Constance
Wright County, Minnesota — DOW #86005100
148 Surveys
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Constance has confirmed populations of:
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174.56
Acres
23 ft
Max Depth
12.5 ft
Mean Depth
10
Fish Species
6
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Constance. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 17.0 (normal) | 0.7 – 25.7 | 0.41 lb | 51 |
| 1979-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 32.0 (normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 0.50 lb | 32 |
| 2001-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 1.50 lb | 2 |
| 1990-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.7 – 25.7 | 1.20 lb | 1 |
| 1990-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 1.50 lb | 2 |
| 1984-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 2.4 (normal) | 0.7 – 25.7 | 0.79 lb | 12 |
| 1984-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 3.8 (normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 0.58 lb | 23 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.4 | 0.40 lb | 1 |
| 2011-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.4 | 1.58 lb | 1 |
| 2011-08-01 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.2 | — | — | 2 |
| 2011-08-01 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2011-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 1.76 lb | 30 |
| 2001-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 1.18 lb | 8 |
| 1990-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.4 | 1.50 lb | 1 |
| 1990-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 3.8 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 1.57 lb | 15 |
| 1984-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.4 | 0.57 lb | 11 |
| 1984-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 0.70 lb | 6 |
| 2021-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 19.2 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 1.17 lb | 115 |
| 2021-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.4 | 1.42 lb | 8 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.07 lb | 4 |
| 2001-07-30 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 2001-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.08 lb | 2 |
| 1990-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.12 lb | 6 |
| 1990-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.05 lb | 2 |
| 1984-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.10 lb | 4 |
White Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 6.6 | 0.45 lb | 2 |
| 1990-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.7 – 10.4 | 1.60 lb | 1 |
| 1984-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.7 – 10.4 | 0.27 lb | 12 |
| 1984-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (normal) | 0.5 – 6.6 | 0.26 lb | 7 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 0.51 lb | 8 |
| 2011-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 36.3 (above normal) | 0.5 – 7.5 | 1.12 lb | 218 |
| 2011-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 5.5 (normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 1.23 lb | 44 |
| 2001-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 90.7 (above normal) | 0.5 – 7.5 | 0.81 lb | 544 |
| 2001-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 3.7 (normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 1.21 lb | 33 |
| 1990-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 46.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 7.5 | 0.68 lb | 184 |
| 1990-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 16.2 (above normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 0.93 lb | 81 |
| 1984-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 48.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 7.5 | 0.68 lb | 288 |
| 1984-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 46.8 (above normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 0.67 lb | 234 |
| 2021-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 9.2 (above normal) | 0.5 – 7.5 | 0.93 lb | 55 |
| 2021-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 1.29 lb | 16 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 2011-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 3.06 lb | 3 |
| 2011-08-01 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2001-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 3.8 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 3.76 lb | 23 |
| 2001-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.06 lb | 1 |
| 1990-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 11.5 (above normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 3.88 lb | 46 |
| 1990-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 2.75 lb | 2 |
| 1984-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 3.2 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 5.67 lb | 19 |
| 2021-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 5.77 lb | 18 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 13.7 | — | 0.13 lb | 41 |
| 2011-08-01 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.1 | — | — | 11 |
| 2011-08-01 | Backpack electrofishing | 3.3 | — | — | 3 |
| 2001-07-30 | Survey seining | 9.0 | — | — | 27 |
| 2001-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 2001-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 0.25 lb | 9 |
| 1990-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 3.2 | — | 0.17 lb | 16 |
| 1984-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 | — | 0.20 lb | 26 |
| 1984-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 10.0 | — | 0.19 lb | 50 |
| 2021-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 0.25 lb | 6 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.09 lb | 1 |
| 1979-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 26.0 (normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.17 lb | 78 |
| 2011-08-01 | Backpack electrofishing | 154.8 | — | — | 141 |
| 2011-08-01 | 15-ft beach seine | 78.0 | — | — | 780 |
| 2011-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 26.3 | — | 0.24 lb | 158 |
| 2011-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 26.8 (normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.14 lb | 214 |
| 2001-07-30 | Survey seining | 159.3 | — | — | 478 |
| 2001-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 14.7 | — | 0.05 lb | 88 |
| 2001-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 61.2 (normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.08 lb | 551 |
| 1990-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 24.5 | — | 0.17 lb | 98 |
| 1990-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 57.8 (normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.18 lb | 289 |
| 1984-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.20 lb | 6 |
| 1984-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 13.4 (normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.25 lb | 67 |
