Upper Pauness
St. Louis County, Minnesota — DOW #69046500
11 Surveys
191.81
Acres
14.5 ft
Max Depth
7
Fish Species
33
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Upper Pauness. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 1.73 lb | 26 |
| 2025-06-23 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 1.09 lb | 16 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (normal) | 2.3 – 9.6 | 0.44 lb | 16 |
| 2025-06-23 | Standard gill nets | 13.8 (above normal) | 2.3 – 9.6 | 0.84 lb | 55 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (below normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.24 lb | 17 |
| 2025-06-23 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.22 lb | 18 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 5.8 (normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 1.79 lb | 35 |
| 2025-06-23 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 (normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 1.68 lb | 32 |
Burbot
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.32 lb | 2 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-23 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 1.47 lb | 6 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-23 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.69 lb | 4 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Upper Pauness. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Upper Pauness
- Weather forecast for Upper Pauness — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 48.1916°N, 92.2564°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.