Minnesota Fishing Guide

East Jefferson

Le Sueur County, Minnesota — DOW #40009201

294 Surveys

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East Jefferson has confirmed populations of:

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684.57
Acres
37 ft
Max Depth
0
18
Fish Species
1
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DNR Fish Surveys

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

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1982-08-11 Standard trap nets 45.0 (above normal) 0.7 – 25.7 0.24 lb 360
1982-08-11 Standard gill nets 45.0 (normal) 2.5 – 45.0 0.24 lb 360
2018-07-30 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.7 – 25.7 1.92 lb 1
2018-07-30 Standard gill nets 1.9 (below normal) 2.5 – 45.0 1.43 lb 17
2021-07-26 Standard gill nets 0.6 (below normal) 2.5 – 45.0 1.24 lb 5
2002-08-01 Standard gill nets 142.0 (above normal) 2.5 – 45.0 0.09 lb 994
2002-08-01 Standard trap nets 20.5 (normal) 0.7 – 25.7 0.50 lb 246
2008-08-04 Standard trap nets 21.9 (normal) 0.7 – 25.7 0.21 lb 263
2008-08-04 Standard gill nets 74.1 (above normal) 2.5 – 45.0 0.36 lb 519
1974-08-05 Standard trap nets 23.9 (normal) 0.7 – 25.7 0.27 lb 191
1974-08-05 Standard gill nets 192.8 (above normal) 2.5 – 45.0 0.20 lb 2314
2024-07-29 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.7 – 25.7 1.33 lb 3
2024-07-29 Standard gill nets 0.6 (below normal) 2.5 – 45.0 1.16 lb 5
1987-08-18 Standard trap nets 61.3 (above normal) 0.7 – 25.7 0.30 lb 490
1987-08-18 Standard gill nets 152.7 (above normal) 2.5 – 45.0 0.19 lb 1680
1997-07-31 Standard trap nets 75.8 (above normal) 0.7 – 25.7 0.20 lb 909
1997-07-31 Survey seining 0.3 — 0.31 lb 1
1997-07-31 Standard gill nets 71.6 (above normal) 2.5 – 45.0 0.76 lb 501
1992-07-21 Standard trap nets 166.6 (above normal) 0.7 – 25.7 0.21 lb 1333
1992-07-21 Standard gill nets 100.2 (above normal) 2.5 – 45.0 0.12 lb 601

White Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1982-08-11 Standard gill nets 0.9 (normal) 0.3 – 3.8 1.27 lb 7
1982-08-11 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.2 – 0.9 1.27 lb 7
2018-07-30 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 3.8 1.64 lb 5
2021-07-26 Standard gill nets 2.1 (normal) 0.3 – 3.8 2.13 lb 17
2021-07-26 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.9 2.01 lb 1
2002-08-01 Standard gill nets 0.9 (normal) 0.3 – 3.8 1.03 lb 6
2008-08-04 Standard gill nets 1.1 (normal) 0.3 – 3.8 1.41 lb 8
1974-08-05 Standard gill nets 3.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 3.8 0.74 lb 46
1987-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.9 0.50 lb 1
1992-07-21 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.9 0.88 lb 1

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1982-08-11 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.25 lb 1
1982-08-11 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 2.0 – 27.9 0.25 lb 1
2018-07-30 Standard trap nets 1.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.15 lb 13
2018-07-30 Standard gill nets 15.4 (normal) 2.0 – 27.9 0.19 lb 139
2021-07-26 Standard trap nets 1.2 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.17 lb 11
2021-07-26 Standard gill nets 9.3 (normal) 2.0 – 27.9 0.16 lb 74
2002-08-01 Standard gill nets 99.1 (above normal) 2.0 – 27.9 0.11 lb 694
2002-08-01 Survey seining 10.7 — 0.08 lb 32
2002-08-01 Standard trap nets 8.2 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.06 lb 98
2008-08-04 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.10 lb 12
2008-08-04 Standard gill nets 31.1 (above normal) 2.0 – 27.9 0.12 lb 218
1974-08-05 Standard gill nets 59.4 (above normal) 2.0 – 27.9 0.19 lb 713
2024-07-29 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.26 lb 7
2024-07-29 Standard gill nets 5.7 (normal) 2.0 – 27.9 0.21 lb 51
1987-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.17 lb 3
1987-08-18 Standard gill nets 18.6 (normal) 2.0 – 27.9 0.15 lb 204
1997-07-31 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.11 lb 13
1997-07-31 Survey seining 12.0 — 0.01 lb 36
1997-07-31 Standard gill nets 87.0 (above normal) 2.0 – 27.9 0.10 lb 609
1992-07-21 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.09 lb 5
1992-07-21 Standard gill nets 21.5 (normal) 2.0 – 27.9 0.12 lb 129

