Big Cormorant
Becker County, Minnesota — DOW #03057600
238 Surveys
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Big Cormorant has confirmed populations of:
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Big Cormorant.
Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1990-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.1 | 0.13 lb | 30 |
| 1990-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 3.9 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.1 | 0.77 lb | 31 |
| 1954-09-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.5 – 4.1 | 0.75 lb | 6 |
| 2019-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 4.1 | 1.12 lb | 2 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.1 | 0.98 lb | 9 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.1 | 1.75 lb | 16 |
| 2023-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 4.1 | 0.65 lb | 1 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1990-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.83 lb | 13 |
| 1990-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.57 lb | 3 |
| 2020-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.92 lb | 21 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 1.10 lb | 2 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 1.37 lb | 8 |
| 2024-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 1.50 lb | 1 |
| 2015-08-18 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.5 | — | — | 1 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 1.94 lb | 8 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 1.17 lb | 3 |
| 2023-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 1.17 lb | 8 |
| 2023-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 1.62 lb | 4 |
| 1972-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.97 lb | 12 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1990-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 4.5 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.7 | 0.09 lb | 67 |
| 1990-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 16.6 (normal) | 7.1 – 33.9 | 0.10 lb | 133 |
| 2020-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 7.8 (normal) | 7.1 – 33.9 | 0.10 lb | 94 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.7 | 0.16 lb | 5 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 7.8 (normal) | 7.1 – 33.9 | 0.15 lb | 117 |
| 1954-09-03 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.7 | 0.40 lb | 39 |
| 1954-09-03 | Standard gill nets | 8.7 (normal) | 7.1 – 33.9 | 0.22 lb | 131 |
| 2024-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 23.2 (normal) | 7.1 – 33.9 | 0.07 lb | 278 |
| 2015-08-18 | 50-ft beach seine | 2.7 | — | — | 48 |
| 2015-08-18 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.9 | — | — | 2 |
| 2019-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 6.8 (below normal) | 7.1 – 33.9 | 0.10 lb | 82 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.7 | 0.09 lb | 3 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 13.5 (normal) | 7.1 – 33.9 | 0.11 lb | 135 |
| 2023-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 15.0 (normal) | 7.1 – 33.9 | 0.07 lb | 180 |
| 1972-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 4.8 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.7 | 0.11 lb | 48 |
| 1972-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 5.3 (below normal) | 7.1 – 33.9 | 0.10 lb | 21 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1990-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 0.06 lb | 50 |
| 1990-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (normal) | 0.1 – 0.5 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.1 – 0.5 | 0.11 lb | 1 |
| 2024-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.1 – 0.5 | 0.06 lb | 1 |
| 2015-08-18 | Backpack electrofishing | 31.6 | — | — | 70 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1990-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.6 – 6.4 | 0.67 lb | 14 |
| 1990-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (below normal) | 0.9 – 4.8 | 0.95 lb | 13 |
| 2020-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 0.6 – 6.4 | 0.96 lb | 40 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 (normal) | 0.6 – 6.4 | 1.08 lb | 56 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.8 | 1.34 lb | 20 |
| 1954-09-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.6 – 6.4 | 0.45 lb | 1 |
| 1954-09-03 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.8 | 1.15 lb | 24 |
| 2024-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 5.9 (normal) | 0.6 – 6.4 | 1.09 lb | 71 |
| 2015-08-18 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.5 | — | — | 1 |
| 2019-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 (normal) | 0.6 – 6.4 | 1.00 lb | 26 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.9 (normal) | 0.6 – 6.4 | 1.23 lb | 19 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 0.9 – 4.8 | 1.75 lb | 12 |
| 2023-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 3.8 (normal) | 0.6 – 6.4 | 0.74 lb | 45 |
| 2023-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.8 | 1.46 lb | 13 |
| 1972-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.6 – 6.4 | 0.80 lb | 1 |
| 1972-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 3.2 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.8 | 0.39 lb | 32 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1990-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 3.0 – 7.9 | 2.73 lb | 3 |
| 1990-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 4.17 lb | 3 |
