Vera
Lake County, Minnesota — DOW #38049100
21 Surveys
250.39
Acres
55 ft
Max Depth
6
Fish Species
8
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Vera. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 (above normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 1.87 lb | 33 |
| 1995-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 15.7 (above normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 1.56 lb | 94 |
| 1987-05-30 | Standard gill nets | 4.2 (normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 0.45 lb | 25 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 16.2 (above normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 2.64 lb | 97 |
| 1984-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 1.64 lb | 16 |
| 1972-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 15.3 (above normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 1.19 lb | 138 |
| 1995-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 16.5 (above normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 3.15 lb | 99 |
| 1987-05-30 | Standard gill nets | 11.5 (above normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 1.87 lb | 69 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 16.2 (above normal) | 0.4 – 3.7 | 0.17 lb | 97 |
| 1972-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.7 | 0.18 lb | 11 |
| 1995-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.7 | 0.24 lb | 14 |
| 1987-05-30 | Standard gill nets | 40.3 (above normal) | 0.4 – 3.7 | 0.11 lb | 242 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 0.10 lb | 8 |
| 1972-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1987-05-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 0.10 lb | 3 |
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 6.5 (normal) | 3.2 – 20.2 | 0.13 lb | 39 |
| 1972-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 37.7 (above normal) | 3.2 – 20.2 | 0.12 lb | 339 |
| 1995-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 3.2 – 20.2 | 0.31 lb | 1 |
| 1987-05-30 | Standard gill nets | 18.8 (normal) | 3.2 – 20.2 | 0.16 lb | 113 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 0.58 lb | 26 |
| 1987-05-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 0.97 lb | 3 |
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
Ely, MN
★ 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
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.6Veness Bait & Tackle
Two Harbors, MN
★ 3.9Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near Vera
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Vera. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Vera
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
Other Lakes in Lake County
Plan Your Trip to Vera
- Weather forecast for Vera — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 48.0562°N, 91.3117°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.