Big
Todd County, Minnesota — DOW #77006300
209 Surveys
297.08
Acres
21 ft
Max Depth
14
Fish Species
0
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Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Big. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-06-06 | Standard electrofishing | 0.8 | — | 0.39 lb | 1 |
| 2016-07-11 | Standard electrofishing | 31.6 | — | 0.20 lb | 60 |
| 2016-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 5.7 (above normal) | 1.0 – 4.8 | 0.22 lb | 34 |
| 2016-07-11 | Special trap nets | 2.5 | — | 0.36 lb | 56 |
| 1999-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 4.8 (above normal) | 1.0 – 4.8 | 0.19 lb | 29 |
| 1999-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 0.25 lb | 20 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 0.34 lb | 7 |
| 2016-06-27 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | — | 2 |
| 1983-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 (above normal) | 1.0 – 4.8 | 0.22 lb | 33 |
| 1983-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 15.0 (above normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 0.20 lb | 60 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 4.2 (normal) | 1.0 – 4.8 | 0.22 lb | 25 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 3.8 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 0.19 lb | 34 |
| 2011-06-13 | Special trap nets | 2.5 | — | 0.41 lb | 30 |
| 1993-07-19 | Survey seining | 20.7 | — | — | 62 |
| 1993-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 4.8 | 0.25 lb | 14 |
| 1993-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 0.25 lb | 12 |
| 2011-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 1.0 – 4.8 | 0.40 lb | 10 |
| 2011-07-27 | Standard electrofishing | 47.7 | — | 0.47 lb | 99 |
| 2011-07-27 | 15-ft beach seine | 2.5 | — | — | 25 |
| 2015-05-26 | Standard electrofishing | 17.0 | — | 0.32 lb | 17 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-06-06 | Standard electrofishing | 45.6 | — | 0.84 lb | 61 |
| 2016-07-11 | Standard electrofishing | 35.3 | — | 0.82 lb | 67 |
| 2016-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 1.48 lb | 3 |
| 2016-07-11 | Special trap nets | 0.4 | — | 0.90 lb | 8 |
| 1999-07-12 | Standard electrofishing | 28.3 | — | 1.48 lb | 37 |
| 1999-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 0.68 lb | 3 |
| 1999-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.24 lb | 9 |
| 2016-06-27 | 50-ft beach seine | 4.0 | — | — | 24 |
| 2016-06-27 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.7 | — | — | 5 |
| 2016-06-27 | Backpack electrofishing | 6.8 | — | — | 7 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.26 lb | 2 |
| 1983-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 0.55 lb | 2 |
| 2005-07-18 | Survey seining | 2.0 | — | — | 6 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 0.95 lb | 2 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.15 lb | 6 |
| 1993-07-19 | Survey seining | 5.7 | — | — | 17 |
| 1993-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 1.67 lb | 7 |
| 1993-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 1.00 lb | 5 |
| 2011-07-27 | Standard electrofishing | 34.7 | — | 0.80 lb | 72 |
| 2011-07-27 | 15-ft beach seine | 4.6 | — | — | 46 |
| 2011-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 0.70 lb | 11 |
| 2011-07-27 | Backpack electrofishing | 3.4 | — | — | 5 |
| 2015-05-26 | Standard electrofishing | 88.0 | — | 0.70 lb | 88 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 10.0 (normal) | 1.9 – 12.1 | 0.44 lb | 60 |
| 2016-07-11 | Special trap nets | 4.9 | — | 0.17 lb | 108 |
| 1999-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 23.0 (above normal) | 1.9 – 12.1 | 0.40 lb | 138 |
| 1999-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 8.0 (normal) | 2.1 – 10.5 | 0.52 lb | 72 |
| 2016-06-27 | Backpack electrofishing | 10.7 | — | — | 11 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 6.2 (normal) | 2.1 – 10.5 | 0.53 lb | 56 |
| 1983-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 6.7 (normal) | 1.9 – 12.1 | 0.42 lb | 40 |
| 1983-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 34.5 (above normal) | 2.1 – 10.5 | 0.47 lb | 138 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 22.3 (above normal) | 1.9 – 12.1 | 0.44 lb | 134 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 4.3 (normal) | 2.1 – 10.5 | 0.47 lb | 39 |
| 2011-06-13 | Special trap nets | 5.7 | — | 0.51 lb | 68 |
| 1993-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 26.7 (above normal) | 1.9 – 12.1 | 0.62 lb | 160 |
| 1993-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 29.6 (above normal) | 2.1 – 10.5 | 0.64 lb | 266 |
| 2011-07-27 | Backpack electrofishing | 6.8 | — | — | 10 |
| 2011-07-27 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | — | 2 |
| 2011-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 10.2 (normal) | 1.9 – 12.1 | 0.59 lb | 61 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 5.3 (normal) | 4.8 – 12.5 | 2.15 lb | 32 |
| 2016-07-11 | Special trap nets | 0.8 | — | 1.58 lb | 17 |
| 1999-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 13.7 (above normal) | 4.8 – 12.5 | 1.97 lb | 82 |
| 1999-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 1.41 lb | 9 |
| 2016-06-27 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.5 | — | — | 3 |
| 2016-06-27 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 | — | 0.86 lb | 8 |
| 1983-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 8.8 (normal) | 4.8 – 12.5 | 2.03 lb | 53 |
| 1983-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 2.25 lb | 4 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 (normal) | 4.8 – 12.5 | 2.20 lb | 48 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 1.76 lb | 6 |
