Minnesota Fishing Guide

Waukenabo

Aitkin County, Minnesota — DOW #01013600

210 Surveys

Special Regulations for Waukenabo

This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.

667.7
Acres
38 ft
Max Depth
0
14
Fish Species
3
Local Guides

DNR Fish Surveys

Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Waukenabo. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1970-07-30 Standard gill nets 3.7 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.35 lb 11
1970-07-30 Standard trap nets 1.7 (normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.67 lb 12
2015-08-17 Standard gill nets 9.5 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.27 lb 114
2015-08-17 Standard trap nets 3.6 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.27 lb 43
1985-08-26 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.33 lb 8
1985-08-26 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.25 lb 4
2010-08-09 Standard gill nets 2.6 (normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.40 lb 31
2010-08-09 Standard trap nets 5.2 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.37 lb 62
2010-08-09 15-ft beach seine 0.4 — — 2
2018-08-27 Standard gill nets 7.4 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.33 lb 89
2020-08-10 Standard gill nets 7.1 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.33 lb 85
1990-08-20 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.15 lb 16
1990-08-20 Standard trap nets 2.8 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.29 lb 33
1995-08-07 Standard gill nets 13.3 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.23 lb 120
1995-08-07 Standard trap nets 5.0 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.28 lb 60
2000-08-14 Standard gill nets 17.0 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.31 lb 204
2000-08-14 Standard trap nets 2.1 (normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.30 lb 25

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1970-07-30 Standard gill nets 5.0 (normal) 2.8 – 9.0 1.45 lb 15
1970-07-30 Standard trap nets 1.4 — 0.91 lb 10
2015-08-17 Standard gill nets 2.6 (below normal) 2.8 – 9.0 2.29 lb 31
2015-08-17 Standard trap nets 0.8 — 2.10 lb 10
1985-08-26 Standard gill nets 3.4 (normal) 2.8 – 9.0 1.35 lb 27
1985-08-26 Standard trap nets 0.9 — 1.45 lb 11
2010-08-09 15-ft beach seine 0.2 — — 1
2010-08-09 Standard gill nets 7.3 (normal) 2.8 – 9.0 1.66 lb 87
2010-08-09 Standard trap nets 0.6 — 1.71 lb 7
2018-08-27 Standard gill nets 4.2 (normal) 2.8 – 9.0 2.33 lb 50
2020-08-10 Standard gill nets 2.4 (below normal) 2.8 – 9.0 2.74 lb 29
1990-08-20 Standard gill nets 10.5 (above normal) 2.8 – 9.0 1.71 lb 84
1990-08-20 Standard trap nets 0.6 — 1.44 lb 7
1995-08-07 Standard gill nets 7.1 (normal) 2.8 – 9.0 1.70 lb 64
1995-08-07 Standard trap nets 1.1 — 2.08 lb 13
2000-08-14 Standard gill nets 4.9 (normal) 2.8 – 9.0 1.74 lb 59
2000-08-14 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 3.86 lb 3

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1970-07-30 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.9 – 4.0 2.80 lb 1
2015-08-17 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.9 – 4.0 2.53 lb 3
2015-08-17 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 1.1 2.94 lb 4
1985-08-26 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.9 – 4.0 3.25 lb 2
2010-08-09 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.1 3.68 lb 1
2010-08-09 Standard gill nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.9 – 4.0 2.17 lb 7
2018-08-27 Standard gill nets 0.7 (below normal) 0.9 – 4.0 1.95 lb 8
2020-08-10 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.9 – 4.0 2.61 lb 5
1990-08-20 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.9 – 4.0 2.90 lb 1
1995-08-07 Standard gill nets 1.1 (normal) 0.9 – 4.0 1.38 lb 10
2000-08-14 Standard gill nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.9 – 4.0 2.58 lb 7

