Ardmore
Hennepin County, Minnesota — DOW #27015300
26 Surveys
13.28
Acres
20 ft
Max Depth
12
Fish Species
12
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Ardmore. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 8.2 (above normal) | 0.4 – 3.8 | 0.15 lb | 41 |
| 1986-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.8 | 0.18 lb | 11 |
| 1992-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 3.8 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.5 | 0.98 lb | 3 |
| 1992-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.5 | 3.92 lb | 4 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 5.8 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.9 | 0.82 lb | 29 |
| 1986-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.9 | 4.04 lb | 7 |
| 1992-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.5 – 11.6 | 0.05 lb | 1 |
| 1992-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.9 | 2.21 lb | 15 |
White Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 8.2 | 0.50 lb | 2 |
| 1986-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 8.2 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 0.26 lb | 5 |
| 1986-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 | — | 0.26 lb | 7 |
| 1992-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 | — | 0.16 lb | 11 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 26.6 (normal) | 2.5 – 70.2 | 0.29 lb | 133 |
| 1986-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 33.0 (normal) | 8.0 – 90.0 | 0.12 lb | 33 |
| 1986-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 10.3 (normal) | 2.5 – 70.2 | 0.24 lb | 41 |
| 1992-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 8.0 – 90.0 | 0.25 lb | 1 |
| 1992-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 (normal) | 2.5 – 70.2 | 0.33 lb | 15 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 9.3 (normal) | 2.8 – 43.3 | 0.14 lb | 37 |
| 1992-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 46.8 (above normal) | 2.8 – 43.3 | 0.15 lb | 234 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.97 lb | 3 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 4.5 (normal) | 1.3 – 27.7 | 0.28 lb | 18 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 2.2 | 2.20 lb | 2 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.8 – 9.3 | 0.20 lb | 2 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.9 | 0.10 lb | 3 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Ardmore. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.