Bertha

Crow Wing County, Minnesota — DOW #18035500

317 Surveys

Special Regulations for Bertha

This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.

Invasive Species Alert

Bertha has confirmed populations of:

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336.87
Acres
64 ft
Max Depth
0
22
Fish Species
15
Local Guides

DNR Fish Surveys

Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Bertha. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Longnose Dace

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-06-25 50-ft beach seine 0.1 1
2018-06-25 Backpack electrofishing 8.7 9
2022-07-25 Backpack electrofishing 2.6 3
2011-06-13 Backpack electrofishing 4.3 3

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-06-25 Backpack electrofishing 1.0 1
2018-06-25 50-ft beach seine 51.2 461
1995-06-14 Standard gill nets 0.2 0.08 lb 1
1995-06-14 Survey seining 2.2 0.05 lb 11
1995-06-14 Standard trap nets 89.9 (above normal) 7.7 – 43.4 0.15 lb 719
2022-07-25 Backpack electrofishing 15.4 18
2022-07-25 50-ft beach seine 49.9 449
1990-06-13 Standard gill nets 3.7 0.10 lb 22
1990-06-13 Standard trap nets 131.5 (above normal) 7.7 – 43.4 0.21 lb 1052
2000-06-07 Standard gill nets 5.8 0.06 lb 35
2000-06-07 Survey seining 15.6 78
2000-06-07 Standard trap nets 117.8 (above normal) 7.7 – 43.4 0.04 lb 942
2005-06-13 Standard gill nets 2.7 0.14 lb 24
2005-06-13 Standard trap nets 28.2 (normal) 7.7 – 43.4 0.10 lb 254
2018-06-11 Standard gill nets 1.0 0.21 lb 9
2018-06-11 Standard trap nets 30.6 (normal) 7.7 – 43.4 0.16 lb 245
2024-06-10 Standard gill nets 5.4 0.13 lb 49
2024-06-10 Standard trap nets 26.0 (normal) 7.7 – 43.4 0.08 lb 234
2011-06-13 Standard gill nets 0.7 0.18 lb 6
2011-06-13 Backpack electrofishing 28.7 20
2011-06-13 Standard trap nets 29.9 (normal) 7.7 – 43.4 0.19 lb 269
2011-06-13 50-ft beach seine 18.3 146

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-06-25 Backpack electrofishing 17.3 18
2018-06-25 50-ft beach seine 28.9 260
1995-06-14 Survey seining 3.8 0.13 lb 19
1995-06-14 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 0.5 – 2.0 3.00 lb 9
2022-07-25 50-ft beach seine 0.2 2
1990-06-13 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.5 – 2.0 2.36 lb 5
1990-06-13 Standard trap nets 1.5 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.7 2.41 lb 12
2000-06-07 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.7 1.98 lb 1
2000-06-07 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 0.5 – 2.0 2.50 lb 12
2005-06-13 Standard gill nets 1.1 (normal) 0.5 – 2.0 2.73 lb 10
2018-06-11 Standard gill nets 1.1 (normal) 0.5 – 2.0 3.10 lb 10
2024-06-10 Standard gill nets 1.2 (normal) 0.5 – 2.0 2.33 lb 11
2011-06-13 Standard gill nets 1.2 (normal) 0.5 – 2.0 3.26 lb 11

BNS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-06-25 50-ft beach seine 4.0 36
1995-06-14 Survey seining 0.4 2
2022-07-25 50-ft beach seine 2.7 24
2011-06-13 Backpack electrofishing 2.9 2
2011-06-13 50-ft beach seine 0.1 1

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-06-25 Backpack electrofishing 1.0 1
2018-06-25 50-ft beach seine 94.7 852
1995-06-14 Standard gill nets 11.2 (normal) 1.5 – 13.8 0.11 lb 67
1995-06-14 Survey seining 12.0 0.02 lb 60
1995-06-14 Standard trap nets 2.8 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.15 lb 22
2022-07-25 50-ft beach seine 21.1 190
1990-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.37 lb 3
1990-06-13 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 1.5 – 13.8 0.10 lb 1
2000-06-07 Standard gill nets 3.8 (normal) 1.5 – 13.8 0.11 lb 23
2000-06-07 Survey seining 4.2 21
2000-06-07 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.20 lb 9
2005-06-13 Standard gill nets 1.8 (normal) 1.5 – 13.8 0.09 lb 16
2018-06-11 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.06 lb 1
2018-06-11 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 1.5 – 13.8 0.09 lb 1
2024-06-10 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.25 lb 1
2024-06-10 Standard gill nets 4.2 (normal) 1.5 – 13.8 0.15 lb 38
2011-06-13 50-ft beach seine 3.0 24
2011-06-13 Standard gill nets 1.7 (normal) 1.5 – 13.8 0.09 lb 15
2011-06-13 Backpack electrofishing 2.9 2
2011-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.14 lb 3

