East Lost
Otter Tail County, Minnesota — DOW #56037800
230 Surveys
Special Regulations for East Lost
This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.
- Daily limit 10. (Including connected Otter Tail River)
Invasive Species Alert
East Lost has confirmed populations of:
Clean, drain, and dry all equipment before moving to another water body. It's the law in Minnesota.
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on East Lost.
Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1979-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.57 lb | 2 |
| 1979-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.1 | 0.63 lb | 13 |
| 2003-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 1.17 lb | 1 |
| 2003-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.1 | 0.81 lb | 6 |
| 1983-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.1 | 0.68 lb | 6 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 3.1 | 0.92 lb | 2 |
| 2009-08-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.95 lb | 1 |
| 2009-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 3.1 | 0.93 lb | 1 |
| 1988-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 (above normal) | 0.4 – 3.1 | 0.82 lb | 22 |
| 2019-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.59 lb | 1 |
| 2019-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.9 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.1 | 0.59 lb | 17 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1979-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.6 – 2.6 | 0.82 lb | 5 |
| 1979-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.5 | 0.60 lb | 4 |
| 2003-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.5 | 0.76 lb | 24 |
| 1983-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.5 | 0.85 lb | 11 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.5 | 0.83 lb | 3 |
| 1988-08-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.6 – 2.6 | 1.00 lb | 1 |
| 1988-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.5 | 0.82 lb | 36 |
| 2019-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.6 – 2.6 | 1.16 lb | 3 |
| 2019-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.5 | 1.19 lb | 4 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1979-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.21 lb | 8 |
| 1979-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 25.7 (above normal) | 1.0 – 10.3 | 0.27 lb | 154 |
| 2003-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.21 lb | 1 |
| 2003-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 1.0 – 10.3 | 0.22 lb | 1 |
| 1983-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.12 lb | 9 |
| 1983-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.3 | 0.22 lb | 48 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.05 lb | 1 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 1.0 – 10.3 | 0.24 lb | 4 |
| 2009-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 1.4 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.3 | 0.15 lb | 13 |
| 2017-07-31 | 50-ft beach seine | 3.0 | — | — | 9 |
| 2017-07-31 | 15-ft beach seine | 3.0 | — | — | 6 |
| 2017-07-31 | Backpack electrofishing | 6.3 | — | — | 6 |
| 1988-08-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.15 lb | 2 |
| 1988-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.0 – 10.3 | 0.20 lb | 5 |
| 2019-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.18 lb | 1 |
| 2019-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.0 – 10.3 | 0.09 lb | 2 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1979-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.5 – 0.9 | 0.07 lb | 3 |
| 2003-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 0.9 | 0.06 lb | 1 |
| 2017-07-31 | Backpack electrofishing | 13.7 | — | — | 13 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1979-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 2.1 – 15.8 | 0.48 lb | 36 |
| 1979-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 15.6 (above normal) | 2.7 – 13.5 | 0.51 lb | 109 |
| 2003-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 4.4 (normal) | 2.1 – 15.8 | 0.62 lb | 40 |
| 2003-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 9.3 (normal) | 2.7 – 13.5 | 0.64 lb | 74 |
| 1983-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (normal) | 2.1 – 15.8 | 0.53 lb | 16 |
| 1983-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 3.2 (normal) | 2.7 – 13.5 | 0.68 lb | 19 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 2.1 (normal) | 2.1 – 15.8 | 0.83 lb | 19 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (below normal) | 2.7 – 13.5 | 0.76 lb | 11 |
| 2009-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 3.9 (normal) | 2.1 – 15.8 | 0.74 lb | 35 |
| 2009-08-31 | Standard trap nets | 2.1 (below normal) | 2.7 – 13.5 | 0.75 lb | 17 |
| 1988-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 9.3 (normal) | 2.1 – 15.8 | 0.75 lb | 56 |
| 1988-08-29 | Standard trap nets | 2.5 (below normal) | 2.7 – 13.5 | 0.69 lb | 15 |
| 2019-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 2.1 – 15.8 | 0.81 lb | 6 |
