Ek
St. Louis County, Minnesota — DOW #69084300
19 Surveys
92.5
Acres
19 ft
Max Depth
5
Fish Species
33
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Ek. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 7.6 (above normal) | 0.6 – 6.3 | 0.11 lb | 68 |
| 1996-06-17 | Standard gill nets | 32.7 (above normal) | 2.5 – 14.3 | 0.11 lb | 98 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.6 – 6.3 | 0.09 lb | 8 |
| 2016-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.6 – 6.3 | 0.19 lb | 6 |
| 2016-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 5.7 (normal) | 2.5 – 14.3 | 0.12 lb | 17 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-06-17 | Standard gill nets | 12.3 (above normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 2.46 lb | 37 |
| 1996-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 1.45 lb | 9 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 9.0 (above normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 2.96 lb | 27 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 | — | 0.90 lb | 13 |
| 2016-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 1.89 lb | 18 |
| 2016-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 2.19 lb | 4 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-06-17 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.4 | 0.50 lb | 11 |
| 1996-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 7.3 (normal) | 1.7 – 8.0 | 0.37 lb | 66 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 7.4 | 1.85 lb | 1 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (normal) | 1.7 – 8.0 | 0.79 lb | 17 |
| 2016-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.4 | 0.11 lb | 15 |
| 2016-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 4.6 (normal) | 1.7 – 8.0 | 0.49 lb | 41 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (normal) | 0.8 – 7.5 | 0.05 lb | 13 |
| 2016-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 0.8 – 7.5 | 0.10 lb | 6 |
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- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.