Minnesota Fishing Guide

East Toqua

Big Stone County, Minnesota — DOW #06013800

336 Surveys
436.65
Acres
9 ft
Max Depth
6 ft
Mean Depth
15
Fish Species
0
Local Guides

DNR Fish Surveys

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

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1984-06-04 Standard trap nets 7.0 (above normal) 0.5 – 3.0 0.90 lb 28
1984-06-04 Standard gill nets 51.5 (above normal) 2.3 – 18.1 0.96 lb 206
2004-07-12 Standard gill nets 2.0 (below normal) 2.3 – 18.1 1.45 lb 12
2004-07-12 Fall electrofishing 40.5 — 0.07 lb 27
2004-07-12 1/4-in trap nets 0.6 — — 4
2004-07-12 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.5 – 3.0 1.40 lb 5
2004-07-12 Special trap nets 3.6 — 1.50 lb 18
2007-07-09 Standard gill nets 133.5 (above normal) 2.3 – 18.1 0.85 lb 267
2007-07-09 Fall electrofishing 85.5 — 0.05 lb 57
2007-07-09 1/4-in trap nets 22.8 — — 137
2007-07-09 Standard trap nets 20.7 (above normal) 0.5 – 3.0 0.27 lb 62
2007-07-09 Special seining 0.7 — — 2
1995-07-05 Standard gill nets 41.2 (above normal) 2.3 – 18.1 1.59 lb 247
1995-07-05 1/4-in trap nets 1.0 — — 6
1995-07-05 Standard trap nets 10.7 (above normal) 0.5 – 3.0 1.48 lb 96
1987-06-22 Standard gill nets 31.8 (above normal) 2.3 – 18.1 1.01 lb 127
1987-06-22 Standard trap nets 9.5 (above normal) 0.5 – 3.0 0.92 lb 38
2014-07-07 Standard gill nets 20.0 (above normal) 2.3 – 18.1 1.86 lb 60
2014-07-07 Fall electrofishing 69.0 — 0.11 lb 23
2014-07-07 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.0 1.10 lb 4
2020-07-06 Standard gill nets 23.5 (above normal) 2.3 – 18.1 2.02 lb 47
2020-07-06 1/4-in trap nets 1.5 — — 9
2017-07-10 Standard gill nets 22.0 (above normal) 2.3 – 18.1 1.33 lb 66
2017-07-10 Standard trap nets 5.8 (above normal) 0.5 – 3.0 0.29 lb 29
2017-07-10 1/4-in trap nets 7.3 — 0.18 lb 44
2010-07-01 Standard gill nets 16.0 (normal) 2.3 – 18.1 0.42 lb 64
2010-07-01 Fall electrofishing 512.0 — 0.01 lb 128
2010-07-01 1/4-in trap nets 2.2 — — 13
2010-07-01 Backpack electrofishing 1.0 — — 1
2010-07-01 Standard trap nets 6.9 (above normal) 0.5 – 3.0 0.33 lb 62
2010-07-01 50-ft beach seine 1.7 — — 15
1998-07-06 Fall electrofishing 46.0 — — 46
1998-07-06 Standard gill nets 114.2 (above normal) 2.3 – 18.1 0.65 lb 685
1998-07-06 Standard trap nets 19.6 (above normal) 0.5 – 3.0 0.46 lb 176
1998-07-06 1/4-in trap nets 6.8 — — 41

