Mary
Itasca County, Minnesota — DOW #31047300
24 Surveys
211.76
Acres
45 ft
Max Depth
8
Fish Species
9
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Mary. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-06-15 | Standard gill nets | 13.2 (above normal) | 3.5 – 8.9 | 1.75 lb | 66 |
| 1987-06-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 0.67 lb | 3 |
| 1974-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 10.0 (above normal) | 3.5 – 8.9 | 3.09 lb | 20 |
| 1974-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 | — | 1.50 lb | 7 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-06-15 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 (normal) | 1.0 – 3.9 | 0.32 lb | 11 |
| 1987-06-15 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.0 | 0.34 lb | 11 |
| 1974-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.0 – 3.9 | 0.33 lb | 3 |
| 1974-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 3.5 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.0 | 0.57 lb | 14 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-06-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 0.42 lb | 5 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-06-15 | Standard trap nets | 18.8 (normal) | 9.5 – 57.3 | 0.21 lb | 75 |
| 1987-06-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.4 | — | 0.13 lb | 7 |
| 1974-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 27.8 (normal) | 9.5 – 57.3 | 0.27 lb | 111 |
| 1974-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 | — | 0.14 lb | 5 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-06-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.35 lb | 2 |
| 1987-06-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.6 | 2.00 lb | 2 |
| 1974-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.94 lb | 11 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-06-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 1.5 – 6.8 | 0.06 lb | 7 |
| 1974-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.19 lb | 4 |
| 1974-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 1.5 – 6.8 | 0.30 lb | 5 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-06-15 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.3 | 0.07 lb | 10 |
| 1974-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.3 | 0.17 lb | 6 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-06-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.7 | 0.35 lb | 2 |
| 1974-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.7 | 0.60 lb | 4 |
| 1974-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.7 | 0.60 lb | 5 |
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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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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Mary. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Mary
- Weather forecast for Mary — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.5859°N, 93.4759°W — Get Directions
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- 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.