Sleepy Island
Cass County, Minnesota — DOW #11045600
7 Surveys
15.3
Acres
23 ft
Max Depth
4
Fish Species
25
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Sleepy Island. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-06-08 | Standard trap nets | 20.2 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.11 lb | 182 |
| 1992-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 17.0 (normal) | 1.5 – 20.5 | 0.08 lb | 34 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 (normal) | 2.5 – 7.8 | 4.04 lb | 11 |
| 1992-06-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 2.60 lb | 6 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-06-08 | Standard trap nets | 139.6 (above normal) | 4.3 – 32.8 | 0.14 lb | 1256 |
| 1992-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 | — | 0.20 lb | 12 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.0 | 2.65 lb | 2 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Beimert Outdoors
Brainerd, MN
★ 5Big Nasty Tackle
Cass Lake, MN
★ 3.1Chad Zbasnik Fishing
Walker, MN
Corner Store Depot & Liquor
Brainerd, MN
★ 4.7Dean's Bait, Walker
Walker, MN
★ 4.8Full Stringer Bait and Tackle
Longville, MN
★ 4.8Lakes Area Powersports
Walker, MN
★ 4.6Leech Lake Distributors
Walker, MN
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Resorts & Lodges Near Sleepy Island
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Sleepy Island. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Sleepy Island
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Plan Your Trip to Sleepy Island
- Weather forecast for Sleepy Island — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 46.8346°N, 94.5889°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.