Sweetman
Aitkin County, Minnesota — DOW #01012200
14 Surveys
25.45
Acres
32 ft
Max Depth
8
Fish Species
3
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Sweetman. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 1.0 – 9.1 | 0.20 lb | 5 |
| 1983-08-29 | Standard trap nets | 2.1 (normal) | 1.1 – 10.6 | 0.20 lb | 17 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-08-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 2.88 lb | 2 |
| 1983-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.5 | 3.62 lb | 2 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-08-29 | Standard trap nets | 26.0 (normal) | 4.3 – 32.8 | 0.16 lb | 208 |
| 1983-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 | — | 0.19 lb | 16 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-08-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.38 lb | 2 |
| 1983-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 1.5 – 20.5 | 0.09 lb | 5 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-08-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.4 | 0.66 lb | 7 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 0.14 lb | 10 |
| 1983-08-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.7 | 0.20 lb | 2 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 13.8 | 0.55 lb | 2 |
| 1983-08-29 | Standard trap nets | 4.5 (normal) | 1.8 – 9.7 | 0.59 lb | 36 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-08-29 | Standard trap nets | 2.6 (normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.27 lb | 21 |
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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
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Sweetman. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Sweetman
- Weather forecast for Sweetman — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 46.4624°N, 93.5897°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.