Pug Hole
Crow Wing County, Minnesota — DOW #18020900
17 Surveys
Invasive Species Alert
Pug Hole has confirmed populations of:
- zebra mussel
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46.68
Acres
30 ft
Max Depth
13
Fish Species
15
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Pug Hole. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 1.0 – 13.3 | 1.30 lb | 5 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (below normal) | 2.8 – 8.7 | 12.33 lb | 3 |
| 1983-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 2.50 lb | 1 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.9 | 2.10 lb | 5 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 2.5 | — | 0.20 lb | 5 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 2.5 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 4.30 lb | 5 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 83.5 (above normal) | 5.7 – 40.5 | 0.09 lb | 167 |
| 1983-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.25 lb | 1 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 2.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.15 lb | 5 |
| 1983-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 1.5 – 23.0 | 0.12 lb | 5 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.75 lb | 2 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 2.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.55 lb | 5 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 11.0 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 1983-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 8.4 | 0.31 lb | 4 |
GRR
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 | — | 2.50 lb | 3 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 18.5 (above normal) | 1.3 – 6.3 | 0.13 lb | 37 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.75 lb | 1 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Pug Hole. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Pug Hole
- Weather forecast for Pug Hole — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 46.7864°N, 94.0057°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.