Assinika
A 23-acre lake near Grand Marais in Cook County.
Fish Species (2)
No gamefish, panfish, or trout are on record for this lake. The species recorded here are listed below.
Other species in this lake (2)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
White Sucker
Above-normal numbers · small fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 2005
Last surveyed 2005 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 23.5 per gill net · typical 3–23 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2005 | 23.50 | 7.7" | 0.21 lbs |
| Jul 6, 2005 | 1.00 | 7.7" | - |
| Jul 5, 1979 | 22.50 | - | 0.36 lbs |
Fathead Minnow
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2005
Last surveyed 2005 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 3.9 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2005 | 3.88 | - | - |
Biologist Notes
July 6, 2005Assinika Lake had dense populations of small white sucker, common shiner, finescale dace, and creek chub. Additional species identified were brook sti…
Assinika Lake had dense populations of small white sucker, common shiner, finescale dace, and creek chub. Additional species identified were brook stickleback, fathead minnow, and blacknose dace. No game fish were caught.
July 5, 1979This lake has large populations of Minnows and stunted Suckers.
This lake has large populations of Minnows and stunted Suckers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Assinika?
Minnesota DNR surveys of Assinika record 2 species, but no common gamefish or panfish among them. See the species list above for what has been sampled.
Is there public access at Assinika?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Assinika. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Assinika?
Assinika has a maximum depth of 5 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When was Assinika last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR fish survey data for Assinika is from 2005. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Assinika have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Assinika in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.
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View allLake Details
- Surface Area
- 23.15 acres
- Max Depth
- 5 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.08 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed