Minnesota Fishing Guide

Dora

Le Sueur County, Minnesota — DOW #40001000

101 Surveys
732.7
Acres
6 ft
Max Depth
2.2 ft
Mean Depth
24
Fish Species
1
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DNR Fish Surveys

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

Freshwater Drum

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2010-06-07 Standard trap nets 4.9 (above normal) 0.2 – 3.3 1.74 lb 49
2010-06-07 Standard gill nets 2.2 (normal) 0.5 – 8.3 1.74 lb 11
2000-06-14 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.2 – 3.3 1.08 lb 7
2000-06-14 Standard gill nets 9.6 (above normal) 0.5 – 8.3 0.92 lb 48

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2010-06-07 Standard gill nets 0.6 — 0.09 lb 3
2010-06-07 Backpack electrofishing 13.1 — — 10
2010-06-07 Standard trap nets 26.4 (above normal) 1.2 – 20.0 0.08 lb 264
2010-06-07 15-ft beach seine 1.0 — — 12
2015-06-08 Standard gill nets 0.6 — 0.06 lb 3
2015-06-08 Standard trap nets 1.9 (normal) 1.2 – 20.0 0.04 lb 21
2000-06-14 Survey seining 381.0 — — 1905
2000-06-14 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 0.42 lb 1
2000-06-14 Standard trap nets 1.4 (normal) 1.2 – 20.0 0.21 lb 11

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2010-06-07 Standard gill nets 0.4 — 0.09 lb 2
2010-06-07 Backpack electrofishing 3.9 — — 3
2010-06-07 Standard trap nets 3.9 (normal) 0.3 – 4.9 0.07 lb 39
2015-06-08 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 4.9 0.11 lb 2

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2010-06-07 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.5 1.19 lb 2
2010-06-07 15-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
2015-06-08 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.5 1.14 lb 1

BIB

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2010-06-07 Standard gill nets 6.6 (normal) 0.8 – 7.0 0.14 lb 33
2010-06-07 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.2 – 1.0 1.58 lb 8
2015-06-08 Standard gill nets 7.0 (normal) 0.8 – 7.0 0.64 lb 35
2015-06-08 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.2 – 1.0 0.29 lb 6
2000-06-14 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.2 – 1.0 4.61 lb 6

Bowfin

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2010-06-07 Standard gill nets 0.2 (normal) 0.2 – 0.5 4.59 lb 1
2010-06-07 Standard trap nets 1.4 (above normal) 0.3 – 0.9 4.58 lb 14
2015-06-08 Standard gill nets 0.6 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.5 2.47 lb 3
2015-06-08 Standard trap nets 1.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 0.9 3.07 lb 20
2000-06-14 Standard gill nets 0.2 (normal) 0.2 – 0.5 5.95 lb 1
2000-06-14 Standard trap nets 2.1 (above normal) 0.3 – 0.9 3.40 lb 17

CNM

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2010-06-07 15-ft beach seine 0.2 — 2

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2010-06-07 15-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
2010-06-07 Standard gill nets 2.6 (normal) 2.3 – 18.1 0.32 lb 13
2015-06-08 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 2.3 – 18.1 1.03 lb 1
2000-06-14 Standard gill nets 1.8 (below normal) 2.3 – 18.1 0.53 lb 9
2000-06-14 Standard trap nets 1.6 (normal) 0.5 – 3.0 0.74 lb 13

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2010-06-07 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 1.4 – 13.8 0.03 lb 1
2015-06-08 Standard gill nets 4.0 (normal) 1.4 – 13.8 0.08 lb 20
2015-06-08 Standard trap nets 0.9 (below normal) 1.2 – 20.5 0.05 lb 10
2000-06-14 Standard gill nets 6.4 (normal) 1.4 – 13.8 0.19 lb 32
2000-06-14 Standard trap nets 26.8 (above normal) 1.2 – 20.5 0.31 lb 214

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2010-06-07 Standard gill nets 31.2 (normal) 30.3 – 150.6 0.21 lb 156
2010-06-07 Backpack electrofishing 1.3 — — 1
2010-06-07 Standard trap nets 6.5 (below normal) 11.5 – 132.6 0.28 lb 65
2010-06-07 15-ft beach seine 0.2 — — 2
2015-06-08 Standard trap nets 6.9 (below normal) 11.5 – 132.6 0.24 lb 76
2015-06-08 Standard gill nets 11.4 (below normal) 30.3 – 150.6 0.65 lb 57
2000-06-14 Standard trap nets 28.0 (normal) 11.5 – 132.6 0.76 lb 224
2000-06-14 Survey seining 33.4 — — 167
2000-06-14 Standard gill nets 13.0 (below normal) 30.3 – 150.6 0.54 lb 65

Fathead Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2010-06-07 Backpack electrofishing 174.1 — 133
2010-06-07 15-ft beach seine 35.4 — 425
2000-06-14 Survey seining 35.0 — 175

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2010-06-07 Backpack electrofishing 2.6 — — 2
2010-06-07 Standard gill nets 1.8 (normal) 0.8 – 6.5 1.07 lb 9
2015-06-08 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.8 – 6.5 1.66 lb 2
2000-06-14 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.8 – 6.5 1.32 lb 5
2000-06-14 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 2.6 2.50 lb 3

