Sawyer
Itasca County, Minnesota — DOW #31034800
8 Surveys
136.9
Acres
15 ft
Max Depth
8 ft
Mean Depth
5
Fish Species
9
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Sawyer. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 2.8 – 10.0 | 5.00 lb | 1 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.6 – 5.3 | 0.50 lb | 2 |
| 1980-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 4.3 | 0.30 lb | 1 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 26.0 (above normal) | 3.1 – 24.9 | 0.29 lb | 104 |
| 1980-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 11.8 | — | 0.36 lb | 71 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 6.5 (normal) | 2.5 – 23.3 | 0.11 lb | 39 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 0.86 lb | 9 |
| 1980-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 4.8 (above normal) | 0.9 – 4.3 | 0.88 lb | 29 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Best Bet Waxworm Wholesale Bait & Breeder Kits
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★ 5Bite Me Waxworms Wholesale Bait Shop
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★ 3.7Diamond Custom Rods
Grand Rapids, MN
★ 5Fred's Live Bait & Tackle
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★ 4.8Frontier Sports
Marcell, MN
★ 4.6Glen's Army & Navy Store
Grand Rapids, MN
★ 4.3God's Country Outfitters
Grand Rapids, MN
★ 4.4Hollywood Bait
Coleraine, MN
★ 4.5Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near Sawyer
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Sawyer. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Sawyer
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Plan Your Trip to Sawyer
- Weather forecast for Sawyer — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.5723°N, 93.4481°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.