| 2011-06-13 | Special trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.64 lb | 3 |
| 1993-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 7.7 (normal) | 4.8 – 12.5 | 2.43 lb | 46 |
| 1993-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 1.34 lb | 4 |
| 2011-07-27 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.4 | — | — | 4 |
| 2011-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 8.3 (normal) | 4.8 – 12.5 | 1.14 lb | 50 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-07-11 | Special trap nets | 0.9 | — | 0.28 lb | 20 |
| 1999-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 4.0 | — | 0.22 lb | 36 |
| 2016-06-27 | Backpack electrofishing | 10.7 | — | — | 11 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 0.27 lb | 9 |
| 2016-06-27 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.8 | — | — | 11 |
| 2016-06-27 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.7 | — | — | 2 |
| 1983-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 | — | 0.10 lb | 4 |
| 1983-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 6.8 | — | 0.11 lb | 27 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 | — | 0.20 lb | 11 |
| 2011-06-13 | Special trap nets | 2.5 | — | 0.33 lb | 30 |
| 1993-07-19 | Survey seining | 2.0 | — | — | 6 |
| 1993-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 | — | 0.25 lb | 5 |
| 1993-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 | — | 0.22 lb | 11 |
| 2011-07-27 | Backpack electrofishing | 6.8 | — | — | 10 |
| 2011-07-27 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.9 | — | — | 9 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 1.50 lb | 4 |
| 2016-07-11 | Special trap nets | 0.4 | — | 3.52 lb | 8 |
| 1999-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 4.36 lb | 13 |
| 1999-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.5 | 5.34 lb | 2 |
| 2016-06-27 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.9 | — | — | 2 |
| 2016-06-27 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | — | 1 |
| 1983-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 4.8 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 2.55 lb | 29 |
| 1983-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.5 | 8.80 lb | 2 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 3.51 lb | 16 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.5 | 0.40 lb | 1 |
| 2011-06-13 | Special trap nets | 0.3 | — | 4.59 lb | 3 |
| 1993-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 4.91 lb | 10 |
| 1993-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.5 | 0.41 lb | 1 |
| 2011-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 3.37 lb | 11 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 16.0 | — | 0.18 lb | 96 |
| 2016-07-11 | Special trap nets | 76.7 | — | 0.04 lb | 1688 |
| 1999-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 33.5 | — | 0.12 lb | 201 |
| 1999-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 67.4 (above normal) | 8.3 – 50.1 | 0.05 lb | 607 |
| 2016-06-27 | Backpack electrofishing | 15.5 | — | — | 16 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 24.8 (normal) | 8.3 – 50.1 | 0.18 lb | 223 |
| 2016-06-27 | 50-ft beach seine | 137.2 | — | — | 823 |
| 2016-06-27 | 15-ft beach seine | 40.7 | — | — | 122 |
| 1983-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 22.0 | — | 0.13 lb | 132 |
| 1983-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 125.5 (above normal) | 8.3 – 50.1 | 0.10 lb | 502 |
| 2005-07-18 | Survey seining | 20.7 | — | — | 62 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 28.5 | — | 0.17 lb | 171 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 29.4 (normal) | 8.3 – 50.1 | 0.07 lb | 265 |
| 2011-06-13 | Special trap nets | 34.3 | — | 0.21 lb | 412 |
| 1993-07-19 | Survey seining | 26.7 | — | — | 80 |
| 1993-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 32.3 | — | 0.15 lb | 194 |
| 1993-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 35.2 (normal) | 8.3 – 50.1 | 0.09 lb | 317 |
| 2011-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 10.7 | — | 0.25 lb | 64 |
| 2011-07-27 | Backpack electrofishing | 25.0 | — | — | 37 |
| 2011-07-27 | 15-ft beach seine | 37.7 | — | — | 377 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 | — | 0.20 lb | 7 |
| 2016-07-11 | Special trap nets | 3.0 | — | 0.24 lb | 67 |
| 1999-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 | — | 0.07 lb | 17 |
| 1999-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 6.4 (normal) | 2.8 – 10.3 | 0.13 lb | 58 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 (normal) | 2.8 – 10.3 | 0.27 lb | 30 |
| 2016-06-27 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | — | 6 |
| 2016-06-27 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 1983-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 | — | 0.19 lb | 21 |
| 1983-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 16.0 (above normal) | 2.8 – 10.3 | 0.11 lb | 64 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 | — | 0.21 lb | 8 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (below normal) | 2.8 – 10.3 | 0.15 lb | 15 |
| 2011-06-13 | Special trap nets | 3.5 | — | 0.33 lb | 42 |
| 1993-07-19 | Survey seining | 1.0 | — | — | 3 |
| 1993-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 3.8 | — | 0.08 lb | 23 |
| 1993-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (below normal) | 2.8 – 10.3 | 0.07 lb | 24 |
| 2011-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 | — | 0.26 lb | 4 |
