Sonju
Lake County, Minnesota — DOW #38024800
22 Surveys
37.14
Acres
8 ft
Max Depth
1
Fish Species
8
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Sonju. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-05-03 | Standard trap nets | 27.3 (above normal) | 0.9 – 4.5 | 0.37 lb | 164 |
| 1989-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 22.2 (above normal) | 0.9 – 4.5 | 0.39 lb | 133 |
| 1989-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 37.5 (above normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 0.70 lb | 75 |
| 1997-10-20 | Standard trap nets | 42.9 (above normal) | 0.9 – 4.5 | 0.82 lb | 343 |
| 2012-09-24 | Standard trap nets | 72.9 (above normal) | 0.9 – 4.5 | 0.29 lb | 656 |
| 2001-10-15 | Standard trap nets | 18.8 (above normal) | 0.9 – 4.5 | 0.35 lb | 150 |
| 2001-10-15 | Standard gill nets | 56.0 (above normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 0.63 lb | 56 |
| 2009-09-29 | Standard trap nets | 8.7 (above normal) | 0.9 – 4.5 | 0.34 lb | 78 |
| 1994-06-06 | Standard trap nets | 19.3 (above normal) | 0.9 – 4.5 | 0.63 lb | 174 |
Common Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-05-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.08 lb | 1 |
| 1997-10-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.11 lb | 1 |
| 2001-10-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.09 lb | 1 |
| 2001-10-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.09 lb | 1 |
Brook Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1997-10-20 | Standard trap nets | 3.5 | — | 0.25 lb | 28 |
| 2012-09-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 | — | 0.26 lb | 13 |
| 2009-09-29 | Standard trap nets | 22.7 | — | 0.44 lb | 204 |
| 1994-06-06 | Standard trap nets | 7.3 | — | 0.15 lb | 66 |
BNT
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-20 | Standard trap nets | 3.5 | — | 0.60 lb | 28 |
| 2001-10-15 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 | — | 0.41 lb | 4 |
| 2001-10-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 0.38 lb | 6 |
PRD
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-10-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 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 Sonju
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Sonju. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Sonju
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 Sonju
- Weather forecast for Sonju — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.4833°N, 91.2094°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.