Burgen
Douglas County, Minnesota — DOW #21004900
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Burgen.
Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.2 | 1.02 lb | 5 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 7.7 | 0.98 lb | 20 |
| 1992-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 3.2 | 0.30 lb | 1 |
| 2022-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 3.2 | 0.26 lb | 1 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.2 | 0.58 lb | 4 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 35.5 (above normal) | 0.8 – 7.7 | 0.33 lb | 213 |
| 1996-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 3.2 | 1.20 lb | 2 |
| 1996-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.8 – 7.7 | 1.18 lb | 2 |
| 2019-07-22 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.5 | — | — | 1 |
| 1983-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.2 | 0.88 lb | 8 |
| 1983-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.8 – 7.7 | 1.00 lb | 7 |
| 1987-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.2 | 0.50 lb | 3 |
| 1987-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.8 – 7.7 | 0.70 lb | 1 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.88 lb | 2 |
| 1978-09-26 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.64 lb | 9 |
| 1978-09-26 | Standard trap nets | 4.2 (normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.78 lb | 25 |
| 2019-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.53 lb | 1 |
| 2019-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.90 lb | 1 |
| 2022-08-23 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.8 | — | — | 3 |
| 2022-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 1.26 lb | 8 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.83 lb | 3 |
| 1996-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 1.00 lb | 2 |
| 1996-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 1.17 lb | 2 |
| 2019-07-22 | Backpack electrofishing | 4.6 | — | — | 3 |
| 1983-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.64 lb | 18 |
| 1983-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 9.0 (normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.75 lb | 54 |
| 1987-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 1.17 lb | 3 |
| 1987-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.55 lb | 10 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 5.8 (normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 1.94 lb | 35 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 2.48 lb | 1 |
| 1978-09-26 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 2.31 lb | 21 |
| 2019-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 3.2 (below normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 2.22 lb | 19 |
| 2019-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1.58 lb | 3 |
| 1992-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (below normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 2.09 lb | 14 |
| 1992-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.60 lb | 1 |
| 2022-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.29 lb | 1 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (below normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 2.33 lb | 17 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 1.02 lb | 1 |
| 1996-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 (normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 1.90 lb | 48 |
| 2019-07-22 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.4 | — | — | 3 |
| 2019-07-22 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.7 | — | — | 2 |
| 1983-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 5.3 (normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 2.03 lb | 32 |
| 1983-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.75 lb | 2 |
| 1987-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 7.3 (normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 1.36 lb | 29 |
| 1987-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 2.10 lb | 2 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.5 | 3.05 lb | 2 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.6 | 4.83 lb | 2 |
| 1978-09-26 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.6 | 1.47 lb | 8 |
| 1992-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 4.8 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.5 | 2.04 lb | 29 |
| 2022-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.6 | 7.48 lb | 2 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.6 | 10.29 lb | 1 |
| 1996-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.5 | 1.64 lb | 9 |
| 1996-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.6 | 1.28 lb | 1 |
| 1983-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.6 | 5.00 lb | 1 |
| 1987-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.5 | 1.74 lb | 7 |
| 1987-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.6 | 2.27 lb | 11 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 0.50 lb | 4 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.44 lb | 4 |
| 1978-09-26 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 0.25 lb | 6 |
| 1978-09-26 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.20 lb | 11 |
| 2019-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.54 lb | 5 |
| 2022-08-23 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.9 | — | — | 1 |
| 2022-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.20 lb | 5 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 0.35 lb | 5 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.37 lb | 10 |
| 1996-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.37 lb | 7 |
| 1983-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 0.21 lb | 10 |
| 1983-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 4.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.31 lb | 24 |
| 1987-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.24 lb | 12 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard electrofishing | 98.0 | — | 1.03 lb | 49 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 1.01 lb | 8 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.63 lb | 5 |
| 1978-09-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.88 lb | 2 |
| 1978-09-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.75 lb | 2 |
| 2019-07-29 | Standard electrofishing | 55.0 | — | 1.63 lb | 68 |
| 2019-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 1.19 lb | 12 |
| 2019-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 1.31 lb | 1 |
| 1992-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 1.60 lb | 2 |
| 2022-08-23 | 50-ft beach seine | 10.2 | — | — | 102 |
| 2022-08-23 | Backpack electrofishing | 8.4 | — | — | 9 |
| 2022-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 3.4 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.20 lb | 27 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard electrofishing | 186.7 | — | 0.88 lb | 77 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.70 lb | 13 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.78 lb | 2 |