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1982-08-11 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 0.5 – 7.5 1.17 lb 12
1982-08-11 Standard trap nets 1.5 (normal) 0.9 – 5.7 1.17 lb 12
2018-07-30 Standard gill nets 11.4 (above normal) 0.5 – 7.5 1.04 lb 103
2018-07-30 Standard trap nets 1.6 (normal) 0.9 – 5.7 1.01 lb 14
2021-07-26 Standard gill nets 9.3 (above normal) 0.5 – 7.5 1.48 lb 74
2021-07-26 Standard trap nets 2.3 (normal) 0.9 – 5.7 1.52 lb 21
2002-08-01 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.9 – 5.7 0.83 lb 13
2002-08-01 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.5 – 7.5 0.69 lb 5
2008-08-04 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.5 – 7.5 1.06 lb 3
2008-08-04 Standard trap nets 1.2 (normal) 0.9 – 5.7 0.99 lb 14
1974-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 7.5 0.50 lb 1
2024-07-29 Standard gill nets 5.6 (normal) 0.5 – 7.5 1.31 lb 50
2024-07-29 Standard trap nets 5.4 (normal) 0.9 – 5.7 1.54 lb 54
1987-08-18 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.5 – 7.5 0.98 lb 8
1987-08-18 Standard trap nets 7.3 (above normal) 0.9 – 5.7 0.59 lb 58
1997-07-31 Standard trap nets 0.5 (below normal) 0.9 – 5.7 1.57 lb 6
1992-07-21 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.9 – 5.7 0.27 lb 3

Freshwater Drum

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1982-08-11 Standard trap nets 1.8 (normal) 0.5 – 4.2 0.68 lb 14
1982-08-11 Standard gill nets 1.8 (below normal) 4.0 – 32.3 0.68 lb 14
2018-07-30 Standard trap nets 5.7 (above normal) 0.5 – 4.2 2.42 lb 51
2018-07-30 Standard gill nets 8.1 (normal) 4.0 – 32.3 1.95 lb 73
2021-07-26 Standard trap nets 4.6 (above normal) 0.5 – 4.2 2.60 lb 41
2021-07-26 Standard gill nets 10.6 (normal) 4.0 – 32.3 1.67 lb 85
2002-08-01 Standard trap nets 1.4 (normal) 0.5 – 4.2 2.25 lb 17
2002-08-01 Standard gill nets 2.7 (below normal) 4.0 – 32.3 1.43 lb 19
2008-08-04 Standard trap nets 2.0 (normal) 0.5 – 4.2 1.82 lb 24
2008-08-04 Standard gill nets 12.1 (normal) 4.0 – 32.3 1.15 lb 85
1974-08-05 Standard gill nets 11.3 (normal) 4.0 – 32.3 0.56 lb 136
2024-07-29 Standard trap nets 6.6 (above normal) 0.5 – 4.2 2.17 lb 66
2024-07-29 Standard gill nets 4.2 (normal) 4.0 – 32.3 1.92 lb 38
1987-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 4.2 0.42 lb 4
1987-08-18 Standard gill nets 4.0 (normal) 4.0 – 32.3 0.34 lb 44
1997-07-31 Standard trap nets 2.3 (normal) 0.5 – 4.2 2.86 lb 28
1997-07-31 Standard gill nets 9.1 (normal) 4.0 – 32.3 1.62 lb 64
1992-07-21 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 4.2 1.08 lb 4
1992-07-21 Standard gill nets 16.3 (normal) 4.0 – 32.3 0.73 lb 98

