Busties
Itasca County, Minnesota — DOW #31053000
125 Surveys
245.14
Acres
44 ft
Max Depth
11
Fish Species
9
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Busties. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 1.39 lb | 17 |
| 1977-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 | — | 1.95 lb | 11 |
| 1982-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 9.6 (normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 1.79 lb | 48 |
| 1982-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 0.54 lb | 4 |
| 2022-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 | — | 1.91 lb | 13 |
| 1988-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 11.4 (above normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 2.67 lb | 57 |
| 1988-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 2.30 lb | 2 |
| 2013-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 16.3 (above normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 1.81 lb | 98 |
| 2013-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 2.00 lb | 9 |
| 2021-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 12.5 (above normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 1.57 lb | 75 |
| 2021-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 | — | 1.79 lb | 13 |
| 2021-07-26 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | — | 2 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.30 lb | 2 |
| 1977-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.79 lb | 10 |
| 1982-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 1.08 lb | 3 |
| 2022-07-05 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 2022-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 2.1 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.28 lb | 19 |
| 1988-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.40 lb | 6 |
| 1988-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.40 lb | 5 |
| 2013-07-08 | Standard electrofishing | 58.6 | — | 0.51 lb | 59 |
| 2013-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.33 lb | 15 |
| 2021-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 3.2 (normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.16 lb | 19 |
| 2021-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.18 lb | 4 |
| 2021-07-26 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.8 | — | — | 1 |
| 2021-07-26 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.5 | — | — | 9 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 2.70 lb | 1 |
| 1982-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 1.95 lb | 2 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (below normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.72 lb | 16 |
| 1977-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.95 lb | 2 |
| 1982-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 5.0 (below normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.24 lb | 30 |
| 1982-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.75 lb | 1 |
| 2022-07-05 | Backpack electrofishing | 59.8 | — | — | 74 |
| 2022-07-05 | 15-ft beach seine | 77.0 | — | — | 77 |
| 2022-07-05 | 50-ft beach seine | 7.8 | — | — | 31 |
| 2022-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 24.0 (normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.20 lb | 216 |
| 1988-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 5.2 (below normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.13 lb | 26 |
| 1988-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.90 lb | 1 |
| 2013-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 19.0 | — | 0.26 lb | 114 |
| 2013-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 8.7 (normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.27 lb | 78 |
| 2021-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 10.7 (normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.16 lb | 96 |
| 2021-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 | — | 0.22 lb | 13 |
| 2021-07-26 | Backpack electrofishing | 19.1 | — | — | 23 |
| 2021-07-26 | 50-ft beach seine | 33.2 | — | — | 199 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.20 lb | 12 |
| 1977-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 10.5 (normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.20 lb | 42 |
| 1982-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 4.7 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.13 lb | 28 |
| 1982-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 48.6 (above normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.30 lb | 243 |
| 2022-07-05 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.4 | — | — | 3 |
| 2022-07-05 | 50-ft beach seine | 2.5 | — | — | 10 |
| 1988-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 2.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.16 lb | 13 |
| 1988-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 48.4 (above normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.12 lb | 242 |
| 2013-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.05 lb | 1 |
| 2013-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 14.7 (normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.10 lb | 88 |
| 2021-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.04 lb | 1 |
| 2021-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 (normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.10 lb | 33 |
| 2021-07-26 | Backpack electrofishing | 7.5 | — | — | 9 |
| 2021-07-26 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.7 | — | — | 10 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 1.50 lb | 2 |
| 1982-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.75 lb | 4 |
| 2022-07-05 | Backpack electrofishing | 29.9 | — | — | 37 |
| 2022-07-05 | 15-ft beach seine | 5.0 | — | — | 5 |
| 2022-07-05 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.5 | — | — | 6 |
| 2022-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 1.00 lb | 6 |
| 1988-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.60 lb | 1 |
| 2013-07-08 | Standard electrofishing | 25.8 | — | 2.11 lb | 26 |
| 2013-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 1.22 lb | 1 |
| 2013-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 1.87 lb | 3 |
| 2021-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 2.54 lb | 3 |
| 2021-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 1.59 lb | 10 |
| 2021-07-26 | Backpack electrofishing | 19.1 | — | — | 23 |
| 2021-07-26 | 50-ft beach seine | 7.7 | — | — | 46 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 1.95 lb | 4 |
| 1977-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.7 | 3.42 lb | 4 |
| 1982-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 3.8 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 2.17 lb | 19 |
| 2022-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.7 | 2.82 lb | 1 |
| 1988-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 3.8 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 2.09 lb | 19 |
| 2013-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 2.98 lb | 1 |
| 2013-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.7 | 3.75 lb | 2 |
| 2021-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 4.25 lb | 5 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 1.20 lb | 5 |
| 2022-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 0.96 lb | 1 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.45 lb | 13 |
| 1982-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.14 lb | 5 |
| 1982-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 3.8 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.21 lb | 23 |
| 2022-07-05 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.8 | — | — | 1 |
| 2022-07-05 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 2022-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 2.6 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.28 lb | 23 |
| 1988-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 2.4 | — | 0.12 lb | 12 |
| 1988-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 6.6 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.12 lb | 33 |
| 2013-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 | — | 0.26 lb | 11 |
| 2013-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.31 lb | 7 |
| 2021-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 | — | 0.17 lb | 10 |
| 2021-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.15 lb | 12 |
| 2021-07-26 | Backpack electrofishing | 3.3 | — | — | 4 |
| 2021-07-26 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.7 | — | — | 4 |
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 4.8 | 5.00 lb | 1 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.8 – 7.7 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1982-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.2 | 0.83 lb | 3 |
CNM
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-05 | Backpack electrofishing | 3.2 | — | 4 |
| 2021-07-26 | Backpack electrofishing | 19.9 | — | 24 |
Tadpole Madtom
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-05 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.8 | — | — | 1 |
| 1988-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 2021-07-26 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | — | 1 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (below normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.77 lb | 8 |
| 2013-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.69 lb | 12 |
| 2013-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.56 lb | 5 |
| 2021-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.58 lb | 5 |
| 2021-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.78 lb | 13 |
| 2021-07-26 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | — | 1 |
| 2021-07-26 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.8 | — | — | 1 |
BCS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-05 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | 1 |
| 2022-07-05 | 15-ft beach seine | 8.0 | — | 8 |
| 2021-07-26 | 50-ft beach seine | 5.0 | — | 30 |
BNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-05 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.8 | — | 1 |
| 2022-07-05 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | 1 |
| 2021-07-26 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.3 | — | 8 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 0.40 lb | 7 |
| 2022-07-05 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.8 | — | — | 1 |
| 2013-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 | — | 0.46 lb | 14 |
| 2013-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 0.51 lb | 4 |
| 2021-07-26 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | — | 1 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-07-08 | Standard electrofishing | 2.0 | — | 2.09 lb | 2 |
| 2013-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.4 | 2.19 lb | 2 |
| 2021-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.4 | 2.45 lb | 1 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-26 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.8 | — | 1 |
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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.