Minnesota Fishing Guide

Pine

Aitkin County, Minnesota — DOW #01000100

151 Surveys
377.76
Acres
28 ft
Max Depth
20 ft
Mean Depth
13
Fish Species
3
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DNR Fish Surveys

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

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1989-08-07 Standard gill nets 2.3 (below normal) 3.5 – 10.5 4.38 lb 21
2009-08-03 Standard gill nets 2.2 (below normal) 3.5 – 10.5 5.63 lb 20
2009-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 4.32 lb 2
2014-08-18 Standard gill nets 2.0 (below normal) 3.5 – 10.5 4.24 lb 18
2014-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.4 — 1.84 lb 3
2022-08-08 Standard gill nets 3.6 (normal) 3.5 – 10.5 3.63 lb 32
2022-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.7 — 3.31 lb 6
1984-08-06 Standard gill nets 4.2 (normal) 3.5 – 10.5 4.98 lb 38
1994-08-08 Standard gill nets 1.3 (below normal) 3.5 – 10.5 2.39 lb 12
1994-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.6 — 1.53 lb 5
1994-08-08 Survey seining 0.3 — 1.10 lb 1
2004-08-02 Standard gill nets 2.1 (below normal) 3.5 – 10.5 4.97 lb 19
2004-08-02 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 1.30 lb 3
1999-08-09 Standard gill nets 1.7 (below normal) 3.5 – 10.5 2.90 lb 15
1999-08-09 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 3.16 lb 3

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1989-08-07 Standard gill nets 2.2 (normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.24 lb 20
2009-08-03 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.30 lb 9
2009-08-03 Standard trap nets 6.2 (above normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.30 lb 56
2014-08-18 Standard gill nets 1.8 (normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.17 lb 16
2014-08-18 Standard trap nets 4.7 (above normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.26 lb 33
2022-08-08 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.13 lb 3
2022-08-08 Standard trap nets 1.2 (normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.32 lb 11
1984-08-06 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.27 lb 3
1994-08-08 Survey seining 0.3 — — 1
1994-08-08 Standard gill nets 7.1 (above normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.35 lb 64
1994-08-08 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.29 lb 9
2004-08-02 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.40 lb 3
2004-08-02 Standard trap nets 3.4 (above normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.20 lb 31
1999-08-09 Survey seining 0.3 — — 1
1999-08-09 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.30 lb 12
1999-08-09 Standard trap nets 2.8 (normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.19 lb 25

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1989-08-07 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 0.8 – 7.7 0.46 lb 12
2009-08-03 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.8 – 7.7 0.18 lb 1
1984-08-06 Standard gill nets 2.7 (normal) 0.8 – 7.7 0.55 lb 24
1994-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 3.2 1.24 lb 3

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1989-08-07 Standard gill nets 7.9 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.7 1.69 lb 71
2009-08-03 Standard gill nets 1.8 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 1.32 lb 16
2009-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 2.76 lb 3
2014-08-18 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 1.83 lb 9
2014-08-18 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 2.74 lb 7
2022-08-08 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 1.67 lb 12
1984-08-06 Standard gill nets 7.0 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.7 1.38 lb 63
1994-08-08 Survey seining 1.0 — 0.41 lb 3
1994-08-08 Standard gill nets 12.4 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.7 2.02 lb 112
1994-08-08 Standard trap nets 4.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.4 2.12 lb 34
2004-08-02 Survey seining 1.0 — — 3
2004-08-02 Standard gill nets 1.9 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 2.40 lb 17
1999-08-09 Survey seining 2.3 — — 7
1999-08-09 Standard gill nets 3.1 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.7 2.08 lb 28
1999-08-09 Standard trap nets 1.4 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.4 1.95 lb 13

