Minnesota Fishing Guide

Side

St. Louis County, Minnesota — DOW #69093300

168 Surveys
368.22
Acres
32 ft
Max Depth
0
15
Fish Species
33
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DNR Fish Surveys

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

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1989-07-25 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 1.2 0.20 lb 2
1989-07-25 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.2 – 10.0 0.37 lb 3

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1989-07-25 Standard trap nets 1.5 (above normal) 0.3 – 0.9 0.58 lb 12
1989-07-25 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.7 0.50 lb 1
2016-06-27 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.9 1.37 lb 1
1995-07-05 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.7 1.65 lb 1

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1989-07-25 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.5 0.20 lb 2
1989-07-25 Standard gill nets 0.7 (below normal) 1.7 – 14.1 0.60 lb 4
1983-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 2.5 0.20 lb 5
1983-07-05 Standard gill nets 3.3 (normal) 1.7 – 14.1 0.14 lb 20
1973-07-03 Standard gill nets 3.0 (normal) 1.7 – 14.1 0.21 lb 9
1955-07-19 Standard gill nets 1.8 (normal) 1.7 – 14.1 0.34 lb 11
2016-06-27 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 2.5 0.07 lb 3
2016-06-27 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 1.7 – 14.1 0.07 lb 1
2002-07-15 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 2.5 0.07 lb 7
2002-07-15 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 1.7 – 14.1 0.13 lb 4
1978-08-09 Standard gill nets 7.2 (normal) 1.7 – 14.1 0.12 lb 36
1995-07-05 Standard trap nets 1.7 (normal) 0.3 – 2.5 0.10 lb 15
1995-07-05 Survey seining 105.7 — — 317
1995-07-05 Standard gill nets 7.0 (normal) 1.7 – 14.1 0.09 lb 63
2009-07-13 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 2.5 0.15 lb 7
2009-07-13 Standard gill nets 2.6 (normal) 1.7 – 14.1 0.07 lb 23

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1989-07-25 Standard gill nets 8.0 (above normal) 1.8 – 5.5 1.85 lb 48
1989-07-25 Standard trap nets 1.6 — 1.21 lb 13
2023-07-10 Standard gill nets 4.9 (normal) 1.8 – 5.5 2.56 lb 44
1983-07-05 Standard gill nets 16.5 (above normal) 1.8 – 5.5 1.12 lb 99
1983-07-05 Standard trap nets 1.0 — 0.55 lb 8
1973-07-03 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 1.8 – 5.5 0.88 lb 6
1973-07-03 Standard trap nets 0.8 — 0.90 lb 3
1955-07-19 Standard gill nets 5.2 (normal) 1.8 – 5.5 0.97 lb 31
2016-06-27 Standard gill nets 6.7 (above normal) 1.8 – 5.5 1.75 lb 60
2016-06-27 Standard trap nets 1.0 — 1.16 lb 9
2002-07-15 Standard gill nets 10.1 (above normal) 1.8 – 5.5 2.07 lb 91
2002-07-15 Standard trap nets 0.9 — 1.17 lb 8
1978-08-09 Standard gill nets 9.2 (above normal) 1.8 – 5.5 1.31 lb 46
1995-07-05 Standard gill nets 6.4 (above normal) 1.8 – 5.5 1.52 lb 58
1995-07-05 Standard trap nets 1.2 — 1.36 lb 11
1995-07-05 Survey seining 0.3 — — 1
2009-07-13 Standard gill nets 9.8 (above normal) 1.8 – 5.5 2.32 lb 88
2009-07-13 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 2.26 lb 2

Shorthead Redhorse

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1989-07-25 Standard gill nets 1.3 — 1.66 lb 8
1989-07-25 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 2.0 1.90 lb 3
1955-07-19 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 3.18 lb 1
2016-06-27 Standard trap nets 2.2 (above normal) 0.2 – 2.0 1.93 lb 20
2002-07-15 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 2.25 lb 1
2002-07-15 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.2 – 2.0 1.51 lb 5
1995-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 2.0 2.25 lb 1
2009-07-13 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 2.10 lb 1
2009-07-13 Standard trap nets 1.9 (normal) 0.2 – 2.0 1.93 lb 17