Common Carp

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1982-08-11 Standard gill nets 38.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 3.0 1.16 lb 306
1982-08-11 Standard trap nets 38.3 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.0 1.16 lb 306
2018-07-30 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.3 – 3.0 8.36 lb 9
2018-07-30 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.4 – 2.0 5.71 lb 12
2021-07-26 Standard gill nets 0.9 (normal) 0.3 – 3.0 3.76 lb 7
2021-07-26 Standard trap nets 2.0 (normal) 0.4 – 2.0 3.33 lb 18
2002-08-01 Standard gill nets 5.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 3.0 1.55 lb 37
2002-08-01 Standard trap nets 2.3 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.0 5.77 lb 27
2008-08-04 Standard gill nets 2.3 (normal) 0.3 – 3.0 3.24 lb 16
2008-08-04 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.4 – 2.0 4.53 lb 16
1974-08-05 Standard gill nets 8.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 3.0 1.62 lb 99
1974-08-05 Standard trap nets 12.9 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.0 2.05 lb 103
2024-07-29 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 3.0 3.94 lb 6
2024-07-29 Standard trap nets 2.7 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.0 5.30 lb 27
1987-08-18 Standard gill nets 1.1 (normal) 0.3 – 3.0 3.99 lb 12
1987-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.4 – 2.0 3.56 lb 6
1997-07-31 Standard gill nets 1.9 (normal) 0.3 – 3.0 2.34 lb 13
1997-07-31 Standard trap nets 3.8 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.0 3.52 lb 46
1992-07-21 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 0.3 – 3.0 2.84 lb 8
1992-07-21 Standard trap nets 3.4 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.0 2.53 lb 27

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1982-08-11 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 1.2 – 6.3 0.88 lb 4
1982-08-11 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.88 lb 4
2018-07-30 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 1.2 – 6.3 3.45 lb 12
2018-07-30 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.2 1.58 lb 1
2021-07-26 Standard gill nets 2.6 (normal) 1.2 – 6.3 3.70 lb 21
2021-07-26 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.2 3.46 lb 1
2002-08-01 Standard gill nets 1.9 (normal) 1.2 – 6.3 1.33 lb 13
2002-08-01 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.28 lb 3
2008-08-04 Standard gill nets 1.9 (normal) 1.2 – 6.3 3.11 lb 13
1974-08-05 Standard gill nets 4.9 (normal) 1.2 – 6.3 2.61 lb 59
2024-07-29 Standard gill nets 0.8 (below normal) 1.2 – 6.3 4.67 lb 7
2024-07-29 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 4.77 lb 5
1987-08-18 Standard gill nets 2.4 (normal) 1.2 – 6.3 1.96 lb 26
1987-08-18 Standard trap nets 1.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.2 2.13 lb 14
1997-07-31 Standard gill nets 2.6 (normal) 1.2 – 6.3 2.77 lb 18
1997-07-31 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 3.64 lb 4
1992-07-21 Standard gill nets 2.2 (normal) 1.2 – 6.3 1.05 lb 13
1992-07-21 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.75 lb 3

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1982-08-11 Standard gill nets 11.6 — 0.25 lb 93
1982-08-11 Standard trap nets 11.6 (normal) 7.5 – 62.5 0.25 lb 93
2018-07-30 Standard gill nets 22.0 — 0.21 lb 198
2018-07-30 Standard trap nets 26.0 (normal) 7.5 – 62.5 0.15 lb 234
2021-07-26 Standard gill nets 19.3 — 0.21 lb 154
2021-07-26 Standard trap nets 43.7 (normal) 7.5 – 62.5 0.08 lb 393
2002-08-01 Standard gill nets 29.4 — 0.10 lb 206
2002-08-01 Survey seining 349.0 — — 1047
2002-08-01 Standard trap nets 44.8 (normal) 7.5 – 62.5 0.07 lb 538
2008-08-04 Standard gill nets 37.4 — 0.15 lb 262
2008-08-04 Standard trap nets 15.6 (normal) 7.5 – 62.5 0.12 lb 187
1974-08-05 Standard gill nets 2.7 — 0.30 lb 32
1974-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.9 (below normal) 7.5 – 62.5 0.21 lb 7
2024-07-29 Standard gill nets 18.9 — 0.25 lb 170
2024-07-29 Standard trap nets 30.5 (normal) 7.5 – 62.5 0.19 lb 305
1987-08-18 Standard gill nets 1.3 — 0.11 lb 14
1987-08-18 Standard trap nets 21.8 (normal) 7.5 – 62.5 0.14 lb 174
1997-07-31 Survey seining 61.3 — — 184
1997-07-31 Standard gill nets 16.0 — 0.16 lb 112
1997-07-31 Standard trap nets 3.9 (below normal) 7.5 – 62.5 0.15 lb 47
1992-07-21 Standard gill nets 0.8 — 0.14 lb 5
1992-07-21 Standard trap nets 3.5 (below normal) 7.5 – 62.5 0.07 lb 28

