North Shady
Cook County, Minnesota — DOW #16007600
37 Surveys
33.19
Acres
20 ft
Max Depth
9.2 ft
Mean Depth
4
Fish Species
10
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on North Shady. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-02 | Trapnet - Mini Fyke | 4.5 | — | 0.06 lb | 9 |
| 1997-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.6 – 9.0 | 0.06 lb | 1 |
| 1994-06-16 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 (normal) | 0.6 – 9.0 | 0.14 lb | 24 |
| 2011-10-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.6 – 9.0 | 0.10 lb | 2 |
| 2014-10-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.6 – 9.0 | 0.14 lb | 3 |
| 1991-06-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.6 – 9.0 | 0.13 lb | 1 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-02 | Trapnet - Mini Fyke | 36.5 | — | 0.04 lb | 73 |
| 2024-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 71.0 (above normal) | 1.1 – 12.4 | 0.15 lb | 142 |
| 1997-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 46.3 (above normal) | 1.1 – 12.4 | 0.16 lb | 139 |
| 2021-06-28 | Trapnet - Mini Fyke | 97.5 | — | 0.04 lb | 195 |
| 2021-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 18.5 (above normal) | 1.1 – 12.4 | 0.28 lb | 37 |
| 1994-06-16 | Standard gill nets | 5.7 (normal) | 1.1 – 12.4 | 0.11 lb | 17 |
| 2011-10-05 | Standard gill nets | 46.8 (above normal) | 1.1 – 12.4 | 0.06 lb | 187 |
| 2014-10-01 | Standard gill nets | 82.3 (above normal) | 1.1 – 12.4 | 0.07 lb | 247 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-02 | Trapnet - Mini Fyke | 239.5 | — | — | 479 |
| 2024-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 12.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 5.3 | 0.09 lb | 24 |
| 1997-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.3 | 0.07 lb | 4 |
| 2021-06-28 | Trapnet - Mini Fyke | 361.5 | — | — | 723 |
| 2011-10-05 | Standard gill nets | 5.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.3 | 0.06 lb | 21 |
| 2014-10-01 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 5.3 | 0.02 lb | 24 |
Brook Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-02 | Trapnet - Mini Fyke | 1.0 | — | 0.03 lb | 2 |
| 2024-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.32 lb | 2 |
| 1997-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 6.3 | — | 0.32 lb | 19 |
| 2021-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 | — | 0.55 lb | 8 |
| 1994-06-16 | Standard gill nets | 23.7 | — | 0.33 lb | 71 |
| 1991-06-10 | Standard gill nets | 13.7 | — | 0.30 lb | 41 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 8.9 | 1.79 lb | 4 |
| 1997-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 8.9 | 1.82 lb | 12 |
| 2021-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 8.9 | 1.85 lb | 2 |
| 1994-06-16 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 1.0 – 8.9 | 1.43 lb | 5 |
| 2011-10-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 8.9 | 1.82 lb | 5 |
| 2014-10-01 | Standard gill nets | 14.3 (above normal) | 1.0 – 8.9 | 1.29 lb | 43 |
| 1991-06-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 1.0 – 8.9 | 0.65 lb | 5 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 2.4 – 16.0 | 2.84 lb | 1 |
| 1994-06-16 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 2.4 – 16.0 | 2.56 lb | 3 |
Rainbow Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-10-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.37 lb | 1 |
CRC
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-06-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.30 lb | 1 |
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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 Shady. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to North Shady
- Weather forecast for North Shady — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 48.0141°N, 90.1861°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.