Briar
St. Louis County, Minnesota — DOW #69012800
19 Surveys
79.32
Acres
21 ft
Max Depth
3
Fish Species
33
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Briar. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Rainbow Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-09-26 | Standard gill nets | 7.2 | — | 0.65 lb | 43 |
| 1989-09-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.50 lb | 2 |
| 2009-10-12 | Standard trap nets | 4.3 | — | 0.29 lb | 39 |
| 1994-09-14 | Standard gill nets | 9.5 | — | 0.50 lb | 38 |
| 1994-09-14 | Standard trap nets | 5.0 | — | 0.40 lb | 30 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-09-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 13.3 | 0.10 lb | 2 |
| 1989-09-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 15.8 | 0.10 lb | 3 |
| 2009-10-12 | Standard trap nets | 8.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 13.3 | 0.04 lb | 72 |
| 1994-09-14 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.3 – 13.3 | 0.16 lb | 7 |
| 1994-09-14 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 15.8 | 0.17 lb | 5 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-09-26 | Standard trap nets | 17.3 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 0.32 lb | 104 |
| 1989-09-26 | Standard gill nets | 9.3 (normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 0.37 lb | 56 |
| 2009-10-12 | Standard trap nets | 7.2 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 0.31 lb | 65 |
| 1994-09-14 | Standard trap nets | 10.8 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 0.83 lb | 65 |
| 1994-09-14 | Standard gill nets | 22.8 (above normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 0.50 lb | 91 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-09-26 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.7 – 9.7 | 0.37 lb | 7 |
| 1989-09-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 13.0 | 0.10 lb | 2 |
| 2009-10-12 | Standard trap nets | 5.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 13.0 | 0.11 lb | 50 |
| 1994-09-14 | Standard gill nets | 10.3 (above normal) | 0.7 – 9.7 | 0.84 lb | 41 |
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Plan Your Trip to Briar
- Weather forecast for Briar — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
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- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.