Dora
Itasca County, Minnesota — DOW #31088200
145 Surveys
Invasive Species Alert
Dora has confirmed populations of:
- starry stonewort
- zebra mussel
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423.11
Acres
18 ft
Max Depth
13
Fish Species
9
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Dora. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.38 lb | 4 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 61.3 (above normal) | 1.5 – 9.9 | 0.25 lb | 552 |
| 1980-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 26.5 (above normal) | 1.5 – 9.8 | 0.25 lb | 159 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.5 – 9.8 | 0.84 lb | 9 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 1.5 – 9.9 | 0.77 lb | 18 |
| 2019-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.5 – 9.8 | 0.85 lb | 6 |
| 2019-06-17 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.5 – 9.9 | 1.09 lb | 8 |
| 1986-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 1.5 – 9.8 | 1.30 lb | 1 |
| 1986-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 1.5 – 9.9 | 1.30 lb | 1 |
| 1991-06-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.5 – 9.8 | 0.67 lb | 6 |
| 1991-06-10 | Standard gill nets | 8.1 (normal) | 1.5 – 9.9 | 0.54 lb | 57 |
| 1975-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.5 – 9.9 | 0.62 lb | 4 |
| 1975-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 5.9 (normal) | 1.5 – 9.8 | 0.67 lb | 59 |
| 1998-06-08 | Standard trap nets | 4.8 (normal) | 1.5 – 9.8 | 0.58 lb | 38 |
| 1998-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 3.8 (normal) | 1.5 – 9.9 | 0.66 lb | 30 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 8.1 (normal) | 4.6 – 11.6 | 1.53 lb | 73 |
| 1980-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 1.35 lb | 4 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 5.3 (normal) | 4.6 – 11.6 | 1.14 lb | 42 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 0.60 lb | 7 |
| 2019-06-17 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (below normal) | 4.6 – 11.6 | 1.01 lb | 32 |
| 2019-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 1.52 lb | 2 |
| 1986-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 2.9 (below normal) | 4.6 – 11.6 | 1.95 lb | 20 |
| 1986-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 0.70 lb | 3 |
| 1991-06-10 | Standard gill nets | 3.4 (below normal) | 4.6 – 11.6 | 2.63 lb | 24 |
| 1991-06-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 | — | 0.78 lb | 5 |
| 1975-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 (below normal) | 4.6 – 11.6 | 1.28 lb | 11 |
| 1975-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 2.18 lb | 10 |
| 1998-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 4.6 – 11.6 | 1.58 lb | 10 |
| 1998-06-08 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 | — | 1.01 lb | 9 |
SLR
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 | — | 1.95 lb | 4 |
| 1991-06-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 2.50 lb | 1 |
| 1991-06-10 | Standard gill nets | 2.1 | — | 3.47 lb | 15 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 14.0 (normal) | 1.9 – 57.5 | 0.25 lb | 126 |
| 1980-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 4.0 (normal) | 1.1 – 17.4 | 0.57 lb | 24 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.1 – 17.4 | 0.55 lb | 6 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 12.1 (normal) | 1.9 – 57.5 | 0.65 lb | 97 |
| 2019-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 1.1 – 17.4 | 0.36 lb | 1 |
| 2019-06-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 1.9 – 57.5 | 0.43 lb | 1 |
| 1986-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 1.1 – 17.4 | 0.66 lb | 5 |
| 1986-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 1.9 – 57.5 | 0.46 lb | 28 |
| 1991-06-10 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 1.1 – 17.4 | 0.25 lb | 10 |
| 1991-06-10 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (normal) | 1.9 – 57.5 | 0.38 lb | 30 |
| 1975-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 15.0 (normal) | 1.9 – 57.5 | 0.41 lb | 75 |
| 1975-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 8.6 (normal) | 1.1 – 17.4 | 0.35 lb | 86 |
| 1998-06-08 | Standard trap nets | 10.4 (normal) | 1.1 – 17.4 | 0.28 lb | 83 |
| 1998-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 29.5 (normal) | 1.9 – 57.5 | 0.37 lb | 236 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 12.6 (above normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 1.48 lb | 113 |
| 1980-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.5 | 1.35 lb | 20 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (above normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 1.79 lb | 56 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.5 | 2.17 lb | 4 |
| 2019-06-17 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 1.54 lb | 22 |
| 2019-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.5 | 2.26 lb | 3 |
| 1986-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 2.01 lb | 23 |
| 1986-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.5 | 2.33 lb | 3 |
| 1991-06-10 | Standard gill nets | 9.0 (above normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 1.93 lb | 63 |
| 1991-06-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.5 | 1.68 lb | 5 |
| 1975-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 4.8 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 1.57 lb | 24 |
| 1975-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 4.0 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.5 | 1.82 lb | 40 |
| 1998-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 7.6 (above normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 1.84 lb | 61 |
| 1998-06-08 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.5 | 1.79 lb | 16 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 7.5 (above normal) | 0.8 – 4.5 | 0.18 lb | 45 |
| 1980-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 36.4 (normal) | 8.0 – 40.3 | 0.22 lb | 328 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 2.9 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.5 | 0.22 lb | 26 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 52.3 (above normal) | 8.0 – 40.3 | 0.20 lb | 418 |
| 2019-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.5 | 0.15 lb | 20 |
| 2019-06-17 | Standard gill nets | 12.3 (normal) | 8.0 – 40.3 | 0.24 lb | 98 |
| 1986-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.5 | 0.29 lb | 24 |
| 1986-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 27.3 (normal) | 8.0 – 40.3 | 0.28 lb | 191 |
