Northern Light
Cook County, Minnesota — DOW #16008900
65 Surveys
378.1
Acres
7.5 ft
Max Depth
6
Fish Species
10
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Northern Light. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.15 lb | 1 |
| 1986-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 | — | 0.10 lb | 4 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 8.7 (above normal) | 2.0 – 6.3 | 1.67 lb | 26 |
| 1986-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 | — | 1.55 lb | 11 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 6.2 (normal) | 2.0 – 6.3 | 2.58 lb | 56 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 1.36 lb | 6 |
| 1995-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 6.3 (above normal) | 2.0 – 6.3 | 2.43 lb | 57 |
| 1995-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 | — | 0.83 lb | 9 |
| 2007-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 3.1 (normal) | 2.0 – 6.3 | 2.02 lb | 28 |
| 2007-07-09 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.6 | — | — | 5 |
| 2021-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 8.9 (above normal) | 2.0 – 6.3 | 2.77 lb | 80 |
| 1989-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 6.3 | 0.69 lb | 8 |
| 1989-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 0.37 lb | 8 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 7.7 (normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 3.92 lb | 23 |
| 1986-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 4.0 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 4.42 lb | 20 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 6.2 (normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 2.84 lb | 56 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 4.10 lb | 2 |
| 1995-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 10.3 (normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 2.87 lb | 93 |
| 1995-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 3.68 lb | 10 |
| 2007-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 (normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 3.45 lb | 42 |
| 2007-07-09 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2007-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 3.50 lb | 9 |
| 2021-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 2.9 (below normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 3.02 lb | 26 |
| 1989-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 11.0 (normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 2.95 lb | 44 |
| 1989-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 2.5 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 3.25 lb | 25 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 0.33 lb | 3 |
| 1986-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 26.3 (above normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | 0.38 lb | 79 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 0.34 lb | 9 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 20.3 (above normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | 0.23 lb | 183 |
| 1995-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 0.16 lb | 3 |
| 1995-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 20.0 (above normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | 0.30 lb | 180 |
| 2007-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 9.1 (normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | 0.31 lb | 82 |
| 2021-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 15.2 (above normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | 0.12 lb | 137 |
| 1989-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 3.1 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 0.21 lb | 31 |
| 1989-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 33.3 (above normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | 0.28 lb | 133 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 3.0 – 9.8 | 2.17 lb | 3 |
| 1986-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.9 | 1.75 lb | 6 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 3.6 (normal) | 3.0 – 9.8 | 2.59 lb | 32 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.9 | 0.60 lb | 4 |
| 1995-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 3.8 (normal) | 3.0 – 9.8 | 3.02 lb | 34 |
| 1995-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.9 | 1.97 lb | 5 |
| 2007-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 3.0 – 9.8 | 2.65 lb | 12 |
| 2007-07-09 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.04 lb | 1 |
| 2007-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.9 | 3.49 lb | 2 |
| 2021-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 (normal) | 3.0 – 9.8 | 1.98 lb | 42 |
| 1989-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 4.8 (normal) | 3.0 – 9.8 | 2.59 lb | 19 |
| 1989-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 2.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.9 | 2.09 lb | 25 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 5.8 | 1.50 lb | 1 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.8 | 2.07 lb | 6 |
| 1995-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.8 | 2.18 lb | 5 |
| 2007-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.5 – 5.8 | 2.17 lb | 4 |
| 2007-07-09 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.2 | — | — | 2 |
| 2021-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 2.1 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.8 | 1.97 lb | 19 |
| 1989-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.8 | 1.48 lb | 5 |
| 1989-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.18 lb | 6 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 | — | 0.14 lb | 42 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.6 | 0.10 lb | 30 |
| 1995-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.24 lb | 2 |
| 1995-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.6 | 0.14 lb | 11 |
| 2007-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 | — | 0.32 lb | 11 |
| 2007-07-09 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.3 | — | — | 3 |
| 2007-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.6 | 0.08 lb | 7 |
| 2021-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 11.1 | — | 0.11 lb | 100 |
| 1989-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 5.8 | — | 0.20 lb | 23 |
| 1989-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 9.4 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.6 | 0.19 lb | 94 |
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★ 4.6Moose Tracks
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★ 4.5Northern Goods
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★ 4.7The Fisherman's Daughter at Dockside Fish Market
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Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.