| 2019-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 3.8 (normal) | 2.7 – 13.5 | 0.91 lb | 34 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1979-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 3.5 – 8.9 | 1.00 lb | 27 |
| 1979-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 | — | 0.59 lb | 4 |
| 2003-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 4.8 (normal) | 3.5 – 8.9 | 0.87 lb | 43 |
| 2003-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 | — | 1.07 lb | 9 |
| 1983-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 4.2 (normal) | 3.5 – 8.9 | 0.66 lb | 25 |
| 1983-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 0.78 lb | 5 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 5.3 (normal) | 3.5 – 8.9 | 1.30 lb | 48 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 2.53 lb | 4 |
| 2009-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 4.2 (normal) | 3.5 – 8.9 | 0.86 lb | 38 |
| 2009-08-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 0.89 lb | 4 |
| 2017-07-31 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.5 | — | — | 1 |
| 1988-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 5.8 (normal) | 3.5 – 8.9 | 1.55 lb | 35 |
| 1988-08-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 3.50 lb | 2 |
| 2019-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 2.1 (below normal) | 3.5 – 8.9 | 1.94 lb | 19 |
| 2019-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 | — | 0.82 lb | 5 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1979-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 6.20 lb | 7 |
| 2003-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 1.18 lb | 1 |
| 2003-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 | — | 4.48 lb | 5 |
| 1983-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 7.50 lb | 2 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 7.99 lb | 4 |
| 2009-08-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 12.24 lb | 1 |
| 1988-08-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 6.60 lb | 1 |
| 2019-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 8.74 lb | 7 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1979-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 1.23 lb | 16 |
| 2003-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 1.64 lb | 30 |
| 2003-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.5 | 4.02 lb | 1 |
| 1983-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 0.80 lb | 11 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 1.95 lb | 21 |
| 2009-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 1.71 lb | 20 |
| 2009-08-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.5 | 6.09 lb | 1 |
| 1988-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 0.94 lb | 26 |
| 2019-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.4 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 1.19 lb | 13 |
| 2019-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.5 | 2.47 lb | 1 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1979-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.6 | 0.70 lb | 1 |
| 1979-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.82 lb | 2 |
| 2003-08-26 | Standard electrofishing | 58.3 | — | 1.50 lb | 26 |
| 2003-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 2.1 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.6 | 1.04 lb | 19 |
| 2003-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.20 lb | 4 |
| 1983-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.6 | 0.93 lb | 4 |
| 1983-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 2.5 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.11 lb | 15 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard electrofishing | 80.7 | — | 1.26 lb | 46 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.6 | 1.12 lb | 8 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 2.23 lb | 2 |
| 2009-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.6 | 1.17 lb | 12 |
| 2009-08-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.37 lb | 5 |
| 2017-07-31 | 50-ft beach seine | 3.0 | — | — | 9 |
| 2017-07-31 | 15-ft beach seine | 5.5 | — | — | 11 |
| 2017-07-31 | Backpack electrofishing | 10.6 | — | — | 10 |
| 1988-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.6 | 0.46 lb | 10 |
| 1988-08-29 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.49 lb | 14 |
| 2019-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.6 | 1.19 lb | 11 |
| 2019-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.46 lb | 2 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1979-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 | — | 0.15 lb | 20 |
| 1979-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 13.1 (normal) | 9.5 – 57.3 | 0.17 lb | 92 |
| 2003-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 2.4 | — | 0.16 lb | 22 |
| 2003-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 30.8 (normal) | 9.5 – 57.3 | 0.12 lb | 246 |
| 2021-05-24 | Special trap nets | 42.7 | — | 0.19 lb | 256 |
| 1983-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 | — | 0.07 lb | 20 |
