Minnesota Fishing Guide

Darling

Douglas County, Minnesota — DOW #21008000

325 Surveys

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Darling has confirmed populations of:

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1,049.99
Acres
62 ft
Max Depth
0
19
Fish Species
5
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DNR Fish Surveys

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

Bowfin

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2021-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 0.7 — — 1
2021-07-19 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.1 3.28 lb 1
2024-07-15 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.1 4.39 lb 2
1986-07-14 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 4.15 lb 8
2000-07-10 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.4 4.30 lb 1
2000-07-10 Standard trap nets 2.1 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.1 5.14 lb 25
2016-07-11 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.4 4.77 lb 1
2016-07-11 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 4.99 lb 12
2012-07-09 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.4 3.12 lb 1
2012-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 4.84 lb 4
1992-07-13 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.1 6.30 lb 2
1996-07-15 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 4.41 lb 5

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2021-07-19 15-ft beach seine 1.5 — — 3
2021-07-19 50-ft beach seine 9.8 — — 108
2021-07-19 Standard trap nets 2.4 (normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.23 lb 31
2021-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 5.8 — — 9
2024-07-15 Standard gill nets 3.8 — 0.23 lb 46
2024-07-15 Standard trap nets 1.2 (below normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.25 lb 13
1986-07-14 Standard gill nets 0.8 — 0.23 lb 6
1986-07-14 Standard trap nets 6.6 (normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.22 lb 53
2000-07-10 Standard gill nets 5.5 — 0.19 lb 66
2000-07-10 Standard trap nets 10.8 (above normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.18 lb 130
2016-07-11 Standard gill nets 2.8 — 0.23 lb 33
2016-07-11 Standard trap nets 1.8 (below normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.14 lb 21
2012-07-09 Standard gill nets 3.7 — 0.19 lb 44
2012-07-09 Standard trap nets 1.4 (below normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.18 lb 17
2012-07-09 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 2
1992-07-13 Standard gill nets 0.9 — 0.19 lb 7
1992-07-13 Standard trap nets 3.9 (normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.22 lb 31
2020-07-06 Standard gill nets 3.4 — 0.25 lb 41
1996-07-15 Standard gill nets 1.2 — 0.15 lb 14
1996-07-15 Standard trap nets 2.4 (normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.41 lb 29

Brook Trout

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-07-19 50-ft beach seine 21.0 — 231
2012-07-09 50-ft beach seine 24.3 — 194

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2021-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 22.1 — — 34
2021-07-19 15-ft beach seine 19.5 — — 39
2021-07-19 50-ft beach seine 31.0 — — 341
2021-07-19 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.3 1.37 lb 2
2024-07-15 Standard electrofishing 79.0 — 1.22 lb 79
2024-07-15 Standard gill nets 2.1 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.4 1.39 lb 25
2024-07-15 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 1.16 lb 8
1986-07-14 Standard gill nets 1.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.51 lb 14
1986-07-14 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.47 lb 7
2000-07-10 Standard electrofishing 199.2 — 0.88 lb 83
2000-07-10 Standard gill nets 2.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.4 1.00 lb 33
2000-07-10 Standard trap nets 2.2 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.33 lb 26
2016-07-11 Standard electrofishing 50.2 — 1.09 lb 51
2016-07-11 Standard gill nets 2.0 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.94 lb 24
2016-07-11 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 1.06 lb 7
2012-07-09 50-ft beach seine 5.6 — — 45
2012-07-09 Standard electrofishing 59.9 — 1.01 lb 57
2012-07-09 15-ft beach seine 1.5 — — 3
2012-07-09 Standard gill nets 9.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.91 lb 112
2012-07-09 Backpack electrofishing 5.9 — — 3
2012-07-09 Standard trap nets 1.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.32 lb 16
1992-07-13 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.70 lb 10
1992-07-13 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.23 lb 6
2020-07-06 Standard gill nets 1.4 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.4 1.03 lb 17
1996-07-15 Standard electrofishing 146.4 — 1.10 lb 88
1996-07-15 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.72 lb 10
1996-07-15 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.22 lb 5

