Minnesota Fishing Guide

Blackwater

Cass County, Minnesota — DOW #11027400

313 Surveys
771.45
Acres
67 ft
Max Depth
0
16
Fish Species
25
Local Guides

DNR Fish Surveys

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

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2019-05-27 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.10 lb 2
2019-05-27 Standard gill nets 1.5 (below normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.17 lb 18
1997-07-07 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.22 lb 5
1997-07-07 Standard gill nets 2.1 (below normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.14 lb 25
1986-07-14 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.30 lb 3
1986-07-14 Standard gill nets 7.9 (normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.17 lb 63
1995-07-10 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.14 lb 11
1995-07-10 Survey seining 3.7 — 0.05 lb 11
1995-07-10 Standard gill nets 4.1 (normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.12 lb 49
2019-07-08 Backpack electrofishing 0.8 — — 1
2019-07-08 50-ft beach seine 19.1 — — 191
1991-07-15 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.16 lb 11
1991-07-15 Standard gill nets 4.9 (normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.12 lb 39
2001-07-02 Standard gill nets 1.7 (below normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.10 lb 20
2023-07-17 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.04 lb 1
2023-07-17 Standard gill nets 1.7 (below normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.11 lb 20
2004-07-12 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.22 lb 9
2004-07-12 Standard gill nets 2.8 (normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.08 lb 34
2011-07-25 50-ft beach seine 122.3 — — 367
2011-07-25 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 1
2011-07-25 Standard gill nets 4.8 (normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.14 lb 58
2011-07-25 Backpack electrofishing 2.4 — — 3
2011-07-25 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.09 lb 2

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2019-05-27 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.9 – 10.0 0.79 lb 1
2019-05-27 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 1.5 – 7.7 0.56 lb 6
1997-07-07 Standard gill nets 1.8 (normal) 0.9 – 10.0 0.61 lb 22
1997-07-07 Standard trap nets 3.3 (normal) 1.5 – 7.7 0.59 lb 39
1986-07-14 Standard gill nets 3.3 (normal) 0.9 – 10.0 0.81 lb 26
1986-07-14 Standard trap nets 0.8 (below normal) 1.5 – 7.7 0.62 lb 10
1995-07-10 Standard gill nets 1.7 (normal) 0.9 – 10.0 0.66 lb 20
1995-07-10 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 1.5 – 7.7 0.56 lb 7
2019-07-08 Backpack electrofishing 0.8 — — 1
1991-07-15 Standard gill nets 3.0 (normal) 0.9 – 10.0 0.77 lb 24
1991-07-15 Standard trap nets 2.3 (normal) 1.5 – 7.7 0.56 lb 28
2001-07-02 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.9 – 10.0 0.61 lb 12
2001-07-02 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 1.5 – 7.7 0.51 lb 1
2023-07-17 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.9 – 10.0 0.65 lb 5
2004-07-12 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 0.9 – 10.0 0.48 lb 24
2004-07-12 Standard trap nets 2.9 (normal) 1.5 – 7.7 0.49 lb 35
2011-07-25 Backpack electrofishing 0.8 — — 1
2011-07-25 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 1.5 – 7.7 0.78 lb 5
2011-07-25 Standard gill nets 0.8 (below normal) 0.9 – 10.0 0.52 lb 9

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2019-05-27 Standard gill nets 12.5 (above normal) 3.1 – 8.5 2.16 lb 150
2019-05-27 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 3.16 lb 2
1997-07-07 Standard gill nets 6.4 (normal) 3.1 – 8.5 2.14 lb 77
1997-07-07 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 3.13 lb 4
1986-07-14 Standard gill nets 4.3 (normal) 3.1 – 8.5 3.91 lb 34
1986-07-14 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 6.00 lb 1
1995-07-10 Standard gill nets 8.3 (normal) 3.1 – 8.5 2.34 lb 100
1991-07-15 Standard gill nets 4.1 (normal) 3.1 – 8.5 3.63 lb 33
1991-07-15 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 1.45 lb 2
2001-07-02 Standard gill nets 9.6 (above normal) 3.1 – 8.5 2.01 lb 115
2001-07-02 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 1.78 lb 3
2023-07-17 Standard gill nets 9.8 (above normal) 3.1 – 8.5 2.27 lb 118
2023-07-17 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 2.61 lb 1
2004-07-12 Standard gill nets 9.2 (above normal) 3.1 – 8.5 2.34 lb 110
2004-07-12 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 1.57 lb 3
2011-07-25 Standard gill nets 11.1 (above normal) 3.1 – 8.5 2.06 lb 133
2011-07-25 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 1.19 lb 2

Smallmouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2019-05-27 Standard electrofishing 2.1 — 2.00 lb 3
2019-05-27 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 2.28 lb 2
2019-05-27 Standard trap nets 0.5 (above normal) 0.1 – 0.4 0.68 lb 5
1997-07-07 Standard gill nets 0.9 (normal) 0.2 – 1.0 1.73 lb 11
1986-07-14 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 2.40 lb 1
1995-07-10 Survey seining 1.0 — 0.01 lb 3
1995-07-10 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 2.54 lb 1
1995-07-10 Standard trap nets 0.2 (normal) 0.1 – 0.4 0.41 lb 2
2019-07-08 15-ft beach seine 6.5 — — 26
2019-07-08 50-ft beach seine 2.9 — — 29
2019-07-08 Backpack electrofishing 3.1 — — 4
2001-07-02 Standard electrofishing 3.9 — 1.15 lb 5
2001-07-02 Standard gill nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 1.0 2.19 lb 5
2023-07-17 Standard electrofishing 3.5 — 1.19 lb 7
2023-07-17 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.2 – 1.0 2.36 lb 7
2023-07-17 Standard trap nets 0.2 (normal) 0.1 – 0.4 0.07 lb 2
2004-07-12 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 1.64 lb 1
2004-07-12 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.1 – 0.4 1.09 lb 3
2011-07-25 Backpack electrofishing 8.8 — — 11
2011-07-25 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.4 0.45 lb 1
2011-07-25 50-ft beach seine 1.3 — — 4
2011-07-25 Standard electrofishing 5.7 — 1.77 lb 13
2011-07-25 Special electrofishing 4.4 — 1.67 lb 38
2011-07-25 15-ft beach seine 0.5 — — 2
2011-07-25 Open-water angling 1.0 — 1.97 lb 10
2011-07-25 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.2 – 1.0 1.76 lb 6

Rock Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2019-05-27 Standard gill nets 2.1 (above normal) 0.3 – 2.0 0.23 lb 25
2019-05-27 Standard trap nets 2.1 (normal) 0.6 – 2.5 0.25 lb 23
1997-07-07 Standard gill nets 2.1 (above normal) 0.3 – 2.0 0.44 lb 25
1997-07-07 Standard trap nets 2.2 (normal) 0.6 – 2.5 0.29 lb 26
1986-07-14 Standard gill nets 5.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 2.0 0.28 lb 42
1986-07-14 Standard trap nets 1.8 (normal) 0.6 – 2.5 0.18 lb 21
1995-07-10 Survey seining 3.7 — 0.08 lb 11
1995-07-10 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 0.3 – 2.0 0.34 lb 15
1995-07-10 Standard trap nets 3.1 (above normal) 0.6 – 2.5 0.26 lb 37
2019-07-08 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 3
2019-07-08 Backpack electrofishing 4.7 — — 6
2019-07-08 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 1
1991-07-15 Standard gill nets 3.9 (above normal) 0.3 – 2.0 0.29 lb 31
1991-07-15 Standard trap nets 2.8 (above normal) 0.6 – 2.5 0.21 lb 34
2001-07-02 Standard gill nets 2.1 (above normal) 0.3 – 2.0 0.36 lb 25
2001-07-02 Standard trap nets 3.2 (above normal) 0.6 – 2.5 0.34 lb 29
2023-07-17 Standard gill nets 2.7 (above normal) 0.3 – 2.0 0.13 lb 32
2023-07-17 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.6 – 2.5 0.27 lb 14
2004-07-12 Standard gill nets 2.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 2.0 0.26 lb 27
2004-07-12 Standard trap nets 1.5 (normal) 0.6 – 2.5 0.27 lb 18
2011-07-25 Standard gill nets 3.5 (above normal) 0.3 – 2.0 0.38 lb 42
2011-07-25 Backpack electrofishing 23.1 — — 29
2011-07-25 Standard trap nets 0.5 (below normal) 0.6 – 2.5 0.37 lb 6

