Minnesota Fishing Guide

Sugar

Aitkin County, Minnesota — DOW #01008700

167 Surveys
415.87
Acres
45 ft
Max Depth
0
13
Fish Species
3
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DNR Fish Surveys

Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Sugar. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2016-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 3.1 — — 3
2016-07-19 50-ft beach seine 2.0 — — 14
1985-08-19 Standard gill nets 3.2 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.8 1.03 lb 19
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 3.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.8 0.93 lb 30
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.97 lb 5
1996-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 1.09 lb 5
1996-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.70 lb 2
2021-08-02 Standard gill nets 2.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.8 1.19 lb 21
2024-08-06 Standard gill nets 2.7 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.8 1.38 lb 24
1990-08-13 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 0.73 lb 6
1990-08-13 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.36 lb 10
2011-08-08 Standard electrofishing 30.5 — 1.31 lb 38
2011-08-08 15-ft beach seine 5.7 — — 34
2011-08-08 Standard gill nets 2.9 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.8 1.20 lb 26
2011-08-08 Backpack electrofishing 15.1 — — 7
2011-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.57 lb 5

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2016-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 32.5 — — 31
2016-07-19 50-ft beach seine 8.6 — — 60
1985-08-19 Standard gill nets 8.3 — 0.14 lb 50
1985-08-19 Standard trap nets 14.8 (normal) 8.3 – 50.1 0.13 lb 178
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 8.6 — 0.12 lb 77
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 19.1 (normal) 8.3 – 50.1 0.10 lb 172
1996-08-05 Standard gill nets 6.0 — 0.11 lb 54
1996-08-05 Standard trap nets 13.7 (normal) 8.3 – 50.1 0.12 lb 164
2021-08-02 Standard gill nets 4.0 — 0.12 lb 36
2024-08-06 Standard gill nets 6.9 — 0.12 lb 62
1990-08-13 Standard gill nets 7.7 — 0.18 lb 46
1990-08-13 Standard trap nets 14.4 (normal) 8.3 – 50.1 0.16 lb 173
2011-08-08 Standard gill nets 3.0 — 0.10 lb 27
2011-08-08 Backpack electrofishing 36.6 — — 17
2011-08-08 Standard trap nets 11.3 (normal) 8.3 – 50.1 0.11 lb 124
2011-08-08 15-ft beach seine 9.2 — — 55

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2016-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 1.1 — — 1
1985-08-19 Standard gill nets 3.5 — 0.15 lb 21
1985-08-19 Standard trap nets 5.9 (normal) 2.8 – 10.3 0.21 lb 71
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 2.2 — 0.14 lb 20
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 2.0 (below normal) 2.8 – 10.3 0.13 lb 18
1996-08-05 Standard gill nets 6.1 — 0.16 lb 55
1996-08-05 Standard trap nets 5.8 (normal) 2.8 – 10.3 0.22 lb 69
2021-08-02 Standard gill nets 4.8 — 0.19 lb 43
2024-08-06 Standard gill nets 2.6 — 0.10 lb 23
1990-08-13 Standard gill nets 1.3 — 0.24 lb 8
1990-08-13 Standard trap nets 1.8 (below normal) 2.8 – 10.3 0.18 lb 22
2011-08-08 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.11 lb 3
2011-08-08 Backpack electrofishing 2.1 — — 1

CNM

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2016-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 5.2 — 5

Tadpole Madtom

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2016-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 1.1 — 1

Bluntnose Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2016-07-19 50-ft beach seine 0.9 — 6
2016-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 26.2 — 25
2011-08-08 15-ft beach seine 14.5 — 87
2011-08-08 Backpack electrofishing 4.3 — 2

BKF

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2016-07-19 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — 1

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2016-07-19 50-ft beach seine 0.9 — — 6
2016-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 2.1 — — 2
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 3.0 — 0.17 lb 27
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 9.3 — 0.22 lb 84
1996-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 0.28 lb 1
1996-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.6 — 0.45 lb 7
2021-08-02 Standard gill nets 0.7 — 0.32 lb 6
2024-08-06 Standard gill nets 5.4 — 0.17 lb 49
1990-08-13 Standard gill nets 1.2 — 0.19 lb 7
1990-08-13 Standard trap nets 4.7 — 0.24 lb 56
2011-08-08 Standard gill nets 2.9 — 0.19 lb 26
2011-08-08 Standard trap nets 8.0 — 0.22 lb 88
2011-08-08 15-ft beach seine 0.7 — — 4

