Crystal
Scott County, Minnesota — DOW #70006100
39 Surveys
31.44
Acres
26 ft
Max Depth
7
Fish Species
1
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Crystal. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 9.0 (normal) | 4.5 – 11.3 | 1.84 lb | 9 |
| 2016-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 1.29 lb | 5 |
| 2009-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (normal) | 4.5 – 11.3 | 2.62 lb | 7 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 36.0 (above normal) | 1.0 – 11.8 | 0.11 lb | 36 |
| 2016-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (normal) | 1.2 – 4.8 | 0.18 lb | 14 |
| 1992-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 11.8 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1992-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.2 – 4.8 | 0.25 lb | 4 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 12.0 (normal) | 11.5 – 57.8 | 0.53 lb | 12 |
| 2016-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.1 – 25.2 | 0.41 lb | 4 |
| 1992-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 80.0 (above normal) | 11.5 – 57.8 | 0.11 lb | 80 |
| 1992-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 7.2 (normal) | 1.1 – 25.2 | 0.16 lb | 36 |
| 2004-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 67.0 (above normal) | 11.5 – 57.8 | 0.13 lb | 67 |
| 2004-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 17.0 (normal) | 1.1 – 25.2 | 0.14 lb | 85 |
| 2009-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 36.0 (normal) | 11.5 – 57.8 | 0.11 lb | 36 |
| 2009-08-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 1.1 – 25.2 | 0.09 lb | 9 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 | — | 0.16 lb | 3 |
| 2016-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.28 lb | 2 |
| 2009-08-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 | — | 0.16 lb | 7 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 14.6 (normal) | 4.9 – 49.8 | 0.14 lb | 73 |
| 2016-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 16.0 | — | 0.23 lb | 16 |
| 2009-08-24 | Standard trap nets | 22.2 (normal) | 4.9 – 49.8 | 0.12 lb | 111 |
| 2009-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 | — | 0.03 lb | 3 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 1.86 lb | 1 |
| 2016-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.5 | 0.93 lb | 6 |
| 2009-08-24 | Standard trap nets | 6.6 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.28 lb | 33 |
| 2009-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.5 | 0.69 lb | 1 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 | — | 0.15 lb | 3 |
| 2016-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (below normal) | 1.7 – 10.3 | 0.16 lb | 7 |
| 2009-08-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (below normal) | 1.7 – 10.3 | 0.11 lb | 8 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.1 – 9.6 | 0.17 lb | 15 |
| 1992-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 57.0 (above normal) | 1.5 – 14.0 | 0.15 lb | 57 |
| 2004-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 20.8 (above normal) | 1.1 – 9.6 | 0.12 lb | 104 |
| 2009-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.5 – 14.0 | 0.16 lb | 1 |
| 2009-08-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 1.1 – 9.6 | 0.34 lb | 3 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 2.1 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1992-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.9 – 5.3 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 2009-08-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 2.1 | 0.15 lb | 1 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.5 | 0.05 lb | 8 |
| 2004-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.07 lb | 3 |
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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.