Oyster
St. Louis County, Minnesota — DOW #69033000
21 Surveys
762.91
Acres
130 ft
Max Depth
8
Fish Species
33
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Oyster. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Lake Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-09 | Deep gill nets | 2.5 | — | 1.16 lb | 15 |
| 1996-09-09 | Shallow gill nets | 0.2 | — | 4.65 lb | 1 |
| 1982-09-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.1 – 1.1 | 1.27 lb | 3 |
| 1988-09-09 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (above normal) | 0.1 – 1.1 | 2.17 lb | 11 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-09 | Shallow gill nets | 3.5 | — | 0.21 lb | 21 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-09 | Shallow gill nets | 0.7 | — | 0.11 lb | 4 |
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-09 | Shallow gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.15 lb | 2 |
| 1996-09-09 | Deep gill nets | 0.8 | — | 0.12 lb | 5 |
| 1982-09-14 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 1.8 – 12.4 | 0.12 lb | 27 |
| 1988-09-09 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (below normal) | 1.8 – 12.4 | 0.13 lb | 9 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-09 | Shallow gill nets | 2.2 | — | 2.51 lb | 13 |
| 1996-09-09 | Deep gill nets | 0.2 | — | 5.53 lb | 1 |
| 1982-09-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.2 – 3.6 | 5.00 lb | 1 |
| 1988-09-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.2 – 3.6 | 4.45 lb | 2 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-09 | Shallow gill nets | 5.5 | — | 1.87 lb | 33 |
| 1996-09-09 | Deep gill nets | 0.2 | — | 2.44 lb | 1 |
| 1982-09-14 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 2.8 – 6.7 | 1.78 lb | 6 |
Burbot
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-09 | Deep gill nets | 0.8 | — | 2.72 lb | 5 |
| 1982-09-14 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (above normal) | 0.1 – 1.3 | 1.71 lb | 11 |
| 1988-09-09 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 (above normal) | 0.1 – 1.3 | 1.44 lb | 13 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-09 | Shallow gill nets | 0.7 | — | 0.97 lb | 4 |
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Plan Your Trip to Oyster
- Weather forecast for Oyster — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 48.2243°N, 92.1061°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.