Minnesota Fishing Guide

Duck

Blue Earth County, Minnesota — DOW #07005300

251 Surveys
290.42
Acres
25 ft
Max Depth
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17
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Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Duck. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

White Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1995-06-20 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 13.0 0.20 lb 2
2000-06-20 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 13.0 0.10 lb 1
2000-06-20 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 14.4 1.12 lb 1
1990-06-18 Standard gill nets 43.8 (above normal) 0.5 – 13.0 0.24 lb 263
1990-06-18 Standard trap nets 84.0 (above normal) 0.4 – 14.4 0.27 lb 336
2022-06-13 Standard gill nets 3.0 (normal) 0.5 – 13.0 0.18 lb 18
2022-06-13 Standard trap nets 39.3 (above normal) 0.4 – 14.4 0.18 lb 354
2022-06-14 50-ft beach seine 7.6 — — 68
2016-06-13 Standard gill nets 6.5 (normal) 0.5 – 13.0 0.19 lb 39
2016-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.4 – 14.4 0.66 lb 4
2011-06-20 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 0.5 – 13.0 0.17 lb 9
2011-06-20 Standard trap nets 1.9 (normal) 0.4 – 14.4 0.54 lb 13
2006-06-19 Standard gill nets 4.7 (normal) 0.5 – 13.0 0.21 lb 28
2006-06-19 Standard trap nets 7.6 (normal) 0.4 – 14.4 0.31 lb 61
1985-06-14 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 13.0 0.34 lb 2
1985-06-14 Standard trap nets 26.0 (above normal) 0.4 – 14.4 0.26 lb 104
2019-06-17 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.5 – 13.0 0.15 lb 4
2019-06-17 Standard trap nets 15.3 (above normal) 0.4 – 14.4 0.31 lb 138

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1995-06-20 Standard trap nets 12.0 (normal) 1.5 – 58.0 1.72 lb 108
1995-06-20 Standard gill nets 3.5 (below normal) 7.7 – 104.7 1.76 lb 21
2000-06-20 Standard trap nets 79.5 (above normal) 1.5 – 58.0 0.28 lb 636
2000-06-20 Standard gill nets 20.5 (normal) 7.7 – 104.7 0.32 lb 123
1990-06-18 Standard trap nets 147.3 (above normal) 1.5 – 58.0 0.51 lb 589
1990-06-18 Standard gill nets 50.8 (normal) 7.7 – 104.7 0.51 lb 305
2022-06-13 Standard trap nets 84.8 (above normal) 1.5 – 58.0 0.18 lb 763
2022-06-13 Standard gill nets 19.8 (normal) 7.7 – 104.7 0.60 lb 119
2022-06-14 Backpack electrofishing 3.3 — — 4
2022-06-14 15-ft beach seine 1.0 — — 1
2022-06-14 50-ft beach seine 5.7 — — 51
2016-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 1.5 – 58.0 0.61 lb 1
2016-06-13 Standard gill nets 5.7 (below normal) 7.7 – 104.7 0.26 lb 34
2011-06-20 Standard trap nets 6.4 (normal) 1.5 – 58.0 0.91 lb 45
2011-06-20 Standard gill nets 1.8 (below normal) 7.7 – 104.7 0.94 lb 11
2006-06-19 Standard trap nets 15.0 (normal) 1.5 – 58.0 0.70 lb 120
2006-06-19 Standard gill nets 0.7 (below normal) 7.7 – 104.7 0.95 lb 4
1985-06-14 Standard trap nets 48.5 (normal) 1.5 – 58.0 0.32 lb 194
1985-06-14 Standard gill nets 52.5 (normal) 7.7 – 104.7 0.33 lb 315
2019-06-17 Standard trap nets 69.8 (above normal) 1.5 – 58.0 0.12 lb 628
2019-06-17 Standard gill nets 42.2 (normal) 7.7 – 104.7 0.30 lb 253

