Caribou
A 246-acre lake near Grand Marais in Cook County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1986.
Fish Species (4)
Yellow Perch
Typical numbers · large fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1986
Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 4.3 per gill net · typical 2.5–14.3 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 1986 | 4.33 | - | 0.52 lbs |
Northern Pike
Below-normal numbers · large fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1986
Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 2–8.5 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 1986 | 1.00 | - | 3.04 lbs |
Walleye
Typical numbers · average-size fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1986
Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 2.8 per gill net · typical 2.2–10.5 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 1986 | 2.83 | - | 1.10 lbs |
Other species in this lake (1)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
White Sucker
Below-normal numbers · large fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1986
Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 1.6–8.4 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 1986 | 1.00 | - | 2.79 lbs |
Biologist Notes
September 24, 1986THE WALLEYE POPULATION APPEARS TO BE IN GOOD SHAPE. THERE ARE SEVERAL STRONG AGE-CLASSES PRE- SENT. GROWTH IS SLOW, AS IT IS IN MANY LAKES IN THIS VIC…
THE WALLEYE POPULATION APPEARS TO BE IN GOOD SHAPE. THERE ARE SEVERAL STRONG AGE-CLASSES PRE- SENT. GROWTH IS SLOW, AS IT IS IN MANY LAKES IN THIS VICINITY. THERE ARE SEVERAL AGE-CLASSES OF NORTHERN PIKE PRESENT, INDICATING AT LEAST SOME RELIABLE SPAWNING.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Caribou?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, and Walleye in Caribou. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Caribou?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Caribou. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Caribou?
Caribou has a maximum depth of 26 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Caribou last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Caribou is from 1986. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Caribou have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Caribou in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.
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- Surface Area
- 246.15 acres
- Max Depth
- 26 ft
- Shoreline
- 7.57 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed