Paradise
St. Louis County, Minnesota — DOW #69000700
19 Surveys
31.78
Acres
14 ft
Max Depth
6
Fish Species
33
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Paradise. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.8 | 0.20 lb | 2 |
| 2000-06-26 | Survey seining | 5.7 | — | — | 17 |
| 2000-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 4.5 – 19.0 | 0.17 lb | 2 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.9 | 0.20 lb | 2 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 5.00 lb | 1 |
| 2000-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 2.88 lb | 2 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 5.5 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.14 lb | 22 |
| 2000-06-26 | Survey seining | 7.3 | — | — | 22 |
| 2000-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.58 lb | 21 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.4 | 1.08 lb | 6 |
| 1974-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 2.0 – 11.5 | 2.00 lb | 1 |
| 2000-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 2.0 – 11.5 | 5.31 lb | 2 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 5.25 lb | 1 |
| 2000-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (below normal) | 3.0 – 8.3 | 1.04 lb | 5 |
| 2000-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 1.19 lb | 1 |
| 2000-06-26 | Survey seining | 0.7 | — | — | 2 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (normal) | 0.8 – 3.5 | 0.41 lb | 11 |
| 2000-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (normal) | 0.8 – 3.5 | 0.91 lb | 17 |
Spottail Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-06-26 | Survey seining | 3.7 | — | 11 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Paradise. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Paradise
- Weather forecast for Paradise — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.0742°N, 91.8829°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.