Watap
Cook County, Minnesota — DOW #16013800
7 Surveys
198.77
Acres
45 ft
Max Depth
5
Fish Species
10
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Watap. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 134.6 (above normal) | 1.3 – 10.3 | 0.10 lb | 673 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 1.3 – 10.3 | 0.12 lb | 2 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 11.0 (normal) | 1.7 – 12.5 | 0.81 lb | 55 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 12.8 (above normal) | 1.7 – 12.5 | 2.19 lb | 64 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 4.1 | 1.00 lb | 10 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.4 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.1 | 2.60 lb | 7 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.4 (normal) | 0.4 – 7.0 | 0.03 lb | 7 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Bear Track Outfitting Co.
Grand Marais, MN
★ 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
Resorts & Lodges Near Watap
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Watap. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Watap
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Plan Your Trip to Watap
- Weather forecast for Watap — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 48.1013°N, 90.3248°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.