Common Carp

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1984-06-04 Standard trap nets 3.0 (normal) 1.0 – 5.5 1.04 lb 12
1984-06-04 Standard gill nets 13.5 (normal) 1.0 – 13.8 0.93 lb 54
2004-07-12 Standard gill nets 17.2 (above normal) 1.0 – 13.8 3.29 lb 103
2004-07-12 Fall electrofishing 45.0 — — 30
2004-07-12 1/4-in trap nets 6.4 — — 45
2004-07-12 Standard trap nets 4.6 (normal) 1.0 – 5.5 7.17 lb 41
2004-07-12 Special trap nets 4.2 — 3.53 lb 21
2007-07-09 Standard gill nets 21.5 (above normal) 1.0 – 13.8 0.77 lb 43
2007-07-09 Fall electrofishing 27.0 — — 18
2007-07-09 1/4-in trap nets 44.2 — — 265
2007-07-09 Standard trap nets 28.3 (above normal) 1.0 – 5.5 0.70 lb 85
2007-07-09 Special seining 0.3 — — 1
1995-07-05 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 1.0 – 13.8 4.11 lb 8
1995-07-05 Survey seining 6.2 — — 37
1995-07-05 1/4-in trap nets 66.8 — — 401
1995-07-05 Standard trap nets 6.2 (above normal) 1.0 – 5.5 5.21 lb 56
1987-06-22 Standard gill nets 26.8 (above normal) 1.0 – 13.8 2.53 lb 107
1987-06-22 Standard trap nets 15.8 (above normal) 1.0 – 5.5 1.38 lb 63
2014-07-07 Standard gill nets 9.3 (normal) 1.0 – 13.8 3.63 lb 28
2014-07-07 Fall electrofishing 9.0 — — 3
2014-07-07 1/4-in trap nets 3.2 — — 19
2014-07-07 Standard trap nets 5.6 (above normal) 1.0 – 5.5 6.37 lb 50
2020-07-06 Standard gill nets 2.5 (normal) 1.0 – 13.8 1.49 lb 5
2017-07-10 Standard gill nets 4.7 (normal) 1.0 – 13.8 5.47 lb 14
2017-07-10 Standard trap nets 8.2 (above normal) 1.0 – 5.5 6.84 lb 41
2017-07-10 1/4-in trap nets 201.8 — — 1211
2010-07-01 Standard gill nets 22.5 (above normal) 1.0 – 13.8 1.63 lb 90
2010-07-01 Fall electrofishing 76.0 — — 19
2010-07-01 1/4-in trap nets 6.5 — — 39
2010-07-01 Backpack electrofishing 2.0 — — 2
2010-07-01 Standard trap nets 22.0 (above normal) 1.0 – 5.5 1.11 lb 198
2010-07-01 50-ft beach seine 0.2 — — 2
1998-07-06 Survey seining 5.3 — — 32
1998-07-06 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 1.0 – 13.8 3.52 lb 3
1998-07-06 Standard trap nets 2.9 (normal) 1.0 – 5.5 6.77 lb 26
1998-07-06 1/4-in trap nets 2.8 — — 17

