Star
Cook County, Minnesota — DOW #16040500
33 Surveys
107.11
Acres
13 ft
Max Depth
5
Fish Species
10
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Star. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.9 | 1.20 lb | 5 |
| 1990-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (below normal) | 3.0 – 9.8 | 0.80 lb | 5 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (below normal) | 3.0 – 9.8 | 2.33 lb | 7 |
| 2019-06-17 | Standard gill nets | 7.8 (normal) | 3.0 – 9.8 | 0.82 lb | 47 |
| 2005-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 3.0 – 9.8 | 1.25 lb | 2 |
| 2015-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 3.0 – 9.8 | 0.68 lb | 8 |
| 2023-06-13 | Trapnet - Mini Fyke | 0.3 | — | 1.47 lb | 2 |
| 2023-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 3.0 – 9.8 | 0.48 lb | 18 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 6.8 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 2.32 lb | 34 |
| 1990-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 11.0 (normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 2.48 lb | 33 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 11.2 (normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 2.47 lb | 67 |
| 2019-06-17 | Standard gill nets | 11.3 (normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 2.10 lb | 68 |
| 2005-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 2.77 lb | 36 |
| 2015-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 2.65 lb | 36 |
| 2023-06-13 | Trapnet - Mini Fyke | 1.8 | — | 1.71 lb | 11 |
| 2023-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 19.5 (above normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 1.67 lb | 117 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 5.7 (normal) | 2.0 – 6.3 | 1.16 lb | 17 |
| 1990-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 2.4 | — | 0.73 lb | 12 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 13.3 (above normal) | 2.0 – 6.3 | 1.19 lb | 80 |
| 2019-06-17 | Standard gill nets | 11.8 (above normal) | 2.0 – 6.3 | 0.95 lb | 71 |
| 2005-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 6.3 | 1.04 lb | 30 |
| 2015-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 4.2 (normal) | 2.0 – 6.3 | 2.15 lb | 25 |
| 2023-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 2.0 – 6.3 | 0.74 lb | 1 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | 0.10 lb | 2 |
| 2019-06-17 | Standard gill nets | 16.5 (above normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | 0.27 lb | 99 |
| 2005-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | 0.14 lb | 5 |
| 2015-06-08 | Minnow traps | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2015-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | 0.23 lb | 3 |
| 2023-06-13 | Trapnet - Mini Fyke | 78.8 | — | — | 473 |
| 2023-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 21.2 (above normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | 0.33 lb | 127 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.18 lb | 1 |
| 2023-06-13 | Trapnet - Mini Fyke | 2.8 | — | 0.05 lb | 17 |
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 Star. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Star
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- GPS: 47.9073°N, 90.6491°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.