Sunken
Itasca County, Minnesota — DOW #31086600
28 Surveys
45.06
Acres
35 ft
Max Depth
8
Fish Species
9
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Sunken. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 9.5 (above normal) | 2.8 – 8.7 | 2.53 lb | 19 |
| 1978-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1.20 lb | 1 |
| 2016-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 6.5 (normal) | 2.8 – 8.7 | 0.98 lb | 13 |
| 2016-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 2.22 lb | 2 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 9.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.9 | 0.61 lb | 19 |
| 1978-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.69 lb | 11 |
| 2016-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.9 | 0.27 lb | 1 |
| 2016-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.23 lb | 4 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.9 | 1.35 lb | 2 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (below normal) | 5.7 – 40.5 | 0.26 lb | 7 |
| 1978-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 15.5 | — | 0.21 lb | 31 |
| 2016-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 5.7 (below normal) | 5.7 – 40.5 | 0.08 lb | 34 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.30 lb | 1 |
| 1978-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 15.5 (normal) | 1.5 – 23.0 | 0.12 lb | 31 |
| 2016-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.11 lb | 4 |
| 2016-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.5 – 23.0 | 0.52 lb | 4 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 3.23 lb | 3 |
| 1978-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 1.54 lb | 7 |
| 2016-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.11 lb | 12 |
| 2016-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 2.00 lb | 3 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 | — | 0.12 lb | 5 |
| 1978-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.3 – 6.3 | 0.20 lb | 2 |
| 2016-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.03 lb | 1 |
| 2016-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.3 – 6.3 | 0.11 lb | 12 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 11.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 11.0 | 0.43 lb | 23 |
| 2016-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 11.0 | 0.49 lb | 1 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 0.07 lb | 3 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.5 | 0.04 lb | 1 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Sunken. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Sunken
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- GPS: 47.5392°N, 94.0999°W — Get Directions
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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.