Toohey
Cook County, Minnesota — DOW #16064500
89 Surveys
369.49
Acres
11 ft
Max Depth
4
Fish Species
10
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Toohey. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 1.10 lb | 1 |
| 1980-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (below normal) | 4.7 – 15.8 | 0.38 lb | 13 |
| 1995-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 0.05 lb | 2 |
| 1995-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 3.9 (below normal) | 4.7 – 15.8 | 0.41 lb | 35 |
| 1982-08-30 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 0.67 lb | 19 |
| 1982-08-30 | Standard gill nets | 10.0 (normal) | 4.7 – 15.8 | 0.26 lb | 40 |
| 1989-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 0.57 lb | 4 |
| 1989-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (below normal) | 4.7 – 15.8 | 0.32 lb | 14 |
| 1992-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 0.26 lb | 5 |
| 1992-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 6.3 (normal) | 4.7 – 15.8 | 0.44 lb | 25 |
| 2020-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 11.4 (normal) | 4.7 – 15.8 | 0.52 lb | 57 |
| 1986-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1986-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 8.3 (normal) | 4.7 – 15.8 | 0.42 lb | 33 |
| 2007-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 3.1 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 0.22 lb | 28 |
| 2007-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 23.8 (above normal) | 4.7 – 15.8 | 0.47 lb | 119 |
| 2012-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 0.28 lb | 24 |
| 2012-08-06 | Backpack electrofishing | 4.9 | — | — | 4 |
| 2012-08-06 | 1/4-in trap nets | 344.8 | — | — | 3448 |
| 2012-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 20.6 (above normal) | 4.7 – 15.8 | 0.38 lb | 103 |
| 2012-08-06 | 50-ft beach seine | 9.9 | — | — | 89 |
| 2002-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 0.46 lb | 3 |
| 2002-07-22 | Survey seining | 68.8 | — | — | 275 |
| 2002-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 8.8 (normal) | 4.7 – 15.8 | 0.29 lb | 79 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.6 – 2.0 | 1.28 lb | 33 |
| 1980-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 20.7 (above normal) | 3.2 – 13.7 | 0.92 lb | 62 |
| 1995-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 2.9 (above normal) | 0.6 – 2.0 | 1.25 lb | 29 |
| 1995-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 10.3 (normal) | 3.2 – 13.7 | 0.84 lb | 93 |
| 1982-08-30 | Standard trap nets | 2.1 (above normal) | 0.6 – 2.0 | 1.07 lb | 38 |
| 1982-08-30 | Standard gill nets | 9.8 (normal) | 3.2 – 13.7 | 1.06 lb | 39 |
| 1989-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.6 – 2.0 | 0.97 lb | 11 |
| 1989-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 19.0 (above normal) | 3.2 – 13.7 | 1.11 lb | 76 |
| 1992-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 4.5 (above normal) | 0.6 – 2.0 | 1.41 lb | 45 |
| 1992-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 17.0 (above normal) | 3.2 – 13.7 | 1.07 lb | 68 |
| 2020-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 27.6 (above normal) | 3.2 – 13.7 | 0.95 lb | 138 |
| 1986-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.6 – 2.0 | 1.36 lb | 11 |
| 1986-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 8.3 (normal) | 3.2 – 13.7 | 1.39 lb | 33 |
| 2007-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 7.3 (above normal) | 0.6 – 2.0 | 1.06 lb | 66 |
| 2007-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 55.6 (above normal) | 3.2 – 13.7 | 0.81 lb | 278 |
| 2012-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 41.0 (above normal) | 3.2 – 13.7 | 0.98 lb | 205 |
| 2012-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.6 – 2.0 | 1.09 lb | 18 |
| 2012-08-06 | 1/4-in trap nets | 3.3 | — | — | 33 |
| 2002-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 16.6 (above normal) | 3.2 – 13.7 | 0.92 lb | 149 |
| 2002-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 4.0 (above normal) | 0.6 – 2.0 | 1.28 lb | 36 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.1 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1980-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 10.3 (normal) | 3.0 – 11.0 | 2.25 lb | 31 |
| 1995-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (below normal) | 3.0 – 11.0 | 1.82 lb | 11 |
| 1982-08-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.1 | 2.06 lb | 8 |
| 1982-08-30 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 (normal) | 3.0 – 11.0 | 1.53 lb | 22 |
| 1989-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 10.3 (normal) | 3.0 – 11.0 | 1.50 lb | 41 |
| 1992-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.1 | 2.00 lb | 1 |
| 1992-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 3.0 – 11.0 | 1.17 lb | 12 |
| 2020-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 3.0 – 11.0 | 1.45 lb | 30 |
| 1986-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 3.8 (normal) | 3.0 – 11.0 | 2.06 lb | 15 |
| 2007-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (below normal) | 3.0 – 11.0 | 1.14 lb | 6 |
| 2012-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 1.4 (below normal) | 3.0 – 11.0 | 1.76 lb | 7 |
| 2012-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.1 | 2.54 lb | 1 |
| 2002-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 3.0 – 11.0 | 0.84 lb | 3 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 5.3 (normal) | 2.0 – 6.0 | 1.16 lb | 16 |
| 1980-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 | — | 1.70 lb | 36 |
| 1995-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 6.0 | 1.48 lb | 27 |
| 1995-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 | — | 1.38 lb | 11 |
| 1982-08-30 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (below normal) | 2.0 – 6.0 | 2.71 lb | 7 |
| 1982-08-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 1.19 lb | 9 |
| 1989-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 2.0 – 6.0 | 3.04 lb | 13 |
| 1989-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 | — | 1.25 lb | 11 |
| 1992-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (below normal) | 2.0 – 6.0 | 1.50 lb | 7 |
| 1992-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 | — | 0.78 lb | 12 |
| 2020-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 2.6 (normal) | 2.0 – 6.0 | 0.73 lb | 13 |
| 1986-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 2.0 – 6.0 | 1.27 lb | 13 |
| 1986-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 1.71 lb | 7 |
| 2007-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (normal) | 2.0 – 6.0 | 1.61 lb | 14 |
| 2007-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.96 lb | 2 |
| 2012-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 2.0 – 6.0 | 0.71 lb | 5 |
| 2012-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 0.57 lb | 4 |
| 2012-08-06 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.2 | — | — | 2 |
| 2002-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 2.0 – 6.0 | 0.50 lb | 2 |
BNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-08-06 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.6 | — | 5 |
| 2012-08-06 | Backpack electrofishing | 3.6 | — | 3 |
| 2012-08-06 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.2 | — | 2 |
| 2002-07-22 | Survey seining | 13.0 | — | 52 |
Johnny Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-08-06 | Backpack electrofishing | 4.9 | — | 4 |
| 2012-08-06 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.7 | — | 6 |
| 2002-07-22 | Survey seining | 3.5 | — | 14 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-08-06 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.9 | — | 17 |
| 2012-08-06 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.0 | — | 10 |
Mottled Sculpin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-08-06 | Backpack electrofishing | 4.9 | — | 4 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-08-06 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | 2 |
| 2012-08-06 | Backpack electrofishing | 19.5 | — | 16 |
Common Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-07-22 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | 1 |
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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
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Toohey. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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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.