BKF

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-07-19 50-ft beach seine 9.6 — 105
2021-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 13.6 — 21
2021-07-19 15-ft beach seine 11.5 — 23
2012-07-09 15-ft beach seine 2.0 — 4

BNS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 2.6 — 4
2021-07-19 15-ft beach seine 2.5 — 5
2021-07-19 50-ft beach seine 4.2 — 46
2012-07-09 50-ft beach seine 0.6 — 5

CNM

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 7.1 — 11

Bluntnose Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 26.6 — 41
2021-07-19 15-ft beach seine 9.0 — 18
2021-07-19 50-ft beach seine 96.1 — 1057
2012-07-09 15-ft beach seine 25.5 — 51
2012-07-09 Backpack electrofishing 13.7 — 7
2012-07-09 50-ft beach seine 39.4 — 315

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2021-07-19 Standard trap nets 16.0 (normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.15 lb 208
2021-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 43.5 — — 67
2021-07-19 15-ft beach seine 3.5 — — 7
2021-07-19 50-ft beach seine 129.6 — — 1425
2024-07-15 Standard gill nets 9.8 — 0.18 lb 118
2024-07-15 Standard trap nets 19.0 (normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.09 lb 209
1986-07-14 Standard gill nets 4.9 — 0.14 lb 39
1986-07-14 Standard trap nets 86.1 (above normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.12 lb 689
2000-07-10 Standard gill nets 8.9 — 0.11 lb 107
2000-07-10 Standard trap nets 65.1 (above normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.08 lb 781
2016-07-11 Standard gill nets 9.9 — 0.16 lb 119
2016-07-11 Standard trap nets 38.2 (normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.11 lb 458
2012-07-09 Standard gill nets 5.7 — 0.21 lb 68
2012-07-09 Backpack electrofishing 37.2 — — 19
2012-07-09 Standard trap nets 28.7 (normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.12 lb 344
2012-07-09 50-ft beach seine 46.3 — — 370
2012-07-09 15-ft beach seine 36.0 — — 72
1992-07-13 Standard gill nets 11.3 — 0.20 lb 90
1992-07-13 Standard trap nets 24.3 (normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.16 lb 194
2020-07-06 Standard gill nets 11.3 — 0.24 lb 135
1996-07-15 Standard gill nets 3.3 — 0.16 lb 40
1996-07-15 Standard trap nets 22.7 (normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.15 lb 272

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2021-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 9.7 — — 15
2021-07-19 15-ft beach seine 0.5 — — 1
2021-07-19 50-ft beach seine 6.6 — — 73
2021-07-19 Standard trap nets 2.5 — 0.26 lb 32
2024-07-15 Standard gill nets 5.6 — 0.37 lb 67
2024-07-15 Standard trap nets 5.6 — 0.19 lb 62
2000-07-10 Standard gill nets 1.1 — 0.15 lb 13
2000-07-10 Standard trap nets 1.7 — 0.23 lb 20
2016-07-11 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.29 lb 4
2016-07-11 Standard trap nets 1.7 — 0.23 lb 20
2012-07-09 Standard gill nets 1.5 — 0.28 lb 18
2012-07-09 Backpack electrofishing 96.0 — — 49
2012-07-09 Standard trap nets 2.5 — 0.21 lb 30
2012-07-09 50-ft beach seine 1.3 — — 10
1992-07-13 Standard trap nets 1.6 — 0.12 lb 13
2020-07-06 Standard gill nets 1.3 — 0.38 lb 16
1996-07-15 Standard trap nets 0.7 — 0.24 lb 8

