Minnesota Fishing Guide

Eagle

Becker County, Minnesota — DOW #03026500

189 Surveys

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319.83
Acres
29 ft
Max Depth
0
13
Fish Species
4
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Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Eagle. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-21 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 — 6
1997-08-18 Standard gill nets 2.7 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.5 3.09 lb 16
1969-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.1 1.95 lb 2
2012-08-20 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.4 – 2.1 0.51 lb 4
2012-08-20 Standard gill nets 2.8 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.5 1.01 lb 17
1988-08-08 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.54 lb 12
2017-08-21 Standard gill nets 1.2 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 1.56 lb 7
2023-08-28 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.1 2.21 lb 1
2023-08-28 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.5 1.58 lb 1
1992-08-17 Standard gill nets 3.8 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.88 lb 23

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-21 Standard gill nets 12.8 (above normal) 3.5 – 10.5 2.03 lb 77
1997-08-18 Standard gill nets 7.5 (normal) 3.5 – 10.5 1.69 lb 45
1997-08-18 Standard trap nets 1.1 — 1.81 lb 11
1956-07-08 Standard gill nets 0.7 (below normal) 3.5 – 10.5 2.77 lb 4
1969-07-09 Standard gill nets 1.2 (below normal) 3.5 – 10.5 4.93 lb 6
1969-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 2.30 lb 1
2012-08-20 Standard gill nets 9.5 (normal) 3.5 – 10.5 1.98 lb 57
2012-08-20 Standard trap nets 0.5 — 2.70 lb 4
2022-08-30 50-ft beach seine 0.2 — — 2
1988-08-08 Standard gill nets 8.8 (normal) 3.5 – 10.5 1.61 lb 53
1988-08-08 Standard trap nets 2.7 — 1.33 lb 27
2017-08-21 Standard gill nets 10.3 (normal) 3.5 – 10.5 1.91 lb 62
2017-08-21 Standard trap nets 1.2 — 1.25 lb 11
2023-08-28 Standard gill nets 18.7 (above normal) 3.5 – 10.5 1.86 lb 112
2023-08-28 Standard trap nets 1.6 — 1.82 lb 14
1992-08-17 Standard gill nets 0.8 (below normal) 3.5 – 10.5 4.48 lb 5

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-21 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.27 lb 3
1997-08-18 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.29 lb 10
1956-07-08 Standard gill nets 7.0 (above normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.24 lb 42
1956-07-08 Standard trap nets 45.5 (above normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.25 lb 182
1969-07-09 Standard trap nets 1.8 (normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.76 lb 14
2012-08-20 Standard electrofishing 135.5 — 0.29 lb 167
2012-08-20 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.36 lb 5
2012-08-20 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.52 lb 6
1988-08-08 Standard gill nets 2.3 (normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.27 lb 14
1988-08-08 Standard trap nets 2.7 (normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.29 lb 27
2017-08-21 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.27 lb 2
2017-08-21 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.71 lb 3
2023-08-28 Standard gill nets 1.7 (normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.60 lb 10
2023-08-28 Standard trap nets 1.7 (normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.30 lb 15
1992-08-17 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.30 lb 4
1992-08-17 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.15 lb 2

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-21 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.7 — 2
1997-08-18 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 6.76 lb 4
1956-07-08 Standard gill nets 18.0 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.7 1.44 lb 108
1956-07-08 Standard trap nets 3.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.4 1.84 lb 13
1969-07-09 Standard gill nets 3.0 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.7 2.37 lb 15
1969-07-09 Standard trap nets 4.6 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.4 3.27 lb 37
2012-08-20 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.7 1.47 lb 1
1988-08-08 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 2.10 lb 5
2023-08-28 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 3.21 lb 3
1992-08-17 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 2.68 lb 5

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-21 Standard gill nets 8.3 (above normal) 1.3 – 5.0 2.32 lb 50
1997-08-18 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 1.3 – 5.0 3.98 lb 9
1997-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 0.7 3.22 lb 4
1956-07-08 Standard gill nets 18.0 (above normal) 1.3 – 5.0 0.93 lb 108
1956-07-08 Standard trap nets 0.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 0.7 1.51 lb 3
1969-07-09 Standard gill nets 1.8 (normal) 1.3 – 5.0 1.64 lb 9
2012-08-20 Standard gill nets 2.7 (normal) 1.3 – 5.0 3.03 lb 16
2022-08-30 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
1988-08-08 Standard gill nets 5.5 (above normal) 1.3 – 5.0 1.41 lb 33
1988-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 0.7 2.21 lb 8
2017-08-21 Standard gill nets 3.5 (normal) 1.3 – 5.0 1.98 lb 21
2017-08-21 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.7 2.82 lb 1
2023-08-28 Standard gill nets 7.7 (above normal) 1.3 – 5.0 2.78 lb 46
2023-08-28 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 0.7 1.25 lb 4
1992-08-17 Standard gill nets 15.3 (above normal) 1.3 – 5.0 2.18 lb 92
1992-08-17 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 0.7 0.23 lb 6