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1982-08-11 Standard gill nets 1.1 — 0.14 lb 9
1982-08-11 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.7 – 4.2 0.14 lb 9
2018-07-30 Standard gill nets 0.1 — — 1
2018-07-30 Standard trap nets 3.4 (normal) 0.7 – 4.2 0.18 lb 31
2021-07-26 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 0.26 lb 1
2021-07-26 Standard trap nets 1.7 (normal) 0.7 – 4.2 0.15 lb 15
2002-08-01 Survey seining 1.3 — 0.09 lb 4
2002-08-01 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.7 – 4.2 0.13 lb 13
2008-08-04 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.07 lb 2
2008-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.7 – 4.2 0.03 lb 2
2024-07-29 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 0.33 lb 2
2024-07-29 Standard trap nets 3.2 (normal) 0.7 – 4.2 0.27 lb 32
1987-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.5 (below normal) 0.7 – 4.2 0.06 lb 4
1997-07-31 Standard gill nets 0.6 — 0.18 lb 4
1997-07-31 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.7 – 4.2 0.03 lb 10
1992-07-21 Standard trap nets 0.5 (below normal) 0.7 – 4.2 0.12 lb 4

Bowfin

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1982-08-11 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 2.60 lb 5
1982-08-11 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.4 – 1.3 2.60 lb 5
2018-07-30 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 3.45 lb 3
2018-07-30 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.4 – 1.3 4.25 lb 9
2021-07-26 Standard trap nets 1.6 (above normal) 0.4 – 1.3 3.74 lb 14
2002-08-01 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.4 – 1.3 4.92 lb 11
2008-08-04 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.8 7.38 lb 1
2008-08-04 Standard trap nets 1.2 (normal) 0.4 – 1.3 5.50 lb 14
1974-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.8 3.00 lb 2
1974-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.3 3.67 lb 3
2024-07-29 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.4 – 1.3 4.57 lb 10
1987-08-18 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.8 0.44 lb 1
1987-08-18 Standard trap nets 1.5 (above normal) 0.4 – 1.3 4.01 lb 12
1997-07-31 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 7.46 lb 2
1997-07-31 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.4 – 1.3 7.96 lb 9
1992-07-21 Standard trap nets 1.4 (above normal) 0.4 – 1.3 3.76 lb 11

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1982-08-11 Standard gill nets 2.6 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.2 2.07 lb 21
1982-08-11 Standard trap nets 2.6 (above normal) 0.2 – 1.0 2.07 lb 21
2002-08-01 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 3.05 lb 2
2002-08-01 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.2 0.62 lb 1
2008-08-04 Standard gill nets 0.4 (normal) 0.4 – 2.2 2.26 lb 3
1974-08-05 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 0.4 – 2.2 1.83 lb 18
1987-08-18 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.2 1.32 lb 4
1987-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.2 – 1.0 1.61 lb 6
1997-07-31 Standard gill nets 0.9 (normal) 0.4 – 2.2 3.92 lb 6
1992-07-21 Standard gill nets 2.3 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.2 2.04 lb 14
1992-07-21 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 1.0 1.44 lb 3

