Central
St. Louis County, Minnesota — DOW #69063700
18 Surveys
72.75
Acres
19 ft
Max Depth
7
Fish Species
33
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Central. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 6.2 (normal) | 0.8 – 24.6 | 0.28 lb | 56 |
| 1999-08-02 | 1/4-in trap nets | 16.0 | — | — | 32 |
| 1999-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 88.0 (above normal) | 0.9 – 17.3 | 0.13 lb | 88 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-02 | 1/4-in trap nets | 70.5 | — | — | 141 |
| 1999-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.14 lb | 24 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-02 | 1/4-in trap nets | 6.0 | — | 0.02 lb | 12 |
| 1999-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (below normal) | 2.3 – 7.8 | 0.10 lb | 16 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 5.3 (above normal) | 0.4 – 3.9 | 0.79 lb | 48 |
| 1999-08-02 | 1/4-in trap nets | 15.5 | — | — | 31 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.8 | 0.14 lb | 8 |
| 1999-08-02 | 1/4-in trap nets | 92.0 | — | — | 184 |
| 1999-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 4.5 – 19.0 | 0.08 lb | 1 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 3.0 – 8.3 | 4.04 lb | 6 |
| 1999-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 4.20 lb | 7 |
Tadpole Madtom
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-02 | 1/4-in trap nets | 2.5 | — | 5 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 1.00 lb | 2 |
| 1999-08-02 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.5 | — | — | 1 |
Common Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-02 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.5 | — | 1 |
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Species known to inhabit Central. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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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.