Up North Lake Finder
Offline Minnesota fishing app
About
Access comprehensive Minnesota lake survey data, including species, catch rates, and consumption advisories, without an internet connection or account. Log your catches and discover the best fishing spots based on official records.
What's New in Up North Lake Finder
1.2.4
September 4, 2026
Whats new in 1.2: -Infested waters, from the DNR's own list. -Stocking: lake pages showed the last six years. They now show the whole record the DNR has, and every dataset in the app now says when it was gathered. -Added a filter for tullibee (cisco) in preparation for ice season, improved accessibility compatibility, and fixed a number bugs across lake pages and the rankings. Whats new in 1.2.1: A lakes keeper share is now aware of special regulations and MDH guidelines for that lake. Whats new in 1.2.2: - New 2-week free preview of all paid subscription features. Not subscribing is fine; the DNR's figures always stay free. - Search bar now accepts DNR numeral lake ID. Whats new in 1.2.3: Keeper size now follows the DNR's northern pike zones. Minnesota manages pike differently in three zones, and the shaded keeper range on every pike lake now reflects the zone that lake sits in, alongside the lake's own special regulation where one applies. Datasets refreshed for September: regulations, consumption advisories, infested waters, stocking, and state records. 1.2.4 Widened northern pike "keeper" size range. Further improvements of interactions between lake-specific regulations and northern pike keeper zones.
MoreSubscription plans
Up North — Annual
Best Lakes, catch comparisons, estimated ice dates
FAQ
Does Up North Lake Finder have ads?
No, Up North Lake Finder is ad-free. The app explicitly states 'No ads, no tracking, nothing about you sold.'
How much does Up North Lake Finder cost?
The core features of Up North Lake Finder are free to use. There is an optional subscription for advanced analytics, costing $9.99 per year.
What devices does Up North Lake Finder support?
Up North Lake Finder is available on iPhone and iPod devices. It is not currently listed for Android or other platforms.
How often is Up North Lake Finder updated?
The latest version, 1.2.4, was released on September 4, 2026. The app was initially released on August 21, 2026, indicating frequent updates early in its lifecycle.
Is Up North Lake Finder accurate for fishing?
The app uses data from the Minnesota DNR's own survey records, providing detailed information on species, catch rates, and sizes. It also flags old surveys and notes when species are missing from recent ones for data honesty.
Can I use Up North Lake Finder without a signal?
Yes, Up North Lake Finder is designed to work offline. It explicitly states that it 'works with no signal' and requires no account.
What kind of fishing data does Up North Lake Finder provide?
It provides survey data for Minnesota lakes, including species, catch rates, sizes, consumption advisories, public access points, depth, water clarity, and stocking history.
What are the benefits of the Up North Lake Finder subscription?
The $9.99 annual subscription unlocks features like ranked 'Best Lakes' by catch rate, statewide catch rate comparisons, keeper share rankings, and ice-out/ice-in estimates for lakes without DNR averages.