Western
St. Louis County, Minnesota — DOW #69037900
4 Surveys
131.46
Acres
12 ft
Max Depth
4
Fish Species
33
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Western. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 2.0 – 6.3 | 6.00 lb | 4 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 9.3 (normal) | 3.0 – 9.8 | 1.25 lb | 28 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 34.3 (above normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | 0.21 lb | 103 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 5.3 (normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 2.06 lb | 16 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Western. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Western
- Weather forecast for Western — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.9629°N, 92.1772°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.