Minnesota Fishing Guide

Collinwood

Wright County, Minnesota — DOW #86029300

213 Surveys
638.93
Acres
28 ft
Max Depth
12 ft
Mean Depth
18
Fish Species
6
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DNR Fish Surveys

Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Collinwood. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1999-07-19 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.7 – 25.7 1.15 lb 5
1999-07-19 Standard gill nets 15.1 (normal) 2.5 – 45.0 0.50 lb 121
1977-08-22 Standard gill nets 68.0 (above normal) 2.5 – 45.0 0.55 lb 136
1977-08-22 Standard trap nets 1.2 (normal) 0.7 – 25.7 0.52 lb 6
1991-07-15 Standard trap nets 22.2 (normal) 0.7 – 25.7 0.25 lb 111
1991-07-15 Standard gill nets 78.8 (above normal) 2.5 – 45.0 0.32 lb 473
2018-07-16 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 2.5 – 45.0 0.71 lb 1
2018-07-16 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.7 – 25.7 0.69 lb 5
2020-07-06 Standard gill nets 0.9 (below normal) 2.5 – 45.0 0.60 lb 8
2022-07-11 Standard gill nets 6.4 (normal) 2.5 – 45.0 0.86 lb 58
2012-07-09 Standard gill nets 36.1 (normal) 2.5 – 45.0 0.40 lb 325
2012-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.7 – 25.7 0.34 lb 5
2006-07-17 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.7 – 25.7 0.68 lb 7
2006-07-17 Standard gill nets 1.6 (below normal) 2.5 – 45.0 0.54 lb 14

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1999-07-19 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.4 1.18 lb 1
1999-07-19 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.0 1.50 lb 2
2018-07-16 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.0 1.71 lb 1
2018-07-16 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 1.4 0.91 lb 2
2020-07-06 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.0 0.90 lb 2
2022-07-11 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.0 1.16 lb 1

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1999-07-19 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.13 lb 7
1999-07-19 Standard gill nets 28.9 (above normal) 2.0 – 27.9 0.10 lb 231
1977-08-22 Standard trap nets 6.0 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.16 lb 30
1977-08-22 Standard gill nets 8.5 (normal) 2.0 – 27.9 0.11 lb 17
1991-07-15 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.10 lb 1
1991-07-15 Standard gill nets 29.7 (above normal) 2.0 – 27.9 0.28 lb 178
2018-07-16 50-ft beach seine 11.6 — — 81
2018-07-16 Standard gill nets 3.8 (normal) 2.0 – 27.9 0.19 lb 19
2018-07-16 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.10 lb 2
2020-07-06 Standard gill nets 73.9 (above normal) 2.0 – 27.9 0.08 lb 665
2022-07-11 Standard gill nets 10.9 (normal) 2.0 – 27.9 0.13 lb 98
2012-07-09 50-ft beach seine 13.6 — — 109
2012-07-09 Standard gill nets 4.6 (normal) 2.0 – 27.9 0.09 lb 41
2012-07-09 Backpack electrofishing 17.0 — — 18
2012-07-09 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.07 lb 12
2006-07-17 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.07 lb 1
2006-07-17 Survey seining 2.5 — — 10
2006-07-17 Standard gill nets 16.3 (normal) 2.0 – 27.9 0.19 lb 147

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1999-07-19 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 7.5 0.41 lb 1
1999-07-19 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.9 – 5.7 0.70 lb 12
2018-07-16 Backpack electrofishing 3.1 — — 5
2018-07-16 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.9 – 5.7 0.31 lb 1
2018-07-16 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.5 – 7.5 0.45 lb 2
2020-07-06 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 7.5 1.02 lb 1
2022-07-11 Standard gill nets 0.9 (normal) 0.5 – 7.5 0.66 lb 8
2012-07-09 Backpack electrofishing 4.7 — — 5
2012-07-09 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.9 – 5.7 0.43 lb 10
2012-07-09 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 7.5 0.50 lb 1
2006-07-17 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 7.5 1.23 lb 3
2006-07-17 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.9 – 5.7 0.88 lb 5

