 1.21 lb | 1 |
| 2019-07-22 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.8 | — | 0.34 lb | 5 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.1 | 2.50 lb | 1 |
| 1988-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 17.3 (above normal) | 3.0 – 11.0 | 2.03 lb | 69 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 28.3 (above normal) | 3.0 – 11.0 | 1.92 lb | 85 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.1 | 1.93 lb | 6 |
| 1955-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.1 | 1.56 lb | 5 |
| 1955-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 10.5 (normal) | 3.0 – 11.0 | 1.39 lb | 63 |
| 2004-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 19.0 (above normal) | 3.0 – 11.0 | 2.17 lb | 114 |
| 2004-07-19 | 1/4-in trap nets | 2.0 | — | — | 12 |
| 2019-07-22 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.2 | — | — | 1 |
| 2019-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 18.8 (above normal) | 3.0 – 11.0 | 1.69 lb | 113 |
| 2019-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.1 | 2.74 lb | 2 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 6.8 (above normal) | 2.0 – 6.0 | 2.77 lb | 27 |
| 1988-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 1.46 lb | 5 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (below normal) | 2.0 – 6.0 | 2.30 lb | 5 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 1955-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 2.0 – 6.0 | 1.80 lb | 1 |
| 2004-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 7.8 (above normal) | 2.0 – 6.0 | 1.55 lb | 47 |
| 2004-07-19 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.8 | — | — | 5 |
| 2004-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 1.25 lb | 6 |
| 2019-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 9.5 (above normal) | 2.0 – 6.0 | 1.75 lb | 57 |
| 2019-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 1.50 lb | 8 |
| 2019-07-22 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.8 | — | — | 5 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 4.6 | 0.80 lb | 3 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.9 – 8.3 | 0.30 lb | 1 |
| 2004-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.9 – 8.3 | 0.28 lb | 1 |
| 2019-07-22 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.8 | — | 0.01 lb | 5 |
| 2019-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.04 lb | 1 |
Bluntnose Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-07-19 | 1/4-in trap nets | 3.0 | — | 18 |
| 2019-07-22 | 1/4-in trap nets | 45.0 | — | 270 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.04 lb | 1 |
| 2004-07-19 | 1/4-in trap nets | 7.5 | — | — | 45 |
| 2004-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 3.6 | 0.03 lb | 1 |
| 2019-07-22 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.8 | — | — | 5 |
| 2019-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 | — | 0.03 lb | 5 |
| 2019-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 3.6 | 0.03 lb | 1 |
BNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-07-22 | 1/4-in trap nets | 33.7 | — | 202 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
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★ 4.6Veness Bait & Tackle
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★ 3.9Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near Ninemile
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Ninemile. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Ninemile
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 Ninemile
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- GPS: 47.5792°N, 91.0831°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.