Mimic Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-06-25 Backpack electrofishing 6.7 7
2018-06-25 50-ft beach seine 10.1 91
2022-07-25 Backpack electrofishing 0.9 1
2022-07-25 50-ft beach seine 7.2 65
2011-06-13 Backpack electrofishing 1.4 1

Johnny Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-06-25 Backpack electrofishing 5.8 6
2018-06-25 50-ft beach seine 2.7 24
2022-07-25 Backpack electrofishing 18.0 21
2022-07-25 50-ft beach seine 1.8 16
2011-06-13 50-ft beach seine 1.0 8
2011-06-13 Backpack electrofishing 25.8 18

Green Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-06-25 Backpack electrofishing 1.0 1
2018-06-25 50-ft beach seine 0.4 4
1995-06-14 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.6 – 2.0 0.07 lb 2
2022-07-25 Backpack electrofishing 1.7 2
2022-07-25 50-ft beach seine 0.3 3
2024-06-10 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.6 – 2.0 0.04 lb 1
2011-06-13 Backpack electrofishing 24.4 17

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-06-25 50-ft beach seine 0.2 2
1995-06-14 Standard gill nets 14.2 (above normal) 2.2 – 8.7 2.50 lb 85
1995-06-14 Standard trap nets 0.5 1.31 lb 4
1990-06-13 Standard gill nets 16.2 (above normal) 2.2 – 8.7 2.52 lb 97
1990-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.4 2.50 lb 3
2000-06-07 Standard gill nets 17.3 (above normal) 2.2 – 8.7 2.18 lb 104
2000-06-07 Standard trap nets 0.4 5.02 lb 3
2005-06-13 Standard gill nets 11.1 (above normal) 2.2 – 8.7 2.39 lb 100
2005-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.8 2.67 lb 7
2018-06-11 Standard gill nets 7.9 (normal) 2.2 – 8.7 2.29 lb 71
2018-06-11 Standard trap nets 1.1 1.55 lb 9
2024-06-10 Standard gill nets 8.6 (normal) 2.2 – 8.7 2.85 lb 77
2024-06-10 Standard trap nets 0.3 1.87 lb 3
2011-06-13 Standard gill nets 14.4 (above normal) 2.2 – 8.7 1.97 lb 130
2011-06-13 Standard trap nets 1.4 1.10 lb 13

Bluntnose Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-06-25 50-ft beach seine 29.9 269
2018-06-25 Backpack electrofishing 6.7 7
2022-07-25 50-ft beach seine 25.3 228
2022-07-25 Backpack electrofishing 13.7 16
2000-06-07 Survey seining 1.4 7
2011-06-13 15-ft beach seine 11.0 11
2011-06-13 Backpack electrofishing 18.6 13
2011-06-13 50-ft beach seine 23.6 189

Spottail Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-06-25 50-ft beach seine 2.4 22
1995-06-14 Survey seining 0.4 2
2022-07-25 50-ft beach seine 1.4 13

Rock Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-06-25 50-ft beach seine 4.3 39
2018-06-25 Backpack electrofishing 17.3 18
1995-06-14 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.7 – 4.4 0.22 lb 2
1995-06-14 Survey seining 0.4 2
1995-06-14 Standard trap nets 7.1 (above normal) 0.8 – 3.7 0.44 lb 57
2022-07-25 Backpack electrofishing 6.0 7
1990-06-13 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.7 – 4.4 0.55 lb 6
1990-06-13 Standard trap nets 9.4 (above normal) 0.8 – 3.7 0.46 lb 75
2000-06-07 Standard gill nets 4.3 (normal) 0.7 – 4.4 0.28 lb 26
2000-06-07 Standard trap nets 4.6 (above normal) 0.8 – 3.7 0.35 lb 37
2005-06-13 Standard gill nets 1.8 (normal) 0.7 – 4.4 0.16 lb 16
2005-06-13 Standard trap nets 2.8 (normal) 0.8 – 3.7 0.32 lb 25
2018-06-11 Standard gill nets 1.6 (normal) 0.7 – 4.4 0.46 lb 14
2018-06-11 Standard trap nets 7.0 (above normal) 0.8 – 3.7 0.41 lb 56
2024-06-10 Standard gill nets 6.8 (above normal) 0.7 – 4.4 0.27 lb 61
2024-06-10 Standard trap nets 1.7 (normal) 0.8 – 3.7 0.48 lb 15
2011-06-13 Standard gill nets 2.4 (normal) 0.7 – 4.4 0.50 lb 22
2011-06-13 Backpack electrofishing 5.7 4
2011-06-13 Standard trap nets 6.4 (above normal) 0.8 – 3.7 0.45 lb 58

