Minnesota Fishing Guide

Range

Lake County, Minnesota — DOW #38081200

51 Surveys
81.35
Acres
19 ft
Max Depth
0
6
Fish Species
8
Local Guides

DNR Fish Surveys

Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Range. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1974-09-17 Standard gill nets 6.0 (above normal) 1.2 – 5.7 3.02 lb 18
1974-09-17 Standard trap nets 1.8 — 1.40 lb 7
2015-07-06 Standard gill nets 5.8 (above normal) 1.2 – 5.7 2.76 lb 23
1984-08-07 Standard gill nets 4.0 (normal) 1.2 – 5.7 4.92 lb 12
1984-08-07 Standard trap nets 1.8 — 2.50 lb 7
1987-09-02 Standard gill nets 6.3 (above normal) 1.2 – 5.7 3.34 lb 19
1987-09-02 Standard trap nets 1.0 — 1.38 lb 4

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1974-09-17 Standard gill nets 4.0 (normal) 0.6 – 5.1 0.21 lb 12
1974-09-17 Standard trap nets 1.8 (below normal) 1.8 – 9.7 0.41 lb 7
2015-07-06 Standard gill nets 5.5 (above normal) 0.6 – 5.1 0.24 lb 22
1984-08-07 Standard gill nets 7.3 (above normal) 0.6 – 5.1 0.13 lb 22
1984-08-07 Standard trap nets 12.8 (above normal) 1.8 – 9.7 0.30 lb 51
1987-09-02 Standard gill nets 9.0 (above normal) 0.6 – 5.1 0.24 lb 27
1987-09-02 Standard trap nets 8.8 (normal) 1.8 – 9.7 0.27 lb 35

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1974-09-17 Standard gill nets 3.7 (normal) 1.6 – 7.6 1.14 lb 11
1974-09-17 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.4 – 2.0 3.50 lb 2
2015-07-06 Standard gill nets 2.3 (normal) 1.6 – 7.6 2.55 lb 9
1984-08-07 Standard gill nets 1.7 (normal) 1.6 – 7.6 2.20 lb 5
1987-09-02 Standard gill nets 1.0 (below normal) 1.6 – 7.6 2.83 lb 3
1987-09-02 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.4 – 2.0 3.25 lb 2

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1974-09-17 Standard trap nets 3.3 (normal) 2.4 – 16.0 0.46 lb 13
1974-09-17 Standard gill nets 1.0 — 0.33 lb 3
2015-07-06 Standard gill nets 3.3 — 0.28 lb 13
1984-08-07 Standard trap nets 11.3 (normal) 2.4 – 16.0 0.36 lb 45
1987-09-02 Standard trap nets 4.0 (normal) 2.4 – 16.0 0.31 lb 16
1987-09-02 Standard gill nets 3.0 — 0.28 lb 9

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1974-09-17 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.5 – 2.1 0.15 lb 4
1974-09-17 Standard gill nets 9.7 (normal) 2.0 – 16.5 0.10 lb 29
2015-07-06 Standard gill nets 10.0 (normal) 2.0 – 16.5 0.09 lb 40
1984-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.5 – 2.1 0.13 lb 3
1984-08-07 Standard gill nets 16.0 (normal) 2.0 – 16.5 0.09 lb 48
1987-09-02 Standard trap nets 4.5 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.1 0.10 lb 18
1987-09-02 Standard gill nets 13.3 (normal) 2.0 – 16.5 0.07 lb 40

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1974-09-17 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 3.75 lb 1
1974-09-17 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 2.25 lb 1
2015-07-06 Standard gill nets 2.3 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.7 1.68 lb 9
1984-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 3.00 lb 1
1987-09-02 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 3.50 lb 1

Rock Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1974-09-17 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.3 0.20 lb 1
1984-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.3 0.80 lb 1
1987-09-02 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 2.3 0.27 lb 3
1987-09-02 Standard gill nets 2.3 (above normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.39 lb 7

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1974-09-17 Standard gill nets 0.7 (below normal) 0.8 – 5.0 2.00 lb 2
2015-07-06 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.8 – 5.0 3.20 lb 1
1984-08-07 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.8 – 5.0 4.00 lb 1
1984-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 4.40 lb 3

Shorthead Redhorse

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1974-09-17 Standard gill nets 0.7 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.6 1.50 lb 2
1974-09-17 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 1.8 3.62 lb 2

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1974-09-17 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 3.8 0.20 lb 1

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-09-02 Standard trap nets 0.8 — 0.20 lb 3

Green Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-09-02 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.30 lb 1

Depth Maps & Lake Info

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Map & Directions

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

Agate Bay Outfitters LLC

Two Harbors, MN

(218) 834-5777

★ 4.4

Boundary Waters Outfitters

Ely, MN

(218) 365-3466

★ 4.9

Canadian Border Outfitters

Ely, MN

(800) 247-7530

★ 4.8

Granite Gear Inc

Two Harbors, MN

(218) 834-6157

★ 4.7

North Country Canoe Outfitters

Ely, MN

(218) 365-5581

★ 4.9

Red Rock Wilderness Store

Ely, MN

(218) 365-5489

★ 5

Seagren's Home Hardware Outdoors

Two Harbors, MN

(218) 834-2222

★ 4.6

Veness Bait & Tackle

Two Harbors, MN

(218) 834-0743

★ 3.9

Nearby Marinas

Entry Point 24

Ely, MN

★ 4.7

Harbor Kayak & Paddleboard Rental

Two Harbors, MN

(218) 393-4545

★ 5

Knife River Marina

Knife River, MN

(218) 834-6076

★ 4.7

Landing Sports Bar

Two Harbors, MN

(218) 834-5191

★ 4.6

Leroy's Repair

Two Harbors, MN

(218) 834-0743

★ 4.6

Meierhoff Marine

Two Harbors, MN

(218) 341-4588

★ 5

Resorts & Lodges Near Range

Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near Range.

The Moose Bay Co
Fishing Resort Ely

(218) 365-6285
Bell Sheep Homestead
Fishing Resort Two Harbors

(218) 226-4614
Bob's Cabins On Lake Superior
Fishing Resort Two Harbors

(218) 834-4583
Breezy Point Cabins On Lake Superior
Fishing Resort Two Harbors

(218) 389-4522

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Fish Species

Species known to inhabit Range. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Black CrappieBluegillLargemouth BassNorthern PikeWhite SuckerYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Range

Boreal Triangle Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 830-2148
Boundary Waters Fishing Guide
Fishing Guide

(218) 235-9595
Duluth Superior Charter Fishing with Capt Paul Morris aboard Freedom II
Fishing Guide

(218) 428-5562
Ely Ice Fishing Company
Fishing Guide

(218) 365-3466
James Addiction Charter Fishing
Fishing Guide

(218) 213-8816
Muskie Doom Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 491-3277

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Other Lakes in Lake County

Abinodji

35.74 acres

Adams

474.95 acres

Adventure

47.23 acres

Ahmakose

42.71 acres

Ahsub

60.33 acres

Alger

20.82 acres

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Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.