BIB

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1982-08-11 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 2.00 lb 2
1982-08-11 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 2.00 lb 2
2018-07-30 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 8.07 lb 9
2021-07-26 Standard gill nets 0.9 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 7.43 lb 7
2002-08-01 Standard gill nets 14.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.93 lb 100
2002-08-01 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 0.95 lb 3
1974-08-05 Standard gill nets 10.7 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.7 1.16 lb 128
1974-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 0.50 lb 2
2024-07-29 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 15.63 lb 1
2024-07-29 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 7.23 lb 7
1987-08-18 Standard gill nets 1.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 1.22 lb 16
1987-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 2.77 lb 6
1992-07-21 Standard gill nets 5.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.7 1.04 lb 35
1992-07-21 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 1.14 lb 5

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1982-08-11 Standard gill nets 10.8 (normal) 2.5 – 16.5 0.24 lb 86
1982-08-11 Standard trap nets 10.8 (normal) 1.8 – 21.2 0.24 lb 86
2018-07-30 Standard gill nets 23.6 (above normal) 2.5 – 16.5 0.18 lb 212
2018-07-30 Standard trap nets 18.1 (normal) 1.8 – 21.2 0.38 lb 163
2021-07-26 Standard gill nets 90.0 (above normal) 2.5 – 16.5 0.14 lb 720
2021-07-26 Standard trap nets 30.9 (above normal) 1.8 – 21.2 0.17 lb 278
2002-08-01 Standard gill nets 7.1 (normal) 2.5 – 16.5 0.15 lb 50
2002-08-01 Survey seining 0.3 — 0.38 lb 1
2002-08-01 Standard trap nets 4.5 (normal) 1.8 – 21.2 0.26 lb 54
2008-08-04 Standard gill nets 2.9 (normal) 2.5 – 16.5 0.20 lb 20
2008-08-04 Standard trap nets 6.2 (normal) 1.8 – 21.2 0.31 lb 74
2024-07-29 Standard gill nets 22.9 (above normal) 2.5 – 16.5 0.23 lb 206
2024-07-29 Standard trap nets 22.2 (above normal) 1.8 – 21.2 0.30 lb 222
1987-08-18 Standard gill nets 11.6 (normal) 2.5 – 16.5 0.13 lb 127
1987-08-18 Standard trap nets 38.0 (above normal) 1.8 – 21.2 0.14 lb 304
1997-07-31 Standard gill nets 3.1 (normal) 2.5 – 16.5 0.13 lb 22
1997-07-31 Standard trap nets 3.9 (normal) 1.8 – 21.2 0.39 lb 47
1992-07-21 Standard gill nets 15.2 (normal) 2.5 – 16.5 0.14 lb 91
1992-07-21 Standard trap nets 9.6 (normal) 1.8 – 21.2 0.19 lb 77

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-07-30 Standard gill nets 4.1 (normal) 1.5 – 7.3 3.81 lb 37
2018-07-30 Standard trap nets 1.2 — 2.93 lb 11
2021-07-26 Standard gill nets 4.6 (normal) 1.5 – 7.3 3.76 lb 37
2021-07-26 Standard trap nets 0.4 — 2.32 lb 4
2002-08-01 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 1.5 – 7.3 2.91 lb 3
2008-08-04 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 1.5 – 7.3 4.39 lb 3
2008-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 4.07 lb 2
1974-08-05 Standard gill nets 1.8 (normal) 1.5 – 7.3 3.56 lb 21
2024-07-29 Standard gill nets 6.8 (normal) 1.5 – 7.3 2.00 lb 61
2024-07-29 Standard trap nets 2.0 — 1.53 lb 20
1987-08-18 Standard gill nets 1.2 (below normal) 1.5 – 7.3 2.99 lb 13
1987-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.4 — 6.30 lb 3
1997-07-31 Standard gill nets 9.1 (above normal) 1.5 – 7.3 2.48 lb 64
1997-07-31 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 4.30 lb 2
1997-07-31 Survey seining 0.3 — 0.22 lb 1
1992-07-21 Standard gill nets 5.5 (normal) 1.5 – 7.3 2.24 lb 33
1992-07-21 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 2.75 lb 2