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1999-07-19 Standard gill nets 10.6 (above normal) 1.5 – 7.3 2.13 lb 85
1999-07-19 Standard trap nets 1.3 — 2.96 lb 12
1977-08-22 Standard trap nets 0.6 — 2.93 lb 3
1991-07-15 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 1.5 – 7.3 8.10 lb 1
1991-07-15 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 3.00 lb 1
2018-07-16 Standard gill nets 6.0 (normal) 1.5 – 7.3 2.72 lb 30
2018-07-16 Standard trap nets 1.0 — 4.13 lb 8
2020-07-06 Standard gill nets 13.4 (above normal) 1.5 – 7.3 3.14 lb 121
2022-07-11 Standard gill nets 20.7 (above normal) 1.5 – 7.3 2.38 lb 186
2012-07-09 Standard gill nets 18.9 (above normal) 1.5 – 7.3 2.16 lb 170
2012-07-09 Backpack electrofishing 0.9 — — 1
2012-07-09 Standard trap nets 2.3 — 5.35 lb 21
2006-07-17 Standard gill nets 2.9 (normal) 1.5 – 7.3 3.41 lb 26
2006-07-17 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 1.92 lb 1

Common Carp

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1999-07-19 Standard gill nets 4.5 (above normal) 0.3 – 3.0 2.44 lb 36
1999-07-19 Standard trap nets 4.8 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.0 3.13 lb 43
1977-08-22 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 0.3 – 3.0 0.07 lb 3
1977-08-22 Standard trap nets 4.6 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.0 6.40 lb 23
1991-07-15 Standard gill nets 11.5 (above normal) 0.3 – 3.0 0.78 lb 69
1991-07-15 Standard trap nets 2.0 (normal) 0.4 – 2.0 1.43 lb 10
2018-07-16 Standard gill nets 8.2 (above normal) 0.3 – 3.0 4.77 lb 41
2018-07-16 Backpack electrofishing 0.6 — — 1
2018-07-16 Standard trap nets 5.3 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.0 5.13 lb 42
2020-07-06 Standard gill nets 1.9 (normal) 0.3 – 3.0 6.93 lb 17
2022-07-11 Standard gill nets 2.1 (normal) 0.3 – 3.0 6.14 lb 19
2012-07-09 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 1
2012-07-09 Standard gill nets 7.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 3.0 2.69 lb 70
2012-07-09 Standard trap nets 10.3 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.0 2.78 lb 93
2012-07-09 50-ft beach seine 0.4 — — 3
2006-07-17 Standard gill nets 8.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 3.0 3.92 lb 75
2006-07-17 Standard trap nets 4.3 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.0 5.33 lb 39

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1999-07-19 Standard electrofishing 35.3 — 1.37 lb 47
1991-07-15 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 0.8 0.45 lb 2
2018-07-16 50-ft beach seine 41.3 — — 289
2018-07-16 Backpack electrofishing 15.7 — — 25
2018-07-16 Standard trap nets 0.9 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.7 0.86 lb 7
2020-07-06 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 0.8 1.76 lb 6
2022-07-11 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.8 0.97 lb 2
2012-07-09 50-ft beach seine 17.0 — — 136
2012-07-09 15-ft beach seine 1.3 — — 5
2012-07-09 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.8 1.88 lb 1
2012-07-09 Backpack electrofishing 23.6 — — 25
2006-07-17 Standard electrofishing 41.3 — 0.26 lb 55
2006-07-17 Survey seining 1.5 — — 6
2006-07-17 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.8 0.10 lb 2
2006-07-17 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.7 4.74 lb 1

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1999-07-19 Standard gill nets 25.3 (above normal) 1.2 – 6.3 1.75 lb 202
1999-07-19 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 1.68 lb 5
1977-08-22 Standard gill nets 5.0 (normal) 1.2 – 6.3 3.59 lb 10
1977-08-22 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 3.83 lb 3
2023-09-12 Fall electrofishing 3.0 — — 3
1991-07-15 Standard gill nets 4.7 (normal) 1.2 – 6.3 2.05 lb 28
1991-07-15 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.53 lb 3
2018-07-16 Standard gill nets 26.8 (above normal) 1.2 – 6.3 1.17 lb 134
2018-07-16 Backpack electrofishing 1.3 — — 2
2018-07-16 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 2.09 lb 7
2018-07-16 50-ft beach seine 12.1 — — 85
2020-07-06 Standard gill nets 9.3 (above normal) 1.2 – 6.3 1.74 lb 84
2022-07-11 Standard gill nets 12.4 (above normal) 1.2 – 6.3 1.46 lb 112
2022-09-26 Fall electrofishing 151.0 — 0.02 lb 151
2012-07-09 Standard gill nets 8.8 (above normal) 1.2 – 6.3 2.05 lb 79
2012-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.19 lb 1
2012-07-09 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
2006-07-17 Standard gill nets 7.6 (above normal) 1.2 – 6.3 1.36 lb 68
2006-07-17 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.70 lb 2

