Ranier
Itasca County, Minnesota — DOW #31066400
21 Surveys
89.94
Acres
45 ft
Max Depth
8
Fish Species
9
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Ranier. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-07-13 | Standard gill nets | 8.3 (normal) | 4.8 – 12.5 | 1.91 lb | 33 |
| 1987-07-13 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 0.42 lb | 4 |
| 1979-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 9.0 (normal) | 4.8 – 12.5 | 3.14 lb | 18 |
| 1979-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 | — | 1.45 lb | 6 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-07-13 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 3.70 lb | 3 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-07-13 | Standard trap nets | 8.3 (below normal) | 8.3 – 50.1 | 0.05 lb | 33 |
| 1987-07-13 | Standard gill nets | 13.0 | — | 0.04 lb | 52 |
| 1979-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 10.8 (normal) | 8.3 – 50.1 | 0.12 lb | 43 |
| 1979-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 14.5 | — | 0.10 lb | 29 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-07-13 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.09 lb | 9 |
| 1987-07-13 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (below normal) | 2.0 – 21.5 | 0.07 lb | 6 |
| 1979-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (below normal) | 2.0 – 21.5 | 0.27 lb | 3 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-07-13 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 2.30 lb | 1 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-07-13 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.05 lb | 2 |
| 1987-07-13 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 2.8 – 10.3 | 0.07 lb | 4 |
| 1979-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 10.5 (above normal) | 2.8 – 10.3 | 0.24 lb | 42 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-07-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 0.30 lb | 1 |
| 1979-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 4.8 | 1.00 lb | 2 |
| 1979-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 8.5 (above normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 0.41 lb | 34 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.33 lb | 3 |
| 1979-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 0.83 lb | 3 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Ranier. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Ranier
- Weather forecast for Ranier — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.5916°N, 93.6842°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.