Pistol
Cass County, Minnesota — DOW #11011000
11 Surveys
74.17
Acres
20 ft
Max Depth
7
Fish Species
25
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Pistol. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 27.0 (above normal) | 1.5 – 14.0 | 0.29 lb | 54 |
| 1967-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 25.7 (above normal) | 1.1 – 9.6 | 0.36 lb | 77 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 4.5 – 11.3 | 2.97 lb | 12 |
| 1967-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 1.47 lb | 3 |
Tadpole Madtom
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.05 lb | 2 |
| 1967-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 0.05 lb | 2 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 1.0 – 3.4 | 1.62 lb | 5 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.3 | 0.20 lb | 2 |
| 1967-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 2.5 – 24.8 | 0.36 lb | 8 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 2.1 – 15.3 | 0.25 lb | 2 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.7 – 10.3 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Beimert Outdoors
Brainerd, MN
★ 5Big Nasty Tackle
Cass Lake, MN
★ 3.1Chad Zbasnik Fishing
Walker, MN
Corner Store Depot & Liquor
Brainerd, MN
★ 4.7Dean's Bait, Walker
Walker, MN
★ 4.8Full Stringer Bait and Tackle
Longville, MN
★ 4.8Lakes Area Powersports
Walker, MN
★ 4.6Leech Lake Distributors
Walker, MN
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Resorts & Lodges Near Pistol
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Pistol. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Pistol
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Plan Your Trip to Pistol
- Weather forecast for Pistol — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 46.8166°N, 94.0877°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.