Gander
Lake County, Minnesota — DOW #38055400
27 Surveys
116.9
Acres
7 ft
Max Depth
4
Fish Species
8
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Gander. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 11.8 (above normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 2.25 lb | 47 |
| 2005-07-18 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.6 | — | 2.26 lb | 5 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 | — | 2.86 lb | 14 |
| 1963-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 10.8 (above normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | — | 43 |
| 1994-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 12.7 (above normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 2.42 lb | 38 |
| 1994-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 1.57 lb | 8 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-07-18 | 1/4-in trap nets | 288.7 | — | — | 2598 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.08 lb | 7 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (below normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.08 lb | 12 |
| 1963-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 16.0 (normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | — | 64 |
| 1994-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 3.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.10 lb | 37 |
| 1994-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 24.0 (above normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.12 lb | 72 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 (normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 2.05 lb | 22 |
| 2005-07-18 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.6 | — | — | 5 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.9 – 4.5 | 3.44 lb | 3 |
| 1963-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (below normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | — | 6 |
| 1994-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 5.3 (normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 2.28 lb | 16 |
Tadpole Madtom
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-07-18 | 1/4-in trap nets | 15.6 | — | — | 140 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.02 lb | 2 |
| 1963-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 1994-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.04 lb | 1 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 | — | 0.04 lb | 3 |
| 2005-07-18 | 1/4-in trap nets | 13.2 | — | — | 119 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (normal) | 0.4 – 4.5 | 0.04 lb | 13 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-07-18 | 1/4-in trap nets | 95.3 | — | 858 |
BNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-07-18 | 1/4-in trap nets | 146.3 | — | 1317 |
Common Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 | — | 3 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Agate Bay Outfitters LLC
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.4Boundary Waters Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.9Canadian Border Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.8Granite Gear Inc
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.7North Country Canoe Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.9Red Rock Wilderness Store
Ely, MN
★ 5Seagren's Home Hardware Outdoors
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.6Veness Bait & Tackle
Two Harbors, MN
★ 3.9Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near Gander
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Gander. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Gander
Boreal Triangle Guide Service
(218) 830-2148
Boundary Waters Fishing Guide
(218) 235-9595
Duluth Superior Charter Fishing with Capt Paul Morris aboard Freedom II
(218) 428-5562
Ely Ice Fishing Company
(218) 365-3466
James Addiction Charter Fishing
(218) 213-8816
Muskie Doom Guide Service
(218) 491-3277
Other Lakes in Lake County
Plan Your Trip to Gander
- Weather forecast for Gander — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.6881°N, 91.5067°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.