Minnesota Fishing Guide

Big Stone

Big Stone County, Minnesota — DOW #06015200

416 Surveys

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Big Stone has confirmed populations of:

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11,983.83
Acres
16 ft
Max Depth
11 ft
Mean Depth
26
Fish Species
0
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DNR Fish Surveys

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

White Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-09-01 Standard gill nets 1.4 (normal) 0.8 – 11.0 0.11 lb 29
2000-05-22 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 15.9 0.58 lb 1

White Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-09-01 Standard gill nets 20.6 (above normal) 0.8 – 7.1 0.48 lb 412
2004-06-17 Fall electrofishing 29.0 — — 58
2004-06-17 Survey seining 118.9 — — 1665
2004-06-17 Special trap nets 0.5 — — 9
2004-06-17 Standard gill nets 8.8 (above normal) 0.8 – 7.1 0.47 lb 105
2008-09-22 Fall electrofishing 3469.1 — — 3180
2008-09-22 Special seining 29.6 — — 857
2008-09-22 Standard gill nets 43.8 (above normal) 0.8 – 7.1 0.58 lb 525
2015-07-06 Fall electrofishing 150.0 — — 100
2015-07-06 Standard trap nets 2.3 (above normal) 0.4 – 1.9 0.88 lb 44
2015-07-06 Standard gill nets 13.5 (above normal) 0.8 – 7.1 0.83 lb 81
2020-09-28 Special seining 33.8 — — 203
2020-09-28 Standard gill nets 10.3 (above normal) 0.8 – 7.1 1.04 lb 62
2024-09-23 Standard trap nets 2.3 (above normal) 0.4 – 1.9 1.36 lb 46
2024-09-23 Special seining 3.3 — — 20
2024-09-23 Standard gill nets 10.3 (above normal) 0.8 – 7.1 1.03 lb 62
2000-05-22 Fall electrofishing 0.5 — — 2
2000-05-22 Standard trap nets 3.4 (above normal) 0.4 – 1.9 0.94 lb 68
2000-05-22 Standard gill nets 3.1 (normal) 0.8 – 7.1 1.02 lb 37

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-09-01 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 3.6 0.84 lb 5
1995-06-05 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.5 – 4.1 1.79 lb 19
2004-06-17 Special trap nets 0.8 — — 13
2004-06-17 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 3.6 1.78 lb 1
2008-09-22 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 3.6 0.99 lb 2
2015-07-06 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.5 – 4.1 1.50 lb 16
2015-07-06 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 3.6 1.60 lb 5
2020-09-28 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 0.3 – 3.6 0.76 lb 12
2024-09-23 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.5 – 4.1 1.55 lb 12
2024-09-23 Standard gill nets 2.5 (normal) 0.3 – 3.6 1.27 lb 15
2000-05-22 Standard trap nets 1.5 (normal) 0.5 – 4.1 1.49 lb 30
2000-05-22 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 3.6 1.37 lb 3
1992-06-01 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 3.6 1.70 lb 2
1992-06-01 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.5 – 4.1 1.32 lb 22
1994-06-06 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 3.6 1.54 lb 2
1994-06-06 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.5 – 4.1 1.62 lb 19

