West Pike
Cook County, Minnesota — DOW #16008600
28 Surveys
788.2
Acres
120 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 West Pike. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Burbot
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 5.1 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 1.83 lb | 41 |
| 1996-08-05 | Shallow gill nets | 0.7 | — | 0.70 lb | 2 |
| 1996-08-05 | Deep gill nets | 4.3 | — | 1.32 lb | 39 |
| 2023-09-18 | Deep gill nets | 1.7 | — | 1.60 lb | 15 |
| 1977-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 4.1 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 1.63 lb | 33 |
Lake Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 4.6 (above normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 3.08 lb | 37 |
| 1996-08-05 | Deep gill nets | 3.2 | — | 4.08 lb | 29 |
| 1996-08-05 | Shallow gill nets | 1.3 | — | 2.08 lb | 4 |
| 2023-09-18 | Shallow gill nets | 0.3 | — | 5.60 lb | 1 |
| 2023-09-18 | Deep gill nets | 1.6 | — | 4.11 lb | 14 |
| 1977-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 2.4 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 3.53 lb | 19 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 2.4 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 0.95 lb | 19 |
| 1996-08-05 | Deep gill nets | 0.3 | — | 1.83 lb | 3 |
| 1996-08-05 | Shallow gill nets | 1.3 | — | 1.58 lb | 4 |
| 2023-09-18 | Shallow gill nets | 1.7 | — | 1.52 lb | 5 |
| 2023-09-18 | Deep gill nets | 0.1 | — | 2.18 lb | 1 |
| 1977-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 2.4 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 1.61 lb | 19 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 4.6 (normal) | 1.7 – 5.0 | 2.48 lb | 37 |
| 1996-08-05 | Shallow gill nets | 8.7 | — | 2.49 lb | 26 |
| 1996-08-05 | Deep gill nets | 2.7 | — | 2.16 lb | 24 |
| 2023-09-18 | Shallow gill nets | 2.0 | — | 2.55 lb | 6 |
| 1977-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 2.6 (normal) | 1.7 – 5.0 | 2.36 lb | 21 |
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.4 – 17.4 | 0.12 lb | 2 |
| 1996-08-05 | Shallow gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.08 lb | 1 |
| 1996-08-05 | Deep gill nets | 0.1 | — | 0.05 lb | 1 |
| 2023-09-18 | Deep gill nets | 1.1 | — | 0.14 lb | 10 |
| 2023-09-18 | Shallow gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.14 lb | 1 |
| 1977-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.1 (below normal) | 1.4 – 17.4 | 0.14 lb | 9 |
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
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit West Pike. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to West Pike
- Weather forecast for West Pike — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 48.0859°N, 90.2013°W — Get Directions
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- 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.