| 2020-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 7.8 (normal) | 3.0 – 7.9 | 2.45 lb | 94 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 9.5 (above normal) | 3.0 – 7.9 | 1.73 lb | 142 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 1.74 lb | 8 |
| 1954-09-03 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 (below normal) | 3.0 – 7.9 | 2.05 lb | 33 |
| 1954-09-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1.50 lb | 4 |
| 2024-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 7.8 (normal) | 3.0 – 7.9 | 2.34 lb | 93 |
| 2019-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 5.9 (normal) | 3.0 – 7.9 | 2.52 lb | 71 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 3.4 (normal) | 3.0 – 7.9 | 1.60 lb | 34 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 | — | 0.55 lb | 9 |
| 2023-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 8.3 (above normal) | 3.0 – 7.9 | 3.29 lb | 99 |
| 2023-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 3.29 lb | 4 |
| 1972-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 3.0 – 7.9 | 2.48 lb | 5 |
| 1972-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 2.23 lb | 3 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1990-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.1 – 0.5 | 6.10 lb | 2 |
| 1990-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 5.00 lb | 5 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (normal) | 0.1 – 0.5 | 8.59 lb | 2 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 7.28 lb | 1 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 14.12 lb | 15 |
| 2023-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.1 – 0.5 | 0.11 lb | 2 |
| 2023-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | — | 1 |
| 1972-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (above normal) | 0.1 – 0.5 | 0.95 lb | 13 |
| 1972-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 12.8 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 0.98 lb | 128 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1990-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 5.6 (normal) | 1.0 – 6.6 | 0.18 lb | 45 |
| 1990-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 6.9 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.3 | 0.16 lb | 104 |
| 2020-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 19.5 (above normal) | 1.0 – 6.6 | 0.28 lb | 234 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 63.5 (above normal) | 1.0 – 6.6 | 0.42 lb | 953 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 9.4 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.3 | 0.26 lb | 141 |
| 1954-09-03 | Standard gill nets | 16.5 (above normal) | 1.0 – 6.6 | 0.61 lb | 247 |
| 1954-09-03 | Standard trap nets | 18.3 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.3 | 0.50 lb | 220 |
| 2024-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 35.3 (above normal) | 1.0 – 6.6 | 0.34 lb | 423 |
| 2015-08-18 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2015-08-18 | Backpack electrofishing | 20.4 | — | — | 45 |
| 2019-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 19.1 (above normal) | 1.0 – 6.6 | 0.34 lb | 229 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 13.2 (above normal) | 1.0 – 6.6 | 0.80 lb | 132 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 3.9 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.3 | 0.84 lb | 58 |
| 2023-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 27.9 (above normal) | 1.0 – 6.6 | 0.40 lb | 335 |
| 2023-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 3.5 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.3 | 0.41 lb | 42 |
| 1972-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 3.8 (normal) | 1.0 – 6.6 | 0.61 lb | 15 |
| 1972-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 17.2 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.3 | 0.36 lb | 172 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1990-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1990-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 4.2 | — | 0.14 lb | 63 |
| 2020-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 | — | 0.25 lb | 39 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 | — | 0.31 lb | 10 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 | — | 0.16 lb | 35 |
| 2024-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 3.4 | — | 0.45 lb | 41 |
| 2015-08-18 | Backpack electrofishing | 49.3 | — | — | 109 |
| 2015-08-18 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.7 | — | — | 13 |
| 2015-08-18 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | — | 1 |
| 2019-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 3.1 | — | 0.26 lb | 37 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 | — | 0.55 lb | 4 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 2.9 | — | 0.46 lb | 44 |
| 2023-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 2.1 | — | 0.38 lb | 25 |
| 2023-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 0.35 lb | 16 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1990-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 0.45 lb | 2 |
| 1990-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (above normal) | 0.1 – 0.6 | 0.11 lb | 10 |
| 2020-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 7.5 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 0.95 lb | 90 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard electrofishing | 11.1 | — | 1.83 lb | 18 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 6.1 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 1.08 lb | 92 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (above normal) | 0.1 – 0.6 | 0.50 lb | 27 |
