Timber
Cook County, Minnesota — DOW #16065400
30 Surveys
278.25
Acres
12 ft
Max Depth
4
Fish Species
10
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Timber. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-17 | Special trap nets | 23.3 | — | — | 70 |
| 2018-09-17 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 (below normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | 0.28 lb | 13 |
| 2009-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | 0.30 lb | 8 |
| 1986-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | 0.08 lb | 6 |
| 1989-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | 0.19 lb | 12 |
| 1992-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
Bluntnose Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-17 | Special trap nets | 1.0 | — | 3 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 2.0 – 6.3 | 1.80 lb | 2 |
| 2009-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 2.0 – 6.3 | 3.28 lb | 8 |
| 1986-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 2.0 – 6.3 | 2.00 lb | 1 |
| 1986-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 1.80 lb | 1 |
| 1989-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 2.0 – 6.3 | 2.90 lb | 2 |
| 1992-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 6.3 | 3.50 lb | 4 |
Johnny Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-17 | Special trap nets | 0.7 | — | 2 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-17 | Standard gill nets | 11.7 (normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 2.29 lb | 70 |
| 2018-09-17 | Special trap nets | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 2009-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 13.3 (normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 2.45 lb | 80 |
| 1986-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 4.2 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 2.66 lb | 21 |
| 1986-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 17.5 (above normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 2.31 lb | 35 |
| 1989-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 16.0 (above normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 2.20 lb | 32 |
| 1992-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 20.5 (above normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 3.24 lb | 41 |
CRC
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-17 | Special trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-17 | Standard gill nets | 14.0 (above normal) | 3.0 – 9.8 | 0.91 lb | 84 |
| 2018-09-17 | Special trap nets | 0.7 | — | 0.23 lb | 2 |
| 2009-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 (normal) | 3.0 – 9.8 | 0.92 lb | 48 |
| 1986-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.9 | 1.45 lb | 2 |
| 1986-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 11.0 (above normal) | 3.0 – 9.8 | 0.79 lb | 22 |
| 1989-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 19.5 (above normal) | 3.0 – 9.8 | 0.78 lb | 39 |
| 1992-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 16.0 (above normal) | 3.0 – 9.8 | 0.95 lb | 32 |
BNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-17 | Special trap nets | 10.0 | — | 30 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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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 Timber. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Timber
- Weather forecast for Timber — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.7546°N, 90.9992°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.