West Pope
Cook County, Minnesota — DOW #16034100
20 Surveys
84.03
Acres
14 ft
Max Depth
6 ft
Mean Depth
4
Fish Species
10
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on West Pope. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 2.8 – 8.5 | 1.65 lb | 18 |
| 2000-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (normal) | 2.8 – 8.5 | 1.42 lb | 15 |
| 2004-08-30 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 (normal) | 2.8 – 8.5 | 1.93 lb | 24 |
| 1977-09-06 | Standard gill nets | 12.3 (above normal) | 2.8 – 8.5 | 1.83 lb | 37 |
| 1977-09-06 | Standard trap nets | 4.0 | — | 3.26 lb | 8 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 1.88 lb | 13 |
| 2000-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 10.0 (above normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 1.76 lb | 30 |
| 2004-08-30 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 2.03 lb | 15 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 5.3 (normal) | 2.0 – 16.0 | 0.28 lb | 16 |
| 2000-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 2.0 – 16.0 | 0.30 lb | 7 |
| 2004-08-30 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 16.0 | 0.09 lb | 12 |
| 1977-09-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.0 – 5.9 | 0.30 lb | 1 |
| 1977-09-06 | Standard gill nets | 6.3 (normal) | 2.0 – 16.0 | 0.24 lb | 19 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 4.0 – 14.5 | 2.89 lb | 18 |
| 2000-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 14.7 (above normal) | 4.0 – 14.5 | 2.31 lb | 44 |
| 2004-08-30 | Standard gill nets | 15.0 (above normal) | 4.0 – 14.5 | 2.74 lb | 45 |
| 1977-09-06 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.2 – 6.1 | 2.70 lb | 4 |
| 1977-09-06 | Standard gill nets | 18.7 (above normal) | 4.0 – 14.5 | 1.97 lb | 56 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 | — | 0.44 lb | 4 |
| 2000-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.72 lb | 3 |
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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 Pope. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to West Pope
- Weather forecast for West Pope — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 48.0716°N, 90.6021°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.