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-09-01 Standard gill nets 1.8 (normal) 1.2 – 7.8 2.77 lb 35
1995-06-05 Standard gill nets 2.7 (normal) 1.2 – 7.8 2.38 lb 16
1995-06-05 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 1.68 lb 1
2004-06-17 Standard gill nets 0.6 (below normal) 1.2 – 7.8 3.24 lb 7
2004-06-17 Fall electrofishing 2.5 — — 5
2004-06-17 Survey seining 0.2 — — 3
2004-06-17 Special trap nets 0.1 — — 2
2008-09-22 Standard gill nets 0.8 (below normal) 1.2 – 7.8 2.86 lb 9
2008-09-22 Fall electrofishing 2.2 — — 2
2015-07-06 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.2 – 7.8 3.65 lb 2
2015-07-06 Fall electrofishing 4.5 — — 3
2015-07-06 Standard trap nets 0.4 — 8.08 lb 8
2020-09-28 Standard gill nets 1.8 (normal) 1.2 – 7.8 3.26 lb 11
2024-09-23 Standard gill nets 2.3 (normal) 1.2 – 7.8 4.95 lb 14
2024-09-23 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.13 lb 1
2000-05-22 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.2 – 7.8 4.26 lb 3
2000-05-22 Fall electrofishing 2.1 — — 8
2000-05-22 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 2.46 lb 6
1992-06-01 Standard gill nets 0.7 (below normal) 1.2 – 7.8 3.04 lb 8
1992-06-01 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.80 lb 1
1994-06-06 Standard gill nets 1.4 (normal) 1.2 – 7.8 3.09 lb 17
1994-06-06 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.48 lb 3

Channel Catfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-09-01 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 8.10 lb 2
2004-06-17 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 5.36 lb 1
2008-09-22 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 2.39 lb 1
2015-07-06 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 2.02 lb 1
2024-09-23 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 10.56 lb 2
2000-05-22 Standard gill nets 0.7 — 3.30 lb 8
1992-06-01 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 13.45 lb 2
1994-06-06 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 10.47 lb 1

GLR

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-09-01 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 2.00 lb 1
1995-06-05 Standard gill nets 0.5 — 1.98 lb 3
1995-06-05 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 4.19 lb 1
2004-06-17 Standard gill nets 1.8 — 1.85 lb 21
2008-09-22 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.57 lb 3
2008-09-22 Special seining 0.1 — — 2
2015-07-06 Standard gill nets 1.2 — 1.17 lb 7
2015-07-06 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 1.90 lb 1
2024-09-23 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.38 lb 2
2024-09-23 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 1.87 lb 1
2000-05-22 Standard gill nets 0.7 — 1.46 lb 8
2000-05-22 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 3.05 lb 5
1992-06-01 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 0.95 lb 2
1994-06-06 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 2.85 lb 3
1994-06-06 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 2.43 lb 1

Common Carp

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-09-01 Standard gill nets 5.3 (normal) 0.5 – 9.1 2.52 lb 107
1995-06-05 Standard gill nets 7.2 (normal) 0.5 – 9.1 0.37 lb 43
1995-06-05 Standard trap nets 2.4 (normal) 0.7 – 5.1 9.46 lb 47
2004-06-17 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 9.1 8.78 lb 3
2004-06-17 Fall electrofishing 19.0 — — 38
2004-06-17 Survey seining 259.4 — — 3632
2004-06-17 Special trap nets 0.3 — — 5
2008-09-22 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.5 – 9.1 6.70 lb 7
2008-09-22 Fall electrofishing 25.1 — — 23
2008-09-22 Special seining 1.5 — — 44
2015-07-06 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 0.5 – 9.1 0.39 lb 9
2015-07-06 Fall electrofishing 304.5 — — 203
2015-07-06 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.7 – 5.1 7.09 lb 7
2020-09-28 Special seining 0.2 — — 1
2024-09-23 Standard gill nets 2.2 (normal) 0.5 – 9.1 4.47 lb 13
2024-09-23 Standard trap nets 1.4 (normal) 0.7 – 5.1 6.72 lb 28
2024-09-23 Special seining 0.3 — — 2
2000-05-22 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 9.1 3.81 lb 3
2000-05-22 Fall electrofishing 4.8 — — 18
2000-05-22 Standard trap nets 1.6 (normal) 0.7 – 5.1 8.28 lb 33
1992-06-01 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.5 – 9.1 4.96 lb 7
1992-06-01 Standard trap nets 2.1 (normal) 0.7 – 5.1 8.11 lb 43
1994-06-06 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 9.1 5.47 lb 2
1994-06-06 Standard trap nets 2.9 (normal) 0.7 – 5.1 9.24 lb 57

Rock Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-09-01 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 0.25 lb 6
1995-06-05 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 0.22 lb 4
1995-06-05 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.1 – 0.3 0.48 lb 5
2004-06-17 Standard gill nets 1.2 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.7 0.21 lb 14
2004-06-17 Fall electrofishing 1.0 — — 2
2008-09-22 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.7 0.30 lb 1
2015-07-06 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 0.28 lb 4
2015-07-06 Standard trap nets 0.1 (normal) 0.1 – 0.3 0.47 lb 2
2000-05-22 Standard trap nets 0.4 (above normal) 0.1 – 0.3 0.35 lb 8
1992-06-01 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.7 0.10 lb 1
1992-06-01 Standard trap nets 0.2 (normal) 0.1 – 0.3 0.30 lb 4
1994-06-06 Standard trap nets 0.3 (above normal) 0.1 – 0.3 0.43 lb 7

QBS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-09-01 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 1.03 lb 3
1995-06-05 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 3.50 lb 4
2004-06-17 Survey seining 56.7 — — 794
2004-06-17 Special trap nets 0.1 — — 2
2008-09-22 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 1.43 lb 4
2008-09-22 Special seining 1.7 — — 48
2015-07-06 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 1.77 lb 1
2015-07-06 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 3.52 lb 4
2020-09-28 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 2.37 lb 2
2020-09-28 Special seining 1.7 — — 10
2024-09-23 Standard gill nets 0.5 — 1.36 lb 3
2000-05-22 Standard gill nets 0.6 — 2.34 lb 7
2000-05-22 Standard trap nets 1.4 — 3.48 lb 29
1992-06-01 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 1.70 lb 1
1992-06-01 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 1.30 lb 1
1994-06-06 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 2.14 lb 3
1994-06-06 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 3.89 lb 2

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-09-01 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 0.20 lb 3
2004-06-17 Special trap nets 0.3 — 0.33 lb 5
2015-07-06 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 0.22 lb 1
2024-09-23 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 0.58 lb 1
2024-09-23 Standard trap nets 2.0 — 0.47 lb 40
1994-06-06 Standard electrofishing 0.2 — 0.76 lb 1

Shorthead Redhorse

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-09-01 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.6 – 2.8 1.68 lb 5
1995-06-05 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.6 – 2.8 0.47 lb 1
1995-06-05 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.7 – 2.1 2.52 lb 11
2004-06-17 Standard gill nets 2.8 (normal) 0.6 – 2.8 1.84 lb 33
2004-06-17 Special trap nets 0.2 — — 4
2008-09-22 Standard gill nets 4.6 (above normal) 0.6 – 2.8 0.85 lb 55
2008-09-22 Special seining 0.0 — — 1
2015-07-06 Standard gill nets 3.3 (above normal) 0.6 – 2.8 1.81 lb 20
2015-07-06 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.7 – 2.1 1.29 lb 7
2020-09-28 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.6 – 2.8 2.82 lb 2
2024-09-23 Standard gill nets 3.2 (above normal) 0.6 – 2.8 1.52 lb 19
2024-09-23 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.7 – 2.1 1.17 lb 3
2000-05-22 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 0.6 – 2.8 1.73 lb 24
2000-05-22 Standard trap nets 1.9 (normal) 0.7 – 2.1 2.33 lb 37
1992-06-01 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.6 – 2.8 4.30 lb 1
1994-06-06 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.6 – 2.8 2.69 lb 3
1994-06-06 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.7 – 2.1 2.59 lb 6

