Perch
Cass County, Minnesota — DOW #11082600
27 Surveys
12.5
Acres
39 ft
Max Depth
1
Fish Species
25
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Perch. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Rainbow Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-09-20 | Standard gill nets | 7.5 | — | 0.75 lb | 15 |
| 2003-06-10 | Standard gill nets | 12.5 | — | 0.48 lb | 25 |
| 1995-06-07 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 | — | 0.39 lb | 7 |
| 1991-06-07 | Standard gill nets | 9.0 | — | 0.28 lb | 18 |
| 1994-06-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.36 lb | 2 |
| 2007-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 11.0 | — | 0.85 lb | 22 |
| 2007-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 0.81 lb | 1 |
| 2001-06-04 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 | — | 0.34 lb | 11 |
Fathead Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-06-10 | 3/8-in trap nets | 45.0 | — | — | 45 |
| 2003-06-10 | 1/4-in trap nets | 5231.0 | — | — | 5231 |
| 1994-06-07 | Special trap nets | 332.0 | — | — | 1328 |
| 2005-06-08 | 3/8-in trap nets | 69.0 | — | 0.01 lb | 69 |
| 2005-06-08 | 1/4-in trap nets | 307.0 | — | 0.01 lb | 307 |
| 2007-08-22 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1829.0 | — | — | 3658 |
BST
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-06-10 | 1/4-in trap nets | 465.0 | — | — | 465 |
| 2003-06-10 | 3/8-in trap nets | 4.0 | — | — | 4 |
| 1994-06-07 | Special trap nets | 7.5 | — | — | 30 |
| 2005-06-08 | 1/4-in trap nets | 80.0 | — | 0.01 lb | 80 |
| 2007-08-22 | 1/4-in trap nets | 31.5 | — | — | 63 |
FND
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-06-10 | 1/4-in trap nets | 9649.0 | — | 9649 |
| 2003-06-10 | 3/8-in trap nets | 83.0 | — | 83 |
NRD
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-06-07 | Special trap nets | 428.8 | — | 1715 |
| 2007-08-22 | 1/4-in trap nets | 150.5 | — | 301 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955-06-07 | Standard trap nets | 232.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.12 lb | 232 |
| 1955-06-07 | Standard gill nets | 101.0 (above normal) | 1.5 – 18.5 | 0.10 lb | 202 |
OTM
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06-08 | 1/4-in trap nets | 948.0 | — | 0.01 lb | 948 |
| 2005-06-08 | 3/8-in trap nets | 6.0 | — | 0.01 lb | 6 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Beimert Outdoors
Brainerd, MN
★ 5Big Nasty Tackle
Cass Lake, MN
★ 3.1Chad Zbasnik Fishing
Walker, MN
Corner Store Depot & Liquor
Brainerd, MN
★ 4.7Dean's Bait, Walker
Walker, MN
★ 4.8Full Stringer Bait and Tackle
Longville, MN
★ 4.8Lakes Area Powersports
Walker, MN
★ 4.6Leech Lake Distributors
Walker, MN
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Perch. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Perch
- Weather forecast for Perch — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 46.8175°N, 94.6127°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.