Primer
Cass County, Minnesota — DOW #11025900
9 Surveys
42.54
Acres
37 ft
Max Depth
5
Fish Species
25
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Primer. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 2.5 – 7.8 | 1.97 lb | 18 |
| 1980-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 | — | 1.49 lb | 7 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1980-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 1.5 – 20.5 | 0.25 lb | 5 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1980-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.09 lb | 14 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 0.11 lb | 11 |
| 1980-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 33.4 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.7 | 0.20 lb | 267 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.20 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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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Primer. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Primer
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Plan Your Trip to Primer
- Weather forecast for Primer — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 46.9715°N, 94.3065°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.