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2019-05-27 Standard electrofishing 64.7 — 1.71 lb 91
2019-05-27 Standard gill nets 1.7 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.2 1.16 lb 20
2019-05-27 Standard trap nets 1.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.1 0.56 lb 14
1997-07-07 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 1.23 lb 4
1997-07-07 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 0.51 lb 4
1986-07-14 Standard gill nets 1.5 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.93 lb 12
1986-07-14 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 0.71 lb 11
1995-07-10 Standard electrofishing 34.6 — 1.14 lb 49
1995-07-10 Survey seining 3.7 — — 11
1995-07-10 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.97 lb 4
1995-07-10 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 0.37 lb 8
2019-07-08 Backpack electrofishing 16.3 — — 21
2019-07-08 15-ft beach seine 1.5 — — 6
2019-07-08 50-ft beach seine 3.6 — — 36
1991-07-15 Standard gill nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.93 lb 3
1991-07-15 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 0.12 lb 10
2001-07-02 Standard electrofishing 89.8 — 1.24 lb 116
2001-07-02 Standard gill nets 1.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.2 1.40 lb 15
2001-07-02 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 0.83 lb 6
2023-07-17 Standard electrofishing 59.9 — 0.79 lb 120
2023-07-17 Standard gill nets 3.1 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.80 lb 37
2023-07-17 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 0.24 lb 4
2004-07-12 Standard electrofishing 55.2 — 1.22 lb 52
2004-07-12 Standard gill nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 1.83 lb 5
2004-07-12 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 0.31 lb 11
2011-07-25 50-ft beach seine 1.3 — — 4
2011-07-25 Standard electrofishing 72.5 — 1.58 lb 166
2011-07-25 Special electrofishing 37.8 — 1.48 lb 328
2011-07-25 15-ft beach seine 2.0 — — 8
2011-07-25 Open-water angling 16.1 — 1.64 lb 161
2011-07-25 Standard gill nets 2.6 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.2 1.28 lb 31
2011-07-25 Backpack electrofishing 3.2 — — 4
2011-07-25 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.1 0.21 lb 2

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2019-05-27 Standard gill nets 1.9 (normal) 1.3 – 5.5 2.05 lb 23
2019-05-27 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.7 1.52 lb 1
1997-07-07 Standard gill nets 3.3 (normal) 1.3 – 5.5 1.82 lb 40
1997-07-07 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 3.43 lb 4
1986-07-14 Standard gill nets 2.6 (normal) 1.3 – 5.5 2.34 lb 21
1995-07-10 Standard electrofishing 12.0 — 0.14 lb 17
1995-07-10 Standard gill nets 2.6 (normal) 1.3 – 5.5 2.44 lb 31
1995-07-10 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.7 0.80 lb 2
1991-07-15 Standard gill nets 4.0 (normal) 1.3 – 5.5 2.69 lb 32
1991-07-15 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.7 0.50 lb 1
2001-07-02 Fall electrofishing 6.5 — 0.08 lb 13
2001-07-02 Standard electrofishing 9.3 — 1.28 lb 12
2001-07-02 Standard gill nets 3.3 (normal) 1.3 – 5.5 2.18 lb 40
2023-07-17 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 1.3 – 5.5 2.58 lb 24
2023-07-17 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.7 2.71 lb 2
2004-07-12 Special electrofishing 3.5 — 0.10 lb 7
2004-07-12 Standard gill nets 1.7 (normal) 1.3 – 5.5 2.91 lb 20
2004-07-12 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.7 5.07 lb 2
2011-07-25 Standard gill nets 3.8 (normal) 1.3 – 5.5 1.81 lb 45
2011-07-25 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 4.50 lb 3