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1995-06-20 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.8 0.14 lb 1
1995-06-20 Survey seining 82.3 — 0.02 lb 247
1995-06-20 Standard gill nets 15.7 (normal) 2.0 – 22.3 0.10 lb 94
2000-06-20 Survey seining 22.0 — — 66
2000-06-20 Standard gill nets 11.0 (normal) 2.0 – 22.3 0.11 lb 66
1990-06-18 Standard gill nets 7.3 (normal) 2.0 – 22.3 0.10 lb 44
2022-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.4 – 2.8 0.14 lb 4
2022-06-13 Standard gill nets 21.3 (normal) 2.0 – 22.3 0.12 lb 128
2022-06-14 50-ft beach seine 2.0 — — 18
2016-06-13 Standard gill nets 11.8 (normal) 2.0 – 22.3 0.12 lb 71
2011-06-20 Standard gill nets 7.7 (normal) 2.0 – 22.3 0.13 lb 46
2006-06-19 Standard gill nets 11.3 (normal) 2.0 – 22.3 0.17 lb 68
1985-06-14 Standard gill nets 4.3 (normal) 2.0 – 22.3 0.12 lb 26
2019-06-17 Standard gill nets 4.3 (normal) 2.0 – 22.3 0.09 lb 26

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1995-06-20 Standard gill nets 12.7 (above normal) 0.5 – 5.0 1.69 lb 76
1995-06-20 Standard trap nets 10.6 (above normal) 1.0 – 7.1 1.87 lb 95
2000-06-20 Standard gill nets 9.8 (above normal) 0.5 – 5.0 0.85 lb 59
2000-06-20 Standard trap nets 8.4 (above normal) 1.0 – 7.1 1.25 lb 67
1990-06-18 Standard gill nets 11.3 (above normal) 0.5 – 5.0 0.44 lb 68
1990-06-18 Standard trap nets 38.0 (above normal) 1.0 – 7.1 0.41 lb 152
2022-06-13 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 5.0 0.99 lb 2
2022-06-13 Standard trap nets 3.8 (normal) 1.0 – 7.1 0.65 lb 34
2022-06-14 Backpack electrofishing 1.7 — — 2
2016-06-13 Standard gill nets 2.7 (normal) 0.5 – 5.0 1.16 lb 16
2016-06-13 Standard trap nets 9.2 (above normal) 1.0 – 7.1 1.15 lb 83
2011-06-20 Standard gill nets 10.2 (above normal) 0.5 – 5.0 0.34 lb 61
2011-06-20 Standard trap nets 8.6 (above normal) 1.0 – 7.1 1.00 lb 60
2006-06-19 Standard gill nets 2.2 (normal) 0.5 – 5.0 0.58 lb 13
2006-06-19 Standard trap nets 5.5 (normal) 1.0 – 7.1 1.05 lb 44
1985-06-14 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.5 – 5.0 1.24 lb 5
1985-06-14 Standard trap nets 0.8 (below normal) 1.0 – 7.1 0.85 lb 3
2019-06-17 Standard gill nets 7.5 (above normal) 0.5 – 5.0 0.89 lb 45
2019-06-17 Standard trap nets 5.7 (normal) 1.0 – 7.1 0.78 lb 51

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1995-06-20 Standard gill nets 10.7 (normal) 2.0 – 10.8 2.15 lb 64
1995-06-20 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 3.20 lb 1
1995-06-20 Survey seining 0.3 — 0.10 lb 1
2000-06-20 Standard gill nets 7.3 (normal) 2.0 – 10.8 2.50 lb 44
2000-06-20 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 3.20 lb 2
1990-06-18 Standard gill nets 2.2 (normal) 2.0 – 10.8 5.49 lb 13
2022-06-13 Standard gill nets 1.8 (below normal) 2.0 – 10.8 5.44 lb 11
2022-06-13 Standard trap nets 1.0 — 8.03 lb 9
2022-06-14 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
2016-06-13 Standard gill nets 5.7 (normal) 2.0 – 10.8 3.83 lb 34
2016-06-13 Standard trap nets 1.2 — 4.34 lb 11
2011-06-20 Standard gill nets 6.8 (normal) 2.0 – 10.8 2.23 lb 41
2011-06-20 Standard trap nets 0.6 — 4.38 lb 4
2006-06-19 Standard gill nets 3.5 (normal) 2.0 – 10.8 3.17 lb 21
1985-06-14 Standard gill nets 1.5 (below normal) 2.0 – 10.8 3.90 lb 9
2019-06-17 Standard gill nets 2.3 (normal) 2.0 – 10.8 4.89 lb 14
2019-06-17 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 13.89 lb 1