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-09-01 Standard gill nets 16.8 (above normal) 3.2 – 15.3 1.00 lb 336
1995-06-05 Standard gill nets 96.0 (above normal) 3.2 – 15.3 0.97 lb 576
1995-06-05 Standard trap nets 2.0 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.7 1.23 lb 41
2004-06-17 Standard gill nets 14.3 (normal) 3.2 – 15.3 1.55 lb 172
2004-06-17 Fall electrofishing 67.0 — 0.05 lb 134
2004-06-17 Survey seining 4.7 — — 66
2004-06-17 Special trap nets 0.7 — 2.83 lb 12
2008-09-22 Standard gill nets 19.5 (above normal) 3.2 – 15.3 1.61 lb 234
2008-09-22 Fall electrofishing 38.2 — — 35
2008-09-22 Special seining 1.3 — — 37
2015-07-06 Standard gill nets 16.8 (above normal) 3.2 – 15.3 1.81 lb 101
2015-07-06 Fall electrofishing 24.0 — 0.01 lb 16
2015-07-06 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 1.30 lb 21
2020-09-28 Standard gill nets 15.3 (above normal) 3.2 – 15.3 2.42 lb 92
2020-09-28 Special seining 0.2 — — 1
2024-09-23 Standard gill nets 4.7 (normal) 3.2 – 15.3 2.95 lb 28
2024-09-23 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 2.34 lb 6
2024-09-23 Special seining 0.3 — — 2
2000-05-22 Standard gill nets 25.1 (above normal) 3.2 – 15.3 1.22 lb 301
2000-05-22 Fall electrofishing 90.7 — 0.04 lb 340
2000-05-22 Standard trap nets 1.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.7 2.31 lb 35
1992-06-01 Standard gill nets 33.0 (above normal) 3.2 – 15.3 1.39 lb 396
1992-06-01 Standard trap nets 2.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.7 1.80 lb 45
1994-06-06 Standard electrofishing 67.3 — — 404
1994-06-06 Standard gill nets 59.2 (above normal) 3.2 – 15.3 0.77 lb 710
1994-06-06 Standard trap nets 2.9 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.7 1.03 lb 57

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-09-01 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 0.40 lb 2
1995-06-05 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 0.23 lb 1
1995-06-05 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 1.0 – 14.9 0.59 lb 11
2004-06-17 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.25 lb 4
2004-06-17 Survey seining 1.0 — — 14
2004-06-17 Special trap nets 1.2 — 0.65 lb 20
2008-09-22 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.22 lb 3
2008-09-22 Special seining 1.4 — — 40
2015-07-06 Standard gill nets 1.2 — 0.31 lb 7
2015-07-06 Standard trap nets 2.7 (normal) 1.0 – 14.9 0.39 lb 52
2020-09-28 Standard gill nets 7.3 — 0.37 lb 44
2020-09-28 Special seining 270.5 — — 1623
2024-09-23 Standard gill nets 4.5 — 0.64 lb 27
2024-09-23 Standard trap nets 17.2 (above normal) 1.0 – 14.9 0.68 lb 344
2024-09-23 Special seining 372.0 — — 2232
2000-05-22 Standard trap nets 1.9 (normal) 1.0 – 14.9 0.66 lb 37
1992-06-01 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 0.35 lb 2
1992-06-01 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 1.0 – 14.9 0.20 lb 3
1994-06-06 Standard electrofishing 1.3 — 0.33 lb 8
1994-06-06 Standard trap nets 0.5 (below normal) 1.0 – 14.9 0.60 lb 9

BIB

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-09-01 Standard gill nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 6.1 0.21 lb 8
1995-06-05 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 6.1 0.22 lb 1
1995-06-05 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.5 9.77 lb 3
2004-06-17 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 6.1 0.11 lb 2
2004-06-17 Survey seining 81.7 — — 1144
2008-09-22 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 0.06 lb 1
2008-09-22 Special seining 0.6 — — 17
2015-07-06 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 6.1 0.19 lb 1
2020-09-28 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 6.1 0.18 lb 3
2020-09-28 Special seining 2.3 — — 14
2000-05-22 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 1.5 11.14 lb 6
1992-06-01 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 6.1 4.30 lb 1
1992-06-01 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.5 4.13 lb 3
1994-06-06 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.5 6.94 lb 3