BND

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 0.7 — 1

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2021-07-19 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.18 lb 5
2021-07-19 50-ft beach seine 0.2 — — 2
2024-07-15 Standard gill nets 0.9 (normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.50 lb 11
2024-07-15 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.46 lb 1
1986-07-14 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.30 lb 1
1986-07-14 Standard trap nets 3.4 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.23 lb 27
2000-07-10 Standard gill nets 3.4 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.37 lb 41
2000-07-10 Standard trap nets 1.8 (normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.30 lb 22
2016-07-11 Standard gill nets 1.8 (normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.60 lb 22
2016-07-11 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.32 lb 3
2012-07-09 Standard gill nets 3.4 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.36 lb 41
2012-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.21 lb 4
1992-07-13 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.33 lb 12
1992-07-13 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.40 lb 1
2020-07-06 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.66 lb 3
1996-07-15 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.46 lb 2
1996-07-15 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.13 lb 1

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2021-07-19 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.6 0.14 lb 1
2021-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 0.7 — — 1
2021-07-19 15-ft beach seine 0.5 — — 1
1986-07-14 Standard gill nets 4.1 (normal) 0.6 – 6.8 0.73 lb 33
2000-07-10 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.3 – 2.6 0.85 lb 12
2000-07-10 Standard gill nets 4.1 (normal) 0.6 – 6.8 0.98 lb 49
2016-07-11 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.6 – 6.8 0.78 lb 2
2012-07-09 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.6 – 6.8 0.92 lb 2
1992-07-13 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.6 0.80 lb 1
1992-07-13 Standard gill nets 8.8 (above normal) 0.6 – 6.8 1.01 lb 70
2020-07-06 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.6 – 6.8 0.80 lb 1
1996-07-15 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.6 0.50 lb 2
1996-07-15 Standard gill nets 9.7 (above normal) 0.6 – 6.8 0.83 lb 116

Green Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2021-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 6.5 — — 10
2021-07-19 50-ft beach seine 0.4 — — 4
2000-07-10 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.2 – 1.0 0.21 lb 8
2000-07-10 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.4 0.13 lb 1
2016-07-11 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 0.04 lb 2
2012-07-09 Backpack electrofishing 19.6 — — 10
1992-07-13 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 1.0 0.10 lb 2

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2021-07-19 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.6 0.97 lb 5
2024-07-15 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 1.09 lb 4
1986-07-14 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.6 1.20 lb 1
1986-07-14 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.8 0.50 lb 1
2000-07-10 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.6 0.88 lb 7
2000-07-10 Standard gill nets 2.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.8 0.90 lb 27
2016-07-11 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.6 0.85 lb 4
2016-07-11 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 1.09 lb 6
2012-07-09 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 1.08 lb 6
2012-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.6 1.10 lb 1
1992-07-13 Standard gill nets 1.9 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.8 0.83 lb 15
2020-07-06 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 1.23 lb 9
1996-07-15 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.6 0.99 lb 1
1996-07-15 Standard gill nets 5.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.8 0.91 lb 70

Golden Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-07-19 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — 1
2012-07-09 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — 2

Iowa Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-07-19 50-ft beach seine 1.1 — 12
2021-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 3.9 — 6
2021-07-19 15-ft beach seine 0.5 — 1

PGS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-07-19 50-ft beach seine 0.8 — 9
2021-07-19 15-ft beach seine 0.5 — 1

Tadpole Madtom

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 1.3 — 2
2021-07-19 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — 1

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2021-07-19 Standard trap nets 0.8 — 1.85 lb 11
2024-07-15 Standard gill nets 20.5 (above normal) 2.8 – 9.0 2.21 lb 246
2024-07-15 Standard trap nets 1.2 — 2.75 lb 13
1986-07-14 Standard gill nets 7.8 (normal) 2.8 – 9.0 2.08 lb 62
1986-07-14 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 3.25 lb 2
2000-07-10 Standard gill nets 17.5 (above normal) 2.8 – 9.0 2.06 lb 210
2000-07-10 Standard trap nets 0.7 — 2.39 lb 8
2016-07-11 Standard gill nets 10.6 (above normal) 2.8 – 9.0 1.99 lb 127
2016-07-11 Standard trap nets 1.2 — 1.76 lb 14
2012-07-09 Standard gill nets 13.8 (above normal) 2.8 – 9.0 2.13 lb 165
2012-07-09 Standard trap nets 1.3 — 3.02 lb 16
1992-07-13 Standard gill nets 7.3 (normal) 2.8 – 9.0 1.89 lb 58
1992-07-13 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 1.50 lb 2
2020-07-06 Standard gill nets 21.2 (above normal) 2.8 – 9.0 2.11 lb 254
1996-07-15 Standard gill nets 8.3 (normal) 2.8 – 9.0 2.18 lb 99
1996-07-15 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 1.22 lb 2

Smallmouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2021-07-19 50-ft beach seine 0.9 — — 10
2021-07-19 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.9 0.11 lb 1
2012-07-09 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1

Spottail Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 27.9 — 43
2021-07-19 15-ft beach seine 3.0 — 6
2021-07-19 50-ft beach seine 17.0 — 187
2012-07-09 Backpack electrofishing 15.7 — 8
2012-07-09 50-ft beach seine 3.6 — 29
2012-07-09 15-ft beach seine 11.5 — 23

BST

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 0.7 — 1

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2021-07-19 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 1.44 lb 6
2024-07-15 Standard gill nets 2.3 (below normal) 3.3 – 8.8 1.62 lb 27
2024-07-15 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 4.33 lb 6
1986-07-14 Standard gill nets 2.1 (below normal) 3.3 – 8.8 2.78 lb 17
1986-07-14 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.8 2.00 lb 1
2000-07-10 Standard gill nets 1.9 (below normal) 3.3 – 8.8 2.55 lb 23
2000-07-10 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 3.53 lb 6
2016-07-11 Standard gill nets 3.1 (below normal) 3.3 – 8.8 1.26 lb 37
2016-07-11 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 5.32 lb 3
2012-07-09 Standard gill nets 7.4 (normal) 3.3 – 8.8 1.02 lb 89
2012-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.8 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.8 1.93 lb 10
1992-07-13 Standard gill nets 3.1 (below normal) 3.3 – 8.8 2.56 lb 25
2020-07-06 Standard gill nets 1.7 (below normal) 3.3 – 8.8 2.70 lb 20
1996-07-15 Standard gill nets 7.9 (normal) 3.3 – 8.8 2.00 lb 95
1996-07-15 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.8 2.74 lb 2

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2021-07-19 50-ft beach seine 26.3 — — 289
2021-07-19 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.10 lb 3
2021-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 11.0 — — 17
2024-07-15 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.11 lb 2
1986-07-14 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.31 lb 8
1986-07-14 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.20 lb 4
2000-07-10 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.11 lb 9
2000-07-10 Standard gill nets 4.2 (below normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.07 lb 50
2016-07-11 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.09 lb 5
2012-07-09 50-ft beach seine 5.6 — — 45
2012-07-09 15-ft beach seine 21.5 — — 43
2012-07-09 Standard gill nets 0.8 (below normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.12 lb 9
2012-07-09 Backpack electrofishing 37.2 — — 19
2012-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.13 lb 2
1992-07-13 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.20 lb 3
1992-07-13 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.35 lb 2
2020-07-06 Standard gill nets 0.7 (below normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.10 lb 8
1996-07-15 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.51 lb 2
1996-07-15 Standard gill nets 1.1 (below normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.36 lb 13

Common Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 16.2 — 25
2021-07-19 15-ft beach seine 17.0 — 34
2021-07-19 50-ft beach seine 40.6 — 447

NRD

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-07-19 15-ft beach seine 1.0 — 2

BCS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-07-19 50-ft beach seine 0.6 — 6
2021-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 3.9 — 6

Mimic Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-07-19 50-ft beach seine 29.2 — 321
2021-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 6.5 — 10
2012-07-09 15-ft beach seine 7.5 — 15
2012-07-09 Backpack electrofishing 15.7 — 8
2012-07-09 50-ft beach seine 38.0 — 304