| 2011-07-27 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.1 | — | — | 11 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 2.40 lb | 1 |
| 1999-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 2.21 lb | 4 |
| 1983-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 2.00 lb | 1 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 4.45 lb | 2 |
| 1993-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 3.53 lb | 1 |
| 2011-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 1.48 lb | 3 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-07-11 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2011-06-13 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | 5.98 lb | 1 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 2.0 – 21.5 | 0.06 lb | 14 |
| 1999-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.06 lb | 2 |
| 1999-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (below normal) | 2.0 – 21.5 | 0.07 lb | 9 |
| 2016-06-27 | 50-ft beach seine | 5.0 | — | — | 30 |
| 2016-06-27 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.7 | — | — | 2 |
| 2016-06-27 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.0 | — | — | 1 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.12 lb | 1 |
| 1983-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.10 lb | 2 |
| 1983-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 16.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 21.5 | 0.08 lb | 96 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.19 lb | 2 |
| 2005-07-18 | Survey seining | 10.7 | — | — | 32 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 13.5 (normal) | 2.0 – 21.5 | 0.08 lb | 81 |
| 1993-07-19 | Survey seining | 3.0 | — | — | 9 |
| 1993-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 6.8 (normal) | 2.0 – 21.5 | 0.09 lb | 41 |
| 2011-07-27 | 15-ft beach seine | 4.6 | — | — | 46 |
| 2011-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 2.0 – 21.5 | 0.21 lb | 6 |
| 2011-07-27 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.4 | — | — | 2 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.3 | 1.04 lb | 9 |
| 1999-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.3 | 0.53 lb | 5 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.59 lb | 5 |
| 1983-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 2.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.82 lb | 10 |
| 1983-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.3 | 0.85 lb | 8 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.64 lb | 1 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.3 | 0.90 lb | 6 |
| 2011-06-13 | Special trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.90 lb | 3 |
| 2011-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.3 | 1.09 lb | 9 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 5.7 | 0.14 lb | 1 |
| 1999-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 16.5 | 0.74 lb | 2 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 5.7 | 0.88 lb | 1 |
| 1983-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 5.7 | 1.00 lb | 1 |
| 1983-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.0 – 16.5 | 0.30 lb | 1 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.0 – 16.5 | 0.68 lb | 1 |
| 2011-06-13 | Special trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.91 lb | 2 |
| 1993-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 5.7 | 0.66 lb | 2 |
| 1993-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.0 – 16.5 | 0.19 lb | 1 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-27 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 2016-06-27 | Backpack electrofishing | 25.2 | — | — | 26 |
| 2016-06-27 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | — | 2 |
| 2011-06-13 | Special trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.25 lb | 4 |
| 1993-07-19 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 2011-07-27 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2011-07-27 | Backpack electrofishing | 15.6 | — | — | 23 |
Bluntnose Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-27 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.7 | — | 5 |
| 2016-06-27 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.9 | — | 2 |
| 2011-07-27 | 15-ft beach seine | 9.1 | — | 91 |
| 2011-07-27 | Backpack electrofishing | 12.2 | — | 18 |
CNM
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-27 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.0 | — | 1 |
| 2011-07-27 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.7 | — | 7 |
| 2011-07-27 | Backpack electrofishing | 23.7 | — | 35 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-27 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.0 | — | 1 |
| 2011-07-27 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | 3 |
| 2011-07-27 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.7 | — | 4 |
Tadpole Madtom
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-27 | Backpack electrofishing | 6.8 | — | 7 |
| 2011-07-27 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.4 | — | 2 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-06-13 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.07 lb | 1 |
| 2011-07-27 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.8 | — | — | 8 |
Spottail Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-07-19 | Survey seining | 22.0 | — | 66 |
BNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-07-19 | Survey seining | 1.3 | — | 4 |
Johnny Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-27 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.0 | — | 3 |
Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-27 | 15-ft beach seine | 6.6 | — | 66 |
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