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2016-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 3.1 — — 3
1985-08-19 Standard gill nets 19.5 (above normal) 1.9 – 12.1 0.48 lb 117
1985-08-19 Standard trap nets 9.3 (normal) 2.1 – 10.5 0.42 lb 112
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 11.3 (normal) 1.9 – 12.1 0.49 lb 102
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 1.9 (below normal) 2.1 – 10.5 0.43 lb 17
1996-08-05 Standard gill nets 15.2 (above normal) 1.9 – 12.1 0.37 lb 137
1996-08-05 Standard trap nets 4.1 (normal) 2.1 – 10.5 0.39 lb 49
2021-08-02 Standard gill nets 9.3 (normal) 1.9 – 12.1 0.47 lb 84
2024-08-06 Standard gill nets 13.1 (above normal) 1.9 – 12.1 0.41 lb 118
1990-08-13 Standard gill nets 16.2 (above normal) 1.9 – 12.1 0.38 lb 97
1990-08-13 Standard trap nets 3.9 (normal) 2.1 – 10.5 0.43 lb 47
2011-08-08 Standard trap nets 3.3 (normal) 2.1 – 10.5 0.53 lb 36
2011-08-08 Standard gill nets 7.7 (normal) 1.9 – 12.1 0.50 lb 69

Mottled Sculpin

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2016-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 5.2 — 5

Rock Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2016-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 2.1 — — 2
1985-08-19 Standard gill nets 3.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.59 lb 20
1985-08-19 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.5 – 1.5 0.33 lb 12
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 2.1 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.46 lb 19
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 1.5 0.05 lb 2
1996-08-05 Standard gill nets 2.4 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.59 lb 22
1996-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.5 – 1.5 0.28 lb 7
2021-08-02 Standard gill nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.48 lb 4
2024-08-06 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.32 lb 7
1990-08-13 Standard gill nets 1.2 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.47 lb 7
1990-08-13 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 1.5 0.25 lb 6
2011-08-08 Standard gill nets 2.2 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.43 lb 20
2011-08-08 Backpack electrofishing 2.1 — — 1
2011-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.5 – 1.5 0.26 lb 6

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2016-07-19 50-ft beach seine 1.3 — — 9
1985-08-19 Standard gill nets 1.5 (below normal) 2.0 – 21.5 0.10 lb 9
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 4.1 (normal) 2.0 – 21.5 0.13 lb 37
1996-08-05 Standard gill nets 5.4 (normal) 2.0 – 21.5 0.17 lb 49
2021-08-02 Standard gill nets 1.3 (below normal) 2.0 – 21.5 0.16 lb 12
2024-08-06 Standard gill nets 0.9 (below normal) 2.0 – 21.5 0.12 lb 8
1990-08-13 Standard gill nets 2.8 (normal) 2.0 – 21.5 0.16 lb 17
2011-08-08 Standard gill nets 2.9 (normal) 2.0 – 21.5 0.11 lb 26

Smallmouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2016-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 4.2 — — 4
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.3 1.51 lb 1
2024-08-06 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.3 2.75 lb 1
2011-08-08 Backpack electrofishing 2.1 — — 1
2011-08-08 Standard electrofishing 0.8 — 4.06 lb 1
2011-08-08 15-ft beach seine 1.8 — — 11
2011-08-08 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.3 4.23 lb 1

Johnny Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2016-07-19 50-ft beach seine 0.4 — 3
2011-08-08 Backpack electrofishing 4.3 — 2

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1985-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.65 lb 4
1985-08-19 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.5 – 4.3 0.86 lb 5
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.48 lb 2
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.5 – 4.3 0.64 lb 6
1996-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.78 lb 3
1996-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.5 – 4.3 0.74 lb 6
2021-08-02 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 4.3 1.05 lb 3
2024-08-06 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.5 – 4.3 0.47 lb 5
1990-08-13 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 4.3 0.65 lb 2
2011-08-08 Standard gill nets 1.1 (normal) 0.5 – 4.3 0.75 lb 10
2011-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.78 lb 1

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1985-08-19 Standard gill nets 8.8 (normal) 4.8 – 12.5 1.49 lb 53
1985-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.4 — 0.86 lb 5
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 9.3 (normal) 4.8 – 12.5 1.82 lb 84
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 1.7 — 1.29 lb 15
1996-08-05 Standard gill nets 8.8 (normal) 4.8 – 12.5 1.53 lb 79
1996-08-05 Standard trap nets 1.0 — 1.07 lb 12
2021-08-02 Standard gill nets 10.0 (normal) 4.8 – 12.5 2.12 lb 90
2024-08-06 Standard gill nets 9.7 (normal) 4.8 – 12.5 1.95 lb 87
1990-08-13 Standard gill nets 5.5 (normal) 4.8 – 12.5 1.63 lb 33
1990-08-13 Standard trap nets 1.3 — 0.74 lb 16
2011-08-08 15-ft beach seine 0.2 — — 1
2011-08-08 Standard gill nets 12.4 (normal) 4.8 – 12.5 1.94 lb 112
2011-08-08 Standard trap nets 1.2 — 1.32 lb 13