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1984-06-04 Standard gill nets 25.8 (below normal) 30.3 – 150.6 0.18 lb 103
1984-06-04 Standard trap nets 1.3 (below normal) 11.5 – 132.6 0.20 lb 5
2004-07-12 Standard gill nets 12.5 (below normal) 30.3 – 150.6 0.68 lb 75
2004-07-12 1/4-in trap nets 498.4 — — 3489
2004-07-12 Standard trap nets 16.8 (normal) 11.5 – 132.6 0.63 lb 151
2004-07-12 Special trap nets 0.4 — 0.54 lb 2
2007-07-09 Standard gill nets 66.0 (normal) 30.3 – 150.6 0.09 lb 132
2007-07-09 1/4-in trap nets 304.2 — — 1825
2007-07-09 Standard trap nets 131.3 (normal) 11.5 – 132.6 0.05 lb 394
1995-07-05 Standard gill nets 1.5 (below normal) 30.3 – 150.6 0.36 lb 9
1995-07-05 Survey seining 0.7 — — 4
1995-07-05 1/4-in trap nets 308.8 — — 1853
1995-07-05 Standard trap nets 1.1 (below normal) 11.5 – 132.6 0.55 lb 10
1987-06-22 Standard trap nets 6.0 (below normal) 11.5 – 132.6 0.42 lb 24
1987-06-22 Standard gill nets 26.5 (below normal) 30.3 – 150.6 0.48 lb 106
2014-07-07 Standard gill nets 172.3 (above normal) 30.3 – 150.6 0.05 lb 517
2014-07-07 Fall electrofishing 3.0 — — 1
2014-07-07 1/4-in trap nets 203.3 — — 1220
2014-07-07 Standard trap nets 48.7 (normal) 11.5 – 132.6 0.02 lb 438
2020-07-06 1/4-in trap nets 14.0 — — 84
2020-07-06 Standard gill nets 12.0 (below normal) 30.3 – 150.6 0.57 lb 24
2017-07-10 Standard trap nets 0.8 (below normal) 11.5 – 132.6 0.73 lb 4
2017-07-10 1/4-in trap nets 0.3 — — 2
2017-07-10 Standard gill nets 7.7 (below normal) 30.3 – 150.6 0.82 lb 23
2010-07-01 Standard gill nets 17.0 (below normal) 30.3 – 150.6 0.42 lb 68
2010-07-01 1/4-in trap nets 15.3 — — 92
2010-07-01 Standard trap nets 4.0 (below normal) 11.5 – 132.6 0.29 lb 36
1998-07-06 Standard trap nets 14.4 (normal) 11.5 – 132.6 0.45 lb 130
1998-07-06 1/4-in trap nets 108.0 — — 648
1998-07-06 Standard gill nets 60.3 (normal) 30.3 – 150.6 0.62 lb 362

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2004-07-12 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.63 lb 5
2004-07-12 Special trap nets 0.4 — 0.23 lb 2
2004-07-12 1/4-in trap nets 0.1 — — 1
2007-07-09 Standard trap nets 5.0 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.36 lb 15
2007-07-09 1/4-in trap nets 5.3 — — 32
1995-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.5 1.15 lb 1
1995-07-05 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.5 0.73 lb 2
1995-07-05 1/4-in trap nets 1.2 — — 7
1987-06-22 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.75 lb 2
2014-07-07 Standard trap nets 2.0 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.38 lb 18
2014-07-07 1/4-in trap nets 29.5 — — 177
2020-07-06 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 3.5 0.44 lb 1
2020-07-06 1/4-in trap nets 0.7 — — 4
2017-07-10 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.78 lb 1
2017-07-10 1/4-in trap nets 2.5 — — 15
2010-07-01 Backpack electrofishing 1.0 — — 1
2010-07-01 Standard trap nets 1.4 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.34 lb 13
2010-07-01 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
2010-07-01 1/4-in trap nets 3.2 — — 19
1998-07-06 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.5 0.88 lb 2
1998-07-06 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.55 lb 5
1998-07-06 1/4-in trap nets 0.2 — — 1

Fathead Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2004-07-12 1/4-in trap nets 2.4 — 17
2007-07-09 Special seining 14.3 — 43
1995-07-05 1/4-in trap nets 5874.0 — 35244
1995-07-05 Survey seining 1374.5 — 8247
2014-07-07 1/4-in trap nets 80.8 — 485
2014-07-07 Fall electrofishing 12.0 — 4
2020-07-06 1/4-in trap nets 343.2 — 2059
2017-07-10 1/4-in trap nets 20.8 — 125
2010-07-01 1/4-in trap nets 111.5 — 669
2010-07-01 Backpack electrofishing 126.7 — 126
2010-07-01 50-ft beach seine 42.4 — 382
2010-07-01 15-ft beach seine 4.0 — 4
1998-07-06 Survey seining 457.7 — 2746
1998-07-06 1/4-in trap nets 154.5 — 927

