Barwise
Itasca County, Minnesota — DOW #31027800
27 Surveys
92.31
Acres
50 ft
Max Depth
4
Fish Species
9
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Barwise. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 2.0 – 8.0 | 1.25 lb | 2 |
| 1979-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (below normal) | 2.0 – 8.0 | 7.17 lb | 3 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 2.40 lb | 1 |
| 1979-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 3.50 lb | 2 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 0.30 lb | 2 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 87.5 (above normal) | 7.9 – 37.7 | 0.16 lb | 350 |
| 1987-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 | — | 0.10 lb | 3 |
| 1979-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 78.5 (above normal) | 7.9 – 37.7 | 0.27 lb | 314 |
| 1979-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.50 lb | 4 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1987-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 1.5 – 18.5 | 0.16 lb | 18 |
| 1979-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.25 lb | 1 |
| 1979-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.5 – 18.5 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.0 | 0.30 lb | 4 |
| 1987-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.7 | 0.81 lb | 14 |
| 1979-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 11.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.0 | 0.57 lb | 46 |
| 1979-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.7 | 1.00 lb | 1 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.33 lb | 8 |
| 1987-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 3.8 (normal) | 0.6 – 4.5 | 0.31 lb | 15 |
| 1979-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 11.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.41 lb | 46 |
| 1979-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.6 – 4.5 | 0.50 lb | 3 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 6.1 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1979-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.5 | 1.20 lb | 1 |
| 1979-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.0 – 6.1 | 0.50 lb | 2 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.1 – 4.7 | 5.00 lb | 1 |
| 1979-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (normal) | 1.1 – 4.7 | 0.33 lb | 11 |
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 15.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 16.3 | 0.17 lb | 30 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Barwise. 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.