Auto
St. Louis County, Minnesota — DOW #69073100
77 Surveys
96.8
Acres
29 ft
Max Depth
6
Fish Species
33
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Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Auto. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.3 – 5.3 | 4.65 lb | 2 |
| 2006-08-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.3 – 5.3 | 4.54 lb | 2 |
| 2014-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.3 – 5.3 | 4.19 lb | 1 |
| 1998-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.3 | 2.48 lb | 16 |
| 1990-08-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.3 – 5.3 | 6.40 lb | 1 |
| 1985-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.3 – 5.3 | 5.25 lb | 2 |
| 2021-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 3.61 lb | 1 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.9 | 0.30 lb | 1 |
| 1982-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 1.6 – 6.8 | 0.25 lb | 11 |
| 1998-06-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.6 – 6.8 | 0.95 lb | 2 |
| 1998-06-08 | Survey seining | 1.0 | — | — | 3 |
| 1990-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.6 – 6.8 | 0.37 lb | 3 |
| 1985-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.9 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 1985-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.6 – 6.8 | 0.62 lb | 4 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 8.7 (normal) | 4.3 – 34.3 | 0.23 lb | 52 |
| 1982-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 | — | 0.10 lb | 5 |
| 2006-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 34.1 (normal) | 4.3 – 34.3 | 0.14 lb | 273 |
| 2006-08-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.21 lb | 1 |
| 2014-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 6.6 (normal) | 4.3 – 34.3 | 0.15 lb | 59 |
| 2014-06-25 | Survey seining | 20.0 | — | — | 60 |
| 2014-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 | — | 0.26 lb | 5 |
| 1998-06-08 | Standard trap nets | 16.1 (normal) | 4.3 – 34.3 | 0.13 lb | 145 |
| 1998-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 | — | 0.36 lb | 4 |
| 1990-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 24.2 (normal) | 4.3 – 34.3 | 0.22 lb | 145 |
| 1990-08-08 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 | — | 0.11 lb | 7 |
| 1985-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 5.5 (normal) | 4.3 – 34.3 | 0.19 lb | 33 |
| 1985-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.23 lb | 6 |
| 2021-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 6.6 (normal) | 4.3 – 34.3 | 0.23 lb | 59 |
| 2021-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 | — | 0.07 lb | 5 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.29 lb | 7 |
| 1982-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 0.47 lb | 16 |
| 2006-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 4.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.15 lb | 38 |
| 2006-08-08 | Standard electrofishing | 22.3 | — | 0.48 lb | 30 |
| 2014-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.30 lb | 4 |
| 2014-06-25 | Survey seining | 7.0 | — | — | 21 |
| 2014-06-25 | Standard electrofishing | 38.9 | — | 0.53 lb | 53 |
| 2014-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 1.20 lb | 4 |
| 1998-06-08 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.25 lb | 15 |
| 1998-06-08 | Survey seining | 5.3 | — | — | 16 |
| 1998-06-08 | Standard electrofishing | 6.2 | — | 1.06 lb | 14 |
| 1998-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 1.41 lb | 1 |
| 1990-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.30 lb | 11 |
| 1990-08-08 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 1.20 lb | 6 |
| 1985-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1985-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 2021-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.13 lb | 24 |
| 2021-07-26 | Standard electrofishing | 73.5 | — | 0.97 lb | 98 |
| 2021-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 1.03 lb | 14 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 2.46 lb | 5 |
| 1982-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 1.95 lb | 4 |
| 2006-08-08 | Standard gill nets | 9.8 (above normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 1.53 lb | 39 |
| 2006-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 1.30 lb | 14 |
| 2014-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (above normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 2.51 lb | 26 |
| 2014-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 2.24 lb | 11 |
| 1998-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (above normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 1.75 lb | 24 |
| 1998-06-08 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 4.74 lb | 9 |
| 1990-08-08 | Standard gill nets | 4.8 (above normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 2.24 lb | 29 |
| 1990-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 2.60 lb | 3 |
| 1985-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 0.80 lb | 21 |
| 1985-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 0.30 lb | 1 |
| 2021-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 2.78 lb | 17 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 15.2 (above normal) | 0.5 – 7.0 | 0.12 lb | 91 |
| 2006-08-08 | Standard gill nets | 6.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 7.0 | 0.14 lb | 27 |
| 2014-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.12 lb | 2 |
| 2014-06-25 | Survey seining | 0.7 | — | — | 2 |
| 2014-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 17.2 (above normal) | 0.5 – 7.0 | 0.13 lb | 103 |
| 1998-06-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.08 lb | 2 |
| 1998-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 24.8 (above normal) | 0.5 – 7.0 | 0.10 lb | 149 |
| 1990-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.10 lb | 3 |
| 1990-08-08 | Standard gill nets | 6.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 7.0 | 0.14 lb | 41 |
| 1985-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 10.7 (above normal) | 0.5 – 7.0 | 0.19 lb | 64 |
| 2021-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 7.0 | 0.10 lb | 2 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 0.06 lb | 5 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.2 – 4.9 | 3.20 lb | 1 |
| 1998-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.2 – 4.9 | 0.36 lb | 1 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.33 lb | 1 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 | — | 0.27 lb | 30 |
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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.