BIB

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2004-07-12 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.8 – 7.0 7.48 lb 1
2004-07-12 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 7.50 lb 1
2007-07-09 Standard gill nets 79.0 (above normal) 0.8 – 7.0 0.14 lb 158
2007-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.2 – 1.0 9.87 lb 2
1995-07-05 Survey seining 0.7 — — 4
1995-07-05 1/4-in trap nets 2.7 — — 16
1995-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 14.33 lb 1
1987-06-22 Standard gill nets 5.0 (normal) 0.8 – 7.0 0.42 lb 20
1987-06-22 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.2 – 1.0 7.75 lb 2
2014-07-07 Standard gill nets 0.7 (below normal) 0.8 – 7.0 2.72 lb 2
2014-07-07 1/4-in trap nets 2.2 — — 13
2014-07-07 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 9.05 lb 1
2020-07-06 1/4-in trap nets 0.2 — — 1
2020-07-06 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.8 – 7.0 1.61 lb 2
2017-07-10 1/4-in trap nets 0.2 — — 1
2017-07-10 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 0.8 – 7.0 3.39 lb 4
2010-07-01 Standard gill nets 2.8 (normal) 0.8 – 7.0 3.03 lb 11
2010-07-01 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.2 – 1.0 3.67 lb 6
1998-07-06 Survey seining 1.3 — — 8
1998-07-06 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.8 – 7.0 0.46 lb 2
1998-07-06 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 4.41 lb 1

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2004-07-12 Standard gill nets 3.2 (normal) 1.4 – 13.8 0.47 lb 19
2004-07-12 1/4-in trap nets 0.1 — — 1
2004-07-12 Standard trap nets 6.3 (normal) 1.2 – 20.5 0.59 lb 57
2004-07-12 Special trap nets 1.6 — 0.20 lb 8
2007-07-09 Standard gill nets 185.5 (above normal) 1.4 – 13.8 0.01 lb 371
2007-07-09 1/4-in trap nets 4.0 — — 24
2007-07-09 Standard trap nets 127.0 (above normal) 1.2 – 20.5 0.03 lb 381
1987-06-22 Standard gill nets 3.3 (normal) 1.4 – 13.8 0.28 lb 13
1987-06-22 Standard trap nets 2.0 (normal) 1.2 – 20.5 0.75 lb 8
2014-07-07 Standard gill nets 1.7 (normal) 1.4 – 13.8 0.66 lb 5
2014-07-07 1/4-in trap nets 6.7 — — 40
2014-07-07 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 1.2 – 20.5 0.56 lb 1
2020-07-06 1/4-in trap nets 101.2 — — 607
2020-07-06 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 1.4 – 13.8 0.46 lb 3
2017-07-10 1/4-in trap nets 71.3 — — 428
2017-07-10 Standard gill nets 1.7 (normal) 1.4 – 13.8 0.16 lb 5
2017-07-10 Standard trap nets 1.4 (normal) 1.2 – 20.5 0.57 lb 7
2010-07-01 Standard gill nets 2.5 (normal) 1.4 – 13.8 0.28 lb 10
2010-07-01 1/4-in trap nets 10.3 — — 62
2010-07-01 Standard trap nets 11.0 (normal) 1.2 – 20.5 0.46 lb 99
2010-07-01 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
1998-07-06 1/4-in trap nets 33.8 — — 203
1998-07-06 Survey seining 2.2 — — 13
1998-07-06 Standard gill nets 3.5 (normal) 1.4 – 13.8 0.64 lb 21
1998-07-06 Standard trap nets 0.7 (below normal) 1.2 – 20.5 0.49 lb 6