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-21 Standard gill nets 5.2 — — 31
1997-08-18 Standard gill nets 1.7 — 0.34 lb 10
1997-08-18 Standard trap nets 2.7 (normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.22 lb 27
1956-07-08 Standard gill nets 0.8 — 0.22 lb 5
1956-07-08 Standard trap nets 2.3 (normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.20 lb 9
1969-07-09 Standard trap nets 10.8 (above normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.24 lb 86
2012-08-20 Standard gill nets 1.2 — 0.15 lb 7
2012-08-20 Standard trap nets 2.5 (normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.14 lb 20
2022-08-30 Backpack electrofishing 2.9 — — 2
2022-08-30 50-ft beach seine 0.4 — — 4
1988-08-08 Standard trap nets 3.0 (normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.15 lb 30
2017-08-21 Standard gill nets 1.0 — 0.11 lb 6
2017-08-21 Standard trap nets 0.9 (below normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.09 lb 8
2023-08-28 Standard gill nets 1.0 — 0.33 lb 6
2023-08-28 Standard trap nets 1.7 (below normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.09 lb 15
1992-08-17 Standard gill nets 3.5 — 0.15 lb 21
1992-08-17 Standard trap nets 6.4 (normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.15 lb 64

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-21 Standard gill nets 93.3 (above normal) 1.0 – 10.5 — 560
1997-08-18 Standard gill nets 72.0 (above normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.92 lb 432
1997-08-18 Standard trap nets 3.8 (normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.93 lb 38
1956-07-08 Standard trap nets 1.3 (below normal) 1.3 – 9.8 1.40 lb 5
1969-07-09 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 1.0 – 10.5 1.50 lb 1
1969-07-09 Standard trap nets 11.1 (above normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.83 lb 89
2012-08-20 Standard gill nets 53.0 (above normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.48 lb 318
2012-08-20 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.72 lb 5
2022-08-30 Backpack electrofishing 11.6 — — 8
1988-08-08 Standard gill nets 13.8 (above normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.45 lb 83
1988-08-08 Standard trap nets 14.2 (above normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.43 lb 142
2017-08-21 Standard gill nets 72.8 (above normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.31 lb 437
2017-08-21 Standard trap nets 3.3 (normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.58 lb 30
2023-08-28 Standard gill nets 30.2 (above normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.57 lb 181
2023-08-28 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.53 lb 4
1992-08-17 Standard gill nets 48.7 (above normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.44 lb 292
1992-08-17 Standard trap nets 8.1 (normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.49 lb 81

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-21 Standard gill nets 38.5 — — 231
1997-08-18 Standard gill nets 1.8 — 0.24 lb 11
1997-08-18 Standard trap nets 22.2 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.15 lb 222
1956-07-08 Standard trap nets 6.3 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.39 lb 25
1969-07-09 Standard gill nets 0.2 — — 1
1969-07-09 Standard trap nets 7.8 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.42 lb 62
2012-08-20 Standard gill nets 5.2 — 0.11 lb 31
2012-08-20 Standard trap nets 16.4 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.13 lb 131
2022-08-30 Backpack electrofishing 14.5 — — 10
2022-08-30 50-ft beach seine 9.0 — — 90
1988-08-08 Standard gill nets 41.0 — 0.21 lb 246
1988-08-08 Standard trap nets 67.6 (above normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.15 lb 676
2017-08-21 Standard gill nets 5.5 — 0.11 lb 33
2017-08-21 Standard trap nets 11.4 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.07 lb 103
2023-08-28 Standard gill nets 6.2 — 0.08 lb 37
2023-08-28 Standard trap nets 16.7 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.06 lb 150
1992-08-17 Standard gill nets 16.3 — 0.10 lb 98
1992-08-17 Standard trap nets 130.1 (above normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.07 lb 1301

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-21 Standard gill nets 25.8 (normal) 3.4 – 43.6 — 155
1997-08-18 Standard trap nets 1.9 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.11 lb 19
1997-08-18 Standard gill nets 9.5 (normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.15 lb 57
1956-07-08 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.20 lb 1
1956-07-08 Standard gill nets 49.0 (above normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.09 lb 294
1969-07-09 Standard trap nets 13.5 (above normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.16 lb 108
1969-07-09 Standard gill nets 62.8 (above normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.19 lb 314
2012-08-20 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.11 lb 8
2012-08-20 Standard gill nets 6.7 (normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.17 lb 40
2022-08-30 Backpack electrofishing 2.9 — — 2
2022-08-30 50-ft beach seine 0.4 — — 4
1988-08-08 Standard trap nets 3.0 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.14 lb 30
1988-08-08 Standard gill nets 29.5 (normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.19 lb 177
2017-08-21 Standard gill nets 2.7 (below normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.06 lb 16
2023-08-28 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.11 lb 3
2023-08-28 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.11 lb 2
1992-08-17 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.10 lb 9
1992-08-17 Standard gill nets 6.7 (normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.12 lb 40

