Day
Itasca County, Minnesota — DOW #31063700
38 Surveys
49.34
Acres
57 ft
Max Depth
6
Fish Species
9
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Day. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.5 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 1974-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 6.3 (above normal) | 1.0 – 6.1 | 0.56 lb | 25 |
| 2019-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.5 | 0.18 lb | 5 |
| 2019-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 2.1 (normal) | 1.0 – 6.1 | 0.37 lb | 17 |
| 2003-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 4.5 | 0.03 lb | 1 |
| 2003-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 6.1 | 0.06 lb | 3 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 4.5 (below normal) | 7.9 – 37.7 | 0.25 lb | 18 |
| 1974-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 1978-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 20.0 (normal) | 7.9 – 37.7 | 0.25 lb | 80 |
| 1978-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 12.0 | — | 0.25 lb | 24 |
| 2019-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 7.9 – 37.7 | 0.12 lb | 3 |
| 2003-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (below normal) | 7.9 – 37.7 | 0.23 lb | 14 |
| 2003-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.27 lb | 6 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.25 lb | 8 |
| 1974-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 19.5 (above normal) | 1.5 – 18.5 | 0.18 lb | 39 |
| 1978-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 10.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.13 lb | 43 |
| 1978-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 35.0 (above normal) | 1.5 – 18.5 | 0.14 lb | 70 |
| 2019-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.48 lb | 6 |
| 2019-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 22.5 (above normal) | 1.5 – 18.5 | 0.35 lb | 45 |
| 2003-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 2.4 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.25 lb | 22 |
| 2003-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 29.7 (above normal) | 1.5 – 18.5 | 0.34 lb | 89 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.0 | 0.28 lb | 8 |
| 1974-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.7 | 0.35 lb | 10 |
| 1978-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.0 | 0.50 lb | 2 |
| 1978-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.7 | 0.75 lb | 4 |
| 2019-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 6.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.7 | 0.78 lb | 13 |
| 2003-07-28 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 2003-07-28 | Standard electrofishing | 200.0 | — | 0.34 lb | 360 |
| 2003-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.7 | 0.80 lb | 6 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 6.8 (above normal) | 1.1 – 4.7 | 0.25 lb | 27 |
| 1978-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 4.8 (above normal) | 1.1 – 4.7 | 0.11 lb | 19 |
| 1978-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 | — | 0.25 lb | 8 |
| 2019-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.1 – 4.7 | 0.30 lb | 8 |
| 2003-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 | — | 0.32 lb | 8 |
| 2003-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 4.6 (normal) | 1.1 – 4.7 | 0.20 lb | 41 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.31 lb | 1 |
| 2003-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.36 lb | 1 |
Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-07-28 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.0 | — | 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.