East Rush

Chisago County, Minnesota — DOW #13006901

259 Surveys

Special Regulations for East Rush

This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.

All from 26-40" must be immediately released. Possession limit three, only one over 40".

Invasive Species Alert

East Rush has confirmed populations of:

Eurasian watermilfoil

Clean, drain, and dry all equipment before moving to another water body. It's the law in Minnesota.

1,493.93

Acres

24 ft

Max Depth

Fish Species

Local Guides

DNR Fish Surveys

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

Largemouth Bass

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2019-06-25	Backpack electrofishing	6.0	—	—	13
2019-06-25	50-ft beach seine	0.6	—	—	7
2023-08-21	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.3 – 0.8	1.31 lb	2
2023-08-21	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.2 – 0.7	2.27 lb	3
2007-08-27	Standard electrofishing	28.6	—	0.96 lb	26
2007-08-27	Standard gill nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.3 – 0.8	0.71 lb	3
2011-04-19	Standard electrofishing	48.9	—	1.02 lb	75
2011-04-19	Musky trap nets	0.1	—	2.38 lb	47
2011-04-19	Standard gill nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 0.8	0.29 lb	1
2011-04-19	Special trap nets	0.4	—	2.54 lb	20
2002-08-26	Standard electrofishing	26.3	—	1.60 lb	56
2002-08-26	Survey seining	1.3	—	—	5
1997-08-25	Standard electrofishing	11.7	—	1.91 lb	15
1997-08-25	Survey seining	222.0	—	—	888
1997-08-25	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.2 – 0.7	0.08 lb	1
1985-08-26	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.2 – 0.7	4.40 lb	1
1988-08-22	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.3 – 0.8	0.40 lb	2
1988-08-22	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.2 – 0.7	0.10 lb	1

Hybrid Sunfish

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2019-06-25	15-ft beach seine	3.0	—	—	3
2019-06-25	50-ft beach seine	0.1	—	—	1
2019-06-25	Backpack electrofishing	5.0	—	—	11
2023-08-21	Standard gill nets	0.1	—	0.38 lb	1
2023-08-21	Standard trap nets	1.1	—	0.03 lb	13
2007-08-27	Standard trap nets	0.1	—	0.32 lb	1
2011-04-19	Standard gill nets	0.1	—	0.24 lb	1
2011-04-19	Musky trap nets	0.0	—	0.65 lb	1
2002-08-26	Standard trap nets	0.3	—	0.25 lb	3
1988-08-22	Standard trap nets	0.1	—	0.10 lb	1

Pumpkinseed

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2019-06-25	Backpack electrofishing	1.4	—	—	3
2019-06-25	50-ft beach seine	0.1	—	—	1
2023-08-21	Standard gill nets	0.2	—	0.14 lb	2
2023-08-21	Standard trap nets	1.1 (normal)	0.7 – 4.2	0.11 lb	13
2007-08-27	Standard gill nets	0.5	—	0.32 lb	6
2007-08-27	Standard trap nets	1.3 (normal)	0.7 – 4.2	0.23 lb	16
2011-04-19	Standard gill nets	0.4	—	0.15 lb	5
2011-04-19	Musky trap nets	0.0	—	0.16 lb	5
2002-08-26	Survey seining	0.3	—	—	1
2002-08-26	Standard trap nets	3.6 (normal)	0.7 – 4.2	0.04 lb	43
1997-08-25	Standard trap nets	0.9 (normal)	0.7 – 4.2	0.07 lb	7
1985-08-26	Standard trap nets	0.5 (below normal)	0.7 – 4.2	0.05 lb	4
1972-08-15	Standard trap nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.7 – 4.2	0.05 lb	3
1988-08-22	Standard trap nets	0.9 (normal)	0.7 – 4.2	0.06 lb	7