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1989-08-07 Standard gill nets 8.1 (above normal) 1.3 – 5.0 1.65 lb 73
2009-08-03 Standard gill nets 1.6 (normal) 1.3 – 5.0 2.54 lb 14
2009-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.7 0.28 lb 2
2014-08-18 Standard electrofishing 6.4 — 0.12 lb 5
2014-08-18 Standard gill nets 0.8 (below normal) 1.3 – 5.0 2.25 lb 7
2014-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.7 0.16 lb 1
2022-08-08 Standard gill nets 1.0 (below normal) 1.3 – 5.0 3.72 lb 9
1984-08-06 Standard gill nets 2.4 (normal) 1.3 – 5.0 1.64 lb 22
1994-08-08 Standard gill nets 7.7 (above normal) 1.3 – 5.0 1.20 lb 69
1994-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.7 5.35 lb 2
2023-10-11 Fall electrofishing 17.7 — 0.13 lb 24
2004-08-02 Standard gill nets 2.2 (normal) 1.3 – 5.0 1.50 lb 20
2004-08-02 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.7 4.74 lb 2
1999-08-09 Fall electrofishing 10.1 — 0.13 lb 16
1999-08-09 Standard gill nets 3.4 (normal) 1.3 – 5.0 1.67 lb 31
1999-08-09 Standard trap nets 0.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 0.7 0.48 lb 7

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1989-08-07 Standard gill nets 0.7 — 0.25 lb 6
2009-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.9 (below normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.23 lb 8
2014-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.30 lb 3
1984-08-06 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 0.20 lb 2
1994-08-08 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 0.04 lb 1
1994-08-08 Standard trap nets 1.0 (below normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.09 lb 8
2004-08-02 Survey seining 1.0 — — 3
2004-08-02 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.28 lb 4
1999-08-09 Survey seining 1.7 — — 5
1999-08-09 Standard trap nets 0.7 (below normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.08 lb 6

Shorthead Redhorse

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1989-08-07 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.8 2.30 lb 1
2022-08-08 Standard gill nets 0.2 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 2.43 lb 2
1984-08-06 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.8 3.00 lb 1

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1989-08-07 Standard gill nets 2.0 — 0.15 lb 18
2009-08-03 Standard trap nets 11.6 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.14 lb 104
2009-08-03 Standard gill nets 1.4 — 0.21 lb 13
2014-08-18 Standard trap nets 17.6 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.16 lb 123
2014-08-18 Standard gill nets 1.4 — 0.21 lb 13
2022-08-08 Standard trap nets 11.1 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.14 lb 100
2022-08-08 Standard gill nets 4.7 — 0.25 lb 42
1984-08-06 Standard gill nets 1.2 — 0.18 lb 11
1994-08-08 Survey seining 75.0 — — 225
1994-08-08 Standard gill nets 2.6 — 0.26 lb 23
1994-08-08 Standard trap nets 3.0 (below normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.24 lb 24
2004-08-02 Survey seining 45.7 — — 137
2004-08-02 Standard trap nets 13.2 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.09 lb 119
1999-08-09 Survey seining 93.7 — — 281
1999-08-09 Standard gill nets 1.9 — 0.23 lb 17
1999-08-09 Standard trap nets 12.4 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.13 lb 112

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1989-08-07 Standard gill nets 151.8 (above normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.14 lb 1366
2009-08-03 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.14 lb 12
2009-08-03 Standard gill nets 27.7 (normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.07 lb 249
2014-08-18 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.10 lb 8
2014-08-18 Standard gill nets 24.4 (normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.08 lb 220
2022-08-08 Standard trap nets 6.8 (above normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.07 lb 61
2022-08-08 Standard gill nets 27.9 (normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.07 lb 251
1984-08-06 Standard gill nets 64.4 (above normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.13 lb 580
1994-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.11 lb 7
1994-08-08 Survey seining 42.0 — — 126
1994-08-08 Standard gill nets 4.9 (normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.14 lb 44
2004-08-02 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.09 lb 5
2004-08-02 Survey seining 15.0 — — 45
2004-08-02 Standard gill nets 13.2 (normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.05 lb 119
1999-08-09 Standard trap nets 2.9 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.11 lb 26
1999-08-09 Survey seining 20.0 — — 60
1999-08-09 Standard gill nets 117.6 (above normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.02 lb 1058