Freshwater Drum

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1995-06-20 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 2.9 2.93 lb 7
1995-06-20 Standard gill nets 17.0 (normal) 3.1 – 18.4 2.73 lb 102
2000-06-20 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.9 3.32 lb 2
2000-06-20 Standard gill nets 4.8 (normal) 3.1 – 18.4 2.56 lb 29
1990-06-18 Standard trap nets 3.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 2.9 0.55 lb 15
1990-06-18 Standard gill nets 26.8 (above normal) 3.1 – 18.4 0.87 lb 161
2022-06-13 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.3 – 2.9 1.11 lb 10
2022-06-13 Standard gill nets 20.2 (above normal) 3.1 – 18.4 0.53 lb 121
2022-06-14 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 3
2016-06-13 Standard trap nets 1.7 (normal) 0.3 – 2.9 1.69 lb 15
2016-06-13 Standard gill nets 13.8 (normal) 3.1 – 18.4 0.97 lb 83
2011-06-20 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.3 – 2.9 1.94 lb 6
2011-06-20 Standard gill nets 9.5 (normal) 3.1 – 18.4 1.29 lb 57
2006-06-19 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 2.9 2.37 lb 3
2006-06-19 Standard gill nets 9.8 (normal) 3.1 – 18.4 0.78 lb 59
1985-06-14 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 2.9 0.21 lb 3
2019-06-17 Standard trap nets 3.2 (above normal) 0.3 – 2.9 1.14 lb 29
2019-06-17 Standard gill nets 9.2 (normal) 3.1 – 18.4 0.87 lb 55

Common Carp

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1995-06-20 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.8 – 4.3 5.55 lb 1
1995-06-20 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.4 – 2.4 9.10 lb 9
2000-06-20 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.8 – 4.3 6.08 lb 1
2000-06-20 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.4 – 2.4 3.96 lb 5
1990-06-18 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 0.8 – 4.3 0.84 lb 8
1990-06-18 Standard trap nets 1.5 (normal) 0.4 – 2.4 1.25 lb 6
2022-06-13 Standard gill nets 1.7 (normal) 0.8 – 4.3 4.23 lb 10
2022-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.4 – 2.4 3.74 lb 7
2016-06-13 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.8 – 4.3 2.00 lb 1
2011-06-20 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.8 – 4.3 5.43 lb 1
2011-06-20 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.4 – 2.4 2.81 lb 4
2006-06-19 Standard gill nets 0.7 (below normal) 0.8 – 4.3 5.43 lb 4
2006-06-19 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.4 – 2.4 2.30 lb 4
1985-06-14 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.4 5.62 lb 1
2019-06-17 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 0.8 – 4.3 3.68 lb 3
2019-06-17 Standard trap nets 1.4 (normal) 0.4 – 2.4 3.61 lb 13

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1995-06-20 Survey seining 9.3 — 0.07 lb 28
2000-06-20 Survey seining 19.3 — 0.11 lb 58
2022-06-13 Standard electrofishing 16.9 — 1.15 lb 24
2022-06-14 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
2016-06-13 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 0.6 1.49 lb 3
2011-06-20 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.6 0.69 lb 1
2006-06-19 Standard electrofishing 28.3 — 0.58 lb 28
2006-06-19 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.8 4.41 lb 1
2019-06-17 Standard electrofishing 26.5 — 1.57 lb 28
2019-06-17 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.6 0.55 lb 1

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1995-06-20 Survey seining 289.7 — — 869
1995-06-20 Standard gill nets 9.8 — 0.24 lb 59
1995-06-20 Standard trap nets 107.6 (above normal) 3.5 – 57.1 0.07 lb 968
2000-06-20 Survey seining 342.0 — — 1026
2000-06-20 Standard gill nets 1.0 — 0.20 lb 6
2000-06-20 Standard trap nets 95.1 (above normal) 3.5 – 57.1 0.21 lb 761
1990-06-18 Standard gill nets 21.8 — 0.27 lb 131
1990-06-18 Standard trap nets 98.0 (above normal) 3.5 – 57.1 0.25 lb 392
2022-06-13 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.30 lb 2
2022-06-13 Standard trap nets 44.7 (normal) 3.5 – 57.1 0.19 lb 402
2022-06-14 Backpack electrofishing 19.9 — — 24
2022-06-14 15-ft beach seine 30.0 — — 30
2022-06-14 50-ft beach seine 15.2 — — 137
2016-06-13 Standard gill nets 1.7 — 0.29 lb 10
2016-06-13 Standard trap nets 66.0 (above normal) 3.5 – 57.1 0.24 lb 594
2011-06-20 Standard gill nets 26.2 — 0.17 lb 157
2011-06-20 Standard trap nets 71.0 (above normal) 3.5 – 57.1 0.07 lb 497
2006-06-19 Standard gill nets 10.0 — 0.20 lb 60
2006-06-19 Standard trap nets 63.3 (above normal) 3.5 – 57.1 0.09 lb 506
1985-06-14 Standard gill nets 15.0 — 0.25 lb 90
1985-06-14 Standard trap nets 50.0 (normal) 3.5 – 57.1 0.22 lb 200
2019-06-17 Standard gill nets 1.7 — 0.20 lb 10
2019-06-17 Standard trap nets 23.0 (normal) 3.5 – 57.1 0.16 lb 207