Bluegill

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2019-06-25	Backpack electrofishing	30.3	—	—	66
2019-06-25	15-ft beach seine	72.0	—	—	72
2019-06-25	50-ft beach seine	17.3	—	—	190
2023-08-21	Standard gill nets	1.2	—	0.31 lb	14
2023-08-21	Standard trap nets	11.3 (normal)	7.5 – 62.5	0.21 lb	135
2007-08-27	Standard gill nets	4.4	—	0.23 lb	53
2007-08-27	Standard trap nets	13.5 (normal)	7.5 – 62.5	0.14 lb	162
2011-04-19	Standard gill nets	3.3	—	0.18 lb	39
2011-04-19	Special trap nets	0.0	—	0.06 lb	1
2011-04-19	Musky trap nets	0.7	—	0.26 lb	225
2002-08-26	Survey seining	5.8	—	—	23
2002-08-26	Standard gill nets	2.1	—	0.30 lb	25
2002-08-26	Standard trap nets	23.8 (normal)	7.5 – 62.5	0.13 lb	285
1997-08-25	Survey seining	149.3	—	—	597
1997-08-25	Standard gill nets	0.0	—	—	—
1997-08-25	Standard trap nets	6.9 (below normal)	7.5 – 62.5	0.04 lb	55
1985-08-26	Standard trap nets	1.4 (below normal)	7.5 – 62.5	0.30 lb	11
1972-08-15	Standard trap nets	3.3 (below normal)	7.5 – 62.5	0.08 lb	39
1988-08-22	Standard gill nets	0.3	—	0.10 lb	3
1988-08-22	Standard trap nets	4.4 (below normal)	7.5 – 62.5	0.19 lb	35

Bowfin

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2019-06-25	Backpack electrofishing	0.9	—	—	2
2011-04-19	Special trap nets	0.0	—	7.95 lb	1
2011-04-19	Musky trap nets	0.0	—	6.28 lb	8
2002-08-26	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.4 – 1.3	1.60 lb	1
1988-08-22	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.4 – 1.3	5.50 lb	1

Black Crappie

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2019-06-25	Backpack electrofishing	1.4	—	—	3
2019-06-25	50-ft beach seine	0.1	—	—	1
2023-08-21	Standard gill nets	55.8 (above normal)	2.5 – 16.5	0.15 lb	670
2023-08-21	Standard trap nets	9.6 (normal)	1.8 – 21.2	0.34 lb	115
2007-08-27	Standard gill nets	18.1 (above normal)	2.5 – 16.5	0.13 lb	217
2007-08-27	Standard trap nets	7.8 (normal)	1.8 – 21.2	0.22 lb	94
2011-04-19	Standard gill nets	23.8 (above normal)	2.5 – 16.5	0.09 lb	285
2011-04-19	Special trap nets	0.1	—	0.47 lb	5
2011-04-19	Musky trap nets	0.7	—	0.29 lb	241
2002-08-26	Survey seining	0.3	—	—	1
2002-08-26	Standard gill nets	3.8 (normal)	2.5 – 16.5	0.30 lb	45
2002-08-26	Standard trap nets	6.0 (normal)	1.8 – 21.2	0.35 lb	72
1997-08-25	Survey seining	0.8	—	—	3
1997-08-25	Standard gill nets	9.5 (normal)	2.5 – 16.5	0.14 lb	95
1997-08-25	Standard trap nets	5.1 (normal)	1.8 – 21.2	0.29 lb	41
1985-08-26	Standard gill nets	1.9 (below normal)	2.5 – 16.5	0.35 lb	19
1985-08-26	Standard trap nets	0.8 (below normal)	1.8 – 21.2	0.42 lb	6
1972-08-15	Standard gill nets	2.8 (normal)	2.5 – 16.5	0.22 lb	11
1972-08-15	Standard trap nets	22.8 (above normal)	1.8 – 21.2	0.36 lb	273
1988-08-22	Standard gill nets	40.5 (above normal)	2.5 – 16.5	0.19 lb	405
1988-08-22	Standard trap nets	14.6 (normal)	1.8 – 21.2	0.18 lb	117