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1999-07-19 Standard gill nets 0.5 — 0.12 lb 4
1999-07-19 Standard trap nets 28.2 (normal) 7.5 – 62.5 0.08 lb 254
1977-08-22 Standard trap nets 3.4 (below normal) 7.5 – 62.5 0.34 lb 17
1991-07-15 Standard gill nets 1.5 — 0.11 lb 9
1991-07-15 Standard trap nets 20.0 (normal) 7.5 – 62.5 0.07 lb 100
2018-07-16 Standard gill nets 8.4 — 0.21 lb 42
2018-07-16 Backpack electrofishing 1.3 — — 2
2018-07-16 Standard trap nets 19.4 (normal) 7.5 – 62.5 0.12 lb 155
2018-07-16 50-ft beach seine 56.4 — — 395
2018-07-16 15-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
2020-07-06 Standard gill nets 7.1 — 0.19 lb 64
2022-07-11 Standard gill nets 2.8 — 0.20 lb 25
2012-07-09 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 0.09 lb 1
2012-07-09 Backpack electrofishing 3.8 — — 4
2012-07-09 Standard trap nets 15.4 (normal) 7.5 – 62.5 0.10 lb 139
2012-07-09 50-ft beach seine 10.1 — — 81
2012-07-09 15-ft beach seine 2.0 — — 8
2006-07-17 Survey seining 18.3 — — 73
2006-07-17 Standard gill nets 1.8 — 0.20 lb 16
2006-07-17 Standard trap nets 19.8 (normal) 7.5 – 62.5 0.06 lb 178

Bowfin

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1999-07-19 Standard gill nets 1.6 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.8 1.93 lb 13
1999-07-19 Standard trap nets 2.9 (above normal) 0.4 – 1.3 1.82 lb 26
2006-07-17 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 4.69 lb 6
2006-07-17 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.4 – 1.3 2.84 lb 4

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1999-07-19 Standard gill nets 6.5 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.2 1.78 lb 52
1991-07-15 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.2 2.70 lb 1
2018-07-16 Standard gill nets 6.6 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.2 2.32 lb 33
2020-07-06 Standard gill nets 1.2 (normal) 0.4 – 2.2 2.49 lb 11
2022-07-11 Standard gill nets 2.9 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.2 2.24 lb 26
2012-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.2 – 1.0 1.83 lb 7
2012-07-09 Standard gill nets 5.1 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.2 1.79 lb 46
2006-07-17 Standard gill nets 2.2 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.2 2.38 lb 20
2006-07-17 Standard trap nets 0.2 (normal) 0.2 – 1.0 3.15 lb 2

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1999-07-19 Standard gill nets 38.0 (above normal) 2.5 – 16.5 0.06 lb 304
1999-07-19 Standard trap nets 26.8 (above normal) 1.8 – 21.2 0.09 lb 241
1977-08-22 Standard gill nets 44.0 (above normal) 2.5 – 16.5 0.22 lb 88
1977-08-22 Standard trap nets 19.0 (normal) 1.8 – 21.2 0.40 lb 95
1991-07-15 Standard gill nets 1.2 (below normal) 2.5 – 16.5 0.17 lb 7
1991-07-15 Standard trap nets 1.0 (below normal) 1.8 – 21.2 0.14 lb 5
2018-07-16 Standard gill nets 1.0 (below normal) 2.5 – 16.5 0.22 lb 5
2018-07-16 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 1.8 – 21.2 0.75 lb 3
2020-07-06 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 2.5 – 16.5 0.44 lb 4
2022-07-11 Standard gill nets 31.2 (above normal) 2.5 – 16.5 0.14 lb 281
2012-07-09 Standard gill nets 5.7 (normal) 2.5 – 16.5 0.08 lb 51
2012-07-09 Standard trap nets 4.0 (normal) 1.8 – 21.2 0.16 lb 36
2012-07-09 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 2
2006-07-17 Standard gill nets 10.4 (normal) 2.5 – 16.5 0.12 lb 94
2006-07-17 Standard trap nets 1.7 (below normal) 1.8 – 21.2 0.12 lb 15

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1999-07-19 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.7 – 4.2 0.10 lb 4
1977-08-22 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.7 – 4.2 0.03 lb 3
1991-07-15 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 0.30 lb 1
1991-07-15 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.7 – 4.2 0.12 lb 4
2018-07-16 50-ft beach seine 2.1 — — 15
2020-07-06 Standard gill nets 0.6 — 0.11 lb 5
2012-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.7 – 4.2 0.08 lb 2
2012-07-09 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 2
2006-07-17 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.7 – 4.2 0.09 lb 1

White Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1991-07-15 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.7 – 10.4 1.60 lb 1

BIB

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1991-07-15 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.40 lb 1

Tadpole Madtom

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-07-16 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — 2
2012-07-09 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — 1
2012-07-09 Backpack electrofishing 0.9 — 1

Fathead Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-07-16 Backpack electrofishing 1.3 — 2
2018-07-16 50-ft beach seine 0.4 — 3
2012-07-09 50-ft beach seine 0.4 — 3

Channel Catfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-07-16 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 3.28 lb 1
2018-07-16 Standard gill nets 0.6 — 5.48 lb 3
2020-07-06 Standard gill nets 0.4 — 6.21 lb 4
2022-07-11 Standard gill nets 1.4 — 1.71 lb 13
2012-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 2.22 lb 2
2012-07-09 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
2012-07-09 Standard gill nets 0.9 — 2.51 lb 8
2006-07-17 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 4.94 lb 3

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-07-16 Backpack electrofishing 5.6 — — 9
2018-07-16 Standard trap nets 0.4 — 0.23 lb 3
2018-07-16 50-ft beach seine 2.0 — — 14
2018-07-16 15-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
2012-07-09 Backpack electrofishing 4.7 — — 5
2006-07-17 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 0.10 lb 2

Green Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-07-16 Backpack electrofishing 40.7 — — 65
2018-07-16 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 1.3 0.06 lb 3
2018-07-16 50-ft beach seine 4.9 — — 34
2020-07-06 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.5 0.11 lb 1
2012-07-09 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 1
2012-07-09 Backpack electrofishing 91.5 — — 97
2012-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.2 – 1.3 0.04 lb 5
2012-07-09 50-ft beach seine 0.5 — — 4
2006-07-17 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 1.3 0.12 lb 3

CNM

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-07-16 Backpack electrofishing 1.3 — 2
2012-07-09 Backpack electrofishing 1.9 — 2

Iowa Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-07-16 Backpack electrofishing 29.4 — 47
2018-07-16 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — 2
2012-07-09 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — 1

Bluntnose Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-07-16 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — 1

Spottail Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2012-07-09 50-ft beach seine 1.3 — 10

OSS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2012-07-09 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — 1

Golden Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2012-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.8 0.05 lb 1
2006-07-17 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.8 0.05 lb 1

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

Albion Acres Bait

Annandale, MN

★ 5

All Seasons Sports

Delano, MN

(763) 972-3112

★ 4.8

Captain Jack Lures

Buffalo, MN

Cenex

Buffalo, MN

(763) 682-6512

★ 4.5

Clear Waters Outfitting Company

Clearwater, MN

(320) 558-8123

★ 4.8

Grumpy's Outdoors

Maple Lake, MN

(320) 401-1037

★ 5

H&H Sport Shop

Maple Lake, MN

(320) 963-3818

★ 4.5

Joes Sport Shop

Howard Lake, MN

(320) 543-2715

★ 4.8

Nearby Marinas

A-1 Marine, Inc.

Annandale, MN

(320) 274-8227

★ 4.4

An Extra Space, LLC

Buffalo, MN

(763) 684-1969

★ 5

Anchor Dock & Lift

Annandale, MN

(320) 274-6500

★ 4.9

Beebe Lake Public Launch

Buffalo, MN

651-296-6157

★ 4.6

Boat Happy Rentals

Albertville, MN

(763) 807-3677

Bremer Jet Ski & Watercraft Rental, Inc.

Maple Lake, MN

(612) 298-7055

★ 4.8

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Fish Species

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

Black BullheadBlack CrappieBluegillBowfin (Dogfish)Brown BullheadChannel CatfishCommon CarpGreen SunfishHybrid SunfishLargemouth BassNorthern PikeOrangespotted SunfishPumpkinseedSmallmouth BassWalleyeWhite SuckerYellow BullheadYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Collinwood

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Headwaters Fly Fishing Company - John Edstrom
Fishing Guide

(651) 503-3919
Jiggin Jim's Fishing Guide Service & Taxidermy
Fishing Guide

(612) 644-7657
Maple Lake Ice Fishing Derby
Fishing Guide

(763) 443-7039
Wildwood Float Trips
Fishing Guide

(612) 801-2710

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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.