Big Swan
Todd County, Minnesota — DOW #77002300
211 Surveys
Special Regulations for Big Swan
This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.
- All from 24-36" must be immediately released. One over 36" allowed in possession. Possession limit six.
946.56
Acres
45 ft
Max Depth
18 ft
Mean Depth
16
Fish Species
0
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Big Swan. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
BCS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-24 | Survey seining | 0.6 | — | 3 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 7.1 | — | 0.09 lb | 85 |
| 2000-07-24 | Survey seining | 123.6 | — | — | 618 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 22.8 (normal) | 4.4 – 49.0 | 0.07 lb | 274 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard electrofishing | 2.1 | — | 0.29 lb | 3 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 10.8 | — | 0.19 lb | 130 |
| 2007-03-26 | Standard trap nets | 10.3 (normal) | 4.4 – 49.0 | 0.15 lb | 702 |
| 2015-03-30 | Special trap nets | 29.7 | — | 0.04 lb | 1010 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 19.8 | — | 0.22 lb | 198 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 42.8 (normal) | 4.4 – 49.0 | 0.10 lb | 342 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 14.3 | — | 0.19 lb | 172 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 24.5 (normal) | 4.4 – 49.0 | 0.09 lb | 294 |
| 2009-04-08 | Standard trap nets | 4.8 (normal) | 4.4 – 49.0 | 0.14 lb | 172 |
| 2017-03-20 | Standard trap nets | 8.3 (normal) | 4.4 – 49.0 | — | 190 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 9.3 | — | 0.19 lb | 93 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 84.4 (above normal) | 4.4 – 49.0 | 0.10 lb | 675 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 | — | 0.08 lb | 10 |
| 2000-07-24 | Survey seining | 1.6 | — | — | 8 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 (normal) | 1.8 – 7.8 | 0.11 lb | 40 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 | — | 0.23 lb | 30 |
| 2007-03-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.8 – 7.8 | — | 57 |
| 2015-03-30 | Special trap nets | 1.6 | — | — | 56 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 4.4 | — | 0.23 lb | 44 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 (normal) | 1.8 – 7.8 | 0.15 lb | 26 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.22 lb | 4 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (normal) | 1.8 – 7.8 | 0.16 lb | 32 |
| 2009-04-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.8 – 7.8 | 0.08 lb | 17 |
| 2017-03-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.8 – 7.8 | — | 15 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 | — | 0.12 lb | 37 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 11.1 (above normal) | 1.8 – 7.8 | 0.13 lb | 89 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 5.1 (normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 0.70 lb | 61 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 23.9 (above normal) | 1.2 – 10.9 | 0.58 lb | 287 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 23.8 (above normal) | 1.2 – 10.9 | 0.72 lb | 286 |
| 2007-03-26 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | — | 204 |
| 2015-03-30 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | — | 4 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 20.3 (above normal) | 1.2 – 10.9 | 0.73 lb | 203 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 4.9 (normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 0.77 lb | 39 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 8.3 (normal) | 1.2 – 10.9 | 0.76 lb | 100 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 2.6 (normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 1.00 lb | 31 |
| 2009-04-08 | Standard trap nets | 5.3 (above normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | — | 191 |
| 2017-03-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | — | 2 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 31.5 (above normal) | 1.2 – 10.9 | 0.62 lb | 315 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 8.8 (above normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 0.71 lb | 70 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.1 – 0.4 | 4.07 lb | 1 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 4.56 lb | 12 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.1 – 0.4 | 3.45 lb | 1 |
| 2007-03-26 | Standard trap nets | 5.9 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | — | 402 |
| 2015-03-30 | Special trap nets | 1.0 | — | — | 34 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.1 – 0.4 | 4.00 lb | 2 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 4.28 lb | 11 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 5.62 lb | 8 |
| 2009-04-08 | Standard trap nets | 4.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | — | 169 |
| 2017-03-20 | Standard trap nets | 3.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | — | 86 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.1 – 0.4 | 3.95 lb | 4 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 3.98 lb | 16 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 23.6 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.7 | 0.22 lb | 283 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.25 lb | 10 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard electrofishing | 22.7 | — | 0.28 lb | 33 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.7 | 0.37 lb | 10 |
| 2007-03-26 | Standard trap nets | 7.5 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.40 lb | 511 |
| 2015-03-30 | Special trap nets | 6.1 | — | 0.33 lb | 208 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 3.8 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.7 | 0.38 lb | 38 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.40 lb | 6 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.7 | 0.33 lb | 22 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.36 lb | 11 |