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2019-05-27 Standard trap nets 3.1 — 0.22 lb 34
1986-07-14 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.30 lb 1
2001-07-02 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 0.27 lb 2
2023-07-17 Standard gill nets 0.7 — 0.30 lb 8
2023-07-17 Standard trap nets 0.8 — 0.36 lb 9

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2019-05-27 Standard gill nets 2.5 — 0.14 lb 30
2019-05-27 Standard trap nets 23.6 (normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.18 lb 260
1997-07-07 Standard gill nets 1.6 — 0.19 lb 19
1997-07-07 Standard trap nets 34.5 (normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.16 lb 414
1986-07-14 Standard gill nets 4.4 — 0.19 lb 35
1986-07-14 Standard trap nets 48.9 (above normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.12 lb 587
1995-07-10 Survey seining 22.0 — 0.07 lb 66
1995-07-10 Standard gill nets 1.5 — 0.08 lb 18
1995-07-10 Standard trap nets 66.6 (above normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.16 lb 799
2019-07-08 Backpack electrofishing 12.4 — — 16
2019-07-08 15-ft beach seine 6.0 — — 24
2019-07-08 50-ft beach seine 24.4 — — 244
1991-07-15 Standard gill nets 4.8 — 0.18 lb 38
1991-07-15 Standard trap nets 42.6 (above normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.17 lb 511
2001-07-02 Standard gill nets 1.1 — 0.18 lb 13
2001-07-02 Standard trap nets 31.7 (normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.18 lb 285
2023-07-17 Standard gill nets 2.8 — 0.13 lb 33
2023-07-17 Standard trap nets 7.5 (normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.21 lb 82
2004-07-12 Standard gill nets 0.4 — 0.10 lb 5
2004-07-12 Standard trap nets 43.4 (above normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.12 lb 521
2011-07-25 Standard gill nets 2.4 — 0.09 lb 29
2011-07-25 Backpack electrofishing 49.3 — — 62
2011-07-25 Standard trap nets 9.7 (normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.18 lb 116
2011-07-25 50-ft beach seine 24.7 — — 74
2011-07-25 15-ft beach seine 16.0 — — 64

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2019-05-27 Standard gill nets 2.5 — 0.12 lb 30
2019-05-27 Standard trap nets 2.9 (normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.21 lb 32
1997-07-07 Standard gill nets 1.0 — 0.15 lb 12
1997-07-07 Standard trap nets 6.4 (normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.19 lb 77
1986-07-14 Standard gill nets 6.6 — 0.14 lb 53
1986-07-14 Standard trap nets 13.4 (above normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.15 lb 161
1995-07-10 Survey seining 1.3 — 0.09 lb 4
1995-07-10 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 0.14 lb 2
1995-07-10 Standard trap nets 6.8 (normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.17 lb 82
2019-07-08 Backpack electrofishing 2.3 — — 3
2019-07-08 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 1
2019-07-08 50-ft beach seine 1.0 — — 10
1991-07-15 Standard gill nets 2.9 — 0.23 lb 23
1991-07-15 Standard trap nets 11.0 (above normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.16 lb 132
2001-07-02 Standard gill nets 0.6 — 0.19 lb 7
2001-07-02 Standard trap nets 11.8 (above normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.21 lb 106
2023-07-17 Standard gill nets 3.6 — 0.21 lb 43
2023-07-17 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.20 lb 7
2004-07-12 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.04 lb 4
2004-07-12 Standard trap nets 6.9 (normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.16 lb 83
2011-07-25 Standard gill nets 1.5 — 0.15 lb 18
2011-07-25 Standard trap nets 0.8 (below normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.19 lb 10
2011-07-25 50-ft beach seine 1.3 — — 4

Tullibee (Cisco)

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2019-05-27 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.7 – 6.5 2.42 lb 5
1997-07-07 Standard gill nets 5.8 (normal) 0.7 – 6.5 0.85 lb 69
1986-07-14 Standard gill nets 8.5 (above normal) 0.7 – 6.5 0.58 lb 68
1995-07-10 Standard gill nets 10.0 (above normal) 0.7 – 6.5 0.87 lb 120
1991-07-15 Standard gill nets 12.6 (above normal) 0.7 – 6.5 0.82 lb 101
2001-07-02 Standard gill nets 6.0 (normal) 0.7 – 6.5 0.71 lb 72
2023-07-17 Standard gill nets 3.9 (normal) 0.7 – 6.5 1.84 lb 47
2004-07-12 Standard gill nets 5.8 (normal) 0.7 – 6.5 0.94 lb 69
2011-07-25 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.7 – 6.5 2.28 lb 9

