Steep
St. Louis County, Minnesota — DOW #69047500
10 Surveys
96.55
Acres
40 ft
Max Depth
10.8 ft
Mean Depth
4
Fish Species
33
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Steep. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.3 – 5.3 | 16.30 lb | 1 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.3 | 0.21 lb | 28 |
| 2018-08-10 | Open-water angling | 1.0 | — | 0.10 lb | 2 |
| 2018-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 5.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.3 | 0.16 lb | 35 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 28.8 (above normal) | 1.2 – 4.9 | 1.16 lb | 173 |
| 2018-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 41.2 (above normal) | 1.2 – 4.9 | 0.60 lb | 247 |
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.3 – 7.6 | 0.17 lb | 3 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-10 | Open-water angling | 7.0 | — | 0.03 lb | 14 |
| 2018-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.05 lb | 7 |
CIS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.10 lb | 3 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Steep. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Steep
- Weather forecast for Steep — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 48.3059°N, 92.2371°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.