West Chub
Lake County, Minnesota — DOW #38067500
51 Surveys
115.27
Acres
12 ft
Max Depth
3
Fish Species
8
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on West Chub. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 17.8 (above normal) | 2.0 – 6.3 | 1.53 lb | 71 |
| 1999-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 1.28 lb | 13 |
| 1990-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 10.8 (above normal) | 2.0 – 6.3 | 1.30 lb | 43 |
| 1990-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 1.60 lb | 10 |
| 1964-09-19 | Standard gill nets | 9.4 (above normal) | 2.0 – 6.3 | — | 47 |
| 1994-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 9.3 (above normal) | 2.0 – 6.3 | 2.31 lb | 56 |
| 1994-07-11 | Special trap nets | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 1994-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 | — | 3.68 lb | 11 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 2.05 lb | 24 |
| 1999-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 2.20 lb | 2 |
| 2022-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 51.7 (above normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 0.57 lb | 155 |
| 1990-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 25.3 (above normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 2.00 lb | 101 |
| 1990-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 2.4 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 2.19 lb | 24 |
| 1964-09-19 | Standard gill nets | 4.2 (normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | — | 21 |
| 1994-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 18.7 (above normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 2.19 lb | 112 |
| 1994-07-11 | Special trap nets | 1.0 | — | — | 4 |
| 1994-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 2.67 lb | 22 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.33 lb | 1 |
| 1994-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.08 lb | 1 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 4.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 6.4 | 0.33 lb | 47 |
| 1999-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.47 lb | 2 |
| 1990-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 5.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 6.4 | 0.14 lb | 57 |
| 1990-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1994-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 6.4 | 0.13 lb | 10 |
| 1994-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 | — | 0.59 lb | 5 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 19.8 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 0.15 lb | 198 |
| 1999-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 55.8 (above normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | 0.19 lb | 223 |
| 2022-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 165.7 (above normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | 0.07 lb | 497 |
| 1990-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 29.2 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 0.14 lb | 292 |
| 1990-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 68.3 (above normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | 0.13 lb | 273 |
| 1964-09-19 | Standard gill nets | 50.2 (above normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | — | 251 |
| 1994-07-11 | Special trap nets | 1.8 | — | — | 7 |
| 1994-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 2.5 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 0.12 lb | 25 |
| 1994-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 30.0 (above normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | 0.17 lb | 180 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1999-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.6 | 0.08 lb | 9 |
| 2022-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 | — | 0.09 lb | 10 |
| 1990-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1990-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.6 | 0.12 lb | 5 |
| 1994-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 | — | 0.08 lb | 13 |
| 1994-07-11 | Special trap nets | 2.0 | — | — | 8 |
| 1994-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.6 | 0.09 lb | 6 |
CRC
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 | — | 0.04 lb | 15 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 19.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 15.8 | 0.03 lb | 57 |
| 1994-07-11 | Special trap nets | 0.5 | — | — | 2 |
Common Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 54.7 | — | 0.02 lb | 164 |
| 1990-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 | — | 0.10 lb | 6 |
| 1990-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.10 lb | 4 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 3.0 – 9.8 | 1.88 lb | 5 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964-09-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 1 |
BNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-07-11 | Special trap nets | 0.8 | — | 3 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
Get DirectionsShowing 14 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.
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 West Chub
Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near West Chub.
Fish Species
Species known to inhabit West Chub. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near West Chub
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 West Chub
- Weather forecast for West Chub — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.6749°N, 91.6409°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.