Bowfin

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1970-07-30 Standard trap nets 1.4 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.1 4.74 lb 10
2015-08-17 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.1 – 0.4 4.80 lb 4
2015-08-17 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 3.94 lb 13
1985-08-26 Standard gill nets 0.1 (normal) 0.1 – 0.4 4.50 lb 1
1985-08-26 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 5.41 lb 8
2010-08-09 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.1 – 0.4 4.30 lb 3
2010-08-09 Backpack electrofishing 1.9 — — 1
2010-08-09 Standard trap nets 1.5 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.1 4.57 lb 18
2018-08-27 Standard gill nets 0.2 (normal) 0.1 – 0.4 4.31 lb 2
2020-08-10 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.1 – 0.4 5.62 lb 3
1990-08-20 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 5.28 lb 9
1995-08-07 Standard gill nets 0.6 (above normal) 0.1 – 0.4 5.55 lb 5
1995-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 5.97 lb 8
2000-08-14 Standard gill nets 0.6 (above normal) 0.1 – 0.4 4.08 lb 7
2000-08-14 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 4.24 lb 5

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1970-07-30 Standard trap nets 3.7 (below normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.37 lb 26
2015-08-17 Standard gill nets 1.3 — 0.24 lb 16
2015-08-17 Standard trap nets 4.6 (normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.29 lb 55
1985-08-26 Standard trap nets 0.8 (below normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.40 lb 10
2010-08-09 Standard gill nets 0.6 — 0.48 lb 7
2010-08-09 Backpack electrofishing 67.6 — — 36
2010-08-09 Standard trap nets 8.3 (normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.38 lb 99
2010-08-09 15-ft beach seine 115.4 — — 577
2018-08-27 Standard gill nets 1.7 — 0.22 lb 20
2020-06-12 Standard electrofishing 82.5 — 0.22 lb 110
2020-08-10 Standard gill nets 2.4 — 0.23 lb 29
1990-08-20 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.30 lb 2
1990-08-20 Standard trap nets 13.7 (normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.10 lb 164
1995-08-07 Survey seining 27.5 — — 55
1995-08-07 Standard gill nets 1.9 — 0.37 lb 17
1995-08-07 Standard trap nets 12.6 (normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.25 lb 151
2000-08-14 Standard gill nets 2.2 — 0.23 lb 26
2000-08-14 Standard trap nets 9.4 (normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.14 lb 113

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1970-07-30 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.12 lb 4
1970-07-30 Standard gill nets 7.0 (normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.16 lb 21
2015-08-17 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.08 lb 2
2015-08-17 Standard gill nets 7.8 (normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.09 lb 93
1985-08-26 Standard trap nets 0.5 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.20 lb 6
1985-08-26 Standard gill nets 4.3 (below normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.12 lb 34
2010-08-09 15-ft beach seine 1.6 — — 8
2010-08-09 Standard gill nets 1.1 (below normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.10 lb 13
2010-08-09 Backpack electrofishing 13.2 — — 7
2018-08-27 Standard gill nets 1.0 (below normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.12 lb 12
2020-08-10 Standard gill nets 1.7 (below normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.10 lb 20
1990-08-20 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.12 lb 5
1990-08-20 Standard gill nets 6.4 (below normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.11 lb 51
1995-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.09 lb 7
1995-08-07 Survey seining 1.5 — — 3
1995-08-07 Standard gill nets 6.2 (below normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.11 lb 56
2000-08-14 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.09 lb 1
2000-08-14 Standard gill nets 1.3 (below normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.15 lb 15

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1970-07-30 Standard gill nets 10.3 (above normal) 3.3 – 8.8 1.82 lb 31
1970-07-30 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.8 2.10 lb 1
2015-08-17 Standard electrofishing 12.6 — 0.54 lb 23
2015-08-17 Standard gill nets 2.8 (below normal) 3.3 – 8.8 1.41 lb 33
1985-08-26 Standard gill nets 3.6 (normal) 3.3 – 8.8 2.28 lb 29
2010-08-09 Standard gill nets 2.5 (below normal) 3.3 – 8.8 2.12 lb 30
2010-08-09 Standard electrofishing 5.6 — 0.22 lb 8
2018-08-27 Standard gill nets 2.6 (below normal) 3.3 – 8.8 2.03 lb 31
2020-08-10 Standard gill nets 1.8 (below normal) 3.3 – 8.8 1.93 lb 21
1990-08-20 Standard gill nets 1.9 (below normal) 3.3 – 8.8 2.13 lb 15
1995-08-07 Standard gill nets 2.9 (below normal) 3.3 – 8.8 2.27 lb 26
1995-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.8 3.28 lb 1
2000-08-14 Standard gill nets 3.8 (normal) 3.3 – 8.8 2.54 lb 46
2000-08-14 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.8 2.01 lb 1