CNM

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2019-06-25	Backpack electrofishing	19.7	—	43

Yellow Perch

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2019-06-25	Backpack electrofishing	8.3	—	—	18
2019-06-25	15-ft beach seine	39.0	—	—	39
2019-06-25	50-ft beach seine	6.9	—	—	76
2023-08-21	Standard trap nets	2.3 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.7	0.16 lb	28
2023-08-21	Standard gill nets	19.4 (normal)	2.0 – 27.9	0.27 lb	233
2007-08-27	Standard trap nets	1.5 (normal)	0.3 – 1.7	0.22 lb	18
2007-08-27	Standard gill nets	21.8 (normal)	2.0 – 27.9	0.21 lb	261
2011-04-19	Musky trap nets	0.1	—	0.10 lb	44
2011-04-19	Standard gill nets	37.5 (above normal)	2.0 – 27.9	0.15 lb	450
2011-04-19	Special trap nets	0.0	—	0.42 lb	2
2002-08-26	Standard trap nets	1.8 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.7	0.13 lb	21
2002-08-26	Survey seining	1.0	—	—	4
2002-08-26	Standard gill nets	137.4 (above normal)	2.0 – 27.9	0.04 lb	1649
1997-08-25	Standard trap nets	1.4 (normal)	0.3 – 1.7	0.13 lb	11
1997-08-25	Survey seining	2.0	—	—	8
1997-08-25	Standard gill nets	16.8 (normal)	2.0 – 27.9	0.18 lb	168
1985-08-26	Standard trap nets	0.5 (normal)	0.3 – 1.7	0.17 lb	4
1985-08-26	Standard gill nets	17.4 (normal)	2.0 – 27.9	0.21 lb	174
1972-08-15	Standard trap nets	14.9 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.7	0.10 lb	179
1972-08-15	Standard gill nets	79.5 (above normal)	2.0 – 27.9	0.15 lb	318
1988-08-22	Standard trap nets	1.6 (normal)	0.3 – 1.7	0.12 lb	13
1988-08-22	Standard gill nets	19.6 (normal)	2.0 – 27.9	0.14 lb	196

Northern Pike

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2019-06-25	50-ft beach seine	0.3	—	—	3
2023-08-21	Standard gill nets	6.5 (normal)	1.5 – 7.3	4.69 lb	78
2023-08-21	Standard trap nets	1.3	—	4.99 lb	16
2007-08-27	Standard gill nets	5.1 (normal)	1.5 – 7.3	3.59 lb	61
2007-08-27	Standard trap nets	0.8	—	5.64 lb	9
2011-04-19	Standard electrofishing	5.2	—	2.32 lb	8
2011-04-19	Musky trap nets	1.9	—	5.88 lb	619
2011-04-19	Standard gill nets	2.3 (normal)	1.5 – 7.3	3.94 lb	28
2011-04-19	Special trap nets	1.6	—	3.61 lb	75
2002-08-26	Standard gill nets	4.3 (normal)	1.5 – 7.3	3.55 lb	51
2002-08-26	Standard trap nets	0.8	—	3.82 lb	10
1997-08-25	Standard gill nets	5.2 (normal)	1.5 – 7.3	4.24 lb	52
1997-08-25	Standard trap nets	0.4	—	2.35 lb	3
1985-08-26	Standard gill nets	1.3 (below normal)	1.5 – 7.3	5.54 lb	13
1985-08-26	Standard trap nets	0.1	—	6.10 lb	1
1972-08-15	Standard gill nets	3.5 (normal)	1.5 – 7.3	5.11 lb	14
1972-08-15	Standard trap nets	0.8	—	6.03 lb	10
1988-08-22	Standard gill nets	1.8 (normal)	1.5 – 7.3	4.21 lb	18
1988-08-22	Standard trap nets	0.4	—	3.03 lb	3

Green Sunfish

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2019-06-25	Backpack electrofishing	4.1	—	9