| 1954-09-03 | Standard gill nets | 2.1 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 1.02 lb | 31 |
| 1954-09-03 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (above normal) | 0.1 – 0.6 | 0.88 lb | 19 |
| 2024-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 1.33 lb | 40 |
| 2015-08-18 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.9 | — | — | 2 |
| 2015-08-18 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.9 | — | — | 17 |
| 2015-08-18 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | — | 1 |
| 2019-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 7.6 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 0.82 lb | 91 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 0.42 lb | 13 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (above normal) | 0.1 – 0.6 | 0.40 lb | 19 |
| 2023-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 3.4 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 1.32 lb | 41 |
| 2023-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (above normal) | 0.1 – 0.6 | 1.01 lb | 11 |
| 1972-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 1.08 lb | 6 |
| 1972-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 7.6 (above normal) | 0.1 – 0.6 | 0.18 lb | 76 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1990-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 23.5 (above normal) | 4.0 – 9.6 | 1.20 lb | 188 |
| 1990-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 1.13 lb | 7 |
| 2020-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 10.8 (above normal) | 4.0 – 9.6 | 1.80 lb | 129 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 30.1 (above normal) | 4.0 – 9.6 | 0.91 lb | 452 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 1.29 lb | 13 |
| 1954-09-03 | Standard gill nets | 10.7 (above normal) | 4.0 – 9.6 | 1.35 lb | 160 |
| 1954-09-03 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 1.48 lb | 26 |
| 2024-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 17.4 (above normal) | 4.0 – 9.6 | 1.29 lb | 209 |
| 2019-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 14.0 (above normal) | 4.0 – 9.6 | 1.52 lb | 168 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 49.7 (above normal) | 4.0 – 9.6 | 0.73 lb | 497 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 1.78 lb | 17 |
| 2023-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 16.5 (above normal) | 4.0 – 9.6 | 1.47 lb | 198 |
| 2023-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 3.46 lb | 32 |
| 1972-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 24.3 (above normal) | 4.0 – 9.6 | 0.71 lb | 97 |
| 1972-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 1.35 lb | 22 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1990-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.10 lb | 2 |
| 1990-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 6.2 (normal) | 3.7 – 42.9 | 0.13 lb | 93 |
| 2020-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 6.8 | — | 0.23 lb | 82 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 13.5 | — | 0.29 lb | 202 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 10.9 (normal) | 3.7 – 42.9 | 0.13 lb | 164 |
| 1954-09-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 1.69 lb | 8 |
| 1954-09-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 3.7 – 42.9 | 0.60 lb | 10 |
| 2024-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 28.5 | — | 0.38 lb | 342 |
| 2015-08-18 | Backpack electrofishing | 37.5 | — | — | 83 |
| 2015-08-18 | 50-ft beach seine | 3.9 | — | — | 70 |
| 2019-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 8.7 | — | 0.19 lb | 104 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 | — | 0.26 lb | 17 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 11.6 (normal) | 3.7 – 42.9 | 0.24 lb | 174 |
| 2023-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 13.9 | — | 0.38 lb | 167 |
| 2023-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 9.7 (normal) | 3.7 – 42.9 | 0.25 lb | 116 |
| 1972-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (below normal) | 3.7 – 42.9 | 0.23 lb | 27 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1990-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 1.6 | — | 0.12 lb | 13 |
| 1990-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 2.6 (normal) | 1.6 – 6.9 | 0.09 lb | 39 |
| 2020-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 5.6 | — | 0.17 lb | 67 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 | — | 0.27 lb | 37 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.6 – 6.9 | 0.25 lb | 3 |
| 1954-09-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 | — | 0.27 lb | 11 |
| 1954-09-03 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (below normal) | 1.6 – 6.9 | 0.56 lb | 17 |
| 2024-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 9.1 | — | 0.29 lb | 109 |
| 2015-08-18 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.5 | — | — | 1 |
| 2015-08-18 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2019-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 3.9 | — | 0.18 lb | 47 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 | — | 0.40 lb | 17 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 1.6 – 6.9 | 0.32 lb | 6 |
| 2023-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 | — | 0.33 lb | 40 |
| 2023-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 1.6 – 6.9 | 0.38 lb | 7 |
| 1972-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (normal) | 1.6 – 6.9 | 0.21 lb | 27 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1990-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 9.8 (above normal) | 1.0 – 3.5 | 1.48 lb | 78 |