Golden Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2010-06-07 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 4
2010-06-07 Standard gill nets 1.6 (normal) 0.5 – 2.6 0.06 lb 8
2010-06-07 Standard trap nets 1.8 (above normal) 0.2 – 1.1 0.04 lb 18
2015-06-08 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.1 0.03 lb 1
2000-06-14 Standard gill nets 9.4 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.6 0.08 lb 47
2000-06-14 Standard trap nets 1.3 (above normal) 0.2 – 1.1 0.08 lb 10

Common Carp

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2010-06-07 15-ft beach seine 80.3 — — 963
2010-06-07 Standard gill nets 14.4 (above normal) 1.0 – 13.8 0.85 lb 72
2010-06-07 Backpack electrofishing 32.7 — — 25
2010-06-07 Standard trap nets 4.9 (normal) 1.0 – 5.5 1.59 lb 49
2015-06-08 Standard gill nets 6.0 (normal) 1.0 – 13.8 1.79 lb 30
2015-06-08 Standard trap nets 1.4 (normal) 1.0 – 5.5 2.74 lb 16
2000-06-14 Standard gill nets 0.8 (below normal) 1.0 – 13.8 5.20 lb 4
2000-06-14 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 1.0 – 5.5 6.00 lb 10

Johnny Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2010-06-07 15-ft beach seine 0.1 — 1
2010-06-07 Backpack electrofishing 1.3 — 1

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2010-06-07 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 0.11 lb 2

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2010-06-07 15-ft beach seine 1.0 — — 12
2010-06-07 Standard gill nets 36.2 (above normal) 2.7 – 25.0 0.27 lb 181
2010-06-07 Backpack electrofishing 10.5 — — 8
2010-06-07 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.3 – 3.8 0.13 lb 13
2015-06-08 Standard gill nets 12.0 (normal) 2.7 – 25.0 0.29 lb 60
2000-06-14 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 3.8 0.15 lb 4
2000-06-14 Standard gill nets 27.8 (above normal) 2.7 – 25.0 0.31 lb 139

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2010-06-07 15-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
2010-06-07 Standard gill nets 2.2 (normal) 1.1 – 8.0 2.49 lb 11
2010-06-07 Standard trap nets 0.4 — 4.40 lb 4
2015-06-08 Standard gill nets 7.4 (normal) 1.1 – 8.0 0.71 lb 37
2015-06-08 Standard trap nets 0.6 — 0.80 lb 7
2000-06-14 Standard gill nets 6.2 (normal) 1.1 – 8.0 3.18 lb 31
2000-06-14 Standard trap nets 1.3 — 2.71 lb 10

Tadpole Madtom

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2010-06-07 15-ft beach seine 0.1 — 1

BST

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2010-06-07 15-ft beach seine 0.1 — 1

Green Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2010-06-07 Backpack electrofishing 15.7 — — 12
2010-06-07 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 1.9 0.03 lb 3

Spottail Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2010-06-07 15-ft beach seine 0.2 — 2

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2010-06-07 Backpack electrofishing 2.6 — — 2
2000-06-14 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 3.07 lb 3

White Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2015-06-08 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 9.9 0.28 lb 4
2015-06-08 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.7 0.25 lb 1
2000-06-14 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 9.9 0.96 lb 1
2000-06-14 Standard trap nets 0.9 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.7 0.80 lb 7

Depth Maps & Lake Info

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Map & Directions

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Showing 14 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.

Nearby Bait & Tackle

JT's Bait & Tackle

Elysian, MN

(507) 267-1106

★ 4.8

AI Fish Report

Shakopee, MN

(952) 237-4549

All Seasons Wild Bird Store

Eagan, MN

(651) 459-0084

★ 4.8

Atlantis Hobby

Mankato, MN

(507) 594-9016

★ 4.8

Bait Shop

Mapleton, MN

★ 5

Bass Pro Shops

Owatonna, MN

(507) 451-4545

★ 4.4

Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s Boating Center

Owatonna, MN

(507) 444-5104

★ 3.8

Bomgaars

Waseca, MN

(507) 833-1167

★ 4.2

Nearby Marinas

Lakes Motorsports & Marine

Waterville, MN

(507) 362-8749

★ 4.4

The BoatHouse At Jefferson Lakes

Cleveland, MN

(507) 519-0675

★ 4

Westwood Marina

Kasota, MN

(507) 243-9998

★ 4

Bigwave Lake Service

Prior Lake, MN

(952) 687-1349

★ 5

BluAcres Boat & RV Storage

Farmington, MN

(612) 730-8195

★ 5

Brick's Boatworks

New Prague, MN

(952) 233-2191

★ 4.7

Resorts & Lodges Near Dora

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Traxler's Hunting Preserve
Fishing Resort Le Center

(507) 357-6940
Beaver Dam Resort
Fishing Resort Cleveland

(507) 519-1074
Best Point Resort
Fishing Resort Waterville

(507) 362-8526
Kamp Dels
Fishing Resort Waterville

(507) 362-8616

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Fish Species

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

BIBBSTBlack BullheadBlack CrappieBluegillBowfinCNMCommon CarpFathead MinnowFreshwater DrumGolden ShinerGreen SunfishHybrid SunfishJohnny DarterLargemouth BassNorthern PikePumpkinseedSpottail ShinerTadpole MadtomWalleyeWhite BassWhite SuckerYellow BullheadYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Dora

Moonlight Bowfishing Charters LLC
Fishing Guide

(507) 384-1623

Other Lakes in Le Sueur County

Clear

279.43 acres

East Jefferson

684.57 acres

Emily

300 acres

Fish

77.4 acres

Frances

927.01 acres

German

888.77 acres

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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.