Minnesota Fishing Guide

Circle

Rice County, Minnesota — DOW #66002700

230 Surveys

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837.58
Acres
14 ft
Max Depth
0
18
Fish Species
1
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Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Circle. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2017-06-12 Standard trap nets 4.8 (below normal) 11.5 – 132.6 0.56 lb 57
2017-06-12 Standard gill nets 28.8 (below normal) 30.3 – 150.6 0.53 lb 115
2012-06-18 Standard trap nets 24.8 (normal) 11.5 – 132.6 0.37 lb 198
2012-06-18 Standard gill nets 51.7 (normal) 30.3 – 150.6 0.46 lb 155
1988-07-27 Standard trap nets 0.7 (below normal) 11.5 – 132.6 0.75 lb 4
1988-07-27 Standard gill nets 13.8 (below normal) 30.3 – 150.6 0.68 lb 110
2007-06-25 Standard trap nets 21.6 (normal) 11.5 – 132.6 0.20 lb 194
2007-06-25 Standard gill nets 10.7 (below normal) 30.3 – 150.6 0.34 lb 32
1999-06-16 Standard trap nets 839.7 (above normal) 11.5 – 132.6 0.12 lb 5038
1999-06-16 Standard gill nets 217.0 (above normal) 30.3 – 150.6 0.12 lb 434
1993-06-21 Standard trap nets 13.5 (normal) 11.5 – 132.6 0.99 lb 162
1993-06-21 Standard gill nets 4.4 (below normal) 30.3 – 150.6 1.11 lb 53
1983-08-03 Standard trap nets 39.3 (normal) 11.5 – 132.6 0.38 lb 236
1983-08-03 Standard gill nets 46.3 (normal) 30.3 – 150.6 0.33 lb 370
2001-06-18 Standard trap nets 302.1 (above normal) 11.5 – 132.6 0.21 lb 3021
2001-06-18 Survey seining 1.0 — 0.01 lb 6
2001-06-18 Standard gill nets 270.3 (above normal) 30.3 – 150.6 0.22 lb 811
2023-06-12 Standard gill nets 373.5 (above normal) 30.3 – 150.6 0.08 lb 1494
2023-06-12 Standard trap nets 43.5 (normal) 11.5 – 132.6 0.11 lb 479

White Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2017-06-12 Standard gill nets 2.5 (normal) 0.3 – 9.9 0.54 lb 10
2017-06-12 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 0.94 lb 4
2012-06-18 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.3 – 9.9 1.74 lb 3
1988-07-27 Standard gill nets 25.9 (above normal) 0.3 – 9.9 0.54 lb 207
1988-07-27 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.7 0.94 lb 1
1999-06-16 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.7 1.01 lb 1
1993-06-21 Standard gill nets 4.7 (normal) 0.3 – 9.9 1.51 lb 56
1993-06-21 Survey seining 0.2 — — 1
1983-08-03 Standard gill nets 8.4 (normal) 0.3 – 9.9 0.44 lb 67
1983-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 0.35 lb 2

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2017-06-12 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 3.8 0.11 lb 2
2017-06-12 Standard gill nets 33.3 (above normal) 2.7 – 25.0 0.36 lb 133
2012-06-18 Standard trap nets 1.4 (normal) 0.3 – 3.8 0.12 lb 11
2012-06-18 Standard gill nets 140.7 (above normal) 2.7 – 25.0 0.18 lb 422
1988-07-27 Standard gill nets 10.8 (normal) 2.7 – 25.0 0.27 lb 86
2007-06-25 Standard gill nets 6.7 (normal) 2.7 – 25.0 0.25 lb 20
1999-06-16 Standard gill nets 2.0 (below normal) 2.7 – 25.0 0.17 lb 4
1993-06-21 Standard trap nets 2.6 (normal) 0.3 – 3.8 0.11 lb 31
1993-06-21 Survey seining 1.5 — — 9
1993-06-21 Standard gill nets 34.0 (above normal) 2.7 – 25.0 0.16 lb 408
1983-08-03 Standard trap nets 8.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 3.8 0.17 lb 50
1983-08-03 Standard gill nets 127.8 (above normal) 2.7 – 25.0 0.05 lb 1022
2001-06-18 Survey seining 0.8 — 0.02 lb 5
2001-06-18 Standard gill nets 1.7 (below normal) 2.7 – 25.0 0.14 lb 5
2023-06-12 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 3.8 0.10 lb 9
2023-06-12 Standard gill nets 13.0 (normal) 2.7 – 25.0 0.10 lb 52

