Triangle
Lake County, Minnesota — DOW #38071500
123 Surveys
299.89
Acres
43 ft
Max Depth
14.5 ft
Mean Depth
7
Fish Species
8
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Triangle. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (below normal) | 3.2 – 20.2 | 0.73 lb | 11 |
| 1975-09-08 | Standard gill nets | 23.3 (above normal) | 3.2 – 20.2 | 0.92 lb | 140 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 3.2 – 20.2 | 1.66 lb | 3 |
| 1989-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (below normal) | 3.2 – 20.2 | 2.60 lb | 5 |
| 2003-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 3.2 – 20.2 | 1.23 lb | 6 |
| 1983-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 16.5 (normal) | 3.2 – 20.2 | 1.52 lb | 99 |
| 1998-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 3.2 – 20.2 | 0.34 lb | 4 |
| 1986-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 3.8 (normal) | 3.2 – 20.2 | 1.72 lb | 23 |
Burbot
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 0.21 lb | 1 |
| 1998-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 1.10 lb | 1 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 2.6 (above normal) | 0.6 – 2.4 | 5.16 lb | 23 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 | — | 1.59 lb | 5 |
| 1975-09-08 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 0.6 – 2.4 | 3.54 lb | 14 |
| 1975-09-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 4.67 lb | 3 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 (normal) | 0.6 – 2.4 | 2.81 lb | 20 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 | — | 1.82 lb | 16 |
| 1989-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (above normal) | 0.6 – 2.4 | 6.49 lb | 8 |
| 1993-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (above normal) | 0.6 – 2.4 | 2.53 lb | 27 |
| 1993-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 | — | 1.96 lb | 9 |
| 2003-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.6 – 2.4 | 3.36 lb | 14 |
| 2003-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 | — | 2.18 lb | 10 |
| 2003-07-28 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.5 | — | 0.78 lb | 2 |
| 1983-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (above normal) | 0.6 – 2.4 | 2.64 lb | 21 |
| 2020-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (above normal) | 0.6 – 2.4 | 2.92 lb | 30 |
| 2020-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 | — | 2.04 lb | 16 |
| 1998-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (above normal) | 0.6 – 2.4 | 1.70 lb | 20 |
| 1998-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 2.06 lb | 6 |
| 1986-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (above normal) | 0.6 – 2.4 | 4.13 lb | 26 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 (normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 2.62 lb | 20 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (normal) | 0.1 – 1.0 | 2.92 lb | 1 |
| 1975-09-08 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 2.38 lb | 8 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 2.77 lb | 30 |
| 1989-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 2.40 lb | 4 |
| 1993-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 1.65 lb | 2 |
| 2003-07-28 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.8 | — | — | 3 |
| 2003-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 2.4 (normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 1.82 lb | 22 |
| 1983-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 (normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 2.84 lb | 28 |
| 2020-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 2.1 (normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 2.83 lb | 19 |
| 1998-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 3.6 (normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 5.07 lb | 29 |
| 1998-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.1 – 1.0 | 6.54 lb | 2 |
| 1986-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 2.93 lb | 15 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (normal) | 2.4 – 6.0 | 0.08 lb | 25 |
| 1975-09-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 2.4 – 6.0 | 0.20 lb | 2 |
| 1975-09-08 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 | — | 0.22 lb | 9 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 2.4 – 6.0 | 0.14 lb | 5 |
| 1993-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (below normal) | 2.4 – 6.0 | 0.08 lb | 16 |
| 2003-07-28 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 1983-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 | — | 0.18 lb | 17 |
| 1998-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 2.4 – 6.0 | 0.07 lb | 5 |
| 1986-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 | — | 0.10 lb | 13 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.2 | 0.09 lb | 1 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.7 | 0.11 lb | 12 |
| 1975-09-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.2 | 0.13 lb | 3 |
| 1975-09-08 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (above normal) | 0.4 – 3.7 | 0.17 lb | 27 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.2 | 0.19 lb | 1 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.7 | 0.17 lb | 7 |
| 1993-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.2 | 0.21 lb | 3 |
| 1993-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 4.2 (above normal) | 0.4 – 3.7 | 0.23 lb | 25 |
| 2003-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.2 | 0.15 lb | 6 |
| 2003-07-28 | 1/4-in trap nets | 74.3 | — | — | 297 |
| 2003-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.7 | 0.18 lb | 9 |
| 1983-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.7 | 0.10 lb | 7 |
| 2020-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.2 | 0.09 lb | 3 |
| 2020-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 2.9 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.7 | 0.11 lb | 26 |
| 1998-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.2 | 0.19 lb | 7 |
| 1998-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 2.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.7 | 0.11 lb | 21 |