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-09-01 Standard gill nets 9.3 (above normal) 0.8 – 5.9 1.81 lb 186
1995-06-05 Standard gill nets 11.5 (above normal) 0.8 – 5.9 1.76 lb 69
1995-06-05 Standard trap nets 1.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.3 2.53 lb 35
2004-06-17 Survey seining 2.0 — — 28
2004-06-17 Special trap nets 0.5 — — 8
2004-06-17 Standard gill nets 4.5 (normal) 0.8 – 5.9 2.42 lb 54
2008-09-22 Special seining 27.1 — — 786
2008-09-22 Standard gill nets 4.7 (normal) 0.8 – 5.9 1.95 lb 56
2015-07-06 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.3 1.79 lb 1
2015-07-06 Standard gill nets 4.7 (normal) 0.8 – 5.9 2.48 lb 28
2020-09-28 Special seining 13.5 — — 81
2020-09-28 Standard gill nets 3.5 (normal) 0.8 – 5.9 1.93 lb 21
2024-09-23 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.09 lb 1
2024-09-23 Special seining 0.3 — — 2
2024-09-23 Standard gill nets 6.3 (above normal) 0.8 – 5.9 1.68 lb 38
2000-05-22 Standard trap nets 1.4 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.3 3.32 lb 29
2000-05-22 Standard gill nets 4.5 (normal) 0.8 – 5.9 2.53 lb 54
1992-06-01 Standard gill nets 7.3 (above normal) 0.8 – 5.9 1.84 lb 87
1992-06-01 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 2.39 lb 26
1994-06-06 Standard gill nets 8.7 (above normal) 0.8 – 5.9 2.44 lb 104
1994-06-06 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 2.19 lb 14

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-09-01 Standard gill nets 3.6 (normal) 0.8 – 11.1 0.11 lb 72
1995-06-05 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.8 – 11.1 0.10 lb 5
1995-06-05 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 1.0 – 12.3 0.30 lb 3
2004-06-17 Special trap nets 0.1 — 1.18 lb 2
2008-09-22 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 0.04 lb 1
2008-09-22 Special seining 0.0 — — 1
2015-07-06 Standard gill nets 4.7 (normal) 0.8 – 11.1 0.22 lb 28
2015-07-06 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.0 – 12.3 0.30 lb 5
2020-09-28 Standard gill nets 5.2 (normal) 0.8 – 11.1 0.27 lb 31
2020-09-28 Special seining 2.8 — — 17
2024-09-23 Standard gill nets 8.7 (normal) 0.8 – 11.1 0.50 lb 52
2024-09-23 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 1.0 – 12.3 0.45 lb 26
2024-09-23 Special seining 29.0 — — 174
2000-05-22 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.8 – 11.1 0.21 lb 1
2000-05-22 Standard trap nets 0.5 (below normal) 1.0 – 12.3 0.91 lb 9
1992-06-01 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.8 – 11.1 0.20 lb 1
1994-06-06 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 0.8 – 11.1 0.02 lb 6

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-09-01 Standard gill nets 6.3 (normal) 4.6 – 83.0 0.46 lb 125
1995-06-05 Standard trap nets 0.7 (below normal) 1.3 – 78.1 1.91 lb 13
1995-06-05 Standard gill nets 1.2 (below normal) 4.6 – 83.0 0.44 lb 7
2004-06-17 Special trap nets 0.4 — — 7
2008-09-22 Standard gill nets 2.0 (below normal) 4.6 – 83.0 0.90 lb 24
2015-07-06 Standard gill nets 8.5 (normal) 4.6 – 83.0 1.63 lb 51
2015-07-06 Standard trap nets 1.2 (below normal) 1.3 – 78.1 1.24 lb 23
2020-09-28 Standard gill nets 1.0 (below normal) 4.6 – 83.0 0.87 lb 6
2020-09-28 Special seining 0.2 — — 1
2024-09-23 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 4.6 – 83.0 1.28 lb 2
2024-09-23 Standard trap nets 0.5 (below normal) 1.3 – 78.1 1.91 lb 10
2000-05-22 Standard gill nets 0.8 (below normal) 4.6 – 83.0 1.50 lb 9
2000-05-22 Standard trap nets 3.8 (normal) 1.3 – 78.1 1.74 lb 76
1992-06-01 Standard trap nets 1.6 (normal) 1.3 – 78.1 1.22 lb 33
1992-06-01 Standard gill nets 0.9 (below normal) 4.6 – 83.0 1.18 lb 11
1994-06-06 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 1.3 – 78.1 1.86 lb 11