| 1996-07-29 | Standard electrofishing | 108.5 | — | 1.32 lb | 47 |
| 2019-07-22 | Backpack electrofishing | 12.3 | — | — | 8 |
| 2019-07-22 | 15-ft beach seine | 2.7 | — | — | 8 |
| 2019-07-22 | 50-ft beach seine | 38.3 | — | — | 268 |
| 1983-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.33 lb | 7 |
| 1983-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1987-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.80 lb | 3 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 2.14 lb | 20 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.7 | 0.72 lb | 3 |
| 1978-09-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 1.70 lb | 5 |
| 2019-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 1.93 lb | 24 |
| 2019-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.7 | 1.57 lb | 1 |
| 1992-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 1.03 lb | 15 |
| 1992-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.7 | 0.90 lb | 1 |
| 2022-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.7 | 0.44 lb | 6 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 2.43 lb | 4 |
| 1996-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 1.57 lb | 10 |
| 1983-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 2.92 lb | 6 |
| 1987-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 0.40 lb | 1 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.26 lb | 3 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 4.9 (below normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.21 lb | 44 |
| 1978-09-26 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 | — | 0.07 lb | 10 |
| 1978-09-26 | Standard trap nets | 36.2 (normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.09 lb | 217 |
| 2019-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 | — | 0.30 lb | 18 |
| 2019-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 21.3 (normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.23 lb | 192 |
| 1992-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 9.2 (normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.21 lb | 55 |
| 2022-08-23 | Backpack electrofishing | 58.9 | — | — | 63 |
| 2022-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 44.9 (normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.11 lb | 359 |
| 2022-08-23 | 50-ft beach seine | 43.1 | — | — | 431 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 | — | 0.29 lb | 42 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 23.0 (normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.13 lb | 207 |
| 1996-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.22 lb | 6 |
| 2019-07-22 | Backpack electrofishing | 9.2 | — | — | 6 |
| 2019-07-22 | 15-ft beach seine | 5.3 | — | — | 16 |
| 2019-07-22 | 50-ft beach seine | 43.3 | — | — | 303 |
| 1983-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 7.8 | — | 0.14 lb | 47 |
| 1983-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 44.0 (normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.13 lb | 264 |
| 1987-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1987-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 16.0 (normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.17 lb | 96 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 1.32 lb | 2 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 4.64 lb | 5 |
| 1978-09-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 3.67 lb | 3 |
| 2019-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 4.35 lb | 2 |
| 1992-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 1.10 lb | 1 |
| 2022-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 4.25 lb | 5 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 3.71 lb | 4 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 2.36 lb | 2 |
| 1996-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 1.96 lb | 2 |
| 2019-07-22 | Backpack electrofishing | 3.1 | — | — | 2 |
| 1987-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 1.60 lb | 1 |
| 1987-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 2.42 lb | 11 |
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.8 | 1.29 lb | 3 |
| 1978-09-26 | Standard gill nets | 14.7 (above normal) | 0.5 – 4.8 | 0.80 lb | 88 |
| 2019-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.8 | 0.19 lb | 4 |
| 1992-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.8 | 0.97 lb | 13 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.8 | 0.95 lb | 6 |
| 1996-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.8 | 1.17 lb | 3 |
| 1983-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 7.7 (above normal) | 0.5 – 4.8 | 0.59 lb | 46 |
| 1987-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.8 | 0.93 lb | 13 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 2.00 lb | 4 |
| 1978-09-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 2.38 lb | 2 |
| 1978-09-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 5.00 lb | 1 |
| 2019-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 1.04 lb | 6 |
| 1992-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 2.15 lb | 6 |
| 2022-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.55 lb | 2 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 2.44 lb | 7 |
| 1996-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 3.2 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 1.31 lb | 19 |
| 1996-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.89 lb | 4 |
| 1983-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 2.12 lb | 13 |
| 1983-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 1.50 lb | 1 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.23 lb | 6 |
| 1978-09-26 | Standard trap nets | 6.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.10 lb | 39 |
| 1978-09-26 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 (normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.09 lb | 28 |
| 2019-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.21 lb | 3 |
| 1992-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.20 lb | 2 |
| 1992-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 23.0 (normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.11 lb | 138 |
| 2022-08-23 | 50-ft beach seine | 10.9 | — | — | 109 |
| 2022-08-23 | Backpack electrofishing | 4.7 | — | — | 5 |
| 2022-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.08 lb | 5 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.32 lb | 2 |
| 1996-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.09 lb | 6 |
| 1996-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 4.8 (normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.18 lb | 29 |
| 2019-07-22 | Backpack electrofishing | 3.1 | — | — | 2 |
| 2019-07-22 | 50-ft beach seine | 16.7 | — | — | 117 |
| 1983-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 4.3 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.22 lb | 26 |
