Ruth
Cass County, Minnesota — DOW #11021100
13 Surveys
93.91
Acres
42 ft
Max Depth
7
Fish Species
25
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Ruth. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (below normal) | 4.8 – 12.5 | 1.42 lb | 9 |
| 1991-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 1.54 lb | 5 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 4.8 | 0.45 lb | 4 |
| 1991-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 0.32 lb | 9 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 35.8 (normal) | 8.3 – 50.1 | 0.10 lb | 143 |
| 1991-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.17 lb | 4 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.17 lb | 3 |
| 1991-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 0.95 lb | 2 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 3.60 lb | 2 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.17 lb | 4 |
| 1991-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 9.0 (normal) | 2.8 – 10.3 | 0.13 lb | 36 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 72.0 (above normal) | 1.9 – 12.1 | 0.56 lb | 144 |
| 1991-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 6.0 (normal) | 2.1 – 10.5 | 0.50 lb | 24 |
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Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Beimert Outdoors
Brainerd, MN
★ 5Big Nasty Tackle
Cass Lake, MN
★ 3.1Chad Zbasnik Fishing
Walker, MN
Corner Store Depot & Liquor
Brainerd, MN
★ 4.7Dean's Bait, Walker
Walker, MN
★ 4.8Full Stringer Bait and Tackle
Longville, MN
★ 4.8Lakes Area Powersports
Walker, MN
★ 4.6Leech Lake Distributors
Walker, MN
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Ruth. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Ruth
- Weather forecast for Ruth — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 46.4253°N, 94.3371°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.