Wilderness
Itasca County, Minnesota — DOW #31090100
6 Surveys
21.94
Acres
25 ft
Max Depth
3
Fish Species
9
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Wilderness. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 7.0 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.6 | 0.26 lb | 14 |
| 1981-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (below normal) | 1.9 – 19.1 | 0.17 lb | 3 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 4.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.9 | 0.44 lb | 9 |
| 1981-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 7.1 | 0.19 lb | 16 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 (normal) | 2.7 – 9.3 | 1.18 lb | 11 |
| 1981-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 2.5 | — | 2.70 lb | 5 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Best Bet Waxworm Wholesale Bait & Breeder Kits
Deer River, MN
★ 5Bite Me Waxworms Wholesale Bait Shop
Deer River, MN
★ 3.7Diamond Custom Rods
Grand Rapids, MN
★ 5Fred's Live Bait & Tackle
Deer River, MN
★ 4.8Frontier Sports
Marcell, MN
★ 4.6Glen's Army & Navy Store
Grand Rapids, MN
★ 4.3God's Country Outfitters
Grand Rapids, MN
★ 4.4Hollywood Bait
Coleraine, MN
★ 4.5Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near Wilderness
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Wilderness. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Wilderness
Other Lakes in Itasca County
Plan Your Trip to Wilderness
- Weather forecast for Wilderness — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.5741°N, 94.2314°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.