Pine Mountain
Cook County, Minnesota — DOW #16010800
27 Surveys
106.3
Acres
30 ft
Max Depth
11.6 ft
Mean Depth
2
Fish Species
10
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Pine Mountain. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Brook Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 0.33 lb | 3 |
| 1983-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 | — | 0.41 lb | 14 |
| 1996-09-16 | Standard trap nets | 3.2 | — | 0.60 lb | 32 |
| 1999-10-04 | Standard trap nets | 5.2 | — | 0.41 lb | 26 |
| 1999-10-04 | Standard gill nets | 11.0 | — | 0.56 lb | 22 |
| 1987-09-28 | Standard trap nets | 6.2 | — | 0.40 lb | 62 |
| 2002-10-02 | Standard trap nets | 4.7 | — | 0.81 lb | 47 |
| 2002-10-02 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 | — | 0.49 lb | 12 |
Rainbow Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 1.25 lb | 2 |
| 1987-09-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.45 lb | 2 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 0.69 lb | 4 |
| 1983-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.7 – 12.5 | 0.83 lb | 6 |
| 2021-09-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 0.66 lb | 18 |
| 2021-09-22 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 1.7 – 12.5 | 0.92 lb | 9 |
| 1996-09-16 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 1.90 lb | 12 |
| 2016-10-03 | Standard trap nets | 10.4 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 1.13 lb | 104 |
| 2016-10-03 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 (normal) | 1.7 – 12.5 | 1.21 lb | 16 |
| 1999-10-04 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 0.91 lb | 11 |
| 1999-10-04 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 1.7 – 12.5 | 0.67 lb | 9 |
| 1987-09-28 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 1.72 lb | 23 |
| 2002-10-02 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 2.05 lb | 15 |
| 2002-10-02 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (normal) | 1.7 – 12.5 | 0.69 lb | 7 |
SPT
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-09-22 | Standard gill nets | 15.5 | — | 0.94 lb | 31 |
| 2021-09-22 | Standard trap nets | 8.1 | — | 0.97 lb | 81 |
| 2016-10-03 | Standard gill nets | 8.5 | — | 0.62 lb | 17 |
| 2016-10-03 | Standard trap nets | 6.5 | — | 0.70 lb | 65 |
| 2002-10-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.06 lb | 3 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Bear Track Outfitting Co.
Grand Marais, MN
★ 3.3Buck's Hardware
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.5Clearwater BWCA Outfitters
Grand Marais, MN
★ 5Hungry Jack Canoe Outfitters
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.7Lake Superior Trading Post
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.6Moose Tracks
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.5Northern Goods
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.7The Fisherman's Daughter at Dockside Fish Market
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.7Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near Pine Mountain
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Pine Mountain. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Pine Mountain
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Plan Your Trip to Pine Mountain
- Weather forecast for Pine Mountain — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.9005°N, 90.2953°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.