| 1983-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 8.2 (normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.16 lb | 49 |
| 1987-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1987-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (below normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.31 lb | 7 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.21 lb | 2 |
| 1978-09-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.15 lb | 2 |
| 1978-09-26 | Standard trap nets | 8.5 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.14 lb | 51 |
| 2019-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.24 lb | 21 |
| 2022-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 6.1 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.21 lb | 49 |
| 2022-08-23 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | — | 3 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.27 lb | 2 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.27 lb | 4 |
| 1996-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.23 lb | 3 |
| 1983-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 | — | 0.19 lb | 17 |
| 1983-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 6.7 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.14 lb | 40 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.38 lb | 24 |
| 1978-09-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.31 lb | 4 |
| 2019-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.25 lb | 3 |
| 2019-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 6.1 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.30 lb | 55 |
| 1992-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 3.2 (normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.32 lb | 19 |
| 1992-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 5.2 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.34 lb | 31 |
| 2022-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.17 lb | 14 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.59 lb | 2 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.29 lb | 4 |
| 1996-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.04 lb | 3 |
| 1996-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.09 lb | 11 |
| 2019-07-22 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.5 | — | — | 1 |
| 2019-07-22 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 1983-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.24 lb | 9 |
| 1983-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 11.2 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.26 lb | 67 |
| 1987-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.15 lb | 14 |
| 1987-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 14.2 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.10 lb | 85 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1978-09-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.3 | 0.07 lb | 2 |
| 2019-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.3 | 0.27 lb | 2 |
| 2022-08-23 | Backpack electrofishing | 16.8 | — | — | 18 |
| 2022-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.3 | 0.06 lb | 1 |
| 2022-08-23 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | — | 10 |
| 2019-07-22 | Backpack electrofishing | 16.9 | — | — | 11 |
| 2019-07-22 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.7 | — | — | 5 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1978-09-26 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 | — | 0.11 lb | 7 |
| 2019-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.29 lb | 2 |
| 2019-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 | — | 0.23 lb | 16 |
| 2022-08-23 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.9 | — | — | 1 |
| 2022-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 9.3 | — | 0.23 lb | 74 |
| 2022-08-23 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.7 | — | — | 17 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.24 lb | 3 |
| 2019-07-22 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 2019-07-22 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.7 | — | — | 12 |
| 2019-07-22 | Backpack electrofishing | 3.1 | — | — | 2 |
| 1987-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.30 lb | 1 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2019-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 1.40 lb | 1 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 1.14 lb | 1 |
| 1987-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 0.85 lb | 4 |
Shorthead Redhorse
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1992-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 1.90 lb | 1 |
| 1987-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 5.00 lb | 1 |
Johnny Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2022-08-23 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.5 | — | 5 |
| 2022-08-23 | Backpack electrofishing | 47.7 | — | 51 |
| 2019-07-22 | Backpack electrofishing | 102.7 | — | 67 |
| 2019-07-22 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.7 | — | 2 |
| 2019-07-22 | 50-ft beach seine | 6.3 | — | 44 |
Spottail Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2022-08-23 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.9 | — | 19 |
| 2019-07-22 | 50-ft beach seine | 3.3 | — | 23 |
| 2019-07-22 | Backpack electrofishing | 3.1 | — | 2 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2022-08-23 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.8 | — | 18 |
Fathead Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2022-08-23 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | 2 |
CNM
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2022-08-23 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.8 | — | 3 |
| 2019-07-22 | Backpack electrofishing | 39.9 | — | 26 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2022-08-23 | Backpack electrofishing | 7.5 | — | 8 |
| 2022-08-23 | 50-ft beach seine | 4.6 | — | 46 |
| 2019-07-22 | 50-ft beach seine | 4.6 | — | 32 |
| 2019-07-22 | Backpack electrofishing | 61.3 | — | 40 |
Bluntnose Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2022-08-23 | Backpack electrofishing | 45.8 | — | 49 |
| 2022-08-23 | 50-ft beach seine | 131.5 | — | 1315 |
| 2019-07-22 | 50-ft beach seine | 70.4 | — | 493 |
| 2019-07-22 | Backpack electrofishing | 173.2 | — | 113 |
| 2019-07-22 | 15-ft beach seine | 74.3 | — | 223 |
Brook Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2022-08-23 | 50-ft beach seine | 5.1 | — | 51 |
BST
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2019-07-22 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.5 | — | 1 |
Common Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2019-07-22 | 50-ft beach seine | 5.1 | — | 36 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Burgen. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026.
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