| 1990-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 2.11 lb | 27 |
| 2020-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 2.6 (normal) | 1.0 – 3.5 | 1.48 lb | 31 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 1.0 – 3.5 | 2.16 lb | 37 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 2.92 lb | 5 |
| 1954-09-03 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (above normal) | 1.0 – 3.5 | 2.08 lb | 65 |
| 1954-09-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 3.20 lb | 6 |
| 2024-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.0 – 3.5 | 1.97 lb | 18 |
| 2015-08-18 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.4 | — | — | 7 |
| 2019-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 1.4 (normal) | 1.0 – 3.5 | 1.00 lb | 17 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 9.5 (above normal) | 1.0 – 3.5 | 3.45 lb | 95 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 5.85 lb | 9 |
| 2023-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 1.0 – 3.5 | 2.19 lb | 14 |
| 1972-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 5.8 (above normal) | 1.0 – 3.5 | 1.85 lb | 23 |
| 1972-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 2.33 lb | 9 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1990-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 1.1 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.07 lb | 9 |
| 1990-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.38 lb | 30 |
| 2020-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.26 lb | 2 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard electrofishing | 11.7 | — | 0.67 lb | 19 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.55 lb | 13 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.45 lb | 25 |
| 1954-09-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.15 lb | 1 |
| 1954-09-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 1.20 lb | 2 |
| 2024-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.43 lb | 15 |
| 2019-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.42 lb | 11 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.06 lb | 10 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 2.9 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.46 lb | 44 |
| 2023-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.47 lb | 5 |
| 2023-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.71 lb | 14 |
| 1972-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.61 lb | 17 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1990-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.4 | 0.57 lb | 6 |
| 2020-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.98 lb | 6 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard electrofishing | 7.4 | — | 2.20 lb | 12 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 1.54 lb | 2 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.4 | 2.01 lb | 2 |
| 1954-09-03 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.4 | 0.90 lb | 12 |
| 2024-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.96 lb | 9 |
| 2015-08-18 | 50-ft beach seine | 2.4 | — | — | 44 |
| 2015-08-18 | Backpack electrofishing | 3.2 | — | — | 7 |
| 2019-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.91 lb | 14 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.4 | 0.95 lb | 8 |
| 2023-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.92 lb | 12 |
| 2023-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.4 | 0.17 lb | 33 |
| 1972-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.4 | 0.23 lb | 30 |
Johnny Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2015-08-18 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | 18 |
| 2015-08-18 | Backpack electrofishing | 7.2 | — | 16 |
HHC
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2015-08-18 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.9 | — | 2 |
Spottail Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2015-08-18 | 50-ft beach seine | 8.4 | — | 152 |
BCS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2015-08-18 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.7 | — | 12 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2015-08-18 | Backpack electrofishing | 8.6 | — | 19 |
| 2015-08-18 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.6 | — | 11 |
WDS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2015-08-18 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | 6 |
Mimic Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2015-08-18 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.7 | — | 6 |
| 2015-08-18 | 50-ft beach seine | 188.1 | — | 3385 |
Bluntnose Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2015-08-18 | Backpack electrofishing | 9.9 | — | 22 |
| 2015-08-18 | 50-ft beach seine | 57.4 | — | 1033 |
BKF
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2015-08-18 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.5 | — | 1 |
| 2015-08-18 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.6 | — | 11 |
Logperch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2015-08-18 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.7 | — | 6 |
| 2015-08-18 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.4 | — | 25 |
BNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2015-08-18 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | 2 |
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Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026.
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