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-07-30 Standard electrofishing 42.0 — 1.08 lb 67
2018-07-30 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.8 2.54 lb 1
2018-07-30 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 1.12 lb 4
2021-07-26 Standard electrofishing 22.4 — 1.75 lb 34
2021-07-26 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 3.34 lb 3
2002-08-01 Survey seining 7.3 — 0.08 lb 22
2002-08-01 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 0.40 lb 4
2008-08-04 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 0.8 0.57 lb 4
1974-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.8 0.25 lb 1
2024-07-29 Standard electrofishing 14.1 — 0.98 lb 20
2024-07-29 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.8 — 1
2024-07-29 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.7 3.57 lb 1
1987-08-18 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.8 0.33 lb 1
1987-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.7 0.12 lb 1
1997-07-31 Survey seining 4.3 — 0.01 lb 13
1997-07-31 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.7 3.31 lb 1
1992-07-21 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 0.8 0.46 lb 3

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-07-30 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 0.52 lb 1
2018-07-30 Standard trap nets 0.4 — 0.23 lb 4
2021-07-26 Standard trap nets 0.6 — 0.25 lb 5
2002-08-01 Survey seining 0.7 — 0.03 lb 2
2002-08-01 Standard trap nets 1.2 — 0.21 lb 14
2008-08-04 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 0.20 lb 1
2008-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.8 — 0.07 lb 10
2024-07-29 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 0.47 lb 1
2024-07-29 Standard trap nets 0.5 — 0.31 lb 5

White Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2021-07-26 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.7 – 10.4 0.07 lb 1
2002-08-01 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.7 – 10.4 0.11 lb 1
2008-08-04 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.7 – 10.4 0.49 lb 1
2024-07-29 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.7 – 10.4 1.65 lb 1
1987-08-18 Standard gill nets 45.4 (above normal) 0.7 – 10.4 0.09 lb 499
1987-08-18 Standard trap nets 1.5 (normal) 0.5 – 6.6 0.17 lb 12
1997-07-31 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 0.7 – 10.4 0.07 lb 9
1992-07-21 Standard gill nets 6.8 (normal) 0.7 – 10.4 0.08 lb 41
1992-07-21 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 6.6 0.32 lb 2

Golden Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2021-07-26 Standard gill nets 1.1 (normal) 0.3 – 1.5 0.09 lb 9
2002-08-01 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.8 0.06 lb 1
2008-08-04 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.5 0.06 lb 1
2008-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.8 0.09 lb 1
1997-07-31 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.8 0.04 lb 1

Green Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2002-08-01 Survey seining 1.7 — 0.08 lb 5
2002-08-01 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.3 0.09 lb 1
1997-07-31 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.3 0.30 lb 1
1997-07-31 Survey seining 5.3 — — 16

Bluntnose Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2002-08-01 Survey seining 4.0 — 12

Logperch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2002-08-01 Survey seining 2.3 — 7
1997-07-31 Survey seining 1.0 — 3

Spottail Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2002-08-01 Survey seining 2.0 — 6
1997-07-31 Survey seining 35.3 — 106

CRP

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1974-08-05 Standard gill nets 26.2 — 0.22 lb 314
1974-08-05 Standard trap nets 24.0 — 0.22 lb 192

LNG

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2024-07-29 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 1.23 lb 2
1992-07-21 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.56 lb 1
1992-07-21 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 0.56 lb 1

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Map & Directions

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

JT's Bait & Tackle

Elysian, MN

(507) 267-1106

★ 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

Buckmeister Bait and Butcher

Madison Lake, MN

(507) 380-5797

★ 5

Country Goods

Owatonna, MN

(507) 451-5661

★ 4.7

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

Brick's Boatworks

New Prague, MN

(952) 233-2191

★ 4.7

Cannon River Wilderness Area Canoe Launch

Faribault, MN

Cleary Lake Boat Rental

Prior Lake, MN

(763) 694-7777

★ 4.4

Resorts & Lodges Near East Jefferson

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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 East Jefferson. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Bigmouth BuffaloBlack BullheadBlack CrappieBluegillBowfin (Dogfish)Common CarpFreshwater DrumGreen SunfishHybrid SunfishLargemouth BassLongnose GarNorthern PikePumpkinseedWalleyeWhite BassWhite CrappieYellow BullheadYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near East Jefferson

Moonlight Bowfishing Charters LLC
Fishing Guide

(507) 384-1623

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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.