Nipisiquit
Lake County, Minnesota — DOW #38023200
47 Surveys
58.94
Acres
21 ft
Max Depth
15 ft
Mean Depth
4
Fish Species
8
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Nipisiquit. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 32.3 (above normal) | 0.6 – 26.5 | 0.10 lb | 387 |
| 1992-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 32.0 (above normal) | 1.3 – 10.3 | 0.12 lb | 96 |
| 2009-08-31 | 1/4-in trap nets | 355.8 | — | — | 1423 |
| 2009-08-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.6 – 26.5 | 0.11 lb | 2 |
| 2009-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.3 – 10.3 | 0.09 lb | 6 |
| 1987-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 0.6 – 26.5 | 0.09 lb | 7 |
| 1987-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (normal) | 1.3 – 10.3 | 0.11 lb | 11 |
| 2018-07-30 | 1/4-in trap nets | 161.8 | — | — | 647 |
| 2018-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 0.6 – 26.5 | 0.07 lb | 5 |
| 2018-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.3 – 10.3 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1980-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (normal) | 0.6 – 26.5 | 0.14 lb | 38 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 4.4 | 3.50 lb | 3 |
| 1992-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 10.7 (above normal) | 1.0 – 7.1 | 2.98 lb | 32 |
| 2009-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.1 | 1.81 lb | 14 |
| 2009-08-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 4.4 | 4.29 lb | 3 |
| 1987-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.4 | 2.07 lb | 7 |
| 1987-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 4.8 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.1 | 0.88 lb | 19 |
| 2018-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.1 | 1.73 lb | 14 |
| 1980-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.4 | 1.86 lb | 45 |
| 1980-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 7.3 (above normal) | 1.0 – 7.1 | 1.78 lb | 29 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 3.00 lb | 1 |
| 1992-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 1.7 – 12.5 | 0.89 lb | 10 |
| 2009-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.7 – 12.5 | 2.52 lb | 3 |
| 2009-08-31 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.5 | — | 0.01 lb | 2 |
| 2009-08-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 7.11 lb | 1 |
| 1987-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 0.80 lb | 1 |
| 1987-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.7 – 12.5 | 1.03 lb | 3 |
| 2018-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (below normal) | 1.7 – 12.5 | 2.27 lb | 5 |
| 2018-07-30 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 1980-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.7 – 12.5 | 0.70 lb | 1 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 (normal) | 2.3 – 5.1 | 5.32 lb | 14 |
| 1992-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 3.73 lb | 8 |
| 2009-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (above normal) | 2.3 – 5.1 | 2.51 lb | 18 |
| 2009-08-31 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 2009-08-31 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 | — | 2.02 lb | 11 |
| 1987-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 3.8 (normal) | 2.3 – 5.1 | 1.97 lb | 15 |
| 1987-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 | — | 1.30 lb | 18 |
| 2018-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (normal) | 2.3 – 5.1 | 4.32 lb | 8 |
| 2018-07-30 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.5 | — | 0.06 lb | 2 |
| 2018-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 1.90 lb | 7 |
| 1980-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (below normal) | 2.3 – 5.1 | 4.19 lb | 9 |
| 1980-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 | — | 2.28 lb | 11 |
Fathead Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-08-31 | 1/4-in trap nets | 21.0 | — | 84 |
| 2018-07-30 | 1/4-in trap nets | 9.3 | — | 37 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-08-31 | 1/4-in trap nets | 30.3 | — | 121 |
| 2018-07-30 | 1/4-in trap nets | 45.0 | — | 180 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-08-31 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.8 | — | 3 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Agate Bay Outfitters LLC
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★ 4.9Canadian Border Outfitters
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★ 4.7North Country Canoe Outfitters
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★ 4.9Red Rock Wilderness Store
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★ 5Seagren's Home Hardware Outdoors
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★ 4.6Veness Bait & Tackle
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★ 3.9Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near Nipisiquit
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Nipisiquit. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Nipisiquit
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
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Plan Your Trip to Nipisiquit
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- GPS: 47.3551°N, 91.2469°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.