Green Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2017-06-12 Standard trap nets 5.5 (above normal) 0.2 – 1.9 0.07 lb 66
2007-06-25 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.9 — 1
1993-06-21 Survey seining 0.3 — — 2
1993-06-21 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 6.5 0.05 lb 1
1983-08-03 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.2 – 1.9 0.08 lb 8
2001-06-18 Standard trap nets 0.2 (normal) 0.2 – 1.9 0.07 lb 2
2001-06-18 Survey seining 0.5 — — 3
2023-06-12 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.2 – 1.9 0.04 lb 5

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2017-06-12 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 3.5 1.49 lb 2
2017-06-12 Standard trap nets 4.1 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.91 lb 49
2012-06-18 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.5 0.59 lb 1
2012-06-18 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.90 lb 5
1988-07-27 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.67 lb 3
2007-06-25 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.45 lb 3
1999-06-16 Standard trap nets 1.7 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.62 lb 10
1993-06-21 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.91 lb 4
1983-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.30 lb 3
2001-06-18 Survey seining 0.2 — 0.13 lb 1

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2017-06-12 Standard gill nets 4.5 (normal) 1.1 – 8.0 2.84 lb 18
2017-06-12 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 1.08 lb 1
2012-06-18 Standard gill nets 3.7 (normal) 1.1 – 8.0 2.98 lb 11
1988-07-27 Standard gill nets 1.6 (normal) 1.1 – 8.0 2.80 lb 13
1988-07-27 Standard trap nets 0.7 — 3.23 lb 4
2007-06-25 Standard gill nets 6.0 (normal) 1.1 – 8.0 1.79 lb 18
2007-06-25 Standard trap nets 1.3 — 2.10 lb 12
1999-06-16 Standard gill nets 3.0 (normal) 1.1 – 8.0 2.90 lb 6
1999-06-16 Standard trap nets 0.7 — 1.82 lb 4
1993-06-21 Standard gill nets 2.9 (normal) 1.1 – 8.0 3.57 lb 35
1993-06-21 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 4.78 lb 3
1983-08-03 Standard gill nets 2.1 (normal) 1.1 – 8.0 2.62 lb 17
1983-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.5 — 4.45 lb 3
2001-06-18 Standard gill nets 1.0 (below normal) 1.1 – 8.0 2.43 lb 3
2001-06-18 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 4.30 lb 2
2023-06-12 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 1.1 – 8.0 2.63 lb 5

Freshwater Drum

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2017-06-12 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.2 – 3.3 1.84 lb 11
2017-06-12 Standard gill nets 9.0 (above normal) 0.5 – 8.3 0.74 lb 36
2012-06-18 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 3.3 1.67 lb 3
2012-06-18 Standard gill nets 2.3 (normal) 0.5 – 8.3 1.26 lb 7
1988-07-27 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.2 – 3.3 0.88 lb 6
1988-07-27 Standard gill nets 50.3 (above normal) 0.5 – 8.3 0.47 lb 402
2007-06-25 Standard trap nets 0.2 (normal) 0.2 – 3.3 0.74 lb 2
2007-06-25 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.5 – 8.3 0.44 lb 3
1999-06-16 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.2 – 3.3 1.40 lb 3
1993-06-21 Standard trap nets 4.1 (above normal) 0.2 – 3.3 1.88 lb 49
1993-06-21 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 0.5 – 8.3 1.10 lb 15
1983-08-03 Standard trap nets 6.8 (above normal) 0.2 – 3.3 0.23 lb 41
1983-08-03 Standard gill nets 10.1 (above normal) 0.5 – 8.3 0.29 lb 81
2001-06-18 Survey seining 0.2 — 0.03 lb 1
2001-06-18 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 8.3 1.18 lb 1
2023-06-12 Standard gill nets 2.3 (normal) 0.5 – 8.3 1.48 lb 9