| 1991-06-10 | Standard trap nets | 2.9 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.5 | 0.27 lb | 23 |
| 1991-06-10 | Standard gill nets | 45.9 (above normal) | 8.0 – 40.3 | 0.25 lb | 321 |
| 1975-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 6.4 (above normal) | 0.8 – 4.5 | 0.35 lb | 64 |
| 1975-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 38.0 (normal) | 8.0 – 40.3 | 0.33 lb | 190 |
| 1998-06-08 | Standard trap nets | 26.4 (above normal) | 0.8 – 4.5 | 0.17 lb | 211 |
| 1998-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 92.0 (above normal) | 8.0 – 40.3 | 0.18 lb | 736 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 1.4 (below normal) | 1.5 – 5.8 | 1.64 lb | 13 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 1.9 (normal) | 1.5 – 5.8 | 1.23 lb | 15 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.97 lb | 2 |
| 2019-06-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.5 – 5.8 | 1.47 lb | 4 |
| 1986-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 1.5 – 5.8 | 1.17 lb | 3 |
| 1986-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 4.88 lb | 4 |
| 1991-06-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.9 (normal) | 1.5 – 5.8 | 1.38 lb | 13 |
| 1991-06-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 4.10 lb | 2 |
| 1975-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 3.8 (normal) | 1.5 – 5.8 | 0.93 lb | 19 |
| 1975-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 2.42 lb | 5 |
| 1998-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 1.5 – 5.8 | 0.87 lb | 5 |
| 1998-06-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 2.51 lb | 2 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.4 – 8.6 | 0.30 lb | 1 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.51 lb | 4 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 2.1 (normal) | 1.4 – 8.6 | 0.44 lb | 19 |
| 2019-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.4 – 8.6 | 0.37 lb | 6 |
| 1986-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 1986-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.4 – 8.6 | 0.65 lb | 2 |
| 1991-06-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.45 lb | 2 |
| 1991-06-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 1.4 – 8.6 | 0.60 lb | 1 |
| 1975-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 4.8 (normal) | 1.4 – 8.6 | 0.33 lb | 48 |
| 1998-06-08 | Standard trap nets | 2.9 (normal) | 1.4 – 8.6 | 0.35 lb | 23 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.5 | 4.30 lb | 1 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.7 | 5.75 lb | 3 |
| 2019-06-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.5 | 2.94 lb | 2 |
| 2019-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.7 | 4.06 lb | 8 |
| 1986-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.5 | 4.00 lb | 1 |
| 1986-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.7 | 4.50 lb | 1 |
| 1998-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.5 | 5.79 lb | 1 |
| 1998-06-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.7 | 3.62 lb | 2 |
GLR
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 3.36 lb | 2 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 3.38 lb | 3 |
Shorthead Redhorse
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 1.9 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.1 | 1.11 lb | 15 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 1.25 lb | 20 |
| 2019-06-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.1 | 1.63 lb | 4 |
| 2019-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 1.67 lb | 11 |
| 1991-06-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.1 | 1.48 lb | 8 |
| 1991-06-10 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 2.00 lb | 9 |
| 1975-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 3.50 lb | 2 |
| 1998-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.1 | 1.78 lb | 3 |
| 1998-06-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 0.86 lb | 1 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.44 lb | 2 |
| 2019-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.46 lb | 2 |
| 1986-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 1986-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 1975-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.40 lb | 1 |
| 1998-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 0.16 lb | 4 |
| 1998-06-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.22 lb | 5 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.72 lb | 2 |
| 1991-06-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 0.80 lb | 1 |
| 1991-06-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.80 lb | 1 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 2.1 (below normal) | 2.5 – 25.0 | 0.51 lb | 19 |
| 2019-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 2.5 – 25.0 | 0.44 lb | 12 |
| 1986-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 2.5 – 25.0 | 0.50 lb | 2 |
| 1975-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 2.5 – 25.0 | 0.50 lb | 7 |
| 1998-06-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 2.5 – 25.0 | 0.17 lb | 2 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.8 – 7.2 | 0.66 lb | 2 |
| 1986-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.8 – 7.2 | 1.10 lb | 2 |
| 1991-06-10 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.8 – 7.2 | 0.46 lb | 8 |
| 1998-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.6 – 5.0 | 0.71 lb | 2 |
| 1998-06-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.8 – 7.2 | 0.78 lb | 2 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 1.0 – 7.3 | 0.88 lb | 1 |
| 2019-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.8 – 6.5 | 0.58 lb | 1 |
| 1986-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.8 – 6.5 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 1991-06-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 1.0 – 7.3 | 0.90 lb | 1 |
| 1991-06-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 0.8 – 6.5 | 0.80 lb | 6 |
| 1975-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.8 – 6.5 | 0.47 lb | 4 |
| 1998-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 7.3 | 0.59 lb | 2 |
| 1998-06-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.8 – 6.5 | 0.48 lb | 2 |
RHS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 3.50 lb | 2 |
| 1986-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 | — | 1.83 lb | 3 |
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Fish Species
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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.