Skelly
Itasca County, Minnesota — DOW #31073600
8 Surveys
70.13
Acres
35 ft
Max Depth
6
Fish Species
9
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Skelly. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-09-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.30 lb | 1 |
| 1982-09-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.40 lb | 1 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-09-01 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 | — | 1.23 lb | 24 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-09-01 | Standard gill nets | 9.7 | — | 0.38 lb | 29 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-09-01 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.55 lb | 6 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-09-01 | Standard trap nets | 5.8 | — | 0.30 lb | 23 |
| 1982-09-01 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 | — | 0.14 lb | 7 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-09-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.27 lb | 3 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Best Bet Waxworm Wholesale Bait & Breeder Kits
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★ 5Bite Me Waxworms Wholesale Bait Shop
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★ 3.7Diamond Custom Rods
Grand Rapids, MN
★ 5Fred's Live Bait & Tackle
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★ 4.8Frontier Sports
Marcell, MN
★ 4.6Glen's Army & Navy Store
Grand Rapids, MN
★ 4.3God's Country Outfitters
Grand Rapids, MN
★ 4.4Hollywood Bait
Coleraine, MN
★ 4.5Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near Skelly
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Skelly. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Skelly
Other Lakes in Itasca County
Plan Your Trip to Skelly
- Weather forecast for Skelly — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.1545°N, 93.7490°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.