Waptus
Clearwater County, Minnesota — DOW #15012800
12 Surveys
51.87
Acres
45 ft
Max Depth
4
Fish Species
0
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Waptus. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 11.0 | — | 0.23 lb | 22 |
| 1988-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 10.7 | — | 0.19 lb | 32 |
| 1977-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 3.5 | — | 0.19 lb | 14 |
| 1977-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 6.5 | — | 0.36 lb | 13 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 | — | 1.34 lb | 8 |
| 1988-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 5.5 | — | 0.52 lb | 11 |
| 1977-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 | — | 1.06 lb | 5 |
| 1977-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 0.93 lb | 3 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 5.0 | — | 0.10 lb | 10 |
| 1977-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 4.5 | — | 0.71 lb | 18 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 1.65 lb | 2 |
| 1977-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 1.90 lb | 2 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Lost Lake Outfitters
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Deez Fish Co
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★ 5Delaney's Outdoors
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★ 4.4Detroit Lakes Corner Market
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★ 4.1Dunham's Sports
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★ 4Hod Fishing Rods
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Killer Adventures
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★ 5Lakes Sport Shop
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★ 4.4Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near Waptus
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Waptus. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Waptus
- Weather forecast for Waptus — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.2563°N, 95.4442°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.