Common Carp

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2017-06-12 Standard gill nets 2.5 (normal) 1.0 – 13.8 3.06 lb 10
2017-06-12 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 1.0 – 5.5 4.83 lb 16
2012-06-18 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 1.0 – 13.8 6.97 lb 3
2012-06-18 Standard trap nets 6.8 (above normal) 1.0 – 5.5 6.57 lb 54
1988-07-27 Standard gill nets 2.3 (normal) 1.0 – 13.8 0.88 lb 18
1988-07-27 Standard trap nets 3.3 (normal) 1.0 – 5.5 5.65 lb 20
2007-06-25 Standard gill nets 47.7 (above normal) 1.0 – 13.8 0.98 lb 143
2007-06-25 Standard trap nets 51.8 (above normal) 1.0 – 5.5 0.34 lb 466
1999-06-16 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 1.0 – 13.8 5.17 lb 4
1999-06-16 Standard trap nets 2.7 (normal) 1.0 – 5.5 5.34 lb 16
1993-06-21 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.0 – 13.8 3.97 lb 3
1993-06-21 Standard trap nets 4.8 (normal) 1.0 – 5.5 9.08 lb 57
1983-08-03 Standard gill nets 5.6 (normal) 1.0 – 13.8 2.16 lb 45
1983-08-03 Standard trap nets 5.3 (normal) 1.0 – 5.5 2.78 lb 32
2001-06-18 Survey seining 1.2 — 0.10 lb 7
2001-06-18 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 1.0 – 13.8 0.99 lb 3
2001-06-18 Standard trap nets 9.4 (above normal) 1.0 – 5.5 4.08 lb 94
2023-06-12 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.0 – 13.8 5.88 lb 1
2023-06-12 Standard trap nets 0.5 (below normal) 1.0 – 5.5 2.07 lb 5

SAB

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2017-06-12 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 1.14 lb 1

Golden Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2017-06-12 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.1 0.06 lb 1
2012-06-18 Standard trap nets 1.4 (above normal) 0.2 – 1.1 0.08 lb 11
2007-06-25 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.1 0.06 lb 1
2023-06-12 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 0.5 – 2.6 0.09 lb 8
2023-06-12 Standard trap nets 6.6 (above normal) 0.2 – 1.1 0.08 lb 73

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2017-06-12 Standard gill nets 5.3 (normal) 2.3 – 18.1 1.23 lb 21
2017-06-12 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.0 1.39 lb 1
2012-06-18 Standard gill nets 11.7 (normal) 2.3 – 18.1 1.77 lb 35
2012-06-18 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.0 1.41 lb 1
1988-07-27 Standard gill nets 1.0 (below normal) 2.3 – 18.1 1.50 lb 8
1988-07-27 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 3.0 2.77 lb 3
2007-06-25 Standard gill nets 21.7 (above normal) 2.3 – 18.1 0.80 lb 65
2007-06-25 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.0 2.35 lb 4
1999-06-16 Standard gill nets 2.0 (below normal) 2.3 – 18.1 1.68 lb 4
1999-06-16 Standard trap nets 2.8 (normal) 0.5 – 3.0 2.89 lb 17
1993-06-21 Standard gill nets 1.8 (below normal) 2.3 – 18.1 0.86 lb 21
1993-06-21 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.0 2.72 lb 5
1983-08-03 Standard gill nets 7.1 (normal) 2.3 – 18.1 2.25 lb 57
1983-08-03 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.5 – 3.0 2.00 lb 6
2001-06-18 Survey seining 0.2 — 0.04 lb 1
2001-06-18 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 2.3 – 18.1 2.20 lb 1

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2017-06-12 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 0.18 lb 3
2012-06-18 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 0.10 lb 2
2001-06-18 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.21 lb 1
2023-06-12 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 0.15 lb 2

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2017-06-12 Standard gill nets 3.8 — 0.36 lb 15
2017-06-12 Standard trap nets 10.2 (normal) 1.2 – 20.0 0.15 lb 122
2012-06-18 Standard gill nets 1.7 — 0.16 lb 5
2012-06-18 Standard trap nets 21.0 (above normal) 1.2 – 20.0 0.10 lb 168
1988-07-27 Standard trap nets 2.7 (normal) 1.2 – 20.0 0.39 lb 16
2007-06-25 Standard gill nets 2.0 — 0.23 lb 6
2007-06-25 Standard trap nets 10.0 (normal) 1.2 – 20.0 0.21 lb 90
1999-06-16 Standard trap nets 8.0 (normal) 1.2 – 20.0 0.26 lb 48
1993-06-21 Survey seining 58.3 — — 350
1993-06-21 Standard gill nets 2.4 — 0.23 lb 29
1993-06-21 Standard trap nets 8.3 (normal) 1.2 – 20.0 0.34 lb 100
1983-08-03 Standard gill nets 6.0 — 0.31 lb 48
1983-08-03 Standard trap nets 19.5 (normal) 1.2 – 20.0 0.26 lb 117
2001-06-18 Survey seining 68.5 — — 411
2001-06-18 Standard trap nets 0.5 (below normal) 1.2 – 20.0 0.29 lb 5
2023-06-12 Standard trap nets 3.9 (normal) 1.2 – 20.0 0.05 lb 43

