Whitefish

Beltrami County, Minnesota — DOW #04030000

65 Surveys

128.12

Acres

30 ft

Max Depth

Fish Species

Local Guides

DNR Fish Surveys

Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Whitefish. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Brown Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1997-08-26	Standard gill nets	2.5 (normal)	0.5 – 2.5	0.19 lb	15
1997-08-26	Standard trap nets	13.9 (above normal)	0.4 – 2.1	0.21 lb	125
1982-08-25	Standard trap nets	0.5 (normal)	0.4 – 2.1	1.15 lb	4
2015-06-29	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.5 – 2.5	1.00 lb	1
2007-06-18	Standard trap nets	1.1 (normal)	0.4 – 2.1	0.53 lb	10
2007-06-18	Standard gill nets	0.5 (normal)	0.5 – 2.5	0.45 lb	3

Northern Pike

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1997-08-26	Standard gill nets	2.0 (below normal)	3.5 – 10.5	0.89 lb	12
1997-08-26	Standard trap nets	0.6	—	0.97 lb	5
1982-08-25	Standard gill nets	8.5 (normal)	3.5 – 10.5	1.17 lb	17
1982-08-25	Standard trap nets	0.5	—	2.40 lb	4
2015-06-29	Standard gill nets	10.3 (normal)	3.5 – 10.5	2.20 lb	62
2015-06-29	Standard trap nets	1.3	—	0.97 lb	12
2007-06-18	Standard gill nets	9.2 (normal)	3.5 – 10.5	2.11 lb	55
2007-06-18	Standard trap nets	1.6	—	1.96 lb	14

Black Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1997-08-26	Standard gill nets	36.0 (above normal)	0.8 – 7.7	0.10 lb	216
1997-08-26	Standard trap nets	200.1 (above normal)	0.3 – 3.2	0.10 lb	1801
2007-06-18	Standard trap nets	8.1 (above normal)	0.3 – 3.2	0.35 lb	73
2007-06-18	Standard gill nets	45.5 (above normal)	0.8 – 7.7	0.31 lb	273

Bluegill

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1997-08-26	Standard trap nets	4.7 (below normal)	6.1 – 46.6	0.52 lb	42
1982-08-25	Standard trap nets	40.6 (normal)	6.1 – 46.6	0.23 lb	325
1982-08-25	Standard gill nets	13.5	—	0.29 lb	27
2015-06-29	Standard gill nets	3.7	—	0.41 lb	22
2015-06-29	Standard trap nets	9.3 (normal)	6.1 – 46.6	0.38 lb	84
2007-06-18	Standard gill nets	2.3	—	0.24 lb	14
2007-06-18	Standard trap nets	16.6 (normal)	6.1 – 46.6	0.19 lb	149

Yellow Perch

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1997-08-26	Standard trap nets	0.4 (below normal)	0.5 – 3.3	0.15 lb	4
1997-08-26	Standard gill nets	6.7 (normal)	3.4 – 43.6	0.17 lb	40
1982-08-25	Standard trap nets	2.4 (normal)	0.5 – 3.3	0.15 lb	19
1982-08-25	Standard gill nets	14.5 (normal)	3.4 – 43.6	0.14 lb	29
2015-06-29	Standard trap nets	0.4 (below normal)	0.5 – 3.3	0.10 lb	4
2015-06-29	Standard gill nets	4.8 (normal)	3.4 – 43.6	0.10 lb	29
2007-06-18	Standard trap nets	1.6 (normal)	0.5 – 3.3	0.13 lb	14
2007-06-18	Standard gill nets	28.5 (normal)	3.4 – 43.6	0.11 lb	171

Black Crappie

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1997-08-26	Standard trap nets	1.4 (normal)	0.7 – 3.4	0.50 lb	13
1982-08-25	Standard gill nets	6.5 (above normal)	0.6 – 3.5	0.31 lb	13
1982-08-25	Standard trap nets	4.9 (above normal)	0.7 – 3.4	0.33 lb	39
2015-06-29	Standard gill nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.6 – 3.5	0.76 lb	2
2015-06-29	Standard trap nets	0.4 (below normal)	0.7 – 3.4	0.64 lb	4
2007-06-18	Standard gill nets	2.0 (normal)	0.6 – 3.5	0.12 lb	12
2007-06-18	Standard trap nets	1.3 (normal)	0.7 – 3.4	0.31 lb	12

