Watonwan
Lake County, Minnesota — DOW #38007900
27 Surveys
58.47
Acres
25 ft
Max Depth
5
Fish Species
8
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Watonwan. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-08-21 | Special trap nets | 35.3 | — | 0.01 lb | 106 |
| 2017-08-21 | Open-water angling | 4.0 | — | 0.14 lb | 4 |
| 2017-08-21 | Minnow traps | 3.5 | — | — | 7 |
| 2017-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 2.5 – 14.3 | 0.08 lb | 4 |
| 1995-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 2.5 – 14.3 | 0.20 lb | 10 |
| 1962-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 8.6 (above normal) | 0.6 – 6.3 | — | 43 |
| 1962-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 2.5 – 14.3 | — | 3 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 3.14 lb | 4 |
| 2017-08-21 | Special trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1.15 lb | 1 |
| 1995-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 6.3 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 1.84 lb | 25 |
| 1962-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | — | 12 |
| 1962-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 2.6 | — | — | 13 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 6.3 (normal) | 1.6 – 8.4 | 0.53 lb | 25 |
| 2017-08-21 | Special trap nets | 0.7 | — | 0.88 lb | 2 |
| 2017-08-21 | Minnow traps | 0.5 | — | — | 1 |
| 1995-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 15.0 (above normal) | 1.6 – 8.4 | 1.57 lb | 60 |
| 1962-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | — | 11 |
| 1962-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 5.3 (normal) | 1.6 – 8.4 | — | 21 |
Tadpole Madtom
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-08-21 | Special trap nets | 1.0 | — | 3 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (below normal) | 2.2 – 10.5 | 2.39 lb | 7 |
| 1995-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 5.8 (normal) | 2.2 – 10.5 | 1.37 lb | 23 |
| 1962-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | — | 1 |
| 1962-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 2.2 – 10.5 | — | 9 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-08-21 | Special trap nets | 2.3 | — | 7 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-08-21 | Special trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-08-21 | Special trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1 |
BNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-08-21 | Special trap nets | 3.0 | — | 9 |
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 Watonwan
Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near Watonwan.
Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Watonwan. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Watonwan
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 Watonwan
- Weather forecast for Watonwan — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.8456°N, 91.0836°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.