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2019-05-27 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 0.5 – 3.5 2.65 lb 15
1997-07-07 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.5 2.55 lb 1
1986-07-14 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.5 2.00 lb 1
1995-07-10 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.5 2.52 lb 5
2001-07-02 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.5 2.03 lb 5
2023-07-17 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.5 3.76 lb 3
2004-07-12 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.5 2.05 lb 3
2011-07-25 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.5 3.10 lb 3

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2019-05-27 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.06 lb 2
2019-05-27 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.28 lb 7
1997-07-07 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.23 lb 8
1997-07-07 Standard trap nets 0.5 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.35 lb 6
1986-07-14 Standard gill nets 0.9 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.41 lb 7
1986-07-14 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.37 lb 16
1995-07-10 Standard electrofishing 11.3 — 0.29 lb 16
1995-07-10 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.19 lb 3
1991-07-15 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.50 lb 8
1991-07-15 Standard trap nets 3.8 (above normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.34 lb 46
2001-07-02 Standard electrofishing 12.4 — 0.42 lb 16
2001-07-02 Standard gill nets 1.1 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.62 lb 13
2001-07-02 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.56 lb 1
2023-07-17 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.42 lb 10
2023-07-17 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.12 lb 6
2004-07-12 Standard electrofishing 3.2 — 0.23 lb 3
2004-07-12 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.32 lb 2
2004-07-12 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.15 lb 4
2011-07-25 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.04 lb 6
2011-07-25 Backpack electrofishing 0.8 — — 1
2011-07-25 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.33 lb 2

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2019-05-27 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.6 – 9.5 0.18 lb 1
1997-07-07 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.6 – 9.5 0.39 lb 1
1986-07-14 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.6 – 9.5 0.55 lb 2
1991-07-15 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 0.6 – 9.5 1.15 lb 4
2001-07-02 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.6 – 9.5 1.53 lb 1
2004-07-12 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.8 0.78 lb 3
2004-07-12 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.6 – 9.5 0.39 lb 1

Bowfin

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2019-05-27 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.4 – 1.0 5.34 lb 7
1997-07-07 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.4 5.15 lb 1
1997-07-07 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.0 4.48 lb 1
1986-07-14 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.0 5.75 lb 2
1995-07-10 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.0 3.78 lb 4
1991-07-15 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.0 5.08 lb 4
2001-07-02 Standard gill nets 0.6 (above normal) 0.1 – 0.4 4.42 lb 7
2001-07-02 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.4 – 1.0 3.82 lb 4
2023-07-17 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.0 4.26 lb 3
2004-07-12 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.4 – 1.0 4.13 lb 9
2011-07-25 Standard gill nets 0.2 (normal) 0.1 – 0.4 6.03 lb 2
2011-07-25 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.0 4.61 lb 2

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1997-07-07 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.5 0.72 lb 1
1997-07-07 Standard gill nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 2.2 1.15 lb 5
1986-07-14 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.5 0.43 lb 3
1986-07-14 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 2.2 1.00 lb 4
1991-07-15 Standard gill nets 1.8 (normal) 0.3 – 2.2 0.74 lb 14
2001-07-02 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.5 0.78 lb 1
2001-07-02 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 2.2 0.77 lb 10
2023-07-17 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.2 1.64 lb 1
2004-07-12 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.5 0.34 lb 1
2004-07-12 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.2 0.32 lb 1

Common Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1995-07-10 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.06 lb 1

BNS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2019-07-08 50-ft beach seine 0.6 — 6
2011-07-25 50-ft beach seine 9.0 — 27

Mimic Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2019-07-08 Backpack electrofishing 8.5 — 11
2019-07-08 50-ft beach seine 22.6 — 226

