Bob
Carlton County, Minnesota — DOW #09002600
47 Surveys
77
Acres
29.5 ft
Max Depth
13.8 ft
Mean Depth
9
Fish Species
3
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Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Bob. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 6.5 (above normal) | 1.2 – 5.7 | 2.52 lb | 26 |
| 1991-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 0.55 lb | 2 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.2 – 5.7 | 6.63 lb | 8 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 2.20 lb | 3 |
| 2003-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 4.8 (normal) | 1.2 – 5.7 | 2.66 lb | 19 |
| 2003-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1.52 lb | 3 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.6 – 5.1 | 0.48 lb | 5 |
| 1991-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.8 – 9.7 | 0.43 lb | 3 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 0.6 – 5.1 | 0.25 lb | 12 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 4.2 (normal) | 1.8 – 9.7 | 0.22 lb | 38 |
| 2003-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.6 – 5.1 | 0.17 lb | 6 |
| 2003-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (below normal) | 1.8 – 9.7 | 0.30 lb | 10 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 1.6 – 7.6 | 1.23 lb | 7 |
| 1991-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 1.10 lb | 1 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (normal) | 1.6 – 7.6 | 1.54 lb | 20 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 1.81 lb | 3 |
| 2003-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.6 – 7.6 | 1.21 lb | 1 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 14.0 (normal) | 2.4 – 16.0 | 0.15 lb | 56 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 | — | 0.08 lb | 12 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 19.1 (above normal) | 2.4 – 16.0 | 0.10 lb | 172 |
| 2003-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 5.6 (normal) | 2.4 – 16.0 | 0.16 lb | 50 |
| 2003-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 | — | 0.04 lb | 6 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.8 – 5.0 | 0.50 lb | 2 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 5.0 | 0.57 lb | 5 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 4.92 lb | 2 |
| 2003-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 0.8 – 5.0 | 2.90 lb | 3 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 0.60 lb | 6 |
| 1991-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 3.5 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.6 | 0.67 lb | 14 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.6 | 1.76 lb | 1 |
| 2003-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 0.80 lb | 2 |
| 2003-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.6 | 0.70 lb | 2 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.8 | 0.18 lb | 12 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.09 lb | 1 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 4.7 (above normal) | 0.4 – 3.8 | 0.14 lb | 42 |
| 2003-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.04 lb | 1 |
| 2003-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.8 | 0.13 lb | 7 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 2.0 – 16.5 | 0.10 lb | 2 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.1 | 0.08 lb | 10 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 2.0 – 16.5 | 0.16 lb | 3 |
| 2003-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.1 | 0.08 lb | 1 |
| 2003-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 2.0 – 16.5 | 0.09 lb | 1 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-10 | Standard electrofishing | 47.1 | — | 1.35 lb | 18 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 1.62 lb | 1 |
| 2003-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.08 lb | 1 |
| 2003-08-11 | Standard electrofishing | 49.2 | — | 1.37 lb | 20 |
| 2003-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 1.81 lb | 2 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.08 lb | 2 |
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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.