Steamboat
Aitkin County, Minnesota — DOW #01007102
12 Surveys
Special Regulations for Steamboat
This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.
- Possession limit five. (Including connected waters: Aitkin Lake including area known as Aitkin Flowage, Davis Lake including bay known as Steamboat Lake, Flowage Lake, Sandy River Lake, Prairie River from confluence with Tamarack River downstream to confluence with Big Sandy Lake, Sandy River from State Highway 210 downstream to confluence with the Mississippi River, and West Savanna River from County Highway 14 downstream to confluence with the Prairie River.)
- All less than 14" or greater than 18" must be immediately released. One over 26" allowed in possession. (Including connected waters: Aitkin Lake including area known as Aitkin Flowage, Davis Lake including bay known as Steamboat Lake, Flowage Lake, Sandy River Lake, Prairie River from confluence with Tamarack River downstream to confluence with Big Sandy Lake, Sandy River from State Highway 210 downstream to confluence with the Mississippi River, and West Savanna River from County Highway 14 downstream to confluence with the Prairie River.)
59.52
Acres
21 ft
Max Depth
9
Fish Species
3
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Steamboat. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-08-08 | Standard gill nets | 5.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 21.6 | 0.44 lb | 16 |
| 1990-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 17.4 (above normal) | 0.5 – 10.0 | 0.43 lb | 122 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-08-08 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 2.5 – 7.8 | 2.41 lb | 10 |
| 1990-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 1.44 lb | 7 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-08-08 | Standard gill nets | 26.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 37.0 | 0.11 lb | 78 |
| 1990-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 15.0 (above normal) | 0.9 – 4.9 | 0.16 lb | 105 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 4.3 – 32.8 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.16 lb | 10 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.1 – 10.6 | 0.10 lb | 2 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 3.10 lb | 2 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.17 lb | 3 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 1.8 – 9.7 | 0.33 lb | 3 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Aitkin Backwoods Farm Supply LLC
Aitkin, MN
★ 4.9Bill's Sportsmans Service
Aitkin, MN
★ 4.8Farm Island Store
Aitkin, MN
★ 4.7Farm Island Store & Off Sale
Aitkin, MN
★ 4.7Glen Store
Aitkin, MN
★ 4.6McGregor Oil
McGregor, MN
★ 4.6Sather's Gateway Store
McGregor, MN
★ 4.4Sue’s Bait shop
Aitkin, MN
★ 4.5Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near Steamboat
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Steamboat. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Steamboat
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Plan Your Trip to Steamboat
- Weather forecast for Steamboat — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 46.6416°N, 93.3552°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.