Caribou Lake

Caribou Lake

Size
241ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
No
Species in Caribou Lake
Perch
Perch
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Rock bass
Rock bass
Lake trout
Lake trout
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Walleye
Walleye
Northern pike
Northern pike
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout

Overview

Caribou Lake Map

Fishing Regulations

Special Fishing regulations: This lake has special fishing regulations that differ from statewide or border water regulations for those species identified below and take precedence. Regulations listed below are currently in place. Visit the fishing regulations page for links to upcoming regulations for specific lakes.

  • Lake Trout: All less than 20” must be immediately released, possession limit one.
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Fish Species

Bluegill
fish
6-11 in
Length Range
8 in
Length Range
2007
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2007
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
1
0Statewide Range19.6668

Caribou Lake Bluegill abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2007
Jul
Lake trout
fish
6-11 in
Length Range
8 in
Length Range
2007
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2007
Surveyed
NA
Catch Method
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2007
Jul
Largemouth bass
fish
6-11 in
Length Range
8 in
Length Range
2007
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2007
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
0.6667
0Statewide Range3.6668

Caribou Lake Largemouth bass abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2007
Jul
Northern pike
fish
6-11 in
Length Range
8 in
Length Range
2007
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2007
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2007
Jul
Perch
fish
6-11 in
Length Range
8 in
Length Range
2007
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2007
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
4.3333
0Statewide Range43.5833

Caribou Lake Perch abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2007
Jul
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized perch based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
202212
Rainbow trout
fish
No survey data
Abundance (CPUE)
No abundance data
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
No Survey Data
Rock bass
fish
6-11 in
Length Range
8 in
Length Range
2007
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Outlier
2007
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
7
0Statewide Range6.5668

Caribou Lake Rock bass abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2007
Jul
Smallmouth bass
fish
6-11 in
Length Range
8 in
Length Range
2007
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Outlier
2007
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
6
0Statewide Range3.4167

Caribou Lake Smallmouth bass abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2007
Jul
Walleye
fish
No survey data
Abundance (CPUE)
No abundance data
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
No Survey Data