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1970-07-30 Standard gill nets 0.7 — 0.25 lb 2
1970-07-30 Standard trap nets 4.6 (normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.27 lb 32
2015-08-17 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.21 lb 4
1985-08-26 Standard trap nets 1.6 (below normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.29 lb 19
2010-08-09 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 0.48 lb 1
2010-08-09 Backpack electrofishing 7.5 — — 4
2010-08-09 Standard trap nets 1.1 (below normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.36 lb 13
2010-08-09 15-ft beach seine 1.2 — — 6
2020-08-10 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 0.26 lb 1
1990-08-20 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 0.40 lb 1
1990-08-20 Standard trap nets 2.4 (normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.14 lb 29
1995-08-07 Survey seining 1.5 — — 3
1995-08-07 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 0.12 lb 2
1995-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.7 (below normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.21 lb 8
2000-08-14 Standard gill nets 0.6 — 0.29 lb 7
2000-08-14 Standard trap nets 1.0 (below normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.31 lb 12

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1970-07-30 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.6 0.80 lb 1
1985-08-26 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.6 1.25 lb 1
1985-08-26 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.6 – 6.8 0.82 lb 2
1990-08-20 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.6 – 6.8 1.00 lb 5
1995-08-07 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.6 – 6.8 1.28 lb 1
2000-08-14 Standard trap nets 1.5 (normal) 0.3 – 2.6 1.01 lb 18
2000-08-14 Standard gill nets 2.2 (normal) 0.6 – 6.8 1.18 lb 26

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1970-07-30 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.2 – 10.9 2.00 lb 1
1970-07-30 Standard trap nets 0.7 (below normal) 1.2 – 5.2 1.06 lb 5
2015-08-17 Standard gill nets 0.7 (below normal) 1.2 – 10.9 1.19 lb 8
2015-08-17 Standard trap nets 0.8 (below normal) 1.2 – 5.2 1.26 lb 9
1985-08-26 Standard gill nets 1.1 (below normal) 1.2 – 10.9 1.16 lb 9
1985-08-26 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 1.2 – 5.2 1.25 lb 1
2010-08-09 Standard trap nets 0.8 (below normal) 1.2 – 5.2 0.99 lb 10
2010-08-09 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 1.2 – 10.9 1.03 lb 5
2018-08-27 Standard gill nets 0.8 (below normal) 1.2 – 10.9 1.39 lb 9
2020-08-10 Standard gill nets 0.7 (below normal) 1.2 – 10.9 0.98 lb 8
1990-08-20 Standard gill nets 1.4 (normal) 1.2 – 10.9 1.05 lb 11
1990-08-20 Standard trap nets 2.2 (normal) 1.2 – 5.2 0.88 lb 26
1995-08-07 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.2 – 10.9 1.08 lb 3
1995-08-07 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 1.2 – 5.2 1.00 lb 16
2000-08-14 Standard gill nets 1.7 (normal) 1.2 – 10.9 0.89 lb 20
2000-08-14 Standard trap nets 1.0 (below normal) 1.2 – 5.2 0.89 lb 12

Rock Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1970-07-30 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.80 lb 1
1985-08-26 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.90 lb 2
1985-08-26 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.28 lb 2
2010-08-09 15-ft beach seine 0.2 — — 1
2010-08-09 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.53 lb 3
2018-08-27 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.65 lb 2
2020-08-10 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.09 lb 2
1990-08-20 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.26 lb 5
1995-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.21 lb 1
2000-08-14 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.79 lb 1
2000-08-14 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.44 lb 2

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2015-08-17 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.6 1.28 lb 2
1985-08-26 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.6 1.75 lb 4
2010-08-09 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 1.51 lb 4
2010-08-09 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.6 1.44 lb 3
2010-08-09 15-ft beach seine 0.2 — — 1
1990-08-20 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.6 0.97 lb 3
1990-08-20 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.8 0.60 lb 1
1995-08-07 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.3 – 1.6 1.16 lb 13
1995-08-07 Standard gill nets 2.7 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.8 1.36 lb 24
2000-08-14 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.6 1.35 lb 5
2000-08-14 Standard gill nets 1.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.8 1.45 lb 22