Logperch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-06-25 50-ft beach seine 0.8 7
1995-06-14 Survey seining 2.4 12
2022-07-25 50-ft beach seine 0.1 1
2000-06-07 Survey seining 0.4 2
2011-06-13 Backpack electrofishing 5.7 4
2011-06-13 50-ft beach seine 0.5 4

BCS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-06-25 50-ft beach seine 3.4 31
2022-07-25 50-ft beach seine 3.1 28
2011-06-13 Backpack electrofishing 24.4 17
2011-06-13 15-ft beach seine 1.0 1

BKF

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-06-25 50-ft beach seine 28.8 259
2018-06-25 Backpack electrofishing 10.6 11
1995-06-14 Survey seining 0.4 2
2022-07-25 50-ft beach seine 4.2 38
2022-07-25 Backpack electrofishing 2.6 3
2000-06-07 Survey seining 1.4 7
2011-06-13 15-ft beach seine 3.0 3
2011-06-13 Backpack electrofishing 20.1 14
2011-06-13 50-ft beach seine 1.3 10

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-06-25 50-ft beach seine 0.1 1
2018-06-25 Backpack electrofishing 1.9 2
1995-06-14 Standard trap nets 1.4 0.24 lb 11
2022-07-25 50-ft beach seine 0.1 1
1990-06-13 Standard trap nets 1.0 0.19 lb 8
2000-06-07 Survey seining 0.2 1
2000-06-07 Standard trap nets 3.0 0.22 lb 24
2005-06-13 Standard gill nets 0.1 0.14 lb 1
2005-06-13 Standard trap nets 2.8 0.27 lb 25
2018-06-11 Standard trap nets 2.3 0.36 lb 18
2024-06-10 Standard gill nets 0.1 0.04 lb 1
2024-06-10 Standard trap nets 2.0 0.22 lb 18
2011-06-13 Standard gill nets 0.1 0.04 lb 1
2011-06-13 Standard trap nets 1.9 0.38 lb 17
2011-06-13 50-ft beach seine 0.4 3

Fathead Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-06-25 50-ft beach seine 0.1 1

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-06-25 Backpack electrofishing 1.9 2
1995-06-14 Standard trap nets 7.1 (above normal) 1.0 – 5.3 0.58 lb 57
1995-06-14 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 1.0 – 6.0 0.40 lb 9
1990-06-13 Standard gill nets 9.7 (above normal) 1.0 – 6.0 0.36 lb 58
1990-06-13 Standard trap nets 12.3 (above normal) 1.0 – 5.3 0.44 lb 98
2000-06-07 Standard trap nets 10.1 (above normal) 1.0 – 5.3 0.57 lb 81
2000-06-07 Standard gill nets 5.0 (normal) 1.0 – 6.0 0.59 lb 30
2005-06-13 Standard gill nets 2.1 (normal) 1.0 – 6.0 0.55 lb 19
2005-06-13 Standard trap nets 1.2 (normal) 1.0 – 5.3 0.61 lb 11
2018-06-11 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.0 – 6.0 0.79 lb 3
2018-06-11 Standard trap nets 5.4 (above normal) 1.0 – 5.3 0.69 lb 43
2024-06-10 Standard gill nets 0.9 (below normal) 1.0 – 6.0 0.56 lb 8
2024-06-10 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 1.0 – 5.3 0.56 lb 2
2011-06-13 Backpack electrofishing 2.9 2
2011-06-13 Standard trap nets 3.4 (normal) 1.0 – 5.3 0.61 lb 31
2011-06-13 Standard gill nets 4.6 (normal) 1.0 – 6.0 0.62 lb 41

Common Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-06-25 50-ft beach seine 0.2 2
1995-06-14 Survey seining 6.6 33
2022-07-25 50-ft beach seine 3.6 32
2000-06-07 Survey seining 0.6 3

Iowa Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-06-25 50-ft beach seine 1.9 17
2018-06-25 Backpack electrofishing 16.4 17
2011-06-13 Backpack electrofishing 5.7 4
2011-06-13 50-ft beach seine 0.4 3

