Shipman Bass
St. Louis County, Minnesota — DOW #69016800
14 Surveys
36.96
Acres
34 ft
Max Depth
21 ft
Mean Depth
5
Fish Species
33
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Shipman Bass. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.3 – 5.3 | 2.07 lb | 3 |
| 1982-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.3 | 2.75 lb | 6 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-08-22 | Minnow traps | 0.2 | — | 1 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-08-22 | Minnow traps | 5.8 | — | — | 35 |
| 2011-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.24 lb | 4 |
| 1982-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.15 lb | 2 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-08-22 | Minnow traps | 0.7 | — | — | 4 |
| 2011-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 0.19 lb | 1 |
| 1982-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 3.00 lb | 1 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-08-22 | Minnow traps | 2.2 | — | — | 13 |
| 2011-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 7.0 | 0.09 lb | 1 |
| 1982-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 7.0 | 0.17 lb | 3 |
Tadpole Madtom
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-08-22 | Minnow traps | 0.2 | — | 1 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.2 – 4.9 | 2.15 lb | 2 |
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Fish Species
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Plan Your Trip to Shipman Bass
- Weather forecast for Shipman Bass — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.9610°N, 91.9579°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.