| 2021-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 7.0 (below normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.27 lb | 63 |
| 2021-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 30.8 | — | 0.23 lb | 185 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 | — | 0.16 lb | 5 |
| 1979-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 36.3 (above normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.13 lb | 109 |
| 2001-07-30 | Survey seining | 3.3 | — | — | 10 |
| 2001-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.21 lb | 5 |
| 1990-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.12 lb | 2 |
| 1984-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 2021-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.21 lb | 1 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 11.0 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.2 | 1.45 lb | 11 |
| 1979-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 36.3 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 1.51 lb | 109 |
| 2001-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 3.50 lb | 3 |
| 1990-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.2 | 2.67 lb | 6 |
| 1990-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 2.20 lb | 1 |
| 1984-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.2 | 3.32 lb | 33 |
| 1984-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 7.8 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 5.98 lb | 39 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.08 lb | 1 |
| 1979-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 5.0 (normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.42 lb | 15 |
| 2011-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 14.5 (normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.31 lb | 87 |
| 2011-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 3.1 (normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.32 lb | 25 |
| 2001-07-30 | Standard electrofishing | 4.6 | — | 0.31 lb | 4 |
| 2001-07-30 | Survey seining | 2.3 | — | — | 7 |
| 2001-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.04 lb | 18 |
| 2001-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 10.3 (normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.29 lb | 93 |
| 1990-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 19.8 (above normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.26 lb | 79 |
| 1990-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 10.6 (normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.25 lb | 53 |
| 1984-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 87.5 (above normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.27 lb | 525 |
| 1984-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 33.4 (above normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.28 lb | 167 |
| 2021-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 11.0 (normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.32 lb | 66 |
| 2021-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.24 lb | 1 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 11.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.09 lb | 11 |
| 2011-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.21 lb | 2 |
| 2011-08-01 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2011-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.19 lb | 27 |
| 2001-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.15 lb | 2 |
| 2001-07-30 | Survey seining | 2.3 | — | 0.01 lb | 7 |
| 2001-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.15 lb | 12 |
| 1990-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.05 lb | 1 |
| 1990-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 10.3 (normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.19 lb | 41 |
| 1984-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.17 lb | 3 |
| 1984-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (below normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 2.24 lb | 9 |
| 2021-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 6.5 (normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.26 lb | 39 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 2011-08-01 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | — | 3 |
| 2011-08-01 | Standard electrofishing | 92.4 | — | 0.20 lb | 100 |
| 2011-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.45 lb | 10 |
| 2001-07-30 | Standard electrofishing | 49.3 | — | 1.00 lb | 43 |
| 2001-07-30 | Survey seining | 16.3 | — | 0.01 lb | 49 |
| 2001-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 0.89 lb | 3 |
| 1990-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1990-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 0.18 lb | 9 |
| 2021-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 0.98 lb | 3 |
| 2021-07-12 | Standard electrofishing | 142.1 | — | 1.24 lb | 238 |
| 2021-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 1.43 lb | 5 |
Fathead Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-08-01 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | 1 |
| 2011-08-01 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.1 | — | 1 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-08-01 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2011-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 3.80 lb | 1 |
| 2001-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 4.30 lb | 1 |
| 2001-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 8.60 lb | 2 |
| 1990-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 3.40 lb | 1 |
| 1984-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 1.00 lb | 1 |
| 2021-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 3.88 lb | 10 |
BST
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-08-01 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.1 | — | 1 |
| 2011-08-01 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.5 | — | 5 |
CNM
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-08-01 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.1 | — | 1 |
| 2011-08-01 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | 1 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-08-01 | Backpack electrofishing | 46.1 | — | — | 42 |
| 2001-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.3 | 0.07 lb | 1 |
| 2001-07-30 | Survey seining | 2.3 | — | — | 7 |
| 1990-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.3 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-30 | Standard electrofishing | 1.1 | — | 4.64 lb | 1 |
| 2001-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 4.57 lb | 2 |
| 1990-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 3.73 lb | 3 |
| 1984-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 2.30 lb | 1 |
| 1984-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 3.52 lb | 5 |
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