Scarp
Lake County, Minnesota — DOW #38005800
39 Surveys
39.47
Acres
15 ft
Max Depth
9.2 ft
Mean Depth
2
Fish Species
8
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Scarp. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Rainbow Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-08-27 | Standard gill nets | 9.5 | — | 0.43 lb | 19 |
| 2013-08-08 | Standard gill nets | 23.0 | — | 1.09 lb | 23 |
| 2013-08-08 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.81 lb | 1 |
| 2013-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 0.81 lb | 12 |
| 2021-10-18 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 | — | 0.89 lb | 11 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.72 lb | 2 |
| 1983-05-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1993-06-07 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 | — | 1.20 lb | 11 |
| 1999-06-07 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 1.18 lb | 2 |
| 1987-05-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1987-05-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.20 lb | 1 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-08-27 | Standard gill nets | 13.0 (normal) | 2.6 – 17.5 | 0.82 lb | 26 |
| 1983-05-17 | Standard trap nets | 26.0 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.4 | 0.62 lb | 208 |
| 1987-05-01 | Standard trap nets | 19.1 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.4 | 1.42 lb | 153 |
| 1987-05-01 | Standard gill nets | 23.5 (above normal) | 2.6 – 17.5 | 0.83 lb | 47 |
BST
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-08-08 | 1/4-in trap nets | 41.7 | — | 250 |
| 2021-10-18 | Trapnet - Mini Fyke | 1.0 | — | 1 |
| 2006-06-12 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.8 | — | 5 |
| 1993-06-07 | Special trap nets | 214.0 | — | 856 |
FND
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-08-08 | 1/4-in trap nets | 590.0 | — | 3540 |
| 2021-10-18 | Trapnet - Mini Fyke | 1.0 | — | 1 |
| 2006-06-12 | 1/4-in trap nets | 291.8 | — | 1751 |
| 1993-06-07 | Special trap nets | 25.0 | — | 100 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-08-08 | 1/4-in trap nets | 6.0 | — | 36 |
| 2006-06-12 | 1/4-in trap nets | 12.2 | — | 73 |
Fathead Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-08-08 | 1/4-in trap nets | 338.3 | — | 2030 |
| 2021-10-18 | Trapnet - Mini Fyke | 1.0 | — | 1 |
| 2006-06-12 | 1/4-in trap nets | 50.5 | — | 303 |
| 1993-06-07 | Special trap nets | 793.8 | — | 3175 |
BNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-08-08 | 1/4-in trap nets | 39.2 | — | 235 |
| 2021-10-18 | Trapnet - Mini Fyke | 1.0 | — | 1 |
| 1993-06-07 | Special trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1 |
CNM
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-10-18 | Trapnet - Mini Fyke | 1.0 | — | 1 |
| 2006-06-12 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.5 | — | 9 |
NRD
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-10-18 | Trapnet - Mini Fyke | 1.0 | — | 1 |
| 1993-06-07 | Special trap nets | 380.5 | — | 1522 |
PRD
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-10-18 | Trapnet - Mini Fyke | 1.0 | — | 1 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-05-01 | Standard trap nets | 5.4 (above normal) | 0.4 – 5.2 | 0.10 lb | 43 |
| 1987-05-01 | Standard gill nets | 10.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 23.0 | 0.11 lb | 20 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
Get DirectionsShowing 14 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.
Nearby Bait & Tackle
Agate Bay Outfitters LLC
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.4Boundary Waters Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.9Canadian Border Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.8Granite Gear Inc
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.7North Country Canoe Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.9Red Rock Wilderness Store
Ely, MN
★ 5Seagren's Home Hardware Outdoors
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.6Veness Bait & Tackle
Two Harbors, MN
★ 3.9Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near Scarp
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Scarp. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Scarp
Boreal Triangle Guide Service
(218) 830-2148
Boundary Waters Fishing Guide
(218) 235-9595
Duluth Superior Charter Fishing with Capt Paul Morris aboard Freedom II
(218) 428-5562
Ely Ice Fishing Company
(218) 365-3466
James Addiction Charter Fishing
(218) 213-8816
Muskie Doom Guide Service
(218) 491-3277
Other Lakes in Lake County
Plan Your Trip to Scarp
- Weather forecast for Scarp — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.6396°N, 91.1269°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.