Rock Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1989-07-25 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.50 lb 1
1983-07-05 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.25 lb 8
1973-07-03 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.25 lb 2
1955-07-19 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.2 0.18 lb 1
2016-06-27 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.26 lb 1
2002-07-15 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.2 0.35 lb 1
2002-07-15 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.95 lb 2
1978-08-09 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.2 0.15 lb 2
1995-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.19 lb 2
2009-07-13 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.2 0.20 lb 1
2009-07-13 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.46 lb 1

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1989-07-25 Standard gill nets 1.7 (below normal) 2.0 – 9.7 2.25 lb 10
1989-07-25 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 1.30 lb 4
2023-07-10 Standard gill nets 0.6 (below normal) 2.0 – 9.7 4.01 lb 5
1983-07-05 Standard gill nets 2.3 (normal) 2.0 – 9.7 0.43 lb 14
1973-07-03 Standard gill nets 1.7 (below normal) 2.0 – 9.7 2.70 lb 5
1955-07-19 Standard gill nets 4.0 (normal) 2.0 – 9.7 1.63 lb 24
2016-06-27 Standard gill nets 0.9 (below normal) 2.0 – 9.7 2.48 lb 8
2016-06-27 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.1 1.22 lb 2
2002-07-15 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 2.0 – 9.7 3.16 lb 18
2002-07-15 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 1.31 lb 3
1978-08-09 Standard gill nets 2.2 (normal) 2.0 – 9.7 2.01 lb 11
1995-07-05 Standard gill nets 2.2 (normal) 2.0 – 9.7 2.50 lb 20
1995-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.1 0.56 lb 1
2009-07-13 Standard gill nets 2.6 (normal) 2.0 – 9.7 2.62 lb 23
2009-07-13 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 2.19 lb 3

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1989-07-25 Standard gill nets 5.5 — 0.22 lb 33
1989-07-25 Standard trap nets 7.4 (normal) 3.2 – 21.2 0.16 lb 59
2023-07-10 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 0.06 lb 2
1983-07-05 Standard trap nets 17.8 (normal) 3.2 – 21.2 0.26 lb 142
1983-07-05 Standard gill nets 0.8 — 0.35 lb 5
1973-07-03 Standard trap nets 5.3 (normal) 3.2 – 21.2 0.64 lb 21
2016-06-27 Standard gill nets 1.9 — 0.05 lb 17
2016-06-27 Standard trap nets 10.6 (normal) 3.2 – 21.2 0.23 lb 95
2002-07-15 Standard gill nets 2.0 — 0.05 lb 18
2002-07-15 Standard trap nets 11.7 (normal) 3.2 – 21.2 0.15 lb 105
1978-08-09 Standard gill nets 1.0 — 0.12 lb 5
1995-07-05 Survey seining 2.3 — — 7
1995-07-05 Standard gill nets 3.8 — 0.07 lb 34
1995-07-05 Standard trap nets 12.8 (normal) 3.2 – 21.2 0.12 lb 115
2009-07-13 Standard gill nets 2.4 — 0.05 lb 22
2009-07-13 Standard trap nets 56.0 (above normal) 3.2 – 21.2 0.02 lb 504

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1989-07-25 Standard gill nets 2.2 — 0.09 lb 13
1989-07-25 Standard trap nets 4.6 (normal) 1.0 – 5.2 0.10 lb 37
1983-07-05 Standard trap nets 1.5 (normal) 1.0 – 5.2 0.14 lb 12
1973-07-03 Standard trap nets 0.8 (below normal) 1.0 – 5.2 0.37 lb 3
2016-06-27 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 0.04 lb 1
2016-06-27 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 1.0 – 5.2 0.19 lb 5
2002-07-15 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.04 lb 3
2002-07-15 Standard trap nets 2.4 (normal) 1.0 – 5.2 0.07 lb 22
1978-08-09 Standard gill nets 1.6 — 0.15 lb 8
1995-07-05 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 0.04 lb 1
1995-07-05 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 1.0 – 5.2 0.08 lb 12
2009-07-13 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 1.0 – 5.2 0.08 lb 9

