Sister
Lake County, Minnesota — DOW #38005000
8 Surveys
125.11
Acres
15 ft
Max Depth
8 ft
Mean Depth
4
Fish Species
8
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Sister. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.8 | 0.10 lb | 3 |
| 1980-09-02 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (below normal) | 4.5 – 19.0 | 0.14 lb | 12 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 2.30 lb | 1 |
| 1980-09-02 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.3 – 4.8 | 1.70 lb | 2 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.4 | 1.65 lb | 16 |
| 1980-09-02 | Standard gill nets | 14.5 (above normal) | 2.0 – 11.5 | 1.85 lb | 58 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-09-02 | Standard gill nets | 12.3 (above normal) | 3.0 – 8.3 | 1.65 lb | 49 |
| 1980-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 1.72 lb | 12 |
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 Sister
Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near Sister.
Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Sister. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Sister
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 Sister
- Weather forecast for Sister — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.6573°N, 91.1010°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.