| 2009-04-08 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.54 lb | 49 |
| 2017-03-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | — | 18 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.7 | 0.22 lb | 15 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.23 lb | 12 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.6 – 6.8 | 0.85 lb | 8 |
| 2000-07-24 | Survey seining | 0.2 | — | — | 1 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 0.54 lb | 1 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.6 – 6.8 | 0.57 lb | 2 |
| 2007-03-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.0 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | — | 1 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 0.60 lb | 2 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.6 – 6.8 | 1.50 lb | 12 |
| 2009-04-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | — | 4 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 0.6 – 6.8 | 0.61 lb | 23 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 2.6 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 0.87 lb | 31 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 1.04 lb | 3 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 5.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 1.32 lb | 68 |
| 2007-03-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | — | 14 |
| 2015-03-30 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | — | 4 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 1.25 lb | 2 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 1.02 lb | 4 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.87 lb | 2 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 1.68 lb | 1 |
| 2009-04-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | — | 3 |
| 2017-03-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | — | 3 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.88 lb | 5 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 1.00 lb | 10 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-24 | Standard electrofishing | 4.8 | — | 2.30 lb | 7 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 11.8 (above normal) | 2.8 – 9.0 | 2.58 lb | 141 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.90 lb | 4 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 9.8 (above normal) | 2.8 – 9.0 | 3.78 lb | 117 |
| 2007-03-26 | Special trap nets | 14.0 | — | 1.50 lb | 56 |
| 2007-03-26 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 | — | 2.65 lb | 117 |
| 2015-03-30 | Special trap nets | 12.9 | — | 2.06 lb | 440 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 11.5 (above normal) | 2.8 – 9.0 | 1.97 lb | 115 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 | — | 2.22 lb | 5 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 16.1 (above normal) | 2.8 – 9.0 | 2.92 lb | 193 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 | — | 2.23 lb | 7 |
| 2009-04-08 | Special trap nets | 20.4 | — | 2.72 lb | 163 |
| 2009-04-08 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 | — | 2.22 lb | 83 |
| 2017-03-20 | Standard trap nets | 11.6 | — | 2.49 lb | 266 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 13.9 (above normal) | 2.8 – 9.0 | 2.21 lb | 139 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 | — | 1.20 lb | 7 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-24 | Standard electrofishing | 9.6 | — | 0.36 lb | 14 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.80 lb | 15 |
| 2000-07-24 | Survey seining | 0.6 | — | — | 3 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 1.09 lb | 5 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.98 lb | 7 |
| 2007-03-26 | Standard trap nets | 3.1 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 2.39 lb | 210 |
| 2015-03-30 | Special trap nets | 0.2 | — | 2.70 lb | 7 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.53 lb | 8 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.30 lb | 2 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard electrofishing | 86.0 | — | 0.96 lb | 86 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 1.20 lb | 7 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 1.76 lb | 7 |
| 2009-04-08 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 2.55 lb | 79 |
| 2017-03-20 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | — | 43 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.82 lb | 5 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.80 lb | 5 |
BRM
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-24 | Survey seining | 0.2 | — | 1 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (normal) | 3.3 – 8.8 | 2.35 lb | 60 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 4.04 lb | 2 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard electrofishing | 4.8 | — | 0.60 lb | 7 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (normal) | 3.3 – 8.8 | 2.45 lb | 60 |
| 2007-03-26 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 3.61 lb | 107 |
| 2015-03-30 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | 5.82 lb | 4 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 3.3 – 8.8 | 2.22 lb | 60 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 4.50 lb | 2 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard electrofishing | 2.0 | — | 0.39 lb | 2 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 4.2 (normal) | 3.3 – 8.8 | 2.12 lb | 50 |
| 2009-04-08 | Special trap nets | 1.8 | — | 4.22 lb | 14 |
| 2009-04-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 3.03 lb | 31 |
| 2017-03-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 5.38 lb | 13 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (normal) | 3.3 – 8.8 | 2.32 lb | 50 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 2.80 lb | 4 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-24 | Survey seining | 0.4 | — | — | 2 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 | — | 0.19 lb | 26 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.27 lb | 2 |