Johnny Darter

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2019-06-25	Backpack electrofishing	0.9	—	2
2019-06-25	15-ft beach seine	10.0	—	10
2019-06-25	50-ft beach seine	0.4	—	4

Muskellunge

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2019-06-25	Backpack electrofishing	0.9	—	—	2
2023-08-21	Standard gill nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.2 – 1.0	18.32 lb	1
2011-04-19	Musky trap nets	0.1	—	20.17 lb	39
2012-04-09	Musky trap nets	1.4	—	11.82 lb	17
1985-08-26	Standard trap nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.4 – 0.5	12.30 lb	2
1985-08-26	Standard gill nets	0.2 (normal)	0.2 – 1.0	10.25 lb	2
1972-08-15	Standard trap nets	0.5 (normal)	0.4 – 0.5	3.95 lb	6
1972-08-15	Standard gill nets	0.5 (normal)	0.2 – 1.0	3.80 lb	2
1988-08-22	Standard gill nets	0.2 (normal)	0.2 – 1.0	6.60 lb	2

Tadpole Madtom

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2019-06-25	Backpack electrofishing	1.4	—	3

Spottail Shiner

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2019-06-25	50-ft beach seine	0.1	—	1

BKF

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2019-06-25	50-ft beach seine	4.4	—	48
2019-06-25	Backpack electrofishing	5.5	—	12
2019-06-25	15-ft beach seine	15.0	—	15

Yellow Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2019-06-25	Backpack electrofishing	0.9	—	—	2
2023-08-21	Standard gill nets	0.6 (normal)	0.5 – 7.5	1.33 lb	7
2023-08-21	Standard trap nets	0.9 (normal)	0.9 – 5.7	1.03 lb	11
2007-08-27	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.9 – 5.7	1.27 lb	2
2011-04-19	Standard gill nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.5 – 7.5	1.38 lb	1
2002-08-26	Standard gill nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.5 – 7.5	0.87 lb	3
2002-08-26	Standard trap nets	0.6 (below normal)	0.9 – 5.7	1.35 lb	7
1997-08-25	Standard gill nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.5 – 7.5	0.73 lb	1
1997-08-25	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.9 – 5.7	1.06 lb	1
1985-08-26	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.5 – 7.5	0.23 lb	2
1985-08-26	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.9 – 5.7	1.10 lb	1
1972-08-15	Standard gill nets	0.5 (normal)	0.5 – 7.5	0.60 lb	2
1972-08-15	Standard trap nets	3.3 (normal)	0.9 – 5.7	0.79 lb	40
1988-08-22	Standard gill nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.5 – 7.5	1.30 lb	1
1988-08-22	Standard trap nets	1.0 (normal)	0.9 – 5.7	0.88 lb	8

Iowa Darter

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2019-06-25	50-ft beach seine	0.4	—	4

Brown Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2023-08-21	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.2 – 1.4	1.03 lb	3
2002-08-26	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.2 – 1.4	1.41 lb	1
1997-08-25	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.2 – 1.4	2.09 lb	1
1985-08-26	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.4 – 2.0	0.65 lb	2
1988-08-22	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.2 – 1.4	1.50 lb	1
1988-08-22	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.4 – 2.0	0.80 lb	2

Golden Shiner

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2023-08-21	Standard gill nets	0.8 (normal)	0.3 – 1.5	0.13 lb	10
2007-08-27	Standard gill nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 1.5	0.12 lb	4
2011-04-19	Standard gill nets	1.5 (normal)	0.3 – 1.5	0.08 lb	18
2002-08-26	Survey seining	0.3	—	—	1
2002-08-26	Standard gill nets	0.7 (normal)	0.3 – 1.5	0.08 lb	8
1997-08-25	Standard gill nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.5	0.07 lb	1
1985-08-26	Standard gill nets	1.2 (normal)	0.3 – 1.5	0.34 lb	12
1985-08-26	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.2 – 0.8	0.05 lb	1
1972-08-15	Standard gill nets	1.5 (normal)	0.3 – 1.5	0.08 lb	6
1988-08-22	Standard gill nets	1.7 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.5	0.09 lb	17
1988-08-22	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.2 – 0.8	0.10 lb	2

