Pickerel
Lake County, Minnesota — DOW #38074100
31 Surveys
181.77
Acres
13 ft
Max Depth
7
Fish Species
8
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Pickerel. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 6.2 (normal) | 2.0 – 6.3 | 1.78 lb | 37 |
| 1984-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 20.0 (above normal) | 2.0 – 6.3 | 2.90 lb | 60 |
| 1998-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 16.5 (above normal) | 2.0 – 6.3 | 1.75 lb | 99 |
| 2023-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 4.8 (normal) | 2.0 – 6.3 | 3.00 lb | 19 |
| 2023-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 4.71 lb | 3 |
| 1989-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 14.0 (above normal) | 2.0 – 6.3 | 2.98 lb | 42 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 5.8 | 2.05 lb | 2 |
| 1984-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.8 | 2.00 lb | 2 |
| 1998-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.8 | 1.39 lb | 3 |
| 2023-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.8 | 1.61 lb | 5 |
| 1989-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 5.8 | 3.50 lb | 1 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 7.5 (normal) | 3.0 – 9.8 | 1.51 lb | 45 |
| 1984-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (below normal) | 3.0 – 9.8 | 6.24 lb | 5 |
| 1998-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (below normal) | 3.0 – 9.8 | 4.66 lb | 9 |
| 2023-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 26.8 (above normal) | 3.0 – 9.8 | 1.93 lb | 107 |
| 2023-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 9.3 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.9 | 2.51 lb | 56 |
| 1989-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 3.0 – 9.8 | 5.10 lb | 4 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | 0.09 lb | 1 |
| 1998-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | 0.09 lb | 3 |
| 2023-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | 0.13 lb | 4 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 4.8 (normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 2.36 lb | 29 |
| 1984-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (below normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 3.33 lb | 6 |
| 1998-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 6.2 (normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 3.84 lb | 37 |
| 2023-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 3.42 lb | 1 |
| 1989-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 10.7 (normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 1.89 lb | 32 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 0.31 lb | 2 |
| 2023-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.5 | 0.09 lb | 9 |
| 2023-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 0.11 lb | 3 |
| 1989-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 0.15 lb | 2 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 3.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 6.4 | 0.05 lb | 22 |
| 1989-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.70 lb | 1 |
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 Pickerel
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Pickerel. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Pickerel
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 Pickerel
- Weather forecast for Pickerel — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.9198°N, 91.6643°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.