Pioneer
St. Louis County, Minnesota — DOW #69053200
18 Surveys
81.4
Acres
42 ft
Max Depth
16 ft
Mean Depth
9
Fish Species
33
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Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Pioneer. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.10 lb | 6 |
| 1999-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 12.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 7.0 | 0.09 lb | 12 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.78 lb | 1 |
| 1999-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 1.0 – 18.9 | 0.26 lb | 1 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-10 | Survey seining | 0.5 | — | — | 1 |
| 1999-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.8 | 0.59 lb | 2 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.3 | 1.46 lb | 3 |
| 1999-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 1.87 lb | 4 |
| 1999-08-10 | Survey seining | 0.5 | — | — | 1 |
Common Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-10 | Survey seining | 1.5 | — | 3 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-10 | Survey seining | 4.0 | — | — | 8 |
| 1999-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.06 lb | 1 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-10 | Survey seining | 11.5 | — | — | 23 |
| 1999-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 (below normal) | 4.3 – 34.3 | 0.16 lb | 24 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-10 | Survey seining | 4.0 | — | — | 8 |
| 1999-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 4.4 (normal) | 1.6 – 6.8 | 0.29 lb | 35 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.2 – 4.9 | 1.19 lb | 1 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 2.1 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.21 lb | 17 |
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- GPS: 47.1478°N, 92.3566°W — Get Directions
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- 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.