Badger
Polk County, Minnesota — DOW #60021400
84 Surveys
255.67
Acres
19 ft
Max Depth
9
Fish Species
3
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Badger. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.5 – 9.9 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1992-06-08 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (below normal) | 1.5 – 9.8 | 0.32 lb | 10 |
| 2010-06-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (below normal) | 1.5 – 9.8 | 0.39 lb | 9 |
| 2010-06-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.5 – 9.9 | 0.34 lb | 3 |
| 1989-06-05 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 1.5 – 9.8 | 0.36 lb | 7 |
| 2002-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (normal) | 1.5 – 9.9 | 0.32 lb | 14 |
| 2002-06-03 | Standard trap nets | 9.6 (normal) | 1.5 – 9.8 | 0.23 lb | 77 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 16.5 (above normal) | 4.6 – 11.6 | 1.60 lb | 33 |
| 1992-06-08 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 | — | 1.00 lb | 11 |
| 2016-06-06 | Standard gill nets | 12.0 (above normal) | 4.6 – 11.6 | 2.09 lb | 24 |
| 2016-06-06 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 0.45 lb | 9 |
| 2010-06-15 | Standard gill nets | 11.5 (normal) | 4.6 – 11.6 | 2.19 lb | 23 |
| 2010-06-15 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.5 | — | — | 2 |
| 2010-06-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 0.20 lb | 4 |
| 2010-06-15 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.3 | — | — | 4 |
| 1989-06-05 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (below normal) | 4.6 – 11.6 | 1.22 lb | 9 |
| 1989-06-05 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 | — | 1.00 lb | 8 |
| 2002-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 20.5 (above normal) | 4.6 – 11.6 | 2.49 lb | 41 |
| 2002-06-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 2.49 lb | 4 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 24.5 (normal) | 1.9 – 57.5 | 0.13 lb | 49 |
| 1992-06-08 | Standard trap nets | 55.9 (above normal) | 1.1 – 17.4 | 0.14 lb | 503 |
| 2016-06-06 | Standard gill nets | 60.0 (above normal) | 1.9 – 57.5 | 0.01 lb | 120 |
| 2016-06-06 | Standard trap nets | 12.1 (normal) | 1.1 – 17.4 | 0.08 lb | 109 |
| 2010-06-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.1 – 17.4 | 0.24 lb | 6 |
| 2010-06-15 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.5 | — | — | 1 |
| 2010-06-15 | Standard gill nets | 14.0 (normal) | 1.9 – 57.5 | 0.28 lb | 28 |
| 2010-06-15 | 50-ft beach seine | 3.0 | — | — | 12 |
| 1989-06-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.9 – 57.5 | 0.20 lb | 2 |
| 1989-06-05 | Standard trap nets | 7.3 (normal) | 1.1 – 17.4 | 0.29 lb | 29 |
| 2002-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 33.0 (normal) | 1.9 – 57.5 | 0.22 lb | 66 |
| 2002-06-03 | Standard trap nets | 90.6 (above normal) | 1.1 – 17.4 | 0.03 lb | 725 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-06-08 | Standard trap nets | 4.3 (normal) | 2.5 – 25.0 | 0.33 lb | 39 |
| 2016-06-06 | Standard trap nets | 15.7 (normal) | 2.5 – 25.0 | 0.13 lb | 141 |
| 2016-06-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.14 lb | 1 |
| 2010-06-15 | 15-ft beach seine | 11.0 | — | — | 33 |
| 2010-06-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 2.5 – 25.0 | 0.27 lb | 5 |
| 1989-06-05 | Standard trap nets | 8.3 (normal) | 2.5 – 25.0 | 0.20 lb | 33 |
| 2002-06-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 2.5 – 25.0 | 0.63 lb | 1 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-06-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.8 – 4.5 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1992-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (below normal) | 8.0 – 40.3 | 0.19 lb | 12 |
| 2016-06-06 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (below normal) | 8.0 – 40.3 | 0.20 lb | 7 |
| 2010-06-15 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.5 | — | — | 1 |
| 2010-06-15 | 15-ft beach seine | 21.3 | — | — | 64 |
| 2010-06-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (below normal) | 8.0 – 40.3 | 0.14 lb | 3 |
| 2010-06-15 | 50-ft beach seine | 68.3 | — | — | 273 |
| 1989-06-05 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (below normal) | 8.0 – 40.3 | 0.22 lb | 8 |
| 2002-06-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.8 – 4.5 | 0.19 lb | 3 |
| 2002-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (below normal) | 8.0 – 40.3 | 0.24 lb | 4 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-06-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 1.60 lb | 1 |
| 2016-06-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 0.06 lb | 3 |
| 2016-06-06 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.75 lb | 2 |
| 2010-06-15 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.5 | — | — | 1 |
| 2010-06-15 | 15-ft beach seine | 7.0 | — | — | 21 |
| 2010-06-15 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.3 | — | — | 5 |
| 2002-06-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 0.02 lb | 1 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1992-06-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 1.4 – 8.6 | 0.21 lb | 5 |
| 2016-06-06 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.4 – 8.6 | 0.23 lb | 9 |
| 2010-06-15 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.7 | — | — | 5 |
| 2010-06-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 1.4 – 8.6 | 0.09 lb | 1 |
| 1989-06-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.4 – 8.6 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 2002-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.15 lb | 1 |
| 2002-06-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.4 – 8.6 | 0.12 lb | 2 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-06-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.8 – 6.5 | 0.25 lb | 1 |
| 1989-06-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.8 – 6.5 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 2002-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.0 – 7.3 | 0.90 lb | 1 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-06-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.25 lb | 1 |
| 2016-06-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 9.32 lb | 1 |
| 2010-06-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.95 lb | 1 |
| 2010-06-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 2.55 lb | 9 |
| 2010-06-15 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.5 | — | — | 1 |
| 2002-06-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 5.40 lb | 2 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-06 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.5 – 5.8 | 0.87 lb | 3 |
| 2002-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.5 – 5.8 | 0.28 lb | 1 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.5 | 3.37 lb | 2 |
| 2010-06-15 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (above normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 2.16 lb | 12 |
| 2010-06-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.5 | 2.21 lb | 2 |
| 1989-06-05 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 2.25 lb | 8 |
| 2002-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 1.36 lb | 7 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-06-15 | 15-ft beach seine | 2.3 | — | 7 |
| 2010-06-15 | 50-ft beach seine | 5.0 | — | 20 |
Fathead Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-06-15 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | 1 |
Tadpole Madtom
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-06-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 2002-06-03 | Standard trap nets | 3.8 | — | 0.03 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.