Minnesota Fishing Guide

Widow

Cass County, Minnesota — DOW #11027300

218 Surveys
197.5
Acres
46 ft
Max Depth
0
12
Fish Species
25
Local Guides

DNR Fish Surveys

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

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2021-07-07 Backpack electrofishing 1.8 — — 2
2021-07-07 15-ft beach seine 1.3 — — 4
2021-07-07 50-ft beach seine 7.5 — — 45
2006-07-31 Standard gill nets 4.0 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.89 lb 24
2006-07-31 Special trap nets 1.1 — 0.72 lb 21
2006-07-31 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.19 lb 6
2013-08-05 Standard gill nets 2.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.84 lb 14
2013-08-05 Standard trap nets 1.6 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.50 lb 14
2020-08-03 Standard gill nets 5.2 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.91 lb 31
2020-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.70 lb 8
2022-06-21 50-ft beach seine 0.6 — — 4
2022-06-21 Standard trap nets 1.4 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.61 lb 13
1999-08-10 Standard gill nets 2.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.67 lb 14
1999-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.21 lb 7
1994-05-26 Standard electrofishing 88.0 — 0.68 lb 95
1994-05-26 Standard gill nets 1.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.61 lb 11
1994-05-26 Special trap nets 1.3 — 0.14 lb 4
1994-05-26 Standard trap nets 1.4 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.48 lb 13
1989-08-14 Standard gill nets 3.7 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.54 lb 22
1989-08-14 Standard trap nets 6.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.69 lb 54

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2021-07-07 Backpack electrofishing 1.8 — — 2
2021-07-07 15-ft beach seine 1.0 — — 3
2021-07-07 50-ft beach seine 0.7 — — 4
2006-07-31 Standard gill nets 3.2 — 0.15 lb 19
2006-07-31 Special trap nets 1.1 — 0.29 lb 21
2006-07-31 Standard trap nets 2.4 (normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.24 lb 22
2013-08-05 Standard gill nets 2.3 — 0.22 lb 14
2013-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.13 lb 2
2020-08-03 Standard gill nets 3.7 — 0.20 lb 22
2020-08-03 Standard trap nets 1.7 (below normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.20 lb 15
2022-06-21 Backpack electrofishing 0.7 — — 1
2022-06-21 50-ft beach seine 1.1 — — 8
2022-06-21 Standard trap nets 4.9 (normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.25 lb 44
1999-08-10 Standard gill nets 1.5 — 0.11 lb 9
1999-08-10 Standard trap nets 1.7 (below normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.06 lb 15
1994-05-26 Standard gill nets 3.7 — 0.16 lb 22
1994-05-26 Special trap nets 1.0 — 0.13 lb 3
1994-05-26 Standard trap nets 2.2 (normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.10 lb 20
1989-08-14 Standard gill nets 2.0 — 0.28 lb 12
1989-08-14 Standard trap nets 4.5 (normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.20 lb 36

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2021-07-07 Backpack electrofishing 80.8 — — 90
2021-07-07 15-ft beach seine 47.3 — — 142
2021-07-07 50-ft beach seine 87.2 — — 523
2006-07-31 Standard gill nets 3.3 — 0.15 lb 20
2006-07-31 Special trap nets 7.7 — 0.22 lb 146
2006-07-31 Standard trap nets 14.4 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.09 lb 130
2013-08-05 Standard gill nets 6.5 — 0.25 lb 39
2013-08-05 Standard trap nets 8.7 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.17 lb 78
2020-08-03 Standard gill nets 11.0 — 0.21 lb 66
2020-08-03 Standard trap nets 8.1 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.15 lb 73
2022-06-21 Backpack electrofishing 72.7 — — 100
2022-06-21 15-ft beach seine 2.0 — — 4
2022-06-21 50-ft beach seine 18.4 — — 129
2022-06-21 Standard trap nets 40.7 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.25 lb 366
1999-08-10 Standard gill nets 1.3 — 0.17 lb 8
1999-08-10 Standard trap nets 4.6 (below normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.07 lb 41
1994-05-26 Standard gill nets 4.7 — 0.17 lb 28
1994-05-26 Special trap nets 17.7 — 0.07 lb 53
1994-05-26 Standard trap nets 27.2 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.11 lb 245
1989-08-14 Standard gill nets 25.0 — 0.18 lb 150
1989-08-14 Standard trap nets 56.1 (above normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.14 lb 449