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1989-08-07 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.30 lb 2
2009-08-03 Standard electrofishing 44.0 — 1.66 lb 27
2014-08-18 Standard electrofishing 42.4 — 1.90 lb 33
2022-08-08 Standard electrofishing 35.9 — 2.03 lb 26
2022-08-08 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.98 lb 3
1994-08-08 Standard electrofishing 48.6 — 1.19 lb 39
1994-08-08 Survey seining 9.3 — — 28
2004-08-02 Standard electrofishing 38.6 — 2.01 lb 28
2004-08-02 Survey seining 10.7 — — 32
1999-08-09 Standard electrofishing 58.8 — 1.36 lb 56
1999-08-09 Survey seining 4.7 — — 14
1999-08-09 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 1.21 lb 2
1999-08-09 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.3 3.14 lb 1

Rock Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1989-08-07 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.9 0.10 lb 1
2009-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.04 lb 2
1984-08-06 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.9 0.20 lb 1
1994-08-08 Survey seining 1.0 — — 3
1994-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.03 lb 2
2004-08-02 Survey seining 0.3 — — 1
2004-08-02 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.12 lb 2
1999-08-09 Survey seining 1.0 — — 3

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2009-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.1 1.01 lb 1
2004-08-02 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.1 1.82 lb 1

Golden Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2014-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.1 – 0.5 0.05 lb 3
2022-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.1 – 0.5 0.08 lb 4
1999-08-09 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.2 0.07 lb 1

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2014-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.81 lb 4
2022-08-08 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.71 lb 1
2022-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.3 – 9.8 1.18 lb 3
2004-08-02 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.53 lb 1
1999-08-09 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.62 lb 1

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2022-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.26 lb 1

BCS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
1994-08-08 Survey seining 0.3 — 1

BKF

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
1994-08-08 Survey seining 1.7 — 5
1999-08-09 Survey seining 1.7 — 5

Iowa Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
1994-08-08 Survey seining 1.0 — 3

Johnny Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
1994-08-08 Survey seining 4.3 — 13
2004-08-02 Survey seining 2.3 — 7
1999-08-09 Survey seining 0.3 — 1

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Map & Directions

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

Aitkin Backwoods Farm Supply LLC

Aitkin, MN

(218) 927-3112

★ 4.9

Bill's Sportsmans Service

Aitkin, MN

(218) 927-2552

★ 4.8

Farm Island Store

Aitkin, MN

(218) 927-3791

★ 4.7

Farm Island Store & Off Sale

Aitkin, MN

(218) 927-3791

★ 4.7

Glen Store

Aitkin, MN

(320) 684-2229

★ 4.6

McGregor Oil

McGregor, MN

(218) 768-2055

★ 4.6

Sather's Gateway Store

McGregor, MN

(218) 426-3255

★ 4.4

Sue’s Bait shop

Aitkin, MN

(218) 851-2679

★ 4.5

Nearby Marinas

3K StorageMN on Lake Minnewawa

McGregor, MN

(218) 429-2108

★ 5

Aitkin Rental

Aitkin, MN

(218) 927-6907

★ 4.5

Farm Island Repair and Marine

Aitkin, MN

(218) 927-6395

★ 4.7

FLOE International

McGregor, MN

(800) 336-6337

★ 4.8

Horseshoelakestorage.net

McGregor, MN

(218) 670-0063

★ 5

Libby Marine

McGregor, MN

(218) 994-9245

Resorts & Lodges Near Pine

Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near Pine.

Big Sandy Lake Cabin Rental
Fishing Resort McGregor

(612) 735-9455
McGregor Cabin Rentals
Fishing Resort McGregor

(218) 839-7545
Loaf N Leisure Resort and RV Park
Fishing Resort Aitkin

(218) 234-2882
Ole's Resort
Fishing Resort McGregor

(218) 426-3487

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Fish Species

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

Black CrappieBluegillBrown BullheadHybrid SunfishLargemouth BassNorthern PikePumpkinseedRock BassShorthead RedhorseWalleyeWhite SuckerYellow BullheadYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Pine

Mille Lacs Lake Fishing Guide
Fishing Guide

(651) 271-8600
Mille Lacs Lake Guiding
Fishing Guide

(763) 238-7507
North Mille Lacs Ice Fishing
Fishing Guide

(218) 670-5012

Other Lakes in Aitkin County

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658.81 acres

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91.34 acres

Bachelor

53.56 acres

Ball Bluff

168.64 acres

Bass

56.98 acres

Bay

35.16 acres

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