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2021-07-19 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
2021-07-19 Standard trap nets 1.9 (normal) 1.2 – 5.2 0.65 lb 25
2021-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 1.9 — — 3
2024-07-15 Standard gill nets 9.7 (normal) 1.2 – 10.9 0.79 lb 116
2024-07-15 Standard trap nets 2.6 (normal) 1.2 – 5.2 0.79 lb 29
1986-07-14 Standard gill nets 3.9 (normal) 1.2 – 10.9 0.93 lb 31
1986-07-14 Standard trap nets 1.6 (normal) 1.2 – 5.2 1.08 lb 13
2000-07-10 Standard gill nets 9.3 (normal) 1.2 – 10.9 0.73 lb 111
2000-07-10 Standard trap nets 4.5 (normal) 1.2 – 5.2 0.73 lb 54
2016-07-11 Standard gill nets 5.6 (normal) 1.2 – 10.9 0.71 lb 67
2016-07-11 Standard trap nets 3.2 (normal) 1.2 – 5.2 0.87 lb 38
2012-07-09 Backpack electrofishing 7.8 — — 4
2012-07-09 Standard trap nets 1.7 (normal) 1.2 – 5.2 0.94 lb 20
2012-07-09 Standard gill nets 12.8 (above normal) 1.2 – 10.9 0.81 lb 153
1992-07-13 Standard gill nets 11.3 (above normal) 1.2 – 10.9 0.73 lb 90
1992-07-13 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 1.2 – 5.2 0.83 lb 10
2020-07-06 Standard gill nets 11.4 (above normal) 1.2 – 10.9 0.68 lb 137
1996-07-15 Standard gill nets 6.5 (normal) 1.2 – 10.9 0.75 lb 78
1996-07-15 Standard trap nets 1.2 (below normal) 1.2 – 5.2 0.64 lb 14

Johnny Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-07-19 50-ft beach seine 2.6 — 29
2021-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 18.2 — 28
2012-07-09 50-ft beach seine 1.4 — 11
2012-07-09 Backpack electrofishing 2.0 — 1

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2021-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 3.2 — — 5
2024-07-15 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 0.9 – 4.0 2.18 lb 6
1986-07-14 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 0.9 – 4.0 1.94 lb 12
2000-07-10 Standard gill nets 2.3 (normal) 0.9 – 4.0 2.47 lb 27
2016-07-11 Standard gill nets 0.8 (below normal) 0.9 – 4.0 2.50 lb 10
2012-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 1.1 3.02 lb 3
2012-07-09 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.9 – 4.0 1.15 lb 12
1992-07-13 Standard gill nets 0.9 (below normal) 0.9 – 4.0 3.20 lb 7
2020-07-06 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.9 – 4.0 2.33 lb 3
1996-07-15 Standard gill nets 3.5 (normal) 0.9 – 4.0 2.31 lb 42
1996-07-15 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.1 4.74 lb 1

Rock Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2021-07-19 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 3
2021-07-19 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.16 lb 9
2024-07-15 Standard gill nets 1.8 (normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.50 lb 22
2024-07-15 Standard trap nets 0.5 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.68 lb 5
1986-07-14 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.25 lb 2
2000-07-10 Standard gill nets 3.3 (normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.30 lb 39
2000-07-10 Standard trap nets 2.0 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.27 lb 24
2016-07-11 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.33 lb 24
2016-07-11 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.41 lb 3
2012-07-09 Standard gill nets 2.3 (normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.40 lb 27
2012-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.41 lb 3
1992-07-13 Standard gill nets 1.1 (normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.37 lb 9
1992-07-13 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.40 lb 4
2020-07-06 Standard gill nets 2.5 (normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.37 lb 30
1996-07-15 Standard gill nets 1.6 (normal) 0.6 – 3.9 1.20 lb 19
1996-07-15 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.71 lb 5

Common Carp

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2021-07-19 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 1.0 10.09 lb 5
2024-07-15 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.2 – 1.0 10.28 lb 8
1986-07-14 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.2 – 1.0 7.25 lb 6
2000-07-10 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 1.0 7.98 lb 5
2016-07-11 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 8.38 lb 1
2016-07-11 Standard trap nets 1.6 (above normal) 0.2 – 1.0 7.38 lb 19
2012-07-09 Standard gill nets 1.2 (above normal) 0.2 – 1.0 3.59 lb 14
2012-07-09 Standard trap nets 1.5 (above normal) 0.2 – 1.0 5.57 lb 18
1992-07-13 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 4.00 lb 1