| 1983-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 66.3 (above normal) | 9.5 – 57.3 | 0.14 lb | 398 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 3.8 | — | 0.21 lb | 34 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 20.4 (normal) | 9.5 – 57.3 | 0.19 lb | 163 |
| 2009-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 | — | 0.23 lb | 24 |
| 2009-08-31 | Standard trap nets | 11.9 (normal) | 9.5 – 57.3 | 0.18 lb | 95 |
| 2017-07-31 | Backpack electrofishing | 89.7 | — | — | 85 |
| 2017-07-31 | 50-ft beach seine | 15.3 | — | — | 46 |
| 2017-07-31 | 15-ft beach seine | 41.5 | — | — | 83 |
| 2024-06-10 | Special trap nets | 30.5 | — | 0.13 lb | 183 |
| 1988-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.20 lb | 12 |
| 1988-08-29 | Standard trap nets | 70.8 (above normal) | 9.5 – 57.3 | 0.15 lb | 425 |
| 2019-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 | — | 0.18 lb | 15 |
| 2019-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 6.7 (below normal) | 9.5 – 57.3 | 0.23 lb | 60 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1979-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 | — | 0.14 lb | 9 |
| 1979-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (below normal) | 1.5 – 6.8 | 0.20 lb | 8 |
| 2003-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 1.9 | — | 0.19 lb | 17 |
| 2003-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 2.6 (normal) | 1.5 – 6.8 | 0.15 lb | 21 |
| 2021-05-24 | Special trap nets | 10.7 | — | 0.26 lb | 64 |
| 1983-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 5.3 | — | 0.13 lb | 32 |
| 1983-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 8.7 (above normal) | 1.5 – 6.8 | 0.18 lb | 52 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 | — | 0.12 lb | 15 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 3.4 (normal) | 1.5 – 6.8 | 0.15 lb | 27 |
| 2009-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 | — | 0.22 lb | 6 |
| 2009-08-31 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.5 – 6.8 | 0.20 lb | 8 |
| 2017-07-31 | Backpack electrofishing | 4.2 | — | — | 4 |
| 2017-07-31 | 50-ft beach seine | 4.0 | — | — | 12 |
| 2017-07-31 | 15-ft beach seine | 2.0 | — | — | 4 |
| 2024-06-10 | Special trap nets | 5.3 | — | 0.24 lb | 32 |
| 1988-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 | — | 0.25 lb | 22 |
| 1988-08-29 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 (normal) | 1.5 – 6.8 | 0.26 lb | 20 |
| 2019-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.9 | — | 0.13 lb | 8 |
| 2019-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (below normal) | 1.5 – 6.8 | 0.16 lb | 8 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1979-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 6.60 lb | 1 |
| 1979-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.2 | 5.35 lb | 2 |
| 2003-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 2.65 lb | 1 |
| 2003-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.2 | 5.10 lb | 4 |
| 1983-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.2 | 6.90 lb | 1 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.2 | 5.66 lb | 2 |
| 2009-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 6.47 lb | 1 |
| 2017-07-31 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 1988-08-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.2 | 1.95 lb | 2 |
| 2019-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.2 | 4.89 lb | 3 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1979-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 3.56 lb | 5 |
| 1979-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 2.59 lb | 13 |
| 2003-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 2.38 lb | 20 |
| 2003-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 2.56 lb | 8 |
| 1983-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 1.73 lb | 8 |
| 1983-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 1.90 lb | 3 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 1.70 lb | 14 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 2.05 lb | 6 |
| 2009-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 2.45 lb | 24 |
| 2009-08-31 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 2.94 lb | 9 |
| 1988-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 2.23 lb | 12 |
| 1988-08-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 3.20 lb | 1 |
| 2019-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 2.58 lb | 9 |
| 2019-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 2.96 lb | 6 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1979-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.0 – 3.9 | 1.00 lb | 1 |
| 2003-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 1.0 – 3.9 | 0.16 lb | 5 |
| 2003-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.8 – 4.0 | 0.58 lb | 1 |
| 1983-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.0 – 3.9 | 0.95 lb | 3 |
| 1983-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.0 | 0.46 lb | 8 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 1.0 – 3.9 | 0.62 lb | 4 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.0 | 0.39 lb | 16 |