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1995-06-20 Survey seining 4.7 — 0.17 lb 14
1995-06-20 Standard gill nets 0.5 — 0.19 lb 3
1995-06-20 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.7 – 6.5 0.19 lb 2
2000-06-20 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 0.24 lb 1
1990-06-18 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 0.60 lb 1
1990-06-18 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.7 – 6.5 0.14 lb 5
2022-06-14 Backpack electrofishing 0.8 — — 1
2022-06-14 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 3
2016-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.7 – 6.5 0.02 lb 1
2011-06-20 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 0.22 lb 1
2011-06-20 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.7 – 6.5 0.20 lb 4
2006-06-19 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.7 – 6.5 0.17 lb 1
1985-06-14 Standard trap nets 0.5 (below normal) 0.7 – 6.5 0.18 lb 2

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1995-06-20 Standard gill nets 3.3 (normal) 0.8 – 3.8 2.91 lb 20
1995-06-20 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.8 5.40 lb 2
2000-06-20 Standard gill nets 2.3 (normal) 0.8 – 3.8 2.77 lb 14
1990-06-18 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.8 – 3.8 4.17 lb 5
1990-06-18 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.8 6.00 lb 1
2022-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 0.8 2.23 lb 5
2016-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.8 7.50 lb 1
2011-06-20 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.8 5.51 lb 2
2006-06-19 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.8 – 3.8 2.87 lb 1
2006-06-19 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.8 1.87 lb 1
1985-06-14 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 0.8 – 3.8 2.84 lb 12
1985-06-14 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.8 3.50 lb 1
2019-06-17 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.8 1.43 lb 2

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1995-06-20 Survey seining 2.0 — 0.09 lb 6
1995-06-20 Standard gill nets 4.5 (normal) 1.7 – 17.5 0.15 lb 27
1995-06-20 Standard trap nets 0.7 (below normal) 2.1 – 24.1 0.33 lb 6
2000-06-20 Standard gill nets 3.0 (normal) 1.7 – 17.5 0.27 lb 18
2000-06-20 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 2.1 – 24.1 0.48 lb 3
1990-06-18 Standard gill nets 17.5 (normal) 1.7 – 17.5 0.24 lb 105
1990-06-18 Standard trap nets 11.8 (normal) 2.1 – 24.1 0.30 lb 47
2022-06-13 Standard gill nets 25.8 (above normal) 1.7 – 17.5 0.22 lb 155
2022-06-13 Standard trap nets 35.2 (above normal) 2.1 – 24.1 0.22 lb 317
2022-06-14 Backpack electrofishing 1.7 — — 2
2022-06-14 50-ft beach seine 4.8 — — 43
2016-06-13 Standard gill nets 35.7 (above normal) 1.7 – 17.5 0.16 lb 214
2016-06-13 Standard trap nets 9.6 (normal) 2.1 – 24.1 0.21 lb 86
2011-06-20 Standard gill nets 16.2 (normal) 1.7 – 17.5 0.18 lb 97
2011-06-20 Standard trap nets 24.9 (above normal) 2.1 – 24.1 0.30 lb 174
2006-06-19 Standard gill nets 8.0 (normal) 1.7 – 17.5 0.21 lb 48
2006-06-19 Standard trap nets 9.3 (normal) 2.1 – 24.1 0.26 lb 74
1985-06-14 Standard gill nets 0.7 (below normal) 1.7 – 17.5 0.36 lb 4
1985-06-14 Standard trap nets 11.0 (normal) 2.1 – 24.1 0.30 lb 44
2019-06-17 Standard gill nets 17.0 (normal) 1.7 – 17.5 0.27 lb 102
2019-06-17 Standard trap nets 8.4 (normal) 2.1 – 24.1 0.42 lb 76

