Taylor
Aitkin County, Minnesota — DOW #01010900
35 Surveys
54.95
Acres
84 ft
Max Depth
23 ft
Mean Depth
3
Fish Species
3
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Taylor. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Brook Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-05 | Standard trap nets | 3.9 | — | 0.77 lb | 167 |
| 2009-10-05 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 | — | 0.64 lb | 13 |
| 2004-10-04 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 | — | 0.82 lb | 40 |
| 2004-10-04 | Standard gill nets | 5.3 | — | 0.74 lb | 16 |
| 1989-10-02 | Standard trap nets | 5.5 | — | — | 44 |
| 2017-10-09 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 0.34 lb | 45 |
| 2017-10-09 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 | — | 0.36 lb | 5 |
| 2023-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 4.3 | — | 0.41 lb | 155 |
| 2023-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 | — | 0.35 lb | 5 |
| 2011-10-10 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 | — | 0.74 lb | 72 |
| 2011-10-10 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 | — | 0.69 lb | 15 |
| 1994-10-04 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 | — | 0.60 lb | 68 |
| 2014-10-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 0.53 lb | 30 |
| 2014-10-06 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 | — | 0.40 lb | 12 |
Rainbow Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-05 | Standard gill nets | 7.7 | — | 0.62 lb | 23 |
| 2009-10-05 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 0.61 lb | 57 |
| 2004-10-04 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 | — | 0.90 lb | 11 |
| 2004-10-04 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 | — | 0.60 lb | 22 |
| 1989-10-02 | Standard trap nets | 11.9 | — | — | 95 |
| 2017-10-09 | Standard gill nets | 20.0 | — | 0.79 lb | 20 |
| 2017-10-09 | Standard trap nets | 6.3 | — | 0.73 lb | 228 |
| 2023-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 15.0 | — | 0.54 lb | 15 |
| 2023-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 5.6 | — | 0.50 lb | 202 |
| 2011-10-10 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 | — | 0.82 lb | 12 |
| 2011-10-10 | Standard trap nets | 2.4 | — | 0.57 lb | 101 |
| 1994-10-04 | Standard trap nets | 4.8 | — | 0.63 lb | 115 |
| 2014-10-06 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 | — | 0.92 lb | 13 |
| 2014-10-06 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 | — | 1.02 lb | 60 |
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 1.36 lb | 4 |
| 2009-10-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.0 – 16.3 | 1.51 lb | 2 |
| 1989-10-02 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 | — | — | 9 |
| 2017-10-09 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 16.3 | 0.61 lb | 1 |
| 2023-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 16.3 | 1.67 lb | 3 |
| 2011-10-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 16.3 | 2.30 lb | 4 |
| 2014-10-06 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 16.3 | 1.80 lb | 4 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
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 Taylor. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Taylor
- Weather forecast for Taylor — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 46.9931°N, 93.5128°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.