Polly
Lake County, Minnesota — DOW #38010400
34 Surveys
485.24
Acres
21 ft
Max Depth
9 ft
Mean Depth
8
Fish Species
8
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Polly. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | — | 20 |
| 2016-09-12 | Open-water angling | 1.0 | — | 0.82 lb | 1 |
| 2016-09-12 | Standard gill nets | 1.1 (below normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 1.72 lb | 10 |
| 2016-09-12 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | 0.34 lb | 1 |
| 2016-09-12 | Minnow traps | 0.1 | — | 1.74 lb | 1 |
| 2002-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 2.90 lb | 9 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | — | 1 |
| 2016-09-12 | Minnow traps | 0.3 | — | — | 3 |
| 2016-09-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.25 lb | 4 |
| 2016-09-12 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | — | 3 |
| 2002-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.24 lb | 4 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 11.2 (above normal) | 2.2 – 10.5 | — | 112 |
| 2016-09-12 | Standard gill nets | 6.1 (normal) | 2.2 – 10.5 | 0.97 lb | 55 |
| 2002-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 5.4 (normal) | 2.2 – 10.5 | 0.78 lb | 49 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 6.3 (normal) | 2.5 – 14.3 | — | 63 |
| 2016-09-12 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.7 | — | — | 2 |
| 2016-09-12 | Minnow traps | 0.2 | — | — | 2 |
| 2016-09-12 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (normal) | 2.5 – 14.3 | 0.18 lb | 25 |
| 2002-07-08 | Minnow traps | 7.3 | — | — | 29 |
| 2002-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 1.6 (below normal) | 2.5 – 14.3 | 0.12 lb | 14 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 11.2 (above normal) | 1.6 – 8.4 | — | 112 |
| 2016-09-12 | Standard gill nets | 11.9 (above normal) | 1.6 – 8.4 | 1.95 lb | 107 |
| 2002-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 8.6 (above normal) | 1.6 – 8.4 | 1.42 lb | 77 |
Common Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-09-12 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.7 | — | 2 |
| 2016-09-12 | Minnow traps | 0.1 | — | 1 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-09-12 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | — | 3 |
| 2016-09-12 | Minnow traps | 1.6 | — | — | 19 |
| 2002-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.07 lb | 2 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-09-12 | 15-ft beach seine | 2.3 | — | 7 |
| 2016-09-12 | Minnow traps | 1.1 | — | 13 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-09-12 | Standard gill nets | 1.1 (below normal) | 1.6 – 3.5 | 1.64 lb | 10 |
| 2002-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 1.6 – 3.5 | 0.36 lb | 5 |
BNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-09-12 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.3 | — | 4 |
| 2002-07-08 | Minnow traps | 1.3 | — | 5 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Agate Bay Outfitters LLC
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.4Boundary Waters Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.9Canadian Border Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.8Granite Gear Inc
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.7North Country Canoe Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.9Red Rock Wilderness Store
Ely, MN
★ 5Seagren's Home Hardware Outdoors
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.6Veness Bait & Tackle
Two Harbors, MN
★ 3.9Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near Polly
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Polly. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Polly
Boreal Triangle Guide Service
(218) 830-2148
Boundary Waters Fishing Guide
(218) 235-9595
Duluth Superior Charter Fishing with Capt Paul Morris aboard Freedom II
(218) 428-5562
Ely Ice Fishing Company
(218) 365-3466
James Addiction Charter Fishing
(218) 213-8816
Muskie Doom Guide Service
(218) 491-3277
Other Lakes in Lake County
Plan Your Trip to Polly
- Weather forecast for Polly — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.9038°N, 91.0992°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.