Skull
Lake County, Minnesota — DOW #38062400
22 Surveys
28.94
Acres
38 ft
Max Depth
3
Fish Species
8
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Skull. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Brook Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-10-01 | Short-term gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.53 lb | 4 |
| 1997-06-04 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 | — | 2.48 lb | 9 |
| 2017-05-24 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 | — | 0.38 lb | 6 |
| 1994-05-26 | Standard gill nets | 7.5 | — | 1.75 lb | 15 |
| 1988-05-27 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 | — | 1.87 lb | 11 |
| 2000-05-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 1.72 lb | 2 |
| 1980-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 23.0 | — | 0.65 lb | 23 |
| 1990-06-04 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 | — | 1.71 lb | 11 |
| 2023-05-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 | — | 1.83 lb | 5 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-10-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.6 | 0.96 lb | 5 |
| 1997-06-04 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.5 – 10.4 | 6.88 lb | 6 |
| 2017-05-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.5 – 10.4 | 3.86 lb | 2 |
| 1994-05-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.5 – 10.4 | — | 1 |
| 1988-05-27 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 1.5 – 10.4 | 3.23 lb | 12 |
| 2000-05-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.5 – 10.4 | 4.07 lb | 4 |
| 2003-05-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.5 – 10.4 | 2.89 lb | 2 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-10-01 | Standard trap nets | 5.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 7.8 | 0.20 lb | 34 |
| 2012-10-01 | Short-term gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.42 lb | 1 |
| 2012-10-01 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 1.05 lb | 5 |
| 1997-06-04 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 1.30 lb | 2 |
| 2017-05-24 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 2.15 lb | 22 |
| 1990-06-04 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 1.30 lb | 1 |
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 Skull
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Skull. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Skull
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 Skull
- Weather forecast for Skull — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 48.0236°N, 91.4475°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.