West Smith
Itasca County, Minnesota — DOW #31068000
5 Surveys
34.35
Acres
28 ft
Max Depth
5
Fish Species
9
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on West Smith. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.3 | 0.07 lb | 4 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.7 – 10.3 | 0.15 lb | 2 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 5.5 (normal) | 4.9 – 49.8 | 0.07 lb | 22 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.50 lb | 1 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.2 – 4.8 | 0.22 lb | 12 |
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Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Best Bet Waxworm Wholesale Bait & Breeder Kits
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★ 5Bite Me Waxworms Wholesale Bait Shop
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★ 3.7Diamond Custom Rods
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★ 5Fred's Live Bait & Tackle
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★ 4.8Frontier Sports
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★ 4.6Glen's Army & Navy Store
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★ 4.3God's Country Outfitters
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★ 4.4Hollywood Bait
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★ 4.5Nearby Marinas
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit West Smith. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near West Smith
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Plan Your Trip to West Smith
- Weather forecast for West Smith — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.5479°N, 93.6359°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.