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-21 Standard gill nets 2.2 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.83 lb 13
1997-08-18 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.75 lb 8
1997-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 1.13 lb 3
2012-08-20 Standard electrofishing 37.3 — 1.41 lb 46
2012-08-20 Standard gill nets 3.2 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.90 lb 19
2012-08-20 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.19 lb 4
2022-08-30 Backpack electrofishing 8.7 — — 6
2022-08-30 50-ft beach seine 2.7 — — 27
1988-08-08 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.50 lb 2
1988-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.38 lb 8
2017-08-21 Standard gill nets 5.0 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.7 1.41 lb 30
2017-08-21 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 1.00 lb 4
2023-08-28 Standard gill nets 5.2 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.7 1.24 lb 31
2023-08-28 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.26 lb 9
1992-08-17 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.62 lb 6
1992-08-17 Standard trap nets 4.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.18 lb 43

Rock Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1997-08-18 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.9 1.09 lb 1
1997-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.76 lb 1
1969-07-09 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.9 0.30 lb 1
1969-07-09 Standard trap nets 3.8 (above normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.59 lb 30
1992-08-17 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.9 0.23 lb 3
1992-08-17 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.10 lb 2

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1997-08-18 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 0.49 lb 1
1997-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.5 — 0.41 lb 5
1969-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.5 — 0.42 lb 4
2012-08-20 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 0.31 lb 1
2012-08-20 Standard trap nets 1.9 — 0.25 lb 15
2022-08-30 50-ft beach seine 1.2 — — 12
2022-08-30 Backpack electrofishing 14.5 — — 10
1988-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.9 — 0.17 lb 9
2017-08-21 Standard gill nets 2.0 — 0.29 lb 12
2017-08-21 Standard trap nets 1.4 — 0.19 lb 13
2023-08-28 Standard gill nets 4.2 — 0.45 lb 25
2023-08-28 Standard trap nets 5.0 — 0.35 lb 45

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1969-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 3.2 1.05 lb 6
2023-08-28 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.8 – 7.7 0.33 lb 1

CRC

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1969-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 0.10 lb 2

Green Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2012-08-20 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.3 0.02 lb 2
2022-08-30 Backpack electrofishing 44.8 — — 31
2022-08-30 50-ft beach seine 0.6 — — 6
2017-08-21 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.3 0.05 lb 1

BNS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-08-30 50-ft beach seine 3.6 — 36

Bluntnose Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-08-30 50-ft beach seine 20.7 — 207
2022-08-30 Backpack electrofishing 4.3 — 3

BCS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-08-30 50-ft beach seine 2.5 — 25

BKF

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-08-30 50-ft beach seine 0.9 — 9
2022-08-30 Backpack electrofishing 1.4 — 1

Iowa Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-08-30 50-ft beach seine 0.2 — 2

Johnny Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-08-30 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — 1

Golden Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1992-08-17 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.2 0.10 lb 1
1992-08-17 Standard trap nets 0.1 (normal) 0.1 – 0.5 0.10 lb 1

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

Cormorant Store

Pelican Rapids, MN

(218) 532-2440

★ 4.6

County 6 Gas & Bait

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 846-2390

★ 4

Deez Fish Co

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 203-0932

★ 5

Detroit Lakes Corner Market

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 847-3190

★ 4.1

Hod Fishing Rods

Detroit Lakes, MN

(701) 412-8888

Lakes Sport Shop

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 847-2645

★ 4.4

L&M Fleet Supply

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 847-1171

★ 4.5

Osage Bait & Tackle

Osage, MN

(218) 573-3990

★ 4.5

Nearby Marinas

Arctic Marine

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 850-4728

At Ease Dock & Lift

Frazee, MN

(218) 334-2202

★ 4.8

Beach King, Inc

Frazee, MN

(218) 846-3415

★ 4.7

Detroit Power Sports

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 234-5759

★ 4.5

Dl Dock & Lift/Webber Dock & Lift

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 847-2108

★ 5

GoGo Rental

Detroit Lakes, MN

(866) 739-4114

★ 4.8

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Fish Species

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

Black BullheadBlack CrappieBluegillBrown BullheadGreen SunfishHybrid SunfishLargemouth BassNorthern PikePumpkinseedWalleyeWhite SuckerYellow BullheadYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Eagle

Baxstar Fishing
Fishing Guide

(701) 261-3703
Brad Laabs Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 849-6108
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Fishing Guide

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Front 20 Outfitters Fly Shop & Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 346-4899

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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.