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-06-25 50-ft beach seine 13.1 118
1995-06-14 Survey seining 3.6 18
1995-06-14 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.4 – 1.5 0.16 lb 10
2022-07-25 Backpack electrofishing 4.3 5
2022-07-25 50-ft beach seine 8.6 77
1990-06-13 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 1.7 0.50 lb 1
1990-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.4 – 1.5 0.34 lb 7
2000-06-07 Special electrofishing 45.1 0.75 lb 37
2000-06-07 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.5 – 1.7 0.92 lb 5
2000-06-07 Survey seining 1.0 5
2000-06-07 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.4 – 1.5 0.59 lb 10
2005-06-13 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.5 – 1.7 0.59 lb 5
2005-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.4 – 1.5 0.14 lb 5
2018-06-11 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.5 – 1.7 1.37 lb 7
2018-06-11 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.4 – 1.5 0.78 lb 9
2024-06-10 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 0.5 – 1.7 0.88 lb 12
2011-06-13 50-ft beach seine 1.4 11
2011-06-13 15-ft beach seine 1.0 1
2011-06-13 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.5 – 1.7 1.11 lb 6
2011-06-13 Backpack electrofishing 5.7 4
2011-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.4 – 1.5 0.92 lb 6

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-06-25 50-ft beach seine 3.1 28
1995-06-14 Survey seining 0.2 1
1995-06-14 Standard trap nets 2.8 (normal) 1.4 – 5.9 0.14 lb 22
2022-07-25 Backpack electrofishing 3.4 4
2022-07-25 50-ft beach seine 10.0 90
1990-06-13 Standard gill nets 0.5 0.17 lb 3
1990-06-13 Standard trap nets 10.4 (above normal) 1.4 – 5.9 0.17 lb 83
2000-06-07 Standard gill nets 0.7 0.08 lb 4
2000-06-07 Standard trap nets 20.0 (above normal) 1.4 – 5.9 0.14 lb 160
2005-06-13 Standard gill nets 0.9 0.12 lb 8
2005-06-13 Standard trap nets 4.4 (normal) 1.4 – 5.9 0.16 lb 40
2018-06-11 Standard gill nets 0.4 0.14 lb 4
2018-06-11 Standard trap nets 6.0 (above normal) 1.4 – 5.9 0.17 lb 48
2024-06-10 Standard gill nets 1.2 0.07 lb 11
2024-06-10 Standard trap nets 3.3 (normal) 1.4 – 5.9 0.10 lb 30
2011-06-13 Standard gill nets 0.2 0.14 lb 2
2011-06-13 Backpack electrofishing 1.4 1
2011-06-13 Standard trap nets 2.6 (normal) 1.4 – 5.9 0.16 lb 23
2011-06-13 50-ft beach seine 1.0 8

Smallmouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-06-25 Backpack electrofishing 1.0 1
2022-07-25 50-ft beach seine 0.7 6
2022-07-25 Backpack electrofishing 2.6 3
2011-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.8 2.58 lb 1

LKW

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1995-06-14 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.4 – 5.9 1.87 lb 6
1990-06-13 Standard gill nets 9.0 (above normal) 0.4 – 5.9 0.55 lb 54
2000-06-07 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 0.4 – 5.9 2.32 lb 9
2005-06-13 Standard gill nets 0.9 (normal) 0.4 – 5.9 1.43 lb 8
2018-06-11 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.4 – 5.9 2.85 lb 9
2024-06-10 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.4 – 5.9 3.77 lb 2
2011-06-13 Standard gill nets 0.9 (normal) 0.4 – 5.9 3.03 lb 8

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1995-06-14 Standard gill nets 1.7 (normal) 1.0 – 5.0 3.35 lb 10
1990-06-13 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 1.0 – 5.0 6.37 lb 3
1990-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.7 1.70 lb 1
2000-06-07 Special electrofishing 1.2 1.42 lb 1
2000-06-07 Standard gill nets 4.0 (normal) 1.0 – 5.0 2.49 lb 24
2000-06-07 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.7 6.39 lb 1
2005-06-13 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 1.0 – 5.0 4.22 lb 12
2005-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 2.73 lb 4
2018-06-11 Standard gill nets 1.7 (normal) 1.0 – 5.0 5.59 lb 15
2018-06-11 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 2.65 lb 2
2024-06-10 Standard gill nets 1.4 (normal) 1.0 – 5.0 5.42 lb 13
2024-06-10 Standard trap nets 0.2 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 5.36 lb 2
2011-06-13 Standard gill nets 2.9 (normal) 1.0 – 5.0 4.17 lb 26
2011-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 6.14 lb 4

