Squint
Cook County, Minnesota — DOW #16020200
26 Surveys
16.09
Acres
23 ft
Max Depth
3
Fish Species
10
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Squint. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 19.7 (above normal) | 2.4 – 16.0 | 1.04 lb | 59 |
| 1982-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 18.7 (above normal) | 2.4 – 16.0 | 1.19 lb | 56 |
| 1995-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 14.3 (normal) | 2.4 – 16.0 | 0.92 lb | 43 |
| 2002-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 5.7 (normal) | 2.4 – 16.0 | 0.95 lb | 17 |
| 2002-07-22 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.2 | — | 1.62 lb | 7 |
| 2002-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 6.8 | 1.46 lb | 13 |
| 2013-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.2 – 6.8 | 2.12 lb | 6 |
| 2013-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 2.4 – 16.0 | 0.88 lb | 9 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 10.7 (normal) | 1.1 – 12.4 | 0.15 lb | 32 |
| 1982-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 10.3 (normal) | 1.1 – 12.4 | 0.28 lb | 31 |
| 1995-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 12.0 (normal) | 1.1 – 12.4 | 0.26 lb | 36 |
| 2002-07-22 | 1/4-in trap nets | 2.5 | — | 0.03 lb | 15 |
| 2002-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 3.4 | 0.06 lb | 2 |
| 2002-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.1 – 12.4 | 0.12 lb | 6 |
| 2013-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 3.4 | 0.14 lb | 1 |
| 2013-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.1 – 12.4 | 0.25 lb | 9 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 8.9 | 2.20 lb | 1 |
| 1982-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.0 – 8.9 | 2.50 lb | 2 |
| 2002-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 8.9 | 2.17 lb | 6 |
| 2002-07-22 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.2 | — | 2.25 lb | 1 |
| 2002-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.7 – 4.8 | 1.99 lb | 5 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-07-22 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.7 | — | 0.02 lb | 4 |
Common Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-07-22 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.2 | — | 1 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 5.3 (normal) | 1.1 – 5.8 | 1.27 lb | 16 |
| 2013-07-15 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.7 | — | 0.88 lb | 4 |
| 2013-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 1.20 lb | 6 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Bear Track Outfitting Co.
Grand Marais, MN
★ 3.3Buck's Hardware
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.5Clearwater BWCA Outfitters
Grand Marais, MN
★ 5Hungry Jack Canoe Outfitters
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.7Lake Superior Trading Post
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.6Moose Tracks
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.5Northern Goods
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.7The Fisherman's Daughter at Dockside Fish Market
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.7Nearby Marinas
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Squint. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Squint
- Weather forecast for Squint — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 48.0438°N, 90.4648°W — Get Directions
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- 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.