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2004-07-12 1/4-in trap nets 1.0 — — 7
2004-07-12 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.6 1.40 lb 2
2004-07-12 Special trap nets 4.4 — 2.08 lb 22
2004-07-12 Standard gill nets 3.0 (normal) 0.8 – 6.5 1.96 lb 18
2007-07-09 Fall electrofishing 99.0 — — 66
2007-07-09 1/4-in trap nets 7.2 — — 43
2007-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 2.6 0.12 lb 2
2007-07-09 Standard gill nets 8.5 (above normal) 0.8 – 6.5 0.27 lb 17
1995-07-05 Survey seining 2.2 — — 13
1995-07-05 1/4-in trap nets 5.3 — — 32
1995-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 2.6 2.61 lb 4
1995-07-05 Standard gill nets 0.7 (below normal) 0.8 – 6.5 2.06 lb 4
1987-06-22 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 2.6 2.33 lb 3
2014-07-07 Fall electrofishing 9.0 — — 3
2014-07-07 1/4-in trap nets 0.2 — — 1
2014-07-07 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.6 0.82 lb 2
2014-07-07 Standard gill nets 6.3 (normal) 0.8 – 6.5 1.94 lb 19
2020-07-06 1/4-in trap nets 0.2 — — 1
2020-07-06 Standard gill nets 19.5 (above normal) 0.8 – 6.5 1.68 lb 39
2017-07-10 Standard gill nets 12.7 (above normal) 0.8 – 6.5 1.85 lb 38
2010-07-01 Backpack electrofishing 1.0 — — 1
2010-07-01 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.6 0.95 lb 2
2010-07-01 50-ft beach seine 3.7 — — 33
2010-07-01 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 0.8 – 6.5 1.08 lb 5
1998-07-06 1/4-in trap nets 0.2 — — 1
1998-07-06 Standard gill nets 3.8 (normal) 0.8 – 6.5 2.25 lb 23

Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2004-07-12 Fall electrofishing 60.0 — 40
2007-07-09 Fall electrofishing 54.0 — 36
2010-07-01 Fall electrofishing 88.0 — 22

White Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2004-07-12 1/4-in trap nets 3.6 — — 25
2004-07-12 Standard trap nets 17.4 (above normal) 0.3 – 6.0 0.48 lb 157
2004-07-12 Special trap nets 0.4 — 0.45 lb 2
2004-07-12 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 8.4 0.58 lb 2
2007-07-09 Standard trap nets 5.7 (normal) 0.3 – 6.0 0.11 lb 17
2007-07-09 Standard gill nets 8.5 (above normal) 0.5 – 8.4 0.09 lb 17
1995-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 6.0 0.65 lb 2
1987-06-22 Standard gill nets 5.8 (normal) 0.5 – 8.4 0.17 lb 23
1987-06-22 Standard trap nets 10.5 (above normal) 0.3 – 6.0 0.25 lb 42
2020-07-06 1/4-in trap nets 0.2 — — 1
2010-07-01 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 6.0 0.86 lb 1
1998-07-06 1/4-in trap nets 30.5 — — 183
1998-07-06 Survey seining 0.7 — — 4

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2004-07-12 1/4-in trap nets 0.6 — — 4
2004-07-12 Standard trap nets 0.7 (below normal) 1.2 – 20.0 0.85 lb 6
2007-07-09 Standard gill nets 1.0 — 0.06 lb 2
2007-07-09 Fall electrofishing 240.0 — — 160
2007-07-09 1/4-in trap nets 14.5 — — 87
2007-07-09 Standard trap nets 3.3 (normal) 1.2 – 20.0 0.12 lb 10
2007-07-09 Special seining 4.0 — — 12
1995-07-05 1/4-in trap nets 0.2 — — 1
1995-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 1.2 – 20.0 1.01 lb 1
1987-06-22 Standard trap nets 0.5 (below normal) 1.2 – 20.0 0.45 lb 2
2014-07-07 1/4-in trap nets 0.5 — — 3
2017-07-10 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 1.2 – 20.0 0.63 lb 1
2010-07-01 Fall electrofishing 4.0 — — 1
2010-07-01 1/4-in trap nets 1.5 — — 9
2010-07-01 Standard trap nets 2.1 (normal) 1.2 – 20.0 0.42 lb 19
1998-07-06 Survey seining 0.3 — — 2

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2004-07-12 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 4.9 0.26 lb 1

