Sink
Lake County, Minnesota — DOW #38054000
19 Surveys
18.23
Acres
22 ft
Max Depth
10 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 Sink. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 10.0 (above normal) | 0.4 – 5.2 | 0.23 lb | 30 |
| 1965-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 15.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 23.0 | 0.23 lb | 15 |
| 2005-06-01 | Standard trap nets | 5.5 (above normal) | 0.4 – 5.2 | 0.13 lb | 33 |
| 2005-06-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (below normal) | 2.0 – 23.0 | 0.17 lb | 3 |
| 1985-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 2.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 5.2 | 0.48 lb | 13 |
| 1985-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 30.0 (above normal) | 2.0 – 23.0 | 0.53 lb | 60 |
| 2015-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 34.3 (above normal) | 2.0 – 23.0 | 0.50 lb | 103 |
| 2015-08-03 | 1/4-in trap nets | 32.5 | — | 0.10 lb | 65 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (normal) | 3.9 – 9.4 | 1.08 lb | 5 |
| 1965-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 4.3 | — | 1.67 lb | 13 |
| 2005-06-01 | Standard gill nets | 7.5 (normal) | 3.9 – 9.4 | 0.84 lb | 15 |
| 2005-06-01 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 | — | 1.79 lb | 13 |
| 1985-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 8.5 (normal) | 3.9 – 9.4 | 1.31 lb | 17 |
| 1985-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 | — | 0.91 lb | 8 |
| 2015-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 11.7 (above normal) | 3.9 – 9.4 | 1.02 lb | 35 |
| 2015-08-03 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.5 | — | 0.63 lb | 1 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.4 | 4.43 lb | 1 |
| 2005-06-01 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (normal) | 2.6 – 17.5 | 3.57 lb | 14 |
BNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-08-03 | 1/4-in trap nets | 13.5 | — | 27 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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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 Sink
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Sink. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Sink
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 Sink
- Weather forecast for Sink — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.4224°N, 91.4751°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.