Johnny Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2019-07-08 Backpack electrofishing 5.4 — 7
2019-07-08 50-ft beach seine 0.2 — 2
2011-07-25 50-ft beach seine 1.3 — 4
2011-07-25 Backpack electrofishing 0.8 — 1

Iowa Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2019-07-08 15-ft beach seine 0.8 — 3
2019-07-08 50-ft beach seine 0.7 — 7
2019-07-08 Backpack electrofishing 5.4 — 7
2011-07-25 15-ft beach seine 0.8 — 3
2011-07-25 50-ft beach seine 8.3 — 25

Bluntnose Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2019-07-08 50-ft beach seine 9.6 — 96
2019-07-08 Backpack electrofishing 24.8 — 32
2011-07-25 Backpack electrofishing 15.9 — 20
2011-07-25 50-ft beach seine 4.0 — 12

BCS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2019-07-08 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — 1
2011-07-25 50-ft beach seine 4.7 — 14

BKF

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2019-07-08 50-ft beach seine 4.5 — 45
2019-07-08 Backpack electrofishing 3.1 — 4
2019-07-08 15-ft beach seine 0.8 — 3
2011-07-25 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — 1
2011-07-25 Backpack electrofishing 2.4 — 3
2011-07-25 50-ft beach seine 10.0 — 30

Mottled Sculpin

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2019-07-08 Backpack electrofishing 1.6 — 2
2011-07-25 Backpack electrofishing 1.6 — 2

Golden Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2001-07-02 Standard trap nets 0.1 (normal) 0.1 – 0.7 0.07 lb 1

Tadpole Madtom

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2011-07-25 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — 1

PGS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2011-07-25 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — 1

CNM

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2011-07-25 Backpack electrofishing 6.4 — 8

Depth Maps & Lake Info

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Map & Directions

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Showing 14 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.

Nearby Bait & Tackle

Beimert Outdoors

Brainerd, MN

(218) 746-4018

★ 5

Big Nasty Tackle

Cass Lake, MN

(218) 339-2274

★ 3.1

Chad Zbasnik Fishing

Walker, MN

(218) 252-5363

Corner Store Depot & Liquor

Brainerd, MN

(218) 824-2007

★ 4.7

Dean's Bait, Walker

Walker, MN

(218) 547-2248

★ 4.8

Full Stringer Bait and Tackle

Longville, MN

(218) 363-2031

★ 4.8

Lakes Area Powersports

Walker, MN

(218) 547-1558

★ 4.6

Leech Lake Distributors

Walker, MN

(218) 547-1505

Nearby Marinas

Bar Harbor Pontoon Rentals

Lake Shore, MN

(218) 855-2651

★ 5

Bentley Pontoons Boat & Snowmobile Storage

Longville, MN

Blackwater lake access

Longville, MN

651-296-6157

★ 4.8

Bradford & Blake Boat Storage

Hackensack, MN

(218) 348-9580

Brainerd Lakes Marine LLC

Pequot Lakes, MN

(218) 821-1648

Captain Gary Leech Lake Pontoon Rental

Walker, MN

(218) 547-2231

★ 5

Resorts & Lodges Near Blackwater

Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near Blackwater.

Decoy Lodge (Cabin 106) at Bluewater Lodge Resort
Fishing Resort Walker

(714) 235-6033
Ice Guys Fish House Rentals
Fishing Resort East Gull Lake

(218) 851-6488
Leech Lake Cabins
Fishing Resort Walker

(218) 766-6878
Lien's Resort
Fishing Resort Longville

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Fish Species

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

Black BullheadBlack CrappieBluegillBowfin (Dogfish)Brown BullheadHybrid SunfishLargemouth BassNorthern PikePumpkinseedRock BassSmallmouth BassTullibee (Cisco)WalleyeWhite SuckerYellow BullheadYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Blackwater

Adventures Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 232-6556
Bobby G's Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 831-7711
Boggs Fishing Adventures
Fishing Guide

(218) 820-5612
Brainerd Lakes Area Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(763) 670-6033
Brainerd Lakes Guides
Fishing Guide

(218) 866-2876
Chuck Emery Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 536-0348

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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.