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2021-07-07 50-ft beach seine 0.2 — — 1
2006-07-31 Standard gill nets 10.0 (normal) 3.5 – 10.5 1.43 lb 60
2006-07-31 Special trap nets 1.3 — 2.16 lb 25
2006-07-31 Standard trap nets 1.3 — 1.26 lb 12
2013-08-05 Standard gill nets 15.0 (above normal) 3.5 – 10.5 1.48 lb 90
2013-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.4 — 2.05 lb 4
2020-08-03 Standard gill nets 6.0 (normal) 3.5 – 10.5 1.93 lb 36
2020-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.8 — 0.81 lb 7
2022-06-21 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
2022-06-21 Standard trap nets 0.8 — 0.45 lb 7
2022-06-21 Backpack electrofishing 1.4 — — 2
1999-08-10 Standard gill nets 5.5 (normal) 3.5 – 10.5 2.20 lb 33
1999-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 3.20 lb 3
1994-05-26 Standard gill nets 7.0 (normal) 3.5 – 10.5 1.57 lb 42
1994-05-26 Standard trap nets 0.6 — 1.41 lb 5
1989-08-14 Standard gill nets 6.5 (normal) 3.5 – 10.5 2.88 lb 39
1989-08-14 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 1.80 lb 1

Johnny Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-07-07 Backpack electrofishing 0.9 — 1

Tadpole Madtom

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-07-07 Backpack electrofishing 0.9 — 1
2022-06-21 Backpack electrofishing 1.4 — 2

Golden Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2021-07-07 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 2
1999-08-10 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.2 0.09 lb 1
1989-08-14 Standard trap nets 0.1 (normal) 0.1 – 0.5 0.10 lb 1

Bluntnose Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-07-07 50-ft beach seine 2.0 — 12
2021-07-07 15-ft beach seine 3.7 — 11
2022-06-21 50-ft beach seine 4.3 — 30
2022-06-21 Backpack electrofishing 3.6 — 5

Rock Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2021-07-07 50-ft beach seine 0.2 — — 1
2021-07-07 Backpack electrofishing 8.1 — — 9
2021-07-07 15-ft beach seine 0.7 — — 2
2006-07-31 Standard gill nets 6.0 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.9 0.29 lb 36
2006-07-31 Special trap nets 1.3 — 0.29 lb 24
2006-07-31 Standard trap nets 1.2 (normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.31 lb 11
2013-08-05 Standard gill nets 2.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.9 0.31 lb 17
2013-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.32 lb 8
2020-08-03 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.9 0.44 lb 5
2020-08-03 Standard trap nets 1.2 (normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.21 lb 11
2022-06-21 50-ft beach seine 1.0 — — 7
2022-06-21 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.28 lb 10
2022-06-21 Backpack electrofishing 12.4 — — 17
1999-08-10 Standard gill nets 5.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.9 0.22 lb 35
1999-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.23 lb 8
1994-05-26 Standard gill nets 3.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.9 0.27 lb 20
1994-05-26 Standard trap nets 1.4 (normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.29 lb 13
1989-08-14 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.9 0.21 lb 8
1989-08-14 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.28 lb 9

BCS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-07-07 50-ft beach seine 58.8 — 353
2021-07-07 Backpack electrofishing 3.6 — 4
2021-07-07 15-ft beach seine 8.3 — 25
2022-06-21 50-ft beach seine 38.0 — 266
2022-06-21 Backpack electrofishing 2.9 — 4

BKF

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-07-07 50-ft beach seine 0.5 — 3
2021-07-07 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — 1
2022-06-21 50-ft beach seine 1.7 — 12