White Sucker

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1997-08-26	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.4	1.92 lb	1
1982-08-25	Standard gill nets	1.0 (normal)	0.5 – 2.7	1.35 lb	2
2015-06-29	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.4	—	1
2007-06-18	Standard gill nets	1.3 (normal)	0.5 – 2.7	2.40 lb	8

Rock Bass

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1982-08-25	Standard trap nets	0.4 (below normal)	0.5 – 1.8	0.50 lb	3
2015-06-29	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.9	0.44 lb	1
2015-06-29	Standard trap nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.5 – 1.8	0.25 lb	3
2007-06-18	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.9	0.12 lb	1
2007-06-18	Standard trap nets	0.9 (normal)	0.5 – 1.8	0.29 lb	8

Pumpkinseed

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1982-08-25	Standard gill nets	2.5	—	0.46 lb	5
1982-08-25	Standard trap nets	3.5 (normal)	2.0 – 8.5	0.31 lb	28
2015-06-29	Standard gill nets	4.2	—	0.19 lb	25
2015-06-29	Standard trap nets	1.7 (below normal)	2.0 – 8.5	0.25 lb	15
2007-06-18	Standard gill nets	3.0	—	0.18 lb	18
2007-06-18	Standard trap nets	7.8 (normal)	2.0 – 8.5	0.12 lb	70

Walleye

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2015-06-29	Standard gill nets	0.5 (below normal)	1.3 – 5.0	2.06 lb	3
2015-06-29	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 0.7	8.21 lb	1
2007-06-18	Standard gill nets	2.3 (normal)	1.3 – 5.0	2.55 lb	14
2007-06-18	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.3 – 0.7	2.61 lb	2

Largemouth Bass

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2015-06-29	Special electrofishing	20.9	—	2.00 lb	27
2015-06-29	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.7	1.30 lb	1

Hybrid Sunfish

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2015-06-29	Standard trap nets	0.3	—	0.21 lb	3
2007-06-18	Standard trap nets	4.8	—	0.16 lb	43

Sunfish

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2007-06-18	Standard trap nets	4.2	—	0.17 lb	38

Green Sunfish

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2007-06-18	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.2 – 0.3	0.04 lb	1

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

Nearby Marinas

A&H Shrinkwrapping Services

Bemidji, MN

(218) 358-0454

★ 5

Bemidji Marine

Bemidji, MN

(888) 759-8875

★ 4.5

Biddy's landing

Ponemah, MN

★ 5

Diamond Point Park

Bemidji, MN

(218) 333-1859

★ 4.6

Dick's Boat & RV Storage

Bemidji, MN

(218) 751-4827

★ 3

Grace Lake Boat Access

Bemidji, MN

★ 4.4

Resorts & Lodges Near Whitefish

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Pimushe Resort

Fishing Resort Bemidji

(218) 586-2094

Red Lake Cabin LLC

Fishing Resort Kelliher

(320) 424-2329

The Dahlin Lodge - Upper Red Lake Cabin Rental

Fishing Resort Kelliher

(218) 604-0840

Cedar Rapids Lodge

Fishing Resort Tenstrike

(218) 243-2487

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Fish Species

Species known to inhabit Whitefish. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Black Crappie Bluegill Brown Bullhead Largemouth Bass Northern Pike Pumpkinseed Rock Bass Walleye Yellow Bullhead Yellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Whitefish

Bemidji Area Guide Service

Fishing Guide

(763) 670-6033

Chad's Guide Services

Fishing Guide

(218) 556-0823

First City Guide Service

Fishing Guide

(218) 689-5550

Kevin Cochran’s Musky Guide Service

Fishing Guide

(507) 456-9023

Northcountry Guide Service & Promotions

Fishing Guide

(218) 766-1814

Northern Walleye Adventures

Fishing Guide

(218) 209-8824

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Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.

Whitefish

DNR Fish Surveys

Brown Bullhead

Northern Pike

Black Bullhead

Bluegill

Yellow Perch

Black Crappie

White Sucker

Rock Bass

Pumpkinseed

Walleye

Largemouth Bass

Hybrid Sunfish

Sunfish

Green Sunfish

Depth Maps & Lake Info

Map & Directions

Nearby Bait & Tackle

Dunham's Sports

Hillman's Store & Bait Station

J B Lures

L&M Fleet Supply

Northland Fishing Tackle

Northwoods Bait & Tackle

Trappers Bait Shop

Up North Sports

Nearby Marinas

A&H Shrinkwrapping Services

Bemidji Marine

Biddy's landing

Diamond Point Park

Dick's Boat & RV Storage

Grace Lake Boat Access

Resorts & Lodges Near Whitefish

Fish Species

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