Parent
Lake County, Minnesota — DOW #38052600
51 Surveys
450.97
Acres
50 ft
Max Depth
9
Fish Species
8
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Parent. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.8 – 5.5 | 4.50 lb | 2 |
| 1994-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.8 – 5.5 | 3.80 lb | 2 |
| 2012-09-04 | Standard gill nets | 2.1 (normal) | 1.8 – 5.5 | 5.99 lb | 19 |
| 1982-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.8 – 5.5 | 4.94 lb | 8 |
| 1987-09-02 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.8 – 5.5 | 3.62 lb | 4 |
| 2024-09-09 | Standard gill nets | 1.9 (normal) | 1.8 – 5.5 | 3.72 lb | 17 |
| 2019-09-16 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (below normal) | 1.8 – 5.5 | 6.78 lb | 11 |
| 2002-09-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 1.8 – 5.5 | 5.59 lb | 5 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 4.2 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 0.17 lb | 25 |
| 1994-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 0.17 lb | 11 |
| 2012-09-04 | Standard gill nets | 7.7 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 0.16 lb | 69 |
| 1982-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 0.13 lb | 16 |
| 1987-09-02 | Standard gill nets | 5.7 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 0.17 lb | 34 |
| 2024-09-09 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 0.16 lb | 20 |
| 2019-09-16 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 0.15 lb | 25 |
| 2002-09-03 | Standard gill nets | 6.7 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 0.18 lb | 60 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.1 | 1.10 lb | 4 |
| 1994-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.1 | 0.63 lb | 5 |
| 2012-09-04 | Standard gill nets | 3.4 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.1 | 1.22 lb | 31 |
| 1982-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.1 | 0.82 lb | 12 |
| 1987-09-02 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.1 | 0.77 lb | 11 |
| 2024-09-09 | Standard gill nets | 2.6 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.1 | 1.95 lb | 23 |
| 2019-09-16 | Standard gill nets | 2.4 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.1 | 1.11 lb | 22 |
| 2002-09-03 | Standard gill nets | 3.4 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.1 | 1.29 lb | 31 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (below normal) | 2.0 – 9.7 | 0.54 lb | 11 |
| 1994-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (below normal) | 2.0 – 9.7 | 2.62 lb | 11 |
| 2012-09-04 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 2.0 – 9.7 | 14.55 lb | 1 |
| 1982-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 2.0 – 9.7 | 4.33 lb | 6 |
| 1987-09-02 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 2.0 – 9.7 | 8.20 lb | 1 |
| 2024-09-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 2.0 – 9.7 | 3.09 lb | 4 |
| 2019-09-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 2.0 – 9.7 | 6.40 lb | 2 |
| 2002-09-03 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (normal) | 2.0 – 9.7 | 4.87 lb | 24 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 4.8 (normal) | 2.3 – 8.7 | 2.16 lb | 29 |
| 1994-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 5.7 (normal) | 2.3 – 8.7 | 3.54 lb | 34 |
| 2012-09-04 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 2.3 – 8.7 | 2.80 lb | 27 |
| 1982-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 4.9 (normal) | 2.3 – 8.7 | 2.25 lb | 39 |
| 1987-09-02 | Standard gill nets | 9.3 (above normal) | 2.3 – 8.7 | 2.20 lb | 56 |
| 2024-09-09 | Standard gill nets | 5.1 (normal) | 2.3 – 8.7 | 2.41 lb | 46 |
| 2019-09-16 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 (normal) | 2.3 – 8.7 | 2.29 lb | 33 |
| 2002-09-03 | Standard gill nets | 4.1 (normal) | 2.3 – 8.7 | 2.41 lb | 37 |
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 10.7 (normal) | 1.4 – 13.1 | 0.22 lb | 64 |
| 1994-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 11.3 (normal) | 1.4 – 13.1 | 0.22 lb | 68 |
| 2012-09-04 | Standard gill nets | 7.9 (normal) | 1.4 – 13.1 | 0.09 lb | 71 |
| 1982-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 8.4 (normal) | 1.4 – 13.1 | 0.24 lb | 67 |
| 1987-09-02 | Standard gill nets | 28.2 (above normal) | 1.4 – 13.1 | 0.18 lb | 169 |
| 2024-09-09 | Standard gill nets | 17.7 (above normal) | 1.4 – 13.1 | 0.15 lb | 159 |
| 2002-09-03 | Standard gill nets | 2.4 (normal) | 1.4 – 13.1 | 0.16 lb | 22 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-09-04 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.84 lb | 2 |
SIP
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-09-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 9.44 lb | 1 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-09-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.7 – 14.1 | 0.18 lb | 2 |
CIS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-09-16 | Standard gill nets | 16.3 | — | 0.23 lb | 147 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Agate Bay Outfitters LLC
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.4Boundary Waters Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.9Canadian Border Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.8Granite Gear Inc
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.7North Country Canoe Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.9Red Rock Wilderness Store
Ely, MN
★ 5Seagren's Home Hardware Outdoors
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.6Veness Bait & Tackle
Two Harbors, MN
★ 3.9Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near Parent
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Parent. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Parent
Boreal Triangle Guide Service
(218) 830-2148
Boundary Waters Fishing Guide
(218) 235-9595
Duluth Superior Charter Fishing with Capt Paul Morris aboard Freedom II
(218) 428-5562
Ely Ice Fishing Company
(218) 365-3466
James Addiction Charter Fishing
(218) 213-8816
Muskie Doom Guide Service
(218) 491-3277
Other Lakes in Lake County
Plan Your Trip to Parent
- Weather forecast for Parent — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.9641°N, 91.3962°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.