OSS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2004-07-12 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.03 lb 1
2007-07-09 1/4-in trap nets 0.7 — — 4
2007-07-09 Special seining 4.7 — — 14
1995-07-05 Survey seining 814.7 — — 4888
1995-07-05 1/4-in trap nets 2604.0 — — 15624
1995-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 0.02 lb 2
2020-07-06 1/4-in trap nets 927.8 — — 5567
2017-07-10 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 0.04 lb 1
2017-07-10 1/4-in trap nets 5.0 — — 30
2017-07-10 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.06 lb 1
2010-07-01 1/4-in trap nets 2.0 — — 12
2010-07-01 Backpack electrofishing 4.0 — — 4
2010-07-01 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.04 lb 1
1998-07-06 1/4-in trap nets 3.7 — — 22

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2004-07-12 Standard gill nets 10.3 (normal) 2.7 – 25.0 0.43 lb 62
2004-07-12 Fall electrofishing 6.0 — — 4
2004-07-12 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 3.8 0.06 lb 1
2004-07-12 Special trap nets 2.0 — 0.33 lb 10
2007-07-09 Special seining 16.7 — — 50
2007-07-09 Standard gill nets 27.0 (above normal) 2.7 – 25.0 0.27 lb 54
2007-07-09 Fall electrofishing 9.0 — — 6
2007-07-09 1/4-in trap nets 2.3 — — 14
2007-07-09 Standard trap nets 5.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 3.8 0.10 lb 16
1987-06-22 Standard trap nets 1.5 (normal) 0.3 – 3.8 0.13 lb 6
1987-06-22 Standard gill nets 6.0 (normal) 2.7 – 25.0 0.33 lb 24
2014-07-07 Standard gill nets 55.3 (above normal) 2.7 – 25.0 0.06 lb 166
2014-07-07 Fall electrofishing 45.0 — — 15
2014-07-07 1/4-in trap nets 2.5 — — 15
2014-07-07 Standard trap nets 24.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 3.8 0.04 lb 219
2020-07-06 1/4-in trap nets 187.8 — — 1127
2020-07-06 Standard gill nets 91.5 (above normal) 2.7 – 25.0 0.37 lb 183
2017-07-10 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 3.8 0.33 lb 1
2017-07-10 Standard gill nets 46.3 (above normal) 2.7 – 25.0 0.37 lb 139
2010-07-01 50-ft beach seine 45.9 — — 413
2010-07-01 Standard gill nets 5.5 (normal) 2.7 – 25.0 0.30 lb 22
2010-07-01 Fall electrofishing 128.0 — — 32
2010-07-01 1/4-in trap nets 4.7 — — 28
2010-07-01 Backpack electrofishing 14.1 — — 14
2010-07-01 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 3.8 0.06 lb 7
1998-07-06 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 3.8 0.34 lb 2
1998-07-06 1/4-in trap nets 0.2 — — 1
1998-07-06 Survey seining 0.7 — — 4
1998-07-06 Standard gill nets 3.3 (normal) 2.7 – 25.0 0.45 lb 20