Freshwater Drum

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2023-08-21	Standard trap nets	3.3 (normal)	0.5 – 4.2	5.20 lb	39
2023-08-21	Standard gill nets	2.5 (below normal)	4.0 – 32.3	3.09 lb	30
2007-08-27	Standard trap nets	1.6 (normal)	0.5 – 4.2	3.75 lb	19
2007-08-27	Standard gill nets	5.2 (normal)	4.0 – 32.3	1.42 lb	62
2011-04-19	Special trap nets	0.1	—	4.58 lb	6
2011-04-19	Musky trap nets	0.0	—	3.39 lb	4
2011-04-19	Standard gill nets	6.4 (normal)	4.0 – 32.3	2.67 lb	77
2002-08-26	Standard trap nets	2.8 (normal)	0.5 – 4.2	2.67 lb	34
2002-08-26	Standard gill nets	2.2 (below normal)	4.0 – 32.3	2.56 lb	26
1997-08-25	Standard trap nets	2.1 (normal)	0.5 – 4.2	1.66 lb	17
1997-08-25	Standard gill nets	3.3 (below normal)	4.0 – 32.3	1.35 lb	33
1985-08-26	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.5 – 4.2	0.60 lb	1
1985-08-26	Standard gill nets	20.6 (normal)	4.0 – 32.3	0.48 lb	206
1988-08-22	Standard trap nets	4.1 (normal)	0.5 – 4.2	0.99 lb	33
1988-08-22	Standard gill nets	11.7 (normal)	4.0 – 32.3	0.55 lb	117

Common Carp

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2023-08-21	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.4 – 2.0	12.44 lb	2
2007-08-27	Standard gill nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.3 – 3.0	12.12 lb	3
2007-08-27	Standard trap nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.4 – 2.0	7.44 lb	4
2011-04-19	Musky trap nets	0.0	—	13.41 lb	2
2011-04-19	Standard gill nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 3.0	0.07 lb	4
2002-08-26	Standard gill nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.3 – 3.0	18.59 lb	3
2002-08-26	Standard trap nets	0.6 (normal)	0.4 – 2.0	12.45 lb	7
1997-08-25	Standard gill nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 3.0	12.66 lb	3
1997-08-25	Standard trap nets	1.4 (normal)	0.4 – 2.0	7.25 lb	11
1985-08-26	Standard gill nets	0.8 (normal)	0.3 – 3.0	8.34 lb	8
1985-08-26	Standard trap nets	1.8 (normal)	0.4 – 2.0	7.54 lb	14
1972-08-15	Standard trap nets	0.7 (normal)	0.4 – 2.0	5.11 lb	8
1988-08-22	Standard gill nets	11.4 (above normal)	0.3 – 3.0	1.45 lb	114
1988-08-22	Standard trap nets	1.8 (normal)	0.4 – 2.0	3.09 lb	14

Walleye

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2023-08-21	Standard gill nets	3.3 (normal)	1.2 – 6.3	2.61 lb	40
2023-08-21	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.2	6.90 lb	2
2007-08-27	Fall electrofishing	8.2	—	0.32 lb	11
2007-08-27	Standard gill nets	5.3 (normal)	1.2 – 6.3	2.13 lb	63
2007-08-27	Standard trap nets	0.7 (normal)	0.3 – 1.2	2.18 lb	8
2011-04-19	Musky trap nets	1.2	—	4.21 lb	402
2011-04-19	Standard gill nets	3.8 (normal)	1.2 – 6.3	2.23 lb	45
2011-04-19	Special trap nets	0.0	—	4.87 lb	2
2011-04-19	Standard electrofishing	5.2	—	1.42 lb	8
2002-08-26	Standard gill nets	3.3 (normal)	1.2 – 6.3	2.10 lb	39
2002-08-26	Standard trap nets	0.5 (normal)	0.3 – 1.2	1.59 lb	6
1997-08-25	Standard gill nets	3.5 (normal)	1.2 – 6.3	2.12 lb	35
1985-08-26	Standard gill nets	1.4 (normal)	1.2 – 6.3	3.33 lb	14
1985-08-26	Standard trap nets	0.4 (normal)	0.3 – 1.2	0.40 lb	3
1972-08-15	Standard gill nets	0.3 (below normal)	1.2 – 6.3	4.30 lb	1
1972-08-15	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 1.2	3.90 lb	4
1988-08-22	Standard gill nets	8.4 (above normal)	1.2 – 6.3	1.33 lb	84
1988-08-22	Standard trap nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.2	1.75 lb	2

