Bde Maka Ska
Hennepin County, Minnesota — DOW #27003100
206 Surveys
Special Regulations for Bde Maka Ska
This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.
- Minimum size limit 40". Possession limit one.
Invasive Species Alert
Bde Maka Ska has confirmed populations of:
- Eurasian watermilfoil
- zebra mussel
Clean, drain, and dry all equipment before moving to another water body. It's the law in Minnesota.
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Bde Maka Ska.
Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
TME
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1996-06-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 6.74 lb | 2 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.58 lb | 1 |
| 2005-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 6.06 lb | 1 |
| 2005-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.59 lb | 1 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1996-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.4 | 0.56 lb | 1 |
| 1982-06-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.4 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1982-06-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 0.45 lb | 2 |
| 1972-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.4 | 0.66 lb | 11 |
| 2019-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.4 | 0.99 lb | 1 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1996-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.16 lb | 10 |
| 1996-06-17 | Survey seining | 13.8 | — | — | 55 |
| 1996-06-17 | Standard gill nets | 16.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.18 lb | 144 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.07 lb | 3 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 3.8 (normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.13 lb | 34 |
| 2014-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.07 lb | 2 |
| 2014-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.1 (below normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.09 lb | 10 |
| 2024-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 2.9 (normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.09 lb | 23 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 2.9 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.09 lb | 23 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 37.3 (above normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.11 lb | 112 |
| 2005-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.10 lb | 6 |
| 2005-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 6.4 (normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.11 lb | 58 |
| 1982-06-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.14 lb | 7 |
| 1982-06-23 | Standard gill nets | 29.0 (above normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.11 lb | 87 |
| 1972-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 2.6 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.10 lb | 23 |
| 1972-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 40.7 (above normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.09 lb | 244 |
| 2019-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.09 lb | 4 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.10 lb | 21 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 48.0 (above normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.12 lb | 288 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1996-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.3 | 0.07 lb | 9 |
| 1996-06-17 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.3 | 0.03 lb | 1 |
| 2014-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.3 | 0.08 lb | 2 |
| 2024-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.3 | 0.04 lb | 3 |
| 2024-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.5 | 0.12 lb | 1 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 3.6 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.3 | 0.05 lb | 29 |
| 2019-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.3 | 0.06 lb | 3 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.3 | 0.04 lb | 2 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1996-06-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 7.5 | 0.87 lb | 1 |
| 1996-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 0.90 lb | 10 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 1.50 lb | 1 |
| 2024-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 1.70 lb | 1 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 7.5 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 0.40 lb | 1 |
| 1972-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 7.5 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 1972-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 0.25 lb | 1 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 7.5 | 0.46 lb | 1 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 1.03 lb | 2 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1996-06-17 | Standard gill nets | 5.7 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 3.76 lb | 51 |
| 1996-06-17 | Survey seining | 0.8 | — | 0.10 lb | 3 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 3.4 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 3.42 lb | 31 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 2.60 lb | 2 |
| 2014-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 5.7 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 3.01 lb | 51 |
| 2014-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 2.58 lb | 1 |
| 2024-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 10.5 (above normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 2.58 lb | 84 |
| 2024-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 | — | 2.42 lb | 8 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 3.59 lb | 10 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 2.50 lb | 1 |
| 2005-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 2.6 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 4.95 lb | 23 |
| 2005-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 6.28 lb | 1 |
| 1982-06-23 | Standard gill nets | 6.7 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 3.73 lb | 20 |
| 1972-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 3.50 lb | 3 |
| 2019-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 20.1 (above normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 2.57 lb | 161 |
| 2019-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 2.11 lb | 7 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 4.36 lb | 18 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.37 lb | 1 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1996-06-17 | Survey seining | 1.8 | — | — | 7 |
| 1996-06-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 0.09 lb | 1 |
| 1996-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 | — | 0.08 lb | 24 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 0.13 lb | 8 |
| 2014-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 0.16 lb | 6 |
| 2024-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 | — | 0.23 lb | 18 |
| 2024-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 0.03 lb | 1 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 9.8 | — | 0.04 lb | 78 |
| 2005-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 0.22 lb | 1 |
| 2005-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 | — | 0.11 lb | 10 |
| 1982-06-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1982-06-23 | Standard trap nets | 3.9 | — | 0.10 lb | 31 |
| 2019-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.06 lb | 2 |
| 2019-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 2.1 | — | 0.22 lb | 19 |
| 2000-07-24 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 4.0 | — | 0.06 lb | 36 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1996-06-17 | Survey seining | 7.3 | — | 0.03 lb | 29 |
| 2003-07-21 | Survey seining | 1.3 | — | 0.01 lb | 5 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 1.32 lb | 1 |
| 2014-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 1.61 lb | 1 |
| 2024-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.31 lb | 2 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 1.80 lb | 1 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 0.10 lb | 2 |
| 2005-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 1.70 lb | 3 |
| 2005-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 0.19 lb | 3 |
| 1982-06-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 2019-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 3.38 lb | 2 |
| 2000-07-24 | Survey seining | 3.3 | — | 0.03 lb | 10 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.54 lb | 2 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1996-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 6.30 lb | 6 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 6.88 lb | 2 |
| 2014-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 3.0 | 12.55 lb | 1 |
| 2024-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 10.33 lb | 1 |
| 2005-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 11.46 lb | 1 |
| 1972-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 10.22 lb | 8 |
| 2019-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 3.0 | 12.32 lb | 1 |
| 2019-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 10.38 lb | 1 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 6.83 lb | 2 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1996-06-17 | Survey seining | 32.0 | — | — | 128 |
| 1996-06-17 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 | — | 0.25 lb | 42 |
| 1996-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 74.4 (above normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.15 lb | 670 |