Bowfin

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1995-06-14 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.0 7.16 lb 4
1990-06-13 Standard trap nets 1.4 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.0 5.07 lb 11
2000-06-07 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.0 4.87 lb 6
2005-06-13 Standard gill nets 0.3 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.3 4.19 lb 3
2005-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 1.0 5.88 lb 6
2018-06-11 Standard gill nets 0.3 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.3 3.97 lb 3
2018-06-11 Standard trap nets 1.9 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.0 5.16 lb 15
2024-06-10 Standard gill nets 0.2 (normal) 0.2 – 0.3 5.12 lb 2
2024-06-10 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 1.0 5.36 lb 6
2011-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.0 3.12 lb 2

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1995-06-14 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.2 0.74 lb 3
1990-06-13 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.35 lb 2
1990-06-13 Standard trap nets 1.9 (normal) 0.5 – 2.2 0.33 lb 15
2000-06-07 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.20 lb 3
2000-06-07 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.5 – 2.2 0.35 lb 5
2005-06-13 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.33 lb 5
2005-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.2 0.46 lb 3
2018-06-11 Standard gill nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.07 lb 4
2018-06-11 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.5 – 2.2 0.36 lb 6
2024-06-10 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.32 lb 3
2024-06-10 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.2 0.37 lb 2
2011-06-13 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.78 lb 3
2011-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.5 – 2.2 0.40 lb 5

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1995-06-14 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.66 lb 2
1990-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.63 lb 6
1990-06-13 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.9 0.10 lb 1
2000-06-07 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 1.65 lb 1
2005-06-13 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.9 0.66 lb 1
2024-06-10 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.55 lb 2

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1995-06-14 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.0 0.76 lb 6
1990-06-13 Standard trap nets 2.1 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.0 0.68 lb 17
1990-06-13 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 0.60 lb 2
2000-06-07 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.0 0.99 lb 4
2005-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.0 0.79 lb 5
2005-06-13 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.8 0.66 lb 1
2018-06-11 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.0 1.05 lb 3
2024-06-10 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.0 0.89 lb 3
2024-06-10 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.8 1.23 lb 1
2011-06-13 Standard gill nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 0.98 lb 4
2011-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.0 0.77 lb 3

Shorthead Redhorse

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1995-06-14 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.4 2.56 lb 1
1990-06-13 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.4 – 1.4 3.52 lb 9
2005-06-13 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.5 1.38 lb 1
2018-06-11 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.5 3.17 lb 1
2011-06-13 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.5 2.54 lb 1

GRR

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1995-06-14 Standard trap nets 1.1 4.12 lb 9
2000-06-07 Standard trap nets 1.1 5.40 lb 9
2005-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.2 5.65 lb 2
2024-06-10 Standard trap nets 0.1 3.42 lb 1
2011-06-13 Standard trap nets 1.1 6.44 lb 10

HHC

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
1995-06-14 Survey seining 0.2 1

Tullibee (Cisco)

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1995-06-14 Standard gill nets 15.0 (above normal) 1.3 – 10.4 0.36 lb 90
2000-06-07 Standard gill nets 2.3 (normal) 1.3 – 10.4 0.33 lb 14
2005-06-13 Standard gill nets 31.2 (above normal) 1.3 – 10.4 0.34 lb 281
2018-06-11 Standard gill nets 14.8 (above normal) 1.3 – 10.4 0.33 lb 133
2024-06-10 Standard gill nets 6.2 (normal) 1.3 – 10.4 0.54 lb 56
2011-06-13 Standard gill nets 23.8 (above normal) 1.3 – 10.4 0.29 lb 214

LES

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-07-25 50-ft beach seine 2.3 21
2000-06-07 Survey seining 0.2 1
2011-06-13 50-ft beach seine 0.1 1

Tadpole Madtom

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-07-25 50-ft beach seine 0.1 1

SLR

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2000-06-07 Standard trap nets 0.4 5.39 lb 3
2011-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.3 5.83 lb 3
2011-06-13 Standard gill nets 0.1 3.14 lb 1

Burbot

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-06-11 Standard gill nets 0.2 (normal) 0.2 – 0.3 1.29 lb 2

Golden Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2024-06-10 Standard trap nets 0.1 (normal) 0.1 – 1.0 0.06 lb 1

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Fish Species

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Black BullheadBlack CrappieBluegillBowfin (Dogfish)Brown BullheadBurbotGreater RedhorseGreen SunfishHybrid SunfishLake WhitefishLargemouth BassNorthern PikeNorthern SunfishPumpkinseedRock BassShorthead RedhorseSmallmouth BassTullibee (Cisco)WalleyeWhite SuckerYellow BullheadYellow Perch

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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.