Tullibee (Cisco)

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1989-07-25 Standard gill nets 2.2 (normal) 1.4 – 13.1 1.27 lb 13
2023-07-10 Standard gill nets 5.8 (normal) 1.4 – 13.1 1.20 lb 52
1983-07-05 Standard gill nets 22.7 (above normal) 1.4 – 13.1 1.00 lb 136
1973-07-03 Standard gill nets 7.7 (normal) 1.4 – 13.1 1.47 lb 23
1955-07-19 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 1.4 – 13.1 1.15 lb 9
2016-06-27 Standard gill nets 9.9 (normal) 1.4 – 13.1 1.16 lb 89
2002-07-15 Standard gill nets 5.0 (normal) 1.4 – 13.1 1.70 lb 45
1978-08-09 Standard gill nets 15.0 (above normal) 1.4 – 13.1 1.12 lb 75
1995-07-05 Standard gill nets 21.0 (above normal) 1.4 – 13.1 1.37 lb 189
2009-07-13 Standard gill nets 4.6 (normal) 1.4 – 13.1 0.85 lb 41

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1989-07-25 Standard gill nets 4.7 (normal) 2.3 – 8.7 2.62 lb 28
2023-07-10 Standard gill nets 2.0 (below normal) 2.3 – 8.7 2.25 lb 18
1983-07-05 Standard gill nets 8.7 (normal) 2.3 – 8.7 2.27 lb 52
1983-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.9 2.30 lb 1
1973-07-03 Standard gill nets 3.3 (normal) 2.3 – 8.7 2.31 lb 10
1973-07-03 Standard trap nets 3.0 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.9 2.70 lb 12
1955-07-19 Standard gill nets 2.5 (normal) 2.3 – 8.7 1.02 lb 15
2016-06-27 Standard gill nets 2.9 (normal) 2.3 – 8.7 2.62 lb 26
2016-06-27 Standard trap nets 1.6 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.9 2.67 lb 14
2002-07-15 Standard gill nets 2.7 (normal) 2.3 – 8.7 2.08 lb 24
2002-07-15 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.2 – 0.9 1.84 lb 6
1978-08-09 Standard gill nets 4.0 (normal) 2.3 – 8.7 3.16 lb 20
1995-07-05 Standard gill nets 7.7 (normal) 2.3 – 8.7 2.39 lb 69
1995-07-05 Standard trap nets 1.1 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.9 2.36 lb 10
2009-07-13 Standard gill nets 5.6 (normal) 2.3 – 8.7 2.44 lb 50
2009-07-13 Standard trap nets 1.4 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.9 2.36 lb 13

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1989-07-25 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.4 – 3.3 0.50 lb 1
1989-07-25 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.8 – 4.5 0.63 lb 7
2023-07-10 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 3.3 0.48 lb 3
1983-07-05 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 3.3 0.50 lb 2
1973-07-03 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 3.3 0.20 lb 1
1973-07-03 Standard trap nets 0.5 (below normal) 0.8 – 4.5 0.50 lb 2
1955-07-19 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 3.3 0.09 lb 2
2016-06-27 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.4 – 3.3 0.36 lb 5
2016-06-27 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.8 – 4.5 0.51 lb 5
2002-07-15 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.4 – 3.3 0.76 lb 5
2002-07-15 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.8 – 4.5 0.34 lb 8
1978-08-09 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.4 – 3.3 0.10 lb 1
1995-07-05 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 3.3 0.67 lb 1
1995-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.8 – 4.5 0.20 lb 2
2009-07-13 Standard gill nets 1.7 (normal) 0.4 – 3.3 0.18 lb 15
2009-07-13 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.8 – 4.5 0.17 lb 4