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-09-01 Standard gill nets 100.5 (above normal) 3.0 – 22.5 0.35 lb 2010
1995-06-05 Standard trap nets 13.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 2.6 0.14 lb 267
1995-06-05 Standard gill nets 163.5 (above normal) 3.0 – 22.5 0.29 lb 981
2004-06-17 Standard gill nets 48.8 (above normal) 3.0 – 22.5 0.36 lb 586
2004-06-17 Fall electrofishing 4.5 — — 9
2004-06-17 Survey seining 25.7 — — 360
2004-06-17 Special trap nets 0.1 — — 1
2008-09-22 Special seining 28.4 — — 824
2008-09-22 Standard gill nets 136.4 (above normal) 3.0 – 22.5 0.09 lb 1637
2008-09-22 Fall electrofishing 20.7 — — 19
2015-07-06 Standard gill nets 167.0 (above normal) 3.0 – 22.5 0.18 lb 1002
2015-07-06 Fall electrofishing 307.5 — — 205
2015-07-06 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 2.6 0.38 lb 11
2020-09-28 Special seining 275.7 — — 1654
2020-09-28 Standard gill nets 283.7 (above normal) 3.0 – 22.5 0.09 lb 1702
2024-09-23 Special seining 22.5 — — 135
2024-09-23 Standard gill nets 166.0 (above normal) 3.0 – 22.5 0.14 lb 996
2024-09-23 Standard trap nets 2.2 (normal) 0.3 – 2.6 0.18 lb 44
2000-05-22 Standard gill nets 138.5 (above normal) 3.0 – 22.5 0.17 lb 1662
2000-05-22 Fall electrofishing 314.1 — — 1178
2000-05-22 Standard trap nets 2.0 (normal) 0.3 – 2.6 0.59 lb 41
1992-06-01 Standard trap nets 1.4 (normal) 0.3 – 2.6 0.08 lb 28
1992-06-01 Standard gill nets 49.2 (above normal) 3.0 – 22.5 0.29 lb 590
1994-06-06 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 2.6 0.39 lb 15
1994-06-06 Standard gill nets 117.9 (above normal) 3.0 – 22.5 0.41 lb 1415

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-09-01 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.6 – 7.7 1.12 lb 6
1995-06-05 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 9.8 2.54 lb 1
2015-07-06 Standard gill nets 2.8 (normal) 0.6 – 7.7 1.66 lb 17
2015-07-06 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 9.8 1.63 lb 2
2020-09-28 Standard gill nets 2.8 (normal) 0.6 – 7.7 2.22 lb 17
2024-09-23 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.6 – 7.7 1.60 lb 2
2024-09-23 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 9.8 2.33 lb 1
2000-05-22 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.6 – 7.7 1.71 lb 5
1992-06-01 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 9.8 0.83 lb 3
1994-06-06 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 9.8 2.07 lb 1