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2017-06-12 Standard gill nets 3.3 (normal) 0.8 – 6.5 0.56 lb 13
2012-06-18 Standard gill nets 3.7 (normal) 0.8 – 6.5 1.75 lb 11
1988-07-27 Standard gill nets 2.3 (normal) 0.8 – 6.5 2.04 lb 18
1988-07-27 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.3 – 2.6 2.02 lb 8
2007-06-25 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.8 – 6.5 2.90 lb 1
2007-06-25 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 2.6 1.83 lb 3
1999-06-16 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.8 – 6.5 2.63 lb 2
1999-06-16 Standard trap nets 3.0 (above normal) 0.3 – 2.6 2.24 lb 18
1993-06-21 Standard gill nets 3.3 (normal) 0.8 – 6.5 3.60 lb 39
1993-06-21 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 2.6 4.20 lb 5
1983-08-03 Standard gill nets 11.8 (above normal) 0.8 – 6.5 0.57 lb 94
1983-08-03 Standard trap nets 2.3 (normal) 0.3 – 2.6 0.46 lb 14
2001-06-18 Survey seining 2.5 — 0.02 lb 15
2001-06-18 Standard gill nets 0.7 (below normal) 0.8 – 6.5 1.37 lb 2
2001-06-18 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 2.6 1.29 lb 3

BIB

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2017-06-12 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.8 – 7.0 1.01 lb 1
2012-06-18 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.8 – 7.0 1.67 lb 1
2012-06-18 Standard trap nets 2.6 (above normal) 0.2 – 1.0 2.41 lb 21
2007-06-25 Standard trap nets 0.2 (normal) 0.2 – 1.0 6.79 lb 2
1999-06-16 Standard trap nets 1.3 (above normal) 0.2 – 1.0 4.15 lb 8
1993-06-21 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.8 – 7.0 0.88 lb 1
1983-08-03 Standard gill nets 3.0 (normal) 0.8 – 7.0 0.87 lb 24
1983-08-03 Standard trap nets 2.2 (above normal) 0.2 – 1.0 3.04 lb 13
2001-06-18 Survey seining 1.8 — 0.14 lb 11
2001-06-18 Standard trap nets 0.2 (normal) 0.2 – 1.0 7.77 lb 2
2023-06-12 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.8 – 7.0 0.39 lb 4

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2017-06-12 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 1.4 – 13.8 0.63 lb 6
2017-06-12 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 1.2 – 20.5 0.28 lb 5
2012-06-18 Standard gill nets 42.0 (above normal) 1.4 – 13.8 0.07 lb 126
2012-06-18 Standard trap nets 13.3 (normal) 1.2 – 20.5 0.09 lb 106
1988-07-27 Standard gill nets 51.9 (above normal) 1.4 – 13.8 0.34 lb 415
1988-07-27 Standard trap nets 57.2 (above normal) 1.2 – 20.5 0.26 lb 343
2007-06-25 Standard gill nets 1.7 (normal) 1.4 – 13.8 0.30 lb 5
2007-06-25 Standard trap nets 0.9 (below normal) 1.2 – 20.5 0.55 lb 8
1999-06-16 Standard gill nets 5.0 (normal) 1.4 – 13.8 0.26 lb 10
1999-06-16 Standard trap nets 31.0 (above normal) 1.2 – 20.5 0.35 lb 186
1993-06-21 Survey seining 17.7 — — 106
1993-06-21 Standard gill nets 4.3 (normal) 1.4 – 13.8 0.16 lb 51
1993-06-21 Standard trap nets 8.3 (normal) 1.2 – 20.5 0.23 lb 100
1983-08-03 Standard gill nets 150.4 (above normal) 1.4 – 13.8 0.18 lb 1203
1983-08-03 Standard trap nets 82.8 (above normal) 1.2 – 20.5 0.15 lb 497
2023-06-12 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 1.4 – 13.8 0.18 lb 8