| 1986-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 6.5 (above normal) | 0.4 – 3.7 | 0.16 lb | 39 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 6.1 | — | 0.10 lb | 55 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.2 | 0.19 lb | 6 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 3.8 | — | 0.14 lb | 34 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.2 | 0.13 lb | 1 |
| 1989-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.2 | 0.20 lb | 2 |
| 1993-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 0.17 lb | 4 |
| 1993-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.2 | 0.21 lb | 12 |
| 2003-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.2 | 0.31 lb | 7 |
| 2003-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 6.0 | — | 0.13 lb | 54 |
| 2003-07-28 | 1/4-in trap nets | 3.5 | — | — | 14 |
| 2020-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 4.4 | — | 0.13 lb | 40 |
| 2020-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.9 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.2 | 0.16 lb | 17 |
| 1998-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 4.0 | — | 0.23 lb | 36 |
| 1998-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 5.8 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.2 | 0.31 lb | 46 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 1.30 lb | 45 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 1.48 lb | 11 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 6.9 (above normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 0.93 lb | 62 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 3.59 lb | 9 |
| 1989-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 10.0 (above normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 1.42 lb | 30 |
| 1993-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 (above normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 2.23 lb | 33 |
| 1993-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 3.25 lb | 8 |
| 2003-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 6.4 (above normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 1.83 lb | 58 |
| 2003-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 2.6 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 2.52 lb | 23 |
| 2003-07-28 | 1/4-in trap nets | 2.0 | — | — | 8 |
| 1983-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 3.60 lb | 15 |
| 2020-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 9.9 (above normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 1.41 lb | 89 |
| 2020-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 2.46 lb | 15 |
| 1998-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 13.4 (above normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 1.35 lb | 107 |
| 1998-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 3.36 lb | 4 |
| 1986-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 1.91 lb | 21 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 1.51 lb | 7 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (normal) | 0.1 – 1.3 | 0.46 lb | 1 |
| 1975-09-08 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 1.50 lb | 6 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 2.02 lb | 2 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (normal) | 0.1 – 1.3 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 1989-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.77 lb | 6 |
| 1993-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.99 lb | 4 |
| 1993-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.1 – 1.3 | 0.80 lb | 3 |
| 2003-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.1 – 1.3 | 0.13 lb | 3 |
| 2003-07-28 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.5 | — | — | 6 |
| 1983-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.92 lb | 6 |
| 2020-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 2.24 lb | 9 |
| 2020-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (normal) | 0.1 – 1.3 | 2.99 lb | 1 |
| 1998-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 1.49 lb | 12 |
| 1998-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.1 – 1.3 | 0.31 lb | 5 |
| 1986-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.42 lb | 12 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 1.37 lb | 1 |
| 1975-09-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (normal) | 0.1 – 3.5 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (normal) | 0.1 – 3.5 | 0.35 lb | 1 |
| 2003-07-28 | 1/4-in trap nets | 3.3 | — | — | 13 |
| 1983-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 1.10 lb | 3 |
| 1998-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (normal) | 0.1 – 3.5 | 0.15 lb | 1 |
| 1986-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 0.28 lb | 6 |
Bluntnose Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-07-28 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1 |
Common Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-07-28 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1 |
CIS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 3.46 lb | 1 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Agate Bay Outfitters LLC
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.4Boundary Waters Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.9Canadian Border Outfitters
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★ 4.8Granite Gear Inc
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.7North Country Canoe Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.9Red Rock Wilderness Store
Ely, MN
★ 5Seagren's Home Hardware Outdoors
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★ 4.6Veness Bait & Tackle
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★ 3.9Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near Triangle
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Triangle. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Triangle
Boreal Triangle Guide Service
(218) 830-2148
Boundary Waters Fishing Guide
(218) 235-9595
Duluth Superior Charter Fishing with Capt Paul Morris aboard Freedom II
(218) 428-5562
Ely Ice Fishing Company
(218) 365-3466
James Addiction Charter Fishing
(218) 213-8816
Muskie Doom Guide Service
(218) 491-3277
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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.