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2004-07-12 Standard gill nets 1.7 (normal) 1.1 – 8.0 3.53 lb 10
2004-07-12 1/4-in trap nets 0.1 — — 1
2004-07-12 Standard trap nets 1.0 — 3.16 lb 9
2004-07-12 Special trap nets 4.0 — 2.67 lb 20
2007-07-09 Special seining 0.3 — — 1
2007-07-09 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 1.1 – 8.0 2.42 lb 3
2007-07-09 Fall electrofishing 3.0 — — 2
2007-07-09 1/4-in trap nets 0.7 — — 4
1995-07-05 Standard gill nets 17.5 (above normal) 1.1 – 8.0 2.42 lb 105
1995-07-05 Survey seining 0.2 — — 1
1995-07-05 1/4-in trap nets 0.2 — — 1
1995-07-05 Standard trap nets 11.0 — 2.61 lb 99
1987-06-22 Standard gill nets 4.3 (normal) 1.1 – 8.0 2.46 lb 17
1987-06-22 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 2.00 lb 1
2014-07-07 Standard gill nets 6.0 (normal) 1.1 – 8.0 2.32 lb 18
2014-07-07 1/4-in trap nets 0.2 — — 1
2014-07-07 Standard trap nets 0.4 — 1.81 lb 4
2017-07-10 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 1.1 – 8.0 5.28 lb 6
2017-07-10 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 1.97 lb 1
2010-07-01 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 3
2010-07-01 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 1.1 – 8.0 3.64 lb 8
2010-07-01 Fall electrofishing 16.0 — — 4
2010-07-01 1/4-in trap nets 0.2 — — 1
2010-07-01 Standard trap nets 2.6 — 2.09 lb 23
1998-07-06 Standard gill nets 6.3 (normal) 1.1 – 8.0 2.39 lb 38
1998-07-06 Standard trap nets 0.4 — 2.33 lb 4

OTS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2004-07-12 Fall electrofishing 10.5 — 7
2010-07-01 Fall electrofishing 40.0 — 10

OTM

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2004-07-12 Fall electrofishing 13.5 — 9
2010-07-01 Fall electrofishing 480.0 — 120

CRP

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2007-07-09 Fall electrofishing 30.0 — 20

Iowa Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
1995-07-05 Survey seining 18.7 — 112
1995-07-05 1/4-in trap nets 2.0 — 12
2014-07-07 1/4-in trap nets 0.2 — 1
2010-07-01 15-ft beach seine 1.0 — 1
2010-07-01 Backpack electrofishing 11.1 — 11
2010-07-01 50-ft beach seine 2.0 — 18

BST

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
1995-07-05 Survey seining 12.0 — 72
1995-07-05 1/4-in trap nets 0.5 — 3

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-06-22 Standard trap nets 6.0 (above normal) 0.4 – 4.5 0.26 lb 24
1987-06-22 Standard gill nets 24.3 (above normal) 0.5 – 5.6 0.45 lb 97

White Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-06-22 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 0.30 lb 1
2014-07-07 Fall electrofishing 3.0 — — 1

Channel Catfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2014-07-07 Fall electrofishing 3.0 — 1

Johnny Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2014-07-07 1/4-in trap nets 2.2 — 13
2020-07-06 1/4-in trap nets 0.3 — 2
2017-07-10 1/4-in trap nets 0.2 — 1
2010-07-01 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — 3
2010-07-01 Backpack electrofishing 1.0 — 1

Freshwater Drum

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2014-07-07 Fall electrofishing 3.0 — — 1
2010-07-01 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 3.3 8.44 lb 1

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Map & Directions

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

Artie's Bait & Tackle

Ortonville, MN

(320) 839-2480

★ 4.7

Fischer's Outback

Graceville, MN

(320) 748-7482

★ 5

Hartman's Supervalu

Ortonville, MN

(320) 839-2583

★ 4.3

Ortonville Fish Cleaning Facility

Ortonville, MN

★ 4.7

Chumpy's Bait Shop

Elbow Lake, MN

★ 4.5

Nearby Marinas

GoFasters Powersports & Marine

Ortonville, MN

(320) 839-7143

★ 4.5

Resorts & Lodges Near East Toqua

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Artie's Lodge
Fishing Resort Ortonville
Big Stone Vacation Home - Big Stone Lake Cabin Rental
Fishing Resort Ortonville

(320) 760-0618
Copperhead Lodge
Fishing Resort Ortonville

(605) 520-6958
Idle Spurs Inn
Fishing Resort Ortonville

(320) 839-2558

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Fish Species

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

Bigmouth BuffaloBlack BullheadBlack CrappieBluegillCommon CarpCrappieNorthern PikeOrangespotted SunfishQuillbackSuckersWalleyeWhite 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.