Freshwater Drum

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-09-01 Standard gill nets 24.7 (above normal) 3.6 – 24.2 0.16 lb 494
1995-06-05 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.4 – 4.0 4.18 lb 8
1995-06-05 Standard gill nets 109.8 (above normal) 3.6 – 24.2 0.07 lb 659
2004-06-17 Special trap nets 3.8 — — 64
2004-06-17 Standard gill nets 32.4 (above normal) 3.6 – 24.2 0.57 lb 389
2004-06-17 Fall electrofishing 18.5 — — 37
2004-06-17 Survey seining 8.5 — — 119
2008-09-22 Special seining 5.7 — — 164
2008-09-22 Standard gill nets 19.2 (normal) 3.6 – 24.2 0.34 lb 230
2008-09-22 Fall electrofishing 28.4 — — 26
2015-07-06 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.4 – 4.0 2.78 lb 17
2015-07-06 Standard gill nets 5.5 (normal) 3.6 – 24.2 0.84 lb 33
2015-07-06 Fall electrofishing 166.5 — — 111
2020-09-28 Standard gill nets 19.7 (normal) 3.6 – 24.2 0.14 lb 118
2024-09-23 Standard trap nets 4.8 (above normal) 0.4 – 4.0 2.47 lb 95
2024-09-23 Special seining 0.7 — — 4
2024-09-23 Standard gill nets 25.0 (above normal) 3.6 – 24.2 0.92 lb 150
2000-05-22 Standard trap nets 1.9 (normal) 0.4 – 4.0 1.21 lb 38
2000-05-22 Standard gill nets 18.4 (normal) 3.6 – 24.2 0.97 lb 221
2000-05-22 Fall electrofishing 395.7 — — 1484
1992-06-01 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 4.0 4.50 lb 3
1992-06-01 Standard gill nets 9.4 (normal) 3.6 – 24.2 0.13 lb 113
1994-06-06 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.4 – 4.0 4.85 lb 11
1994-06-06 Standard gill nets 76.7 (above normal) 3.6 – 24.2 0.12 lb 920

Common Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1995-06-05 Standard gill nets 0.8 — 0.10 lb 5
1995-06-05 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.07 lb 2
2004-06-17 Survey seining 4.2 — — 59
2008-09-22 Special seining 1.3 — — 38
2020-09-28 Special seining 1.2 — — 7
1992-06-01 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.05 lb 2

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1995-06-05 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 0.16 lb 4
2004-06-17 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.8 1.80 lb 1
2004-06-17 Fall electrofishing 16.0 — — 32
2004-06-17 Survey seining 10.1 — — 142
2008-09-22 Special seining 3.2 — — 94
2008-09-22 Fall electrofishing 19.6 — — 18
2015-07-06 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.8 0.09 lb 1
2015-07-06 Fall electrofishing 577.5 — — 385
2015-07-06 Standard trap nets 0.1 (normal) 0.1 – 0.8 2.65 lb 2
2020-09-28 Special seining 5.5 — — 33
2020-09-28 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 0.09 lb 2
2024-09-23 Special seining 0.5 — — 3
2024-09-23 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.8 0.05 lb 1
2024-09-23 Standard trap nets 0.2 (normal) 0.1 – 0.8 3.84 lb 4
2000-05-22 Fall electrofishing 22.1 — — 83
1994-06-06 Standard electrofishing 1.5 — 1.82 lb 9
1994-06-06 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.8 0.12 lb 2

CRP

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2004-06-17 Survey seining 0.6 — 8
2000-05-22 Fall electrofishing 3.5 — 13

CRC

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2004-06-17 Survey seining 3.5 — 49
2008-09-22 Special seining 0.8 — 23

Green Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2004-06-17 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 2.8 0.13 lb 4
2004-06-17 Survey seining 0.3 — — 4
2008-09-22 Special seining 0.0 — — 1
2020-09-28 Special seining 5.3 — — 32
2024-09-23 Special seining 0.2 — — 1

BRM

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2004-06-17 Survey seining 0.1 — 1
2020-09-28 Special seining 2.5 — 15

RFS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2004-06-17 Survey seining 11.1 — 155

Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2004-06-17 Fall electrofishing 34.0 — 68
2008-09-22 Fall electrofishing 9.8 — 9
2015-07-06 Fall electrofishing 555.0 — 370
2000-05-22 Fall electrofishing 30.9 — 116

OSS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2004-06-17 Survey seining 0.1 — — 1
2008-09-22 Special seining 0.2 — — 7
2020-09-28 Special seining 1.5 — — 9
2000-05-22 Fall electrofishing 33.1 — — 124
1992-06-01 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.10 lb 1