Bowfin

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1995-06-20 Standard gill nets 2.2 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.3 1.99 lb 13
1995-06-20 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 5.47 lb 8
2000-06-20 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 4.26 lb 2
2000-06-20 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 5.11 lb 7
1990-06-18 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.3 3.50 lb 1
2022-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.3 2.54 lb 2
2016-06-13 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.3 1.54 lb 1
2016-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 5.13 lb 5
2011-06-20 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 3.68 lb 4
2006-06-19 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 5.26 lb 5
2019-06-17 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 1.58 lb 3
2019-06-17 Standard trap nets 1.2 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 3.62 lb 11

BIB

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1995-06-20 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 1.4 6.68 lb 4
2022-06-13 Standard trap nets 1.6 (above normal) 0.2 – 1.4 5.28 lb 14
2016-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.2 (normal) 0.2 – 1.4 4.14 lb 2
2006-06-19 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.4 16.58 lb 1

Golden Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2000-06-20 Survey seining 0.3 — — 1
1990-06-18 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.6 – 2.8 0.10 lb 2
2022-06-13 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.6 – 2.8 0.14 lb 2
2022-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.6 0.05 lb 1
2022-06-14 50-ft beach seine 0.2 — — 2
2016-06-13 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.6 – 2.8 0.11 lb 2
2011-06-20 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 0.6 – 2.8 0.16 lb 3
2006-06-19 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.6 – 2.8 0.12 lb 1
1985-06-14 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.6 0.06 lb 2

Bluntnose Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2000-06-20 Survey seining 194.0 — 582
2022-06-14 50-ft beach seine 75.4 — 679
2022-06-14 Backpack electrofishing 41.4 — 50

Spottail Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2000-06-20 Survey seining 12.3 — 37
2022-06-14 50-ft beach seine 4.6 — 41

EMS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2000-06-20 Survey seining 1.0 — 3
2022-06-14 50-ft beach seine 10.4 — 94
2022-06-14 Backpack electrofishing 0.8 — 1

Johnny Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2000-06-20 Survey seining 0.3 — 1

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2022-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 0.25 lb 2
2022-06-14 15-ft beach seine 4.0 — — 4
2022-06-14 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2022-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.2 3.10 lb 1
2019-06-17 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.2 2.75 lb 1

Fathead Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-06-14 15-ft beach seine 20.0 — 20
2022-06-14 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — 1
2022-06-14 Backpack electrofishing 1.7 — 2

SFS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-06-14 Backpack electrofishing 20.7 — 25
2022-06-14 15-ft beach seine 1.0 — 1
2022-06-14 50-ft beach seine 28.6 — 257

Iowa Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-06-14 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — 1

SAB

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2016-06-13 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 0.94 lb 1

SAR

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2011-06-20 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 1.47 lb 1

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

Atlantis Hobby

Mankato, MN

(507) 594-9016

★ 4.8

Bait Shop

Mapleton, MN

★ 5

Buckmeister Bait and Butcher

Madison Lake, MN

(507) 380-5797

★ 5

Lake Wita Live Bait

Kasota, MN

(507) 340-4062

★ 4.7

Pet Expo - Mankato

Mankato, MN

(507) 625-2505

★ 4.7

Walts Bait and Tackle

Mankato, MN

(507) 625-4872

★ 4.6

Nearby Marinas

Dale's Marine

Madison Lake, MN

(507) 243-4106

★ 4.6

Duck Lake Park

Madison Lake, MN

(507) 243-3864

★ 4.6

Fort Le Hillier Landing River Access

Mankato, MN

(507) 304-4025

★ 4.3

Lake Washington Club, Inc

Madison Lake, MN

(507) 381-9292

★ 4.9

Mankato Motorsports

Mankato, MN

(507) 304-6786

★ 4.7

Mapleton Marine

Mapleton, MN

(507) 524-4588

★ 3.9

Resorts & Lodges Near Duck

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Sibley Farm
Fishing Resort Mankato

(507) 387-8600
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Fish Species

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

Bigmouth BuffaloBlack BullheadBlack CrappieBluegillBowfin (Dogfish)Common CarpFreshwater DrumHybrid SunfishLargemouth BassNorthern PikePumpkinseedSmallmouth BuffaloWalleyeWhite CrappieWhite SuckerYellow BullheadYellow Perch

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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.