| 2003-07-21 | Survey seining | 2.0 | — | 0.04 lb | 8 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 30.8 | — | 0.11 lb | 277 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 74.3 (above normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.03 lb | 594 |
| 2014-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 41.6 (normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.14 lb | 374 |
| 2014-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 60.7 | — | 0.19 lb | 546 |
| 2024-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 58.1 (normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.08 lb | 523 |
| 2024-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 13.9 | — | 0.15 lb | 111 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 34.3 | — | 0.17 lb | 103 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 100.9 (above normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.14 lb | 807 |
| 2005-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 20.4 | — | 0.11 lb | 184 |
| 2005-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 65.4 (above normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.03 lb | 589 |
| 1982-06-23 | Standard gill nets | 10.0 | — | 0.15 lb | 30 |
| 1982-06-23 | Standard trap nets | 62.5 (normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.15 lb | 500 |
| 1972-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 193.4 (above normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.15 lb | 1741 |
| 1972-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 | — | 0.12 lb | 36 |
| 2019-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 17.3 | — | 0.23 lb | 138 |
| 2019-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 64.7 (above normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.17 lb | 582 |
| 2000-07-24 | Survey seining | 10.0 | — | — | 30 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 79.0 | — | 0.11 lb | 474 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 230.6 (above normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.10 lb | 2075 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1996-06-17 | Survey seining | 2.5 | — | — | 10 |
| 1996-06-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 0.15 lb | 1 |
| 1996-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.12 lb | 13 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 | — | 0.04 lb | 4 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 2.4 (normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.09 lb | 19 |
| 2014-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.20 lb | 3 |
| 2014-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.11 lb | 1 |
| 2024-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.10 lb | 4 |
| 2024-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.15 lb | 17 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 5.4 (above normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.07 lb | 43 |
| 2005-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.11 lb | 2 |
| 2005-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.10 lb | 15 |
| 1982-06-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 | — | 0.05 lb | 2 |
| 1982-06-23 | Standard trap nets | 4.4 (above normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.11 lb | 35 |
| 1972-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.14 lb | 20 |
| 2019-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 | — | 0.08 lb | 10 |
| 2019-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.11 lb | 20 |
| 2000-07-24 | Survey seining | 0.7 | — | — | 2 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 | — | 0.08 lb | 8 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 6.4 (above normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.08 lb | 58 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1996-06-17 | Standard gill nets | 3.2 (normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 1.66 lb | 29 |
| 1996-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.79 lb | 1 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 2.53 lb | 18 |
| 2014-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.9 (normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 1.63 lb | 17 |
| 2014-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.90 lb | 1 |
| 2024-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 1.6 (normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 2.69 lb | 13 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 1.13 lb | 9 |
| 2005-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 2.86 lb | 11 |
| 2005-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.36 lb | 6 |
| 1982-06-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 1.75 lb | 2 |
| 2019-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 2.27 lb | 8 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 6.7 (above normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 2.12 lb | 40 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 1.57 lb | 3 |
Johnny Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 1996-06-17 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | 1 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1996-06-17 | Standard gill nets | 1.9 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.2 | 2.19 lb | 17 |
| 1996-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 3.80 lb | 3 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.2 | 1.94 lb | 8 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 1.30 lb | 2 |
| 2005-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.2 | 1.04 lb | 1 |
| 2005-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 1.34 lb | 2 |
| 1982-06-23 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.2 | 2.58 lb | 6 |
| 1982-06-23 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 2.92 lb | 14 |
| 1972-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 1.54 lb | 6 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 1.93 lb | 3 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1996-06-17 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.12 lb | 12 |
| 1996-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 21.2 (above normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.14 lb | 191 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 18.2 (above normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.05 lb | 164 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 10.0 (normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.11 lb | 80 |
| 2014-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 2.4 (below normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.16 lb | 22 |
| 2014-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 3.7 (normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.19 lb | 33 |
| 2024-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.36 lb | 4 |
| 2024-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 8.4 (normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.29 lb | 76 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 16.3 (normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.09 lb | 49 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 223.3 (above normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.04 lb | 1786 |
| 2005-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (below normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.16 lb | 15 |
| 2005-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 8.7 (normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.16 lb | 78 |
| 1982-06-23 | Standard gill nets | 27.7 (above normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.16 lb | 83 |
| 1982-06-23 | Standard trap nets | 21.6 (above normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.15 lb | 173 |
| 1972-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (below normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.14 lb | 11 |
| 1972-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 56.0 (above normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.12 lb | 504 |
| 2019-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.15 lb | 8 |
| 2019-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 5.3 (normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.26 lb | 48 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.12 lb | 17 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 32.1 (above normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.11 lb | 289 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1996-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 5.00 lb | 11 |
| 2014-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 7.37 lb | 2 |
| 2005-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 2.55 lb | 1 |
| 1982-06-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 4.01 lb | 4 |
| 2019-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 6.06 lb | 1 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.7 – 25.7 | 0.17 lb | 1 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 0.7 – 25.7 | 0.50 lb | 5 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 0.60 lb | 1 |
| 1982-06-23 | Standard trap nets | 10.5 (normal) | 0.7 – 25.7 | 0.28 lb | 84 |
| 1982-06-23 | Standard gill nets | 12.7 (normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 0.34 lb | 38 |
| 1972-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.7 – 25.7 | 0.53 lb | 10 |
Channel Catfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1982-06-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 6.70 lb | 1 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1982-06-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
Muskellunge
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2019-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 32.96 lb | 1 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 3.33 lb | 7 |
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