Pancore
Cook County, Minnesota — DOW #16047500
30 Surveys
31.34
Acres
38 ft
Max Depth
13.5 ft
Mean Depth
6
Fish Species
10
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Pancore. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-09-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 1.33 lb | 3 |
| 1991-09-16 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 1.7 – 12.5 | 1.81 lb | 5 |
| 1994-10-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 1.24 lb | 4 |
| 1986-05-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 1.25 lb | 4 |
| 1986-05-08 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 1.7 – 12.5 | 0.38 lb | 4 |
| 2000-10-23 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 1.22 lb | 10 |
| 1987-10-05 | Standard trap nets | 2.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 0.77 lb | 26 |
| 1983-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 0.70 lb | 14 |
| 1983-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.7 – 12.5 | 0.54 lb | 6 |
| 2004-11-01 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 1.7 – 12.5 | 0.49 lb | 5 |
SPT
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-09-16 | Standard gill nets | 8.5 | — | 1.22 lb | 17 |
| 1991-09-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 1.13 lb | 1 |
| 1994-10-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 | — | 0.86 lb | 16 |
| 1986-05-08 | Standard gill nets | 18.0 | — | 0.32 lb | 18 |
| 1986-05-08 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 | — | 0.47 lb | 10 |
| 2000-10-23 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 | — | 1.75 lb | 12 |
| 1987-10-05 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 | — | 1.01 lb | 16 |
| 2012-10-22 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 | — | 0.83 lb | 13 |
| 2004-11-01 | Standard gill nets | 10.5 | — | 0.68 lb | 21 |
Brook Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-09-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 4.00 lb | 1 |
| 1994-10-24 | Standard trap nets | 18.1 | — | 0.04 lb | 181 |
| 1986-05-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 2.19 lb | 1 |
| 2000-10-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 1.80 lb | 2 |
| 1987-10-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 0.26 lb | 7 |
| 1983-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.75 lb | 2 |
| 1983-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 8.5 | — | 0.41 lb | 17 |
CRC
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-10-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.09 lb | 1 |
BNT
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-10-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 1.00 lb | 2 |
Rainbow Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-10-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 0.65 lb | 4 |
| 1983-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.50 lb | 1 |
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
Resorts & Lodges Near Pancore
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Pancore. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Pancore
- Weather forecast for Pancore — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.7473°N, 90.8265°W — Get Directions
- View on MN DNR LakeFinder for the latest survey data and lake info
- 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.