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2023-07-10 Standard electrofishing 36.0 — 1.21 lb 48
2016-06-27 Standard gill nets 0.2 (normal) 0.2 – 1.1 1.58 lb 2
2002-07-15 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.1 2.19 lb 1
2002-07-15 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.06 lb 1
1995-07-05 Survey seining 10.0 — — 30
1995-07-05 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.1 1.87 lb 1

SLR

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2023-07-10 Standard gill nets 0.6 — 3.08 lb 5
1973-07-03 Standard trap nets 1.3 — 5.46 lb 5
2016-06-27 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 5.53 lb 3
2016-06-27 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 2.73 lb 1
2009-07-13 Standard trap nets 1.1 — 2.51 lb 10
2009-07-13 Standard gill nets 1.8 — 2.24 lb 16

RHS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1983-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.8 — 5.90 lb 6

GLR

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2016-06-27 Standard gill nets 0.9 — 2.12 lb 8
2016-06-27 Standard trap nets 3.4 — 2.17 lb 31
2002-07-15 Standard gill nets 0.9 — 2.52 lb 8
2002-07-15 Standard trap nets 0.8 — 5.95 lb 7
1995-07-05 Standard gill nets 0.6 — 2.66 lb 5
1995-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 5.05 lb 2

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2016-06-27 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 0.46 lb 2

BND

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
1995-07-05 Survey seining 2.0 — 6

SHI

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
1995-07-05 Survey seining 0.3 — 1

Johnny Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
1995-07-05 Survey seining 2.0 — 6

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Map & Directions

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

Arrowhead Outdoors

Ely, MN

(218) 365-5358

★ 4.9

Bass Pro Shops

Hermantown, MN

(218) 481-6900

★ 4.4

Benders

Hibbing, MN

(218) 263-5023

★ 4.5

Brimson Sportsman Corner

Brimson, MN

(218) 848-2080

★ 5

Canadian Waters Inc

Ely, MN

(800) 255-2922

★ 4.7

Canoe Country Outfitters

Ely, MN

(218) 365-4046

★ 4.9

Cenex

Hibbing, MN

(320) 894-5765

★ 5

Cliff Wold's Outfitting Co.

Ely, MN

(218) 365-3267

★ 5

Nearby Marinas

Anderson's Canoe Outfitters

Crane Lake, MN

(218) 780-6430

★ 4.9

Aronson Boat Works Inc

Tower, MN

(218) 753-4190

★ 4.5

Arrowhead Lodge

Kabetogama, MN

(218) 875-2141

★ 4.7

Bill's Boat Storage

Ely, MN

(218) 235-9824

★ 5

Birch Point Marine

Tower, MN

(218) 753-4404

★ 4.5

BP Marine Plus

Two Harbors, MN

(218) 830-2216

★ 5

Resorts & Lodges Near Side

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C&B Rentals
Fishing Resort Hibbing

(952) 356-5234
Espland's
Fishing Resort Ely

(218) 365-5282
Lake Vermilion Ice Fishing
Fishing Resort Tower

(218) 290-2435
Piney Woods Retreat in Ely, Minnesota - Vacation Cabin Rental
Fishing Resort Ely

(218) 235-1212

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Fish Species

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

Black CrappieBluegillBrown BullheadGolden RedhorseHybrid SunfishLargemouth BassNorthern PikePumpkinseedRock BassShorthead RedhorseSilver RedhorseTullibee (Cisco)WalleyeWhite SuckerYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Side

218 Sportfishing
Fishing Guide

(218) 409-4744
Angler Management Duluth Charters
Fishing Guide

(218) 390-7933
Basswood Trails Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 349-5226
Catching Adventures
Fishing Guide

(651) 270-7155
Chamorrita Charters
Fishing Guide

(218) 393-7121
Chasin' Tail Charters MN
Fishing Guide

(320) 980-6667

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Other Lakes in St. Louis County

Aerie

146.35 acres

Agassa

72.18 acres

Agnes

28.99 acres

Alden

189.7 acres

Alruss

28.18 acres

Angleworm

144.03 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.