North Fowl
Cook County, Minnesota — DOW #16003600
35 Surveys
Invasive Species Alert
North Fowl has confirmed populations of:
- spiny waterflea
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1,040.49
Acres
10 ft
Max Depth
6 ft
Mean Depth
5
Fish Species
10
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on North Fowl. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 2.0 – 6.0 | 0.56 lb | 4 |
| 1993-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (normal) | 2.0 – 6.0 | 1.29 lb | 21 |
| 1993-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 0.74 lb | 4 |
| 1998-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 6.0 | 1.67 lb | 15 |
| 1998-07-22 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 (normal) | 3.0 – 11.0 | 2.12 lb | 24 |
| 1988-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 4.9 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.1 | 3.45 lb | 49 |
| 1993-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 5.8 (normal) | 3.0 – 11.0 | 2.63 lb | 35 |
| 1993-07-20 | 1/4-in trap nets | 45.8 | — | 0.01 lb | 275 |
| 1993-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.1 | 3.14 lb | 4 |
| 1998-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 3.6 (normal) | 3.0 – 11.0 | 2.61 lb | 18 |
| 1998-07-22 | 1/4-in trap nets | 14.3 | — | — | 143 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 0.30 lb | 5 |
| 1988-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 15.3 (normal) | 4.7 – 15.8 | 0.34 lb | 46 |
| 1993-07-20 | 1/4-in trap nets | 22.5 | — | — | 135 |
| 1993-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 26.3 (above normal) | 4.7 – 15.8 | 0.85 lb | 158 |
| 1998-07-22 | 1/4-in trap nets | 3.1 | — | — | 31 |
| 1998-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 27.0 (above normal) | 4.7 – 15.8 | 0.45 lb | 135 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 32.7 (above normal) | 3.2 – 13.7 | 1.11 lb | 98 |
| 1988-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 5.4 (above normal) | 0.6 – 2.0 | 1.57 lb | 54 |
| 1993-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 16.5 (above normal) | 3.2 – 13.7 | 1.24 lb | 99 |
| 1993-07-20 | 1/4-in trap nets | 8.2 | — | — | 49 |
| 1993-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.6 – 2.0 | 2.03 lb | 12 |
| 1998-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 16.2 (above normal) | 3.2 – 13.7 | 1.13 lb | 81 |
| 1998-07-22 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.2 | — | — | 12 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.8 | 2.12 lb | 2 |
| 1988-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.5 | 3.50 lb | 1 |
| 1993-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.8 | 2.39 lb | 5 |
| 1993-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.5 | 1.14 lb | 4 |
| 1998-07-22 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.2 | — | — | 2 |
Fathead Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-07-20 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.3 | — | 2 |
Burbot
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-07-20 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.2 | — | 1 |
Common Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-07-20 | 1/4-in trap nets | 53.5 | — | 321 |
| 1998-07-22 | 1/4-in trap nets | 4.0 | — | 40 |
BNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-07-20 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.7 | — | 4 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Bear Track Outfitting Co.
Grand Marais, MN
★ 3.3Buck's Hardware
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.5Clearwater BWCA Outfitters
Grand Marais, MN
★ 5Hungry Jack Canoe Outfitters
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.7Lake Superior Trading Post
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.6Moose Tracks
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.5Northern Goods
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.7The Fisherman's Daughter at Dockside Fish Market
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.7Nearby Marinas
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit North Fowl. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to North Fowl
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- GPS: 48.0766°N, 90.0234°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.