Sunfish
Cook County, Minnesota — DOW #16007900
54 Surveys
84.46
Acres
25 ft
Max Depth
13.2 ft
Mean Depth
5
Fish Species
10
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Sunfish. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Rainbow Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 | — | 0.90 lb | 3 |
| 1983-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 1.00 lb | 2 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 | — | 0.15 lb | 12 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 | — | 0.22 lb | 9 |
SPT
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 11.0 | — | 0.50 lb | 11 |
| 1983-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | — | 10 |
| 1983-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 12.5 | — | 0.41 lb | 25 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 6.5 | — | 0.38 lb | 13 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 92.0 (above normal) | 1.3 – 10.3 | 0.17 lb | 92 |
| 2007-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 33.5 (above normal) | 1.3 – 10.3 | 0.23 lb | 134 |
| 2011-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.3 – 10.3 | 0.11 lb | 12 |
| 2004-06-17 | Standard gill nets | 28.0 (above normal) | 1.3 – 10.3 | 0.12 lb | 56 |
| 1983-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 11.1 (normal) | 0.6 – 26.5 | 0.24 lb | 89 |
| 1983-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 142.0 (above normal) | 1.3 – 10.3 | 0.15 lb | 284 |
| 1998-06-22 | 1/4-in trap nets | 8.3 | — | — | 58 |
| 1998-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 19.8 (normal) | 0.6 – 26.5 | 0.11 lb | 119 |
| 1998-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 162.0 (above normal) | 1.3 – 10.3 | 0.03 lb | 324 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 48.5 (above normal) | 0.6 – 26.5 | 0.05 lb | 194 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 140.5 (above normal) | 1.3 – 10.3 | 0.17 lb | 281 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 2.3 – 5.1 | 4.69 lb | 4 |
| 2011-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (below normal) | 2.3 – 5.1 | 4.25 lb | 7 |
| 2015-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 2.3 – 5.1 | 3.32 lb | 3 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.0 – 4.1 | 1.39 lb | 6 |
| 2011-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 4.1 | 0.63 lb | 1 |
| 2015-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 4.1 | 1.70 lb | 4 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 7.1 | 1.10 lb | 1 |
| 2011-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.1 | 0.90 lb | 4 |
| 2015-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 5.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.1 | 1.97 lb | 21 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 1.7 – 12.5 | 3.13 lb | 18 |
| 2011-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.7 – 12.5 | 3.27 lb | 2 |
| 2004-06-17 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 1.7 – 12.5 | 2.39 lb | 9 |
| 1983-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.7 – 12.5 | 1.00 lb | 1 |
| 1983-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 2015-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.7 – 12.5 | 2.62 lb | 2 |
| 1998-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 7.5 (normal) | 1.7 – 12.5 | 1.38 lb | 15 |
| 1998-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 0.95 lb | 8 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 7.0 | 0.11 lb | 1 |
| 1983-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | — | 3 |
| 2015-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 7.0 | 0.06 lb | 2 |
| 1998-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 | — | 0.08 lb | 12 |
| 1998-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 7.0 | 0.14 lb | 7 |
| 1998-06-22 | 1/4-in trap nets | 8.1 | — | — | 57 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 8.3 | — | 0.05 lb | 33 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 7.0 | — | 1 |
Brook Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 1.00 lb | 1 |
| 1983-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 1.00 lb | 1 |
Fathead Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-06-22 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.3 | — | 2 |
PRD
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-06-22 | 1/4-in trap nets | 4.4 | — | 31 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 2 |
CRC
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-06-22 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.9 | — | — | 6 |
| 1998-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.11 lb | 1 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-06-22 | 1/4-in trap nets | 6.4 | — | — | 45 |
| 1998-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.09 lb | 1 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | — | 2 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
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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 Sunfish. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Sunfish
- Weather forecast for Sunfish — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.9909°N, 90.1559°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.