| 2007-03-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 | — | — | 40 |
| 2015-03-30 | Special trap nets | 1.6 | — | — | 55 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.32 lb | 5 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 0.23 lb | 10 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 | — | 0.20 lb | 11 |
| 2009-04-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | — | 6 |
| 2017-03-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | — | 19 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.6 | — | 0.16 lb | 16 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 5.3 | — | 0.18 lb | 42 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-24 | Survey seining | 0.8 | — | — | 4 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 0.13 lb | 1 |
| 2015-03-30 | Special trap nets | 0.3 | — | — | 11 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 0.15 lb | 2 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 0.23 lb | 1 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 0.10 lb | 2 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 9.60 lb | 1 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 4.65 lb | 1 |
| 2007-03-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.0 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | — | 1 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 11.27 lb | 1 |
BNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-24 | Survey seining | 1.8 | — | 9 |
BKF
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-24 | Survey seining | 10.6 | — | 53 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 6.5 (below normal) | 7.0 – 46.3 | 0.08 lb | 78 |
| 2000-07-24 | Survey seining | 0.6 | — | — | 3 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.01 lb | 3 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 10.3 (normal) | 7.0 – 46.3 | 0.08 lb | 124 |
| 2007-03-26 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | — | 77 |
| 2015-03-30 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | — | 5 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.16 lb | 12 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 36.8 (normal) | 7.0 – 46.3 | 0.12 lb | 368 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 13.3 (normal) | 7.0 – 46.3 | 0.07 lb | 159 |
| 2009-04-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | — | 22 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.10 lb | 7 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 17.6 (normal) | 7.0 – 46.3 | 0.09 lb | 176 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 0.6 – 3.9 | 0.42 lb | 27 |
| 2000-07-24 | Survey seining | 0.8 | — | — | 4 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.41 lb | 11 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.6 – 3.9 | 0.37 lb | 12 |
| 2007-03-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | — | 11 |
| 2015-03-30 | Special trap nets | 0.9 | — | — | 31 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.6 – 3.9 | 0.55 lb | 10 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.50 lb | 3 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.6 – 3.9 | 0.32 lb | 4 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.23 lb | 2 |
| 2009-04-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | — | 7 |
| 2017-03-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | — | 7 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.6 – 3.9 | 0.46 lb | 13 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.53 lb | 3 |
Johnny Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-24 | Survey seining | 0.8 | — | 4 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.1 – 0.3 | 0.05 lb | 1 |
| 2007-03-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.0 (below normal) | 0.1 – 0.3 | — | 1 |
| 2015-03-30 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | — | 2 |
| 2009-04-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.1 – 0.3 | — | 3 |
Spottail Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-24 | Survey seining | 7.0 | — | 35 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.0 | 1.69 lb | 24 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.0 | 2.71 lb | 12 |
| 2007-03-26 | Standard trap nets | 4.7 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | — | 322 |
| 2015-03-30 | Special trap nets | 0.0 | — | 0.82 lb | 1 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 0.9 – 4.0 | 2.29 lb | 8 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 3.20 lb | 2 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.0 | 3.19 lb | 15 |
| 2009-04-08 | Standard trap nets | 2.6 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | — | 93 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 0.9 – 4.0 | 2.65 lb | 6 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 3.15 lb | 2 |
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 0.8 – 6.2 | 1.46 lb | 8 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 6.2 | 2.25 lb | 13 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.8 – 6.2 | 1.10 lb | 1 |
Common Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-30 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | 2 |
CRP
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 7.20 lb | 1 |
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Nancy's Bait & Tackle
Grey Eagle, MN
★ 4.7Da Fishin Hole
Little Falls, MN
★ 4.8Evergreen Outfitting
Royalton, MN
★ 5Fletcher's Bait Shop
Sauk Centre, MN
★ 4.8Ip Lures
Osakis, MN
★ 5Maple Island Park
Little Falls, MN
★ 4.7Minnesota Fishing Museum and Hall of Fame
Little Falls, MN
★ 4.6Old School Tackle Company
Osakis, MN
★ 5Nearby Marinas
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Fish Species
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