| 2009-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.0 – 3.9 | 0.46 lb | 2 |
| 2009-08-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.8 – 4.0 | 0.36 lb | 3 |
| 1988-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.0 – 3.9 | 0.30 lb | 1 |
| 1988-08-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.8 – 4.0 | 0.45 lb | 2 |
| 2019-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 1.0 – 3.9 | 0.49 lb | 4 |
| 2019-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.0 | 0.52 lb | 11 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2003-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 | — | 0.22 lb | 4 |
| 2003-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 | — | 0.23 lb | 11 |
| 2021-05-24 | Special trap nets | 4.8 | — | 0.37 lb | 29 |
| 1983-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 | — | 0.17 lb | 10 |
| 2009-08-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 0.42 lb | 3 |
| 2017-07-31 | Backpack electrofishing | 6.3 | — | — | 6 |
| 2017-07-31 | 15-ft beach seine | 2.5 | — | — | 5 |
| 2024-06-10 | Special trap nets | 2.2 | — | 0.35 lb | 13 |
| 1988-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1988-08-29 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 | — | 0.21 lb | 14 |
| 2019-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.34 lb | 3 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2003-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.7 | 0.40 lb | 6 |
| 1983-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.7 | 0.40 lb | 1 |
| 1983-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.7 | 0.33 lb | 4 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.7 | 0.19 lb | 7 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.7 | 0.35 lb | 8 |
| 2009-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.7 | 0.40 lb | 1 |
| 2009-08-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.7 | 0.23 lb | 4 |
| 2017-07-31 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 1988-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.7 | 0.30 lb | 2 |
| 1988-08-29 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.7 | 0.27 lb | 6 |
| 2019-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.7 | 0.20 lb | 4 |
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2003-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 2.3 – 10.0 | 1.00 lb | 1 |
LKS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 1.1 | — | 2.70 lb | 10 |
| 2009-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 1.1 | — | 2.66 lb | 10 |
| 2019-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.9 | — | 5.45 lb | 8 |
Spottail Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2017-07-31 | Backpack electrofishing | 4.2 | — | 4 |
| 2017-07-31 | 15-ft beach seine | 2.5 | — | 5 |
Johnny Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2017-07-31 | 50-ft beach seine | 3.0 | — | 9 |
| 2017-07-31 | Backpack electrofishing | 11.6 | — | 11 |
BSD
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2017-07-31 | Backpack electrofishing | 14.8 | — | 14 |
BNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2017-07-31 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | 2 |
| 2017-07-31 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.1 | — | 1 |
| 2017-07-31 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | 3 |
BCS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2017-07-31 | Backpack electrofishing | 11.6 | — | 11 |
| 2017-07-31 | 15-ft beach seine | 21.5 | — | 43 |
Bluntnose Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2017-07-31 | 15-ft beach seine | 17.0 | — | 34 |
| 2017-07-31 | Backpack electrofishing | 44.3 | — | 42 |
| 2017-07-31 | 50-ft beach seine | 29.3 | — | 88 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2017-07-31 | 15-ft beach seine | 13.5 | — | 27 |
| 2017-07-31 | Backpack electrofishing | 3.2 | — | 3 |
PGS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2017-07-31 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.1 | — | 1 |
WDS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2017-07-31 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.1 | — | 1 |
| 2017-07-31 | 50-ft beach seine | 4.0 | — | 12 |
| 2017-07-31 | 15-ft beach seine | 2.5 | — | 5 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2017-07-31 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.1 | — | 2 |
RBD
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2017-07-31 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.1 | — | 1 |
BKF
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2017-07-31 | 50-ft beach seine | 6.7 | — | 20 |
Tadpole Madtom
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2017-07-31 | Backpack electrofishing | 3.2 | — | 3 |
Shorthead Redhorse
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1988-08-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 8.95 lb | 2 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit East Lost. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026.
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