Cross
Carlton County, Minnesota — DOW #09006200
83 Surveys
106.91
Acres
23 ft
Max Depth
8 ft
Mean Depth
9
Fish Species
3
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Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Cross. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.8 – 10.7 | 1.08 lb | 10 |
| 1996-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 1.5 – 9.5 | 1.20 lb | 8 |
| 2002-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (normal) | 0.8 – 10.7 | 0.77 lb | 24 |
| 2002-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.5 – 9.5 | 0.43 lb | 9 |
| 1989-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 0.8 – 10.7 | 0.83 lb | 3 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.2 | 0.12 lb | 9 |
| 1996-07-15 | Survey seining | 22.3 | — | — | 89 |
| 1996-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 2.5 – 23.3 | 0.14 lb | 2 |
| 2002-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 5.2 | 0.16 lb | 2 |
| 2002-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 2.5 – 23.3 | 0.08 lb | 1 |
| 1989-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.2 | 0.09 lb | 12 |
| 1989-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (normal) | 2.5 – 23.3 | 0.15 lb | 16 |
| 2009-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 5.2 | 0.07 lb | 1 |
| 2009-07-27 | Survey seining | 11.3 | — | — | 34 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-07-15 | Survey seining | 0.5 | — | — | 2 |
| 1996-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 0.07 lb | 3 |
| 2009-07-27 | Survey seining | 127.7 | — | — | 383 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-07-15 | Survey seining | 0.5 | — | — | 2 |
| 2002-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.4 | 0.57 lb | 2 |
| 1989-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.4 | 0.34 lb | 7 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 2.8 – 10.0 | 5.25 lb | 8 |
| 1996-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 2.39 lb | 3 |
| 2002-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (below normal) | 2.8 – 10.0 | 3.07 lb | 16 |
| 2002-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 2.74 lb | 4 |
| 1989-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (below normal) | 2.8 – 10.0 | 1.83 lb | 7 |
| 1989-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 2.25 lb | 2 |
| 2009-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (below normal) | 2.8 – 10.0 | 3.02 lb | 9 |
| 2009-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 3.38 lb | 6 |
Common Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-07-15 | Survey seining | 29.8 | — | 119 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-07-15 | Survey seining | 28.5 | — | — | 114 |
| 1996-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.21 lb | 1 |
| 1996-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 21.3 (normal) | 3.1 – 24.9 | 0.15 lb | 192 |
| 2002-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 | — | 0.16 lb | 8 |
| 2002-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 11.0 (normal) | 3.1 – 24.9 | 0.10 lb | 99 |
| 1989-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 | — | 0.06 lb | 7 |
| 1989-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 36.0 (above normal) | 3.1 – 24.9 | 0.09 lb | 144 |
| 2009-07-27 | Survey seining | 5.7 | — | — | 17 |
| 2009-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 | — | 0.05 lb | 5 |
| 2009-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 19.0 (normal) | 3.1 – 24.9 | 0.07 lb | 171 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-07-15 | Survey seining | 3.5 | — | — | 14 |
| 1996-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 3.2 (normal) | 0.8 – 7.2 | 0.09 lb | 29 |
| 2002-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 | — | 0.09 lb | 8 |
| 2002-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 7.2 | 0.10 lb | 12 |
| 1989-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 | — | 0.05 lb | 17 |
| 1989-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 22.5 (above normal) | 0.8 – 7.2 | 0.06 lb | 90 |
| 2009-07-27 | Survey seining | 4.0 | — | — | 12 |
| 2009-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.13 lb | 1 |
| 2009-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.8 – 7.2 | 0.07 lb | 14 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.0 – 4.0 | 1.64 lb | 4 |
| 1996-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 2.66 lb | 8 |
| 2002-07-22 | Special electrofishing | 13.8 | — | 0.26 lb | 6 |
| 2002-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.0 – 4.0 | 1.70 lb | 5 |
| 2002-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 1.28 lb | 7 |
| 1989-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 4.0 | 1.36 lb | 8 |
| 1989-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 1.73 lb | 4 |
| 2009-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.0 – 4.0 | 2.64 lb | 3 |
| 2009-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 3.56 lb | 3 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-07-15 | Survey seining | 2.3 | — | — | 9 |
| 1996-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.5 | 0.15 lb | 22 |
| 1996-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 2.9 (normal) | 1.9 – 13.0 | 0.17 lb | 26 |
| 2002-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.5 | 0.21 lb | 26 |
| 2002-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (normal) | 1.9 – 13.0 | 0.32 lb | 20 |
| 1989-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.5 – 7.5 | 0.10 lb | 3 |
| 1989-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 9.5 (normal) | 1.9 – 13.0 | 0.28 lb | 38 |
| 2009-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.5 | 0.09 lb | 11 |
| 2009-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (below normal) | 1.9 – 13.0 | 0.25 lb | 10 |
Johnny Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-07-15 | Survey seining | 1.3 | — | 5 |
| 2009-07-27 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | 1 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.4 | 2.98 lb | 8 |
| 2002-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.4 | 3.08 lb | 11 |
| 1989-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 3.5 | 2.30 lb | 1 |
| 1989-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.4 | 3.61 lb | 8 |
| 2009-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 3.5 | 3.77 lb | 1 |
| 2009-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.4 | 4.88 lb | 6 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.0 – 5.8 | 3.10 lb | 3 |
| 2002-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 3.3 | 4.92 lb | 1 |
| 1989-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 5.8 | 2.25 lb | 2 |
| 2009-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.0 – 5.8 | 3.26 lb | 1 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.5 – 48.5 | 0.51 lb | 1 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.3 | 0.36 lb | 5 |
| 1989-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 8.0 (above normal) | 0.6 – 5.3 | 0.65 lb | 32 |
| 2009-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.3 | 0.69 lb | 12 |
| 2009-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.6 – 5.3 | 0.94 lb | 16 |
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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.