Square
Lake County, Minnesota — DOW #38007400
21 Surveys
122.68
Acres
7 ft
Max Depth
7
Fish Species
8
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Square. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 (normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 1.35 lb | 33 |
| 2015-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (below normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 0.54 lb | 14 |
| 1962-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 5.6 (normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | — | 28 |
| 1962-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 | — | — | 8 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.25 lb | 6 |
| 2015-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.17 lb | 6 |
| 1962-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.2 | — | 5 |
| 1962-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | — | 3 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 9.2 (normal) | 2.3 – 9.6 | 1.07 lb | 55 |
| 2015-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 10.0 (above normal) | 2.3 – 9.6 | 0.90 lb | 60 |
| 1962-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 11.2 (above normal) | 2.3 – 9.6 | — | 56 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 20.3 (above normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.23 lb | 122 |
| 2015-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 (normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.13 lb | 33 |
| 1962-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 3.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | — | 15 |
| 1962-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 17.4 (normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | — | 87 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 21.3 (normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 1.88 lb | 128 |
| 2015-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 10.5 (normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 1.95 lb | 63 |
| 1962-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 20.0 (normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | — | 100 |
| 1962-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.5 | — | 8 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 1.57 lb | 8 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.03 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 Square
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Square. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Square
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 Square
- Weather forecast for Square — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.8644°N, 91.1188°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.