Bertram
Wright County, Minnesota — DOW #86007000
33 Surveys
110.69
Acres
44 ft
Max Depth
18.1 ft
Mean Depth
11
Fish Species
6
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Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Bertram. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.3 | 0.05 lb | 4 |
| 2014-06-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.3 | 0.04 lb | 1 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 2.50 lb | 1 |
| 2014-06-02 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 1.72 lb | 14 |
| 2014-06-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 1.26 lb | 6 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (below normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.05 lb | 2 |
| 1978-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 19.0 (normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.15 lb | 57 |
| 2014-06-02 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.06 lb | 3 |
| 2014-06-02 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.41 lb | 17 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 10.0 (normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 0.45 lb | 10 |
| 1978-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 (normal) | 0.7 – 25.7 | 0.36 lb | 10 |
| 2014-06-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.7 – 25.7 | 0.31 lb | 1 |
| 2014-06-02 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 0.09 lb | 2 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 0.17 lb | 3 |
| 2014-06-02 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 | — | 0.06 lb | 13 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 2.50 lb | 1 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 46.0 (normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.06 lb | 138 |
| 2014-06-02 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.04 lb | 2 |
| 2014-06-02 | Standard trap nets | 52.6 (normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.02 lb | 473 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.10 lb | 7 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 0.05 lb | 2 |
| 2014-06-02 | Standard electrofishing | 11.5 | — | 2.74 lb | 8 |
| 2014-06-02 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 1.87 lb | 3 |
| 2014-06-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 2.36 lb | 3 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 3.85 lb | 2 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 15.3 (above normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.05 lb | 46 |
| 2014-06-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.04 lb | 8 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 11.45 lb | 2 |
| 2014-06-02 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.0 | 3.47 lb | 3 |
| 2014-06-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 5.95 lb | 7 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 (normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 0.55 lb | 10 |
| 2014-06-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 1.12 lb | 2 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.4 | 0.82 lb | 2 |
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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.