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2017-06-12 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 0.97 lb 3
2012-06-18 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 1.58 lb 3
1988-07-27 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.7 2.75 lb 1
2007-06-25 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.2 – 1.5 0.66 lb 3
2007-06-25 Standard trap nets 0.2 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 1.61 lb 2
1999-06-16 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.7 2.98 lb 1
1993-06-21 Survey seining 1.5 — — 9
1983-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 2.83 lb 3
2001-06-18 Survey seining 3.0 — 0.03 lb 18
2023-06-12 Standard electrofishing 2.0 — 0.22 lb 1

Bowfin

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2017-06-12 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 0.9 3.82 lb 8
2012-06-18 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.9 8.78 lb 1
1988-07-27 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 0.9 3.15 lb 4
2007-06-25 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.9 4.20 lb 2
1999-06-16 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 0.9 6.53 lb 2
1993-06-21 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.5 2.76 lb 1

CRC

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2012-06-18 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.14 lb 1

White Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1988-07-27 Standard gill nets 5.5 (normal) 0.5 – 8.4 0.25 lb 44
1988-07-27 Standard trap nets 2.2 (normal) 0.3 – 6.0 0.27 lb 13
1999-06-16 Standard trap nets 5.0 (normal) 0.3 – 6.0 0.33 lb 30
1993-06-21 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.5 – 8.4 0.12 lb 8
1993-06-21 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 6.0 0.17 lb 3
1983-08-03 Standard gill nets 1.1 (normal) 0.5 – 8.4 0.21 lb 9
1983-08-03 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.3 – 6.0 0.33 lb 8

Spottail Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
1993-06-21 Survey seining 1.5 — 9
2001-06-18 Survey seining 8.3 — 50

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1983-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 4.9 0.35 lb 1
2023-06-12 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 4.9 0.19 lb 4

Bluntnose Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2001-06-18 Survey seining 0.2 — 1

Logperch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2001-06-18 Survey seining 0.2 — 1

Tadpole Madtom

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2001-06-18 Survey seining 0.2 — 1

HHC

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2001-06-18 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.12 lb 1

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

John's Bait & Tackle

Faribault, MN

(507) 332-6787

★ 4.6

Lake Country Convenience & Bait

Faribault, MN

(507) 334-9711

★ 4.9

Ziggy’s Live Bait & Tackle

Northfield, MN

(507) 663-0228

★ 3.7

AI Fish Report

Shakopee, MN

(952) 237-4549

All Seasons Wild Bird Store

Eagan, MN

(651) 459-0084

★ 4.8

Bait Shop

Bloomington, MN

★ 4.4

Bass Pro Shops

Owatonna, MN

(507) 451-4545

★ 4.4

Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s Boating Center

Owatonna, MN

(507) 444-5104

★ 3.8

Nearby Marinas

Cannon River, Sechler City Park Public Water Access Site

Northfield, MN

Cannon River Wilderness Area Canoe Launch

Faribault, MN

LaCanne's Marine

Faribault, MN

(507) 334-6415

★ 4.4

LaCanne's Marine Service Center

Faribault, MN

(507) 334-6415

Lakefront Dock and Lift

Faribault, MN

(507) 838-3625

★ 5

Northfield Canoe Launch

Northfield, MN

Resorts & Lodges Near Circle

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River Bend Nature Center
Fishing Resort Faribault

(507) 332-7151
Grandma's Lakeside Resort
Fishing Resort Faribault

(507) 334-7692
Le Mieux Resort & Campground
Fishing Resort Faribault

(507) 334-5334
Roberds Lake Resort & Campgrounds
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(507) 332-8978

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Fish Species

Species known to inhabit Circle. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Bigmouth BuffaloBlack BullheadBlack CrappieBluegillBowfin (Dogfish)Common CarpFreshwater DrumGreen SunfishHybrid SunfishLargemouth BassNorthern PikePumpkinseedSmallmouth BuffaloWalleyeWhite BassWhite SuckerYellow BullheadYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Circle

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Cody

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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.