Mink
Cook County, Minnesota — DOW #16004600
47 Surveys
57.18
Acres
15 ft
Max Depth
10.3 ft
Mean Depth
4
Fish Species
10
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Mink. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-09-26 | Standard trap nets | 4.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 5.2 | 0.15 lb | 16 |
| 1983-09-26 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 23.0 | 0.12 lb | 6 |
| 2024-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 8.8 (above normal) | 0.4 – 5.2 | 0.14 lb | 88 |
| 2013-09-25 | 1/4-in trap nets | 3.2 | — | 0.09 lb | 16 |
| 2013-09-25 | Standard gill nets | 156.0 (above normal) | 2.0 – 23.0 | 0.07 lb | 312 |
| 1985-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 23.0 | 0.10 lb | 5 |
| 1986-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 10.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 23.0 | 0.12 lb | 10 |
| 2009-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 14.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 23.0 | 0.28 lb | 14 |
Brook Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-09-26 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 | — | 0.56 lb | 12 |
| 1983-09-26 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 | — | 0.92 lb | 6 |
| 2024-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 0.29 lb | 4 |
| 2009-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.25 lb | 1 |
SPT
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-09-26 | Standard gill nets | 35.0 | — | 0.23 lb | 35 |
| 1983-09-26 | Standard trap nets | 11.5 | — | 0.20 lb | 46 |
| 2020-09-14 | Standard trap nets | 6.5 | — | 1.39 lb | 65 |
| 2024-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 4.9 | — | 0.57 lb | 49 |
| 2013-09-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 | — | 0.34 lb | 3 |
| 2013-09-25 | 1/4-in trap nets | 2.8 | — | 0.14 lb | 14 |
| 1985-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 18.0 | — | 0.33 lb | 18 |
| 1986-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 13.0 | — | 0.42 lb | 13 |
| 2002-06-03 | Open-water angling | 1.3 | — | 0.39 lb | 4 |
| 2002-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 12.0 | — | 0.60 lb | 12 |
| 2002-06-03 | Standard trap nets | 3.1 | — | 0.24 lb | 31 |
| 2009-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 12.0 | — | 0.80 lb | 12 |
| 2009-08-31 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 | — | 0.69 lb | 28 |
| 2016-06-13 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.2 | — | 0.17 lb | 7 |
PRD
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-09-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 2013-09-25 | 1/4-in trap nets | 3.2 | — | — | 16 |
Rainbow Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-09-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 | — | 0.86 lb | 6 |
| 2024-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 | — | 0.66 lb | 15 |
| 2013-09-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.48 lb | 2 |
| 2013-09-25 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.56 lb | 1 |
| 1985-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 | — | 2.06 lb | 4 |
| 1986-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 | — | 0.25 lb | 4 |
| 2002-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 | — | 0.41 lb | 5 |
| 2002-06-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 1.19 lb | 4 |
| 2002-06-03 | Open-water angling | 0.7 | — | 0.25 lb | 2 |
| 2009-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.97 lb | 1 |
| 2009-08-31 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 | — | 1.03 lb | 12 |
| 2016-06-13 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.8 | — | 0.98 lb | 11 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-09-25 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.07 lb | 1 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-09-25 | 1/4-in trap nets | 2.0 | — | 10 |
BNT
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-09-25 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.2 | — | 2.33 lb | 1 |
NRD
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-13 | 1/4-in trap nets | 55.5 | — | 333 |
BST
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-13 | 1/4-in trap nets | 42.3 | — | 254 |
FND
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-13 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.8 | — | 11 |
Fathead Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-13 | 1/4-in trap nets | 422.2 | — | 2533 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
Get DirectionsShowing 14 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.
Nearby Bait & Tackle
Bear Track Outfitting Co.
Grand Marais, MN
★ 3.3Buck's Hardware
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.5Clearwater BWCA Outfitters
Grand Marais, MN
★ 5Hungry Jack Canoe Outfitters
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.7Lake Superior Trading Post
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.6Moose Tracks
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.5Northern Goods
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.7The Fisherman's Daughter at Dockside Fish Market
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.7Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near Mink
Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near Mink.
Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Mink. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Mink
Other Lakes in Cook County
Plan Your Trip to Mink
- Weather forecast for Mink — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.8676°N, 90.2241°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.