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2021-07-07 15-ft beach seine 0.7 — — 2
2021-07-07 50-ft beach seine 2.0 — — 12
2006-07-31 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.09 lb 2
2006-07-31 Standard gill nets 1.3 (below normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.16 lb 8
2013-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.46 lb 1
2013-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.10 lb 2
2020-08-03 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.26 lb 2
2022-06-21 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.42 lb 3
1999-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.11 lb 6
1999-08-10 Standard gill nets 14.5 (normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.10 lb 87
1994-05-26 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.12 lb 5
1994-05-26 Standard gill nets 4.5 (normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.15 lb 27
1994-05-26 Special trap nets 0.3 — 0.09 lb 1
1989-08-14 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.10 lb 1
1989-08-14 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.10 lb 1

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2021-07-07 50-ft beach seine 0.2 — — 1
2013-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 0.50 lb 1
2013-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.51 lb 1
2020-08-03 Standard gill nets 0.5 — 0.30 lb 3
2020-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.8 — 0.20 lb 7
2022-06-21 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.40 lb 1

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2021-07-07 Backpack electrofishing 1.8 — — 2
2006-07-31 Standard gill nets 7.5 (normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.62 lb 45
2006-07-31 Special trap nets 3.6 — 0.62 lb 68
2006-07-31 Standard trap nets 1.9 (normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.51 lb 17
2013-08-05 Standard gill nets 13.3 (above normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.54 lb 80
2013-08-05 Standard trap nets 2.1 (normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.60 lb 19
2020-08-03 Standard gill nets 5.8 (normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.50 lb 35
2020-08-03 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.52 lb 12
2022-06-21 Standard trap nets 3.3 (normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.55 lb 30
2022-06-21 Backpack electrofishing 5.1 — — 7
1999-08-10 Standard gill nets 6.0 (normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.76 lb 36
1999-08-10 Standard trap nets 3.8 (normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.67 lb 34
1994-05-26 Standard gill nets 4.7 (normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.58 lb 28
1994-05-26 Special trap nets 1.3 — 0.50 lb 4
1994-05-26 Standard trap nets 1.7 (normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.51 lb 15
1989-08-14 Standard gill nets 5.3 (normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.50 lb 32
1989-08-14 Standard trap nets 9.8 (normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.44 lb 78

LED

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-07-07 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — 1
2022-06-21 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — 1

BNS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-07-07 15-ft beach seine 0.7 — 2
2022-06-21 50-ft beach seine 3.6 — 25
2022-06-21 Backpack electrofishing 0.7 — 1

Iowa Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-07-07 Backpack electrofishing 0.9 — 1
2022-06-21 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — 1

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-07-31 Standard gill nets 6.8 (above normal) 1.3 – 5.0 2.44 lb 41
2006-07-31 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.7 5.14 lb 1
2013-08-05 Standard gill nets 1.0 (below normal) 1.3 – 5.0 3.78 lb 6
2013-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.7 7.07 lb 1
2020-08-03 Standard gill nets 2.7 (normal) 1.3 – 5.0 2.00 lb 16
2022-06-21 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 0.7 1.28 lb 5
1999-08-10 Standard gill nets 4.0 (normal) 1.3 – 5.0 2.93 lb 24
1999-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 0.7 3.80 lb 7
1994-05-26 Standard electrofishing 0.9 — 2.20 lb 1
1994-05-26 Standard gill nets 3.2 (normal) 1.3 – 5.0 2.80 lb 19
1994-05-26 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 0.7 4.02 lb 5
1989-08-14 Standard gill nets 2.7 (normal) 1.3 – 5.0 1.12 lb 16
1989-08-14 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.7 0.70 lb 1

Bowfin

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-07-31 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 0.6 4.35 lb 2
2006-07-31 Special trap nets 0.3 — 3.43 lb 6
2006-07-31 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.4 – 1.3 4.87 lb 5
2013-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.6 5.64 lb 1
2020-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.4 – 1.3 4.10 lb 6
2022-06-21 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.4 – 1.3 4.31 lb 7
1999-08-10 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.6 4.64 lb 1
1999-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.3 3.72 lb 2
1989-08-14 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.3 5.80 lb 1