Fathead Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 1.9 — 3

Tullibee (Cisco)

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2024-07-15 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.8 – 6.2 1.13 lb 3
1986-07-14 Standard gill nets 9.9 (above normal) 0.8 – 6.2 0.86 lb 79
2000-07-10 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.8 – 6.2 1.25 lb 5
2016-07-11 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.8 – 6.2 1.22 lb 1
2012-07-09 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.8 – 6.2 0.64 lb 5
1992-07-13 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.8 – 6.2 1.16 lb 8
2020-07-06 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.8 – 6.2 1.15 lb 2
1996-07-15 Standard gill nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.8 – 6.2 0.58 lb 7

Shorthead Redhorse

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2016-07-11 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.9 2.56 lb 3
2016-07-11 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 1.2 3.92 lb 1
2012-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.2 (normal) 0.1 – 1.2 4.16 lb 2
1992-07-13 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.9 2.40 lb 1

Logperch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2012-07-09 15-ft beach seine 2.5 — 5
2012-07-09 Backpack electrofishing 13.7 — 7
2012-07-09 50-ft beach seine 1.3 — 10

Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2012-07-09 Backpack electrofishing 3.9 — 2
2012-07-09 50-ft beach seine 19.6 — 157
2012-07-09 15-ft beach seine 19.0 — 38

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Map & Directions

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Showing 14 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.

Nearby Bait & Tackle

Bosek Fisheries and Wholesale Live Bait

Hoffman, MN

(320) 808-9909

★ 5

Brophy Bay Mart

Alexandria, MN

(320) 219-7523

★ 4.5

Christopherson Bait and Tackle

Alexandria, MN

(320) 763-3255

★ 4.6

Cowing Robards Sports

Alexandria, MN

(320) 763-4333

★ 4.7

Dunham's Sports

Alexandria, MN

(320) 763-5005

★ 3.8

Ip Lures

Osakis, MN

(320) 224-2672

★ 5

Joe’s Bait & Bullets

Brandon, MN

(320) 524-2646

★ 4.7

Lake's Area Bait Co

Lowry, MN

(320) 283-5651

★ 4.7

Nearby Marinas

Adrenaline Sports of Alex

Alexandria, MN

(320) 766-2675

★ 5

Alexandria Jet Ski/Pontoon Rental

Alexandria, MN

(320) 808-5887

★ 5

Bayside Rentals

Alexandria, MN

(320) 834-3990

★ 2.3

Boomerang Marine & Sports Alexandria Sales

Alexandria, MN

(320) 759-3163

★ 4.2

Carlson Dock and Barge - Miltona

Miltona, MN

(218) 943-3706

★ 4.8

Central Marine & Sports Inc

Carlos, MN

(320) 852-7380

★ 4.7

Resorts & Lodges Near Darling

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Shady Creek Resort
Fishing Resort Brandon

(320) 876-2228
Westwood Beach Resort
Fishing Resort Brandon

(320) 834-4090
Woodland Resort
Fishing Resort Miltona

(877) 669-6637
Eden Acres Resort
Fishing Resort Alexandria

(320) 766-6000

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Fish Species

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

Black BullheadBlack CrappieBluegillBowfin (Dogfish)Brown BullheadCommon CarpGreen SunfishHybrid SunfishLargemouth BassNorthern PikePumpkinseedRock BassShorthead RedhorseSmallmouth BassTullibee (Cisco)WalleyeWhite SuckerYellow BullheadYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Darling

Hatlestad Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(320) 314-2055
JS Guide Services, Mille Lacs, Alexandria
Fishing Guide

(320) 260-9056
Lakes Area Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(254) 644-5273
Pro Fishing Outdoors
Fishing Guide

(320) 815-7962
splash guards walleye masters
Fishing Guide

(218) 639-1769

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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.