White Sucker

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2023-08-21	Standard gill nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.4 – 2.2	1.85 lb	3
2023-08-21	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.2 – 1.0	2.63 lb	2
2007-08-27	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.4 – 2.2	1.38 lb	2
2011-04-19	Standard gill nets	0.5 (normal)	0.4 – 2.2	0.52 lb	6
1997-08-25	Standard gill nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.4 – 2.2	0.24 lb	1
1985-08-26	Standard gill nets	0.5 (normal)	0.4 – 2.2	1.79 lb	5
1972-08-15	Standard gill nets	1.5 (normal)	0.4 – 2.2	2.20 lb	6
1972-08-15	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.2 – 1.0	2.42 lb	4
1988-08-22	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.4 – 2.2	1.60 lb	2
1988-08-22	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.2 – 1.0	3.50 lb	1

Shorthead Redhorse

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2007-08-27	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.5 – 1.8	0.06 lb	2

BIB

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2007-08-27	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.2 – 0.8	8.65 lb	1
2011-04-19	Musky trap nets	0.0	—	11.76 lb	5

Black Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2011-04-19	Standard gill nets	0.1 (below normal)	2.5 – 45.0	0.63 lb	1
2002-08-26	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.7 – 25.7	1.34 lb	1
2002-08-26	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	2.5 – 45.0	0.72 lb	2
1997-08-25	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.7 – 25.7	1.81 lb	1
1985-08-26	Standard gill nets	1.3 (below normal)	2.5 – 45.0	0.65 lb	13
1972-08-15	Standard trap nets	2.0 (normal)	0.7 – 25.7	0.48 lb	24
1972-08-15	Standard gill nets	7.0 (normal)	2.5 – 45.0	0.63 lb	28
1988-08-22	Standard trap nets	0.4 (below normal)	0.7 – 25.7	1.17 lb	3
1988-08-22	Standard gill nets	0.4 (below normal)	2.5 – 45.0	0.80 lb	4

Smallmouth Bass

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2011-04-19	Musky trap nets	0.0	—	2.97 lb	1

EMS

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2002-08-26	Survey seining	0.5	—	2

White Crappie

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1985-08-26	Standard gill nets	12.1 (above normal)	0.7 – 10.4	0.22 lb	121
1985-08-26	Standard trap nets	1.9 (normal)	0.5 – 6.6	0.26 lb	15
1972-08-15	Standard gill nets	12.5 (above normal)	0.7 – 10.4	0.21 lb	50
1972-08-15	Standard trap nets	17.6 (above normal)	0.5 – 6.6	0.36 lb	211
1988-08-22	Standard gill nets	23.5 (above normal)	0.7 – 10.4	0.25 lb	235
1988-08-22	Standard trap nets	5.0 (normal)	0.5 – 6.6	0.26 lb	40

RHS

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1985-08-26	Standard gill nets	0.8	—	1.73 lb	8

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Black Crappie Bluegill Bowfin (Dogfish)Brown Bullhead Common Carp Freshwater Drum Green Sunfish Hybrid Sunfish Largemouth Bass Muskellunge Northern Pike Pumpkinseed Walleye White Sucker Yellow Bullhead Yellow Perch

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