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-07-31 Standard gill nets 3.3 (normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.24 lb 20
2006-07-31 Special trap nets 1.7 — 0.60 lb 32
2006-07-31 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.23 lb 4
2013-08-05 Standard gill nets 9.7 (above normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.33 lb 58
2013-08-05 Standard trap nets 2.8 (normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.24 lb 25
2020-08-03 Standard gill nets 28.5 (above normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.41 lb 171
2020-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.31 lb 3
2022-06-21 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 2
2022-06-21 Standard trap nets 7.7 (above normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.42 lb 69
1999-08-10 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.37 lb 9
1999-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.46 lb 2
1994-05-26 Standard electrofishing 26.9 — 0.63 lb 29
1994-05-26 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.12 lb 5
1994-05-26 Special trap nets 0.7 — — 2
1994-05-26 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.78 lb 1
1989-08-14 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.38 lb 5
1989-08-14 Standard trap nets 1.5 (normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.42 lb 12

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-07-31 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.33 lb 1
2006-07-31 Special trap nets 0.2 — 0.84 lb 4
2013-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.1 0.47 lb 1
2013-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.96 lb 3
2020-08-03 Standard gill nets 2.2 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.75 lb 13
2022-06-21 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.1 0.93 lb 2
1999-08-10 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.5 1.16 lb 1
1994-05-26 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.1 0.45 lb 1
1994-05-26 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 1.07 lb 8
1994-05-26 Special trap nets 0.3 — 0.58 lb 1
1989-08-14 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.1 0.60 lb 1
1989-08-14 Standard gill nets 4.5 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.76 lb 27

CNM

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-06-21 Backpack electrofishing 0.7 — 1

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1999-08-10 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.7 2.95 lb 2
1999-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.4 4.79 lb 1
1994-05-26 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.72 lb 1
1994-05-26 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.4 5.18 lb 1

GRR

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1994-05-26 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 2.91 lb 1

Shorthead Redhorse

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1989-08-14 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.8 4.00 lb 1

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Map & Directions

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

Beimert Outdoors

Brainerd, MN

(218) 746-4018

★ 5

Big Nasty Tackle

Cass Lake, MN

(218) 339-2274

★ 3.1

Chad Zbasnik Fishing

Walker, MN

(218) 252-5363

Corner Store Depot & Liquor

Brainerd, MN

(218) 824-2007

★ 4.7

Dean's Bait, Walker

Walker, MN

(218) 547-2248

★ 4.8

Full Stringer Bait and Tackle

Longville, MN

(218) 363-2031

★ 4.8

Lakes Area Powersports

Walker, MN

(218) 547-1558

★ 4.6

Leech Lake Distributors

Walker, MN

(218) 547-1505

Nearby Marinas

Bar Harbor Pontoon Rentals

Lake Shore, MN

(218) 855-2651

★ 5

Bentley Pontoons Boat & Snowmobile Storage

Longville, MN

Blackwater lake access

Longville, MN

651-296-6157

★ 4.8

Bradford & Blake Boat Storage

Hackensack, MN

(218) 348-9580

Brainerd Lakes Marine LLC

Pequot Lakes, MN

(218) 821-1648

Captain Gary Leech Lake Pontoon Rental

Walker, MN

(218) 547-2231

★ 5

Resorts & Lodges Near Widow

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Decoy Lodge (Cabin 106) at Bluewater Lodge Resort
Fishing Resort Walker

(714) 235-6033
Ice Guys Fish House Rentals
Fishing Resort East Gull Lake

(218) 851-6488
Leech Lake Cabins
Fishing Resort Walker

(218) 766-6878
Lien's Resort
Fishing Resort Longville

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Fish Species

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

Black CrappieBluegillBowfin (Dogfish)Brown BullheadHybrid SunfishLargemouth BassNorthern PikePumpkinseedRock BassWalleyeYellow BullheadYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Widow

Adventures Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 232-6556
Bobby G's Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 831-7711
Boggs Fishing Adventures
Fishing Guide

(218) 820-5612
Brainerd Lakes Area Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(763) 670-6033
Brainerd Lakes Guides
Fishing Guide

(218) 866-2876
Chuck Emery Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 536-0348

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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.