Vernon
Cook County, Minnesota — DOW #16026700
16 Surveys
239.59
Acres
101 ft
Max Depth
7
Fish Species
10
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Vernon. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
LKW
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-09-02 | Deep gill nets | 21.0 | — | 0.95 lb | 63 |
| 1998-09-02 | Shallow gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.99 lb | 3 |
| 1986-09-02 | Standard gill nets | 25.0 (above normal) | 1.6 – 15.5 | 0.73 lb | 75 |
| 1990-09-17 | Standard gill nets | 35.5 (above normal) | 1.6 – 15.5 | 1.02 lb | 213 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-09-02 | Shallow gill nets | 3.0 | — | 1.45 lb | 9 |
| 1986-09-02 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.6 – 2.4 | 1.00 lb | 4 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-09-02 | Shallow gill nets | 1.7 | — | 1.44 lb | 5 |
| 1990-09-17 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.86 lb | 7 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-09-02 | Shallow gill nets | 0.3 | — | 3.08 lb | 1 |
| 1986-09-02 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 3.50 lb | 2 |
| 1990-09-17 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 4.31 lb | 9 |
Lake Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-09-02 | Deep gill nets | 0.7 | — | 0.57 lb | 2 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-09-02 | Shallow gill nets | 0.7 | — | 2.11 lb | 2 |
| 1990-09-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 4.88 lb | 2 |
Burbot
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-09-02 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 1.17 lb | 3 |
| 1990-09-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 2.50 lb | 1 |
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Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Bear Track Outfitting Co.
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★ 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 Vernon. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Vernon
- Weather forecast for Vernon — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.9433°N, 90.5781°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.