Dans
Wright County, Minnesota — DOW #86027400
55 Surveys
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Dans.
Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1971-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 0.09 lb | 10 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1971-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (normal) | 2.5 – 7.9 | 2.20 lb | 5 |
| 1971-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 3.02 lb | 4 |
| 1990-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (below normal) | 2.5 – 7.9 | 4.58 lb | 4 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 2.5 – 7.9 | 5.75 lb | 2 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 | — | 4.46 lb | 11 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1971-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.9 – 18.0 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1971-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.8 – 18.1 | 0.42 lb | 5 |
| 1990-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 41.5 (above normal) | 1.9 – 18.0 | 0.17 lb | 83 |
| 1990-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 98.6 (above normal) | 1.8 – 18.1 | 0.19 lb | 493 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 26.7 (above normal) | 1.9 – 18.0 | 0.21 lb | 80 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 11.3 (normal) | 1.8 – 18.1 | 0.27 lb | 45 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1971-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (below normal) | 5.2 – 56.2 | 0.16 lb | 5 |
| 1971-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (below normal) | 1.3 – 26.0 | 0.17 lb | 6 |
| 1990-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 15.5 (normal) | 5.2 – 56.2 | 0.45 lb | 31 |
| 1990-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 13.0 (normal) | 1.3 – 26.0 | 0.46 lb | 65 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 19.5 (normal) | 1.3 – 26.0 | 0.28 lb | 78 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 17.7 (normal) | 5.2 – 56.2 | 0.31 lb | 53 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1971-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 6.5 – 59.6 | 0.35 lb | 4 |
| 1990-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 6.0 (below normal) | 6.5 – 59.6 | 0.26 lb | 30 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 8.7 | — | 0.32 lb | 26 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 26.0 (normal) | 6.5 – 59.6 | 0.29 lb | 104 |
White Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1971-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (normal) | 0.4 – 4.6 | 0.21 lb | 7 |
| 1990-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 14.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 4.8 | 0.18 lb | 29 |
| 1990-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 42.0 (above normal) | 0.4 – 4.6 | 0.19 lb | 210 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 12.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 4.8 | 0.28 lb | 36 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 4.6 | 0.40 lb | 3 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1971-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 7.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 5.4 | 0.06 lb | 35 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1971-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 22.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 4.0 | 1.04 lb | 22 |
| 1971-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 3.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 0.43 lb | 19 |
| 1990-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 3.28 lb | 5 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1971-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 1990-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 2.49 lb | 10 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.0 | 2.10 lb | 1 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1971-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 1.5 – 12.8 | 0.12 lb | 6 |
| 1990-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.05 lb | 4 |
| 1990-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (normal) | 1.5 – 12.8 | 0.07 lb | 7 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 9.5 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.16 lb | 38 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 43.0 (above normal) | 1.5 – 12.8 | 0.29 lb | 129 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1990-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 0.20 lb | 4 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1990-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.9 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1990-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.4 | 0.05 lb | 3 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.9 | 0.15 lb | 6 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.4 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1990-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 4.4 (normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 0.12 lb | 22 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 | — | 0.15 lb | 8 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 24.8 (above normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 0.15 lb | 99 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1990-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.8 – 5.0 | 0.50 lb | 4 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 6.9 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 4.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 5.0 | 0.40 lb | 16 |
CRP
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 | — | 0.68 lb | 5 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 4.0 | — | 3.42 lb | 16 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.5 | 1.20 lb | 1 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.40 lb | 3 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 3.30 lb | 1 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Dans. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026.
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