EMS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2004-06-17 Survey seining 14.0 — 196
2008-09-22 Special seining 9.6 — 279
2020-09-28 Special seining 2.7 — 16
2024-09-23 Special seining 4.2 — 25

Bluntnose Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2004-06-17 Survey seining 22.1 — 309
2008-09-22 Special seining 2.8 — 82
2020-09-28 Special seining 44.5 — 267
2024-09-23 Special seining 0.7 — 4

Johnny Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2004-06-17 Survey seining 7.7 — 108
2008-09-22 Special seining 1.9 — 55
2020-09-28 Special seining 0.2 — 1
2024-09-23 Special seining 0.2 — 1

CSR

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2004-06-17 Survey seining 1.4 — 19

SDS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2004-06-17 Survey seining 3.6 — 50
2008-09-22 Special seining 2.4 — 69

Spottail Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2004-06-17 Survey seining 4.5 — 63
2008-09-22 Special seining 15.4 — 447
2020-09-28 Special seining 29.7 — 178
2024-09-23 Special seining 55.0 — 330

OTS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2004-06-17 Fall electrofishing 48.0 — 96
2008-09-22 Special seining 0.7 — 20
2008-09-22 Fall electrofishing 15.3 — 14
2015-07-06 Fall electrofishing 18.0 — 12
2000-05-22 Fall electrofishing 23.5 — 88

Fathead Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2004-06-17 Survey seining 11.8 — 165
2008-09-22 Special seining 8.2 — 239
2020-09-28 Special seining 5.7 — 34
2024-09-23 Special seining 4.5 — 27

OTM

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2004-06-17 Fall electrofishing 46.0 — 92
2008-09-22 Fall electrofishing 133.1 — 122
2015-07-06 Fall electrofishing 660.0 — 440
2000-05-22 Fall electrofishing 174.7 — 655

BST

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2008-09-22 Special seining 0.0 — 1

Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2008-09-22 Fall electrofishing 2.2 — 2
2000-05-22 Fall electrofishing 0.3 — 1

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2008-09-22 Special seining 0.1 — 2

CMS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2008-09-22 Special seining 4.1 — 120

LKS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2020-09-28 Standard gill nets 4.7 — 3.93 lb 28
2024-09-23 Standard gill nets 3.7 — 2.91 lb 22

SNG

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1992-06-01 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 1.95 lb 4

Tadpole Madtom

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1994-06-06 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 0.05 lb 4

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

Artie's Bait & Tackle

Ortonville, MN

(320) 839-2480

★ 4.7

Fischer's Outback

Graceville, MN

(320) 748-7482

★ 5

Hartman's Supervalu

Ortonville, MN

(320) 839-2583

★ 4.3

Ortonville Fish Cleaning Facility

Ortonville, MN

★ 4.7

Minnkota Tackle

Madison, MN

(320) 894-8490

Nearby Marinas

GoFasters Powersports & Marine

Ortonville, MN

(320) 839-7143

★ 4.5

Resorts & Lodges Near Big Stone

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Artie's Lodge
Fishing Resort Ortonville
Big Stone Vacation Home - Big Stone Lake Cabin Rental
Fishing Resort Ortonville

(320) 760-0618
Copperhead Lodge
Fishing Resort Ortonville

(605) 520-6958
Idle Spurs Inn
Fishing Resort Ortonville

(320) 839-2558

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Fish Species

Species known to inhabit Big Stone. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Bigmouth BuffaloBlack BullheadBlack CrappieBluegillBrown BullheadChannel CatfishCommon CarpCrappieFreshwater DrumGolden RedhorseGreen SunfishHybrid SunfishLake SturgeonLargemouth BassNorthern PikeOrangespotted SunfishQuillbackRock BassShorthead RedhorseSuckersSunfishWalleyeWhite BassWhite SuckerYellow BullheadYellow Perch

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