Pierz

Cook County, Minnesota — DOW #16009100

13 Surveys
89.4
Acres
28 ft
Max Depth
12.6 ft
Mean Depth
4
Fish Species
10
Local Guides

DNR Fish Surveys

Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Pierz. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Green Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2001-09-04 Minnow traps 26.2 157
2001-09-04 Standard gill nets 8.5 (above normal) 0.4 – 7.0 0.07 lb 17
1983-07-11 Standard gill nets 6.0 (normal) 0.4 – 7.0 0.04 lb 12
2013-09-04 Minnow traps 23.8 95
2013-09-04 Standard gill nets 10.5 (above normal) 0.4 – 7.0 0.07 lb 21
2005-09-06 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 0.4 – 7.0 0.03 lb 4

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2001-09-04 Standard gill nets 33.0 (above normal) 1.7 – 12.5 1.84 lb 66
1983-07-11 Standard gill nets 47.5 (above normal) 1.7 – 12.5 0.36 lb 95
2013-09-04 Standard gill nets 18.5 (above normal) 1.7 – 12.5 1.38 lb 37
2005-09-06 Standard gill nets 3.5 (normal) 1.7 – 12.5 2.31 lb 7

SPT

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2013-09-04 Standard gill nets 5.5 4.44 lb 11
2005-09-06 Standard gill nets 8.5 2.34 lb 17

Smallmouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2013-09-04 Standard gill nets 2.5 (normal) 1.0 – 4.1 1.45 lb 5

Depth Maps & Lake Info

View on MN DNR LakeFinder

Map & Directions

Get Directions

Showing 14 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.

Nearby Bait & Tackle

Nearby Marinas

Resorts & Lodges Near Pierz

Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near Pierz.

View all 888 Minnesota resorts →

Fish Species

Species known to inhabit Pierz. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Green SunfishSmallmouth BassSplakeWhite Sucker

Fishing Guides Near Pierz

View all 10 guides →

Other Lakes in Cook County

Plan Your Trip to Pierz

Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.