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1985-08-19 Standard gill nets 2.2 (normal) 0.5 – 3.0 3.78 lb 13
1985-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.5 0.70 lb 1
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.5 – 3.0 1.76 lb 9
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 0.5 0.28 lb 3
2018-09-05 Fall electrofishing 5.0 — 0.88 lb 5
1996-08-05 Standard gill nets 3.3 (above normal) 0.5 – 3.0 2.70 lb 30
1996-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 0.5 1.38 lb 9
2021-08-02 Standard gill nets 2.9 (normal) 0.5 – 3.0 1.10 lb 26
2024-08-06 Standard gill nets 0.9 (normal) 0.5 – 3.0 2.13 lb 8
1990-08-13 Standard gill nets 2.5 (normal) 0.5 – 3.0 2.21 lb 15
1990-08-13 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 0.5 1.30 lb 4
2011-08-08 Standard gill nets 1.7 (normal) 0.5 – 3.0 2.81 lb 15
2011-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.6 (above normal) 0.3 – 0.5 3.16 lb 6

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1985-08-19 Standard gill nets 2.2 (normal) 1.0 – 4.8 0.48 lb 13
1985-08-19 Standard trap nets 1.5 (normal) 0.8 – 4.3 0.42 lb 18
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 11.3 (above normal) 1.0 – 4.8 0.45 lb 102
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.7 (below normal) 0.8 – 4.3 0.30 lb 6
1996-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.8 (below normal) 1.0 – 4.8 0.36 lb 7
1996-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.8 – 4.3 0.47 lb 11
2021-08-02 Standard gill nets 7.0 (above normal) 1.0 – 4.8 0.36 lb 63
2024-08-06 Standard gill nets 2.2 (normal) 1.0 – 4.8 0.37 lb 20
1990-08-13 Standard gill nets 2.7 (normal) 1.0 – 4.8 0.42 lb 16
1990-08-13 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.8 – 4.3 0.29 lb 12
2011-08-08 Standard gill nets 3.4 (normal) 1.0 – 4.8 0.41 lb 31
2011-08-08 Standard trap nets 1.9 (normal) 0.8 – 4.3 0.34 lb 21
2011-08-08 Standard electrofishing 12.1 — 0.37 lb 15

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 5.7 0.25 lb 1
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 1.0 – 16.5 0.40 lb 1
1990-08-13 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.0 – 16.5 0.65 lb 2

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1996-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.8 1.55 lb 1
2024-08-06 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.3 1.97 lb 1

Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2011-08-08 Backpack electrofishing 4.3 — 2
2011-08-08 15-ft beach seine 2.7 — 16

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Map & Directions

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

Aitkin Backwoods Farm Supply LLC

Aitkin, MN

(218) 927-3112

★ 4.9

Bill's Sportsmans Service

Aitkin, MN

(218) 927-2552

★ 4.8

Farm Island Store

Aitkin, MN

(218) 927-3791

★ 4.7

Farm Island Store & Off Sale

Aitkin, MN

(218) 927-3791

★ 4.7

Glen Store

Aitkin, MN

(320) 684-2229

★ 4.6

McGregor Oil

McGregor, MN

(218) 768-2055

★ 4.6

Sather's Gateway Store

McGregor, MN

(218) 426-3255

★ 4.4

Sue’s Bait shop

Aitkin, MN

(218) 851-2679

★ 4.5

Nearby Marinas

3K StorageMN on Lake Minnewawa

McGregor, MN

(218) 429-2108

★ 5

Aitkin Rental

Aitkin, MN

(218) 927-6907

★ 4.5

Farm Island Repair and Marine

Aitkin, MN

(218) 927-6395

★ 4.7

FLOE International

McGregor, MN

(800) 336-6337

★ 4.8

Horseshoelakestorage.net

McGregor, MN

(218) 670-0063

★ 5

Libby Marine

McGregor, MN

(218) 994-9245

Resorts & Lodges Near Sugar

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Big Sandy Lake Cabin Rental
Fishing Resort McGregor

(612) 735-9455
McGregor Cabin Rentals
Fishing Resort McGregor

(218) 839-7545
Loaf N Leisure Resort and RV Park
Fishing Resort Aitkin

(218) 234-2882
Ole's Resort
Fishing Resort McGregor

(218) 426-3487

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Fish Species

Species known to inhabit Sugar. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Black CrappieBluegillBrown BullheadHybrid SunfishLargemouth BassNorthern PikePumpkinseedRock BassSmallmouth BassWalleyeWhite SuckerYellow BullheadYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Sugar

Mille Lacs Lake Fishing Guide
Fishing Guide

(651) 271-8600
Mille Lacs Lake Guiding
Fishing Guide

(763) 238-7507
North Mille Lacs Ice Fishing
Fishing Guide

(218) 670-5012

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Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.