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2015-08-17 Standard electrofishing 21.3 — 1.97 lb 39
2015-08-17 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 1.65 lb 6
2015-08-17 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 2.30 lb 4
2010-08-09 Standard electrofishing 29.5 — 1.05 lb 42
2010-08-09 15-ft beach seine 8.4 — — 42
2010-08-09 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.4 1.83 lb 3
2010-08-09 Backpack electrofishing 18.8 — — 10
2010-08-09 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 2.36 lb 4
2018-08-27 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.45 lb 10
2020-08-10 Standard gill nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 1.60 lb 5
1990-08-20 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.10 lb 2
1995-08-07 Survey seining 2.0 — 0.03 lb 4
1995-08-07 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.4 2.07 lb 2
1995-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.97 lb 5
2000-08-14 Standard electrofishing 1107.7 — 1.32 lb 28
2000-08-14 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 1.16 lb 8
2000-08-14 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.09 lb 2

Brook Trout

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2010-08-09 15-ft beach seine 0.2 — 1

Iowa Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2010-08-09 15-ft beach seine 1.6 — 8
2010-08-09 Backpack electrofishing 3.8 — 2

BCS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2010-08-09 Backpack electrofishing 1.9 — 1
2010-08-09 15-ft beach seine 3.0 — 15
1995-08-07 Survey seining 27.0 — 54

Bluntnose Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2010-08-09 15-ft beach seine 57.4 — 287
2010-08-09 Backpack electrofishing 291.2 — 155
1995-08-07 Survey seining 33.0 — 66

Golden Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2010-08-09 15-ft beach seine 21.0 — 105
2010-08-09 Backpack electrofishing 3.8 — 2
1995-08-07 Survey seining 5.5 — 11

BKF

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2010-08-09 15-ft beach seine 1.2 — 6
2010-08-09 Backpack electrofishing 5.6 — 3
1995-08-07 Survey seining 1.5 — 3

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2010-08-09 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 0.47 lb 4
2020-06-12 Standard electrofishing 0.8 — 0.24 lb 1
1995-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.17 lb 1

Tadpole Madtom

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2010-08-09 15-ft beach seine 0.2 — 1

CNM

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2010-08-09 Backpack electrofishing 1.9 — 1

Johnny Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
1995-08-07 Survey seining 1.0 — 2

BIB

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1995-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.8 17.61 lb 1

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Map & Directions

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Showing 14 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.

Nearby Bait & Tackle

Aitkin Backwoods Farm Supply LLC

Aitkin, MN

(218) 927-3112

★ 4.9

Bill's Sportsmans Service

Aitkin, MN

(218) 927-2552

★ 4.8

Farm Island Store

Aitkin, MN

(218) 927-3791

★ 4.7

Farm Island Store & Off Sale

Aitkin, MN

(218) 927-3791

★ 4.7

Glen Store

Aitkin, MN

(320) 684-2229

★ 4.6

McGregor Oil

McGregor, MN

(218) 768-2055

★ 4.6

Sather's Gateway Store

McGregor, MN

(218) 426-3255

★ 4.4

Sue’s Bait shop

Aitkin, MN

(218) 851-2679

★ 4.5

Nearby Marinas

3K StorageMN on Lake Minnewawa

McGregor, MN

(218) 429-2108

★ 5

Aitkin Rental

Aitkin, MN

(218) 927-6907

★ 4.5

Farm Island Repair and Marine

Aitkin, MN

(218) 927-6395

★ 4.7

FLOE International

McGregor, MN

(800) 336-6337

★ 4.8

Horseshoelakestorage.net

McGregor, MN

(218) 670-0063

★ 5

Libby Marine

McGregor, MN

(218) 994-9245

Resorts & Lodges Near Waukenabo

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Big Sandy Lake Cabin Rental
Fishing Resort McGregor

(612) 735-9455
McGregor Cabin Rentals
Fishing Resort McGregor

(218) 839-7545
Loaf N Leisure Resort and RV Park
Fishing Resort Aitkin

(218) 234-2882
Ole's Resort
Fishing Resort McGregor

(218) 426-3487

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Fish Species

Species known to inhabit Waukenabo. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Black BullheadBlack CrappieBluegillBowfin (Dogfish)Brown BullheadHybrid SunfishLargemouth BassNorthern PikePumpkinseedRock BassWalleyeWhite SuckerYellow BullheadYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Waukenabo

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Fishing Guide

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Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.