Minnesota Fishing Guide

Elbow

Becker County, Minnesota — DOW #03015900

266 Surveys
994.71
Acres
76 ft
Max Depth
0
17
Fish Species
4
Local Guides

DNR Fish Surveys

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

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1994-07-11 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.5 1.65 lb 7
1994-07-11 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.2 3.24 lb 1
2000-07-05 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.2 0.55 lb 2
2006-07-05 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.2 0.85 lb 1
2012-07-16 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 2.2 1.53 lb 3
2012-07-16 Backpack electrofishing 0.3 — — 1
2012-07-16 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.5 0.51 lb 2
2018-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.5 0.83 lb 1
2003-07-07 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.5 0.70 lb 2
2021-07-12 Standard gill nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 2.2 1.15 lb 4
1985-07-08 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.5 1.73 lb 4
1971-06-21 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.5 1.20 lb 1
1997-07-14 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.5 2.81 lb 2

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1994-07-11 Standard trap nets 8.7 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.23 lb 131
1994-07-11 Standard gill nets 23.4 (normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.18 lb 187
2000-07-05 Standard trap nets 2.3 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.11 lb 28
2000-07-05 Standard gill nets 13.8 (normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.10 lb 166
2006-07-05 Standard trap nets 2.3 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.19 lb 27
2006-07-05 Standard gill nets 2.6 (normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.13 lb 31
2012-07-16 15-ft beach seine 4.8 — — 24
2012-07-16 Standard gill nets 3.8 (normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.15 lb 34
2012-07-16 Backpack electrofishing 2.6 — — 9
2012-07-16 Standard trap nets 2.6 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.15 lb 31
2018-07-09 Standard trap nets 3.0 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.17 lb 36
2018-07-09 Standard gill nets 20.6 (normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.11 lb 185
2003-07-07 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.22 lb 7
2003-07-07 Standard gill nets 1.3 (below normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.19 lb 16
2021-07-12 Standard gill nets 12.9 (normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.14 lb 116
1985-07-08 Standard trap nets 3.9 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.27 lb 59
1985-07-08 Standard gill nets 16.3 (normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.22 lb 130
1971-06-21 Standard trap nets 3.5 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.20 lb 35
1971-06-21 Standard gill nets 43.2 (above normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.54 lb 216
1997-07-14 Standard gill nets 3.1 (normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.15 lb 25
1997-07-14 Survey seining 28.2 — — 169
1997-07-14 Standard trap nets 2.1 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.11 lb 32

Green Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1994-07-11 Standard trap nets 0.2 (normal) 0.2 – 0.9 0.10 lb 3
2000-07-05 Standard trap nets 4.3 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.9 0.03 lb 51
2000-07-05 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.4 0.04 lb 1
2006-07-05 Standard trap nets 2.5 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.9 0.03 lb 30
2012-07-16 Backpack electrofishing 6.3 — — 22
2012-07-16 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.2 – 0.9 0.02 lb 6
2018-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.2 – 0.9 0.07 lb 8
2003-07-07 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.9 0.04 lb 2
2021-07-12 Standard gill nets 0.2 (normal) 0.2 – 0.4 0.07 lb 2
1985-07-08 Standard trap nets 1.3 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.9 0.10 lb 20
1997-07-14 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.2 – 0.9 0.07 lb 12

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1994-07-11 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.9 – 10.0 1.82 lb 3
1994-07-11 Standard trap nets 1.5 (below normal) 1.5 – 7.7 2.00 lb 22
2000-07-05 Standard gill nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.9 – 10.0 0.78 lb 7
2000-07-05 Standard trap nets 1.8 (normal) 1.5 – 7.7 0.76 lb 22
2006-07-05 Standard gill nets 3.0 (normal) 0.9 – 10.0 0.99 lb 36
2006-07-05 Standard trap nets 1.7 (normal) 1.5 – 7.7 0.79 lb 20
2012-07-16 Standard trap nets 2.3 (normal) 1.5 – 7.7 1.06 lb 27
2012-07-16 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.9 – 10.0 1.36 lb 9
2018-07-09 Standard gill nets 1.4 (normal) 0.9 – 10.0 1.14 lb 13
2018-07-09 Standard trap nets 1.5 (normal) 1.5 – 7.7 0.80 lb 18
2003-07-07 Standard gill nets 3.0 (normal) 0.9 – 10.0 0.87 lb 36
2003-07-07 Standard trap nets 3.4 (normal) 1.5 – 7.7 0.81 lb 41
2021-07-12 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 0.9 – 10.0 1.04 lb 18
1985-07-08 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.9 – 10.0 1.07 lb 3
1985-07-08 Standard trap nets 3.0 (normal) 1.5 – 7.7 1.10 lb 45
1971-06-21 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 1.5 – 7.7 2.40 lb 1
1997-07-14 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 1.5 – 7.7 2.46 lb 1
1997-07-14 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.9 – 10.0 1.26 lb 1

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1994-07-11 Standard gill nets 8.1 (normal) 3.1 – 8.5 1.50 lb 65
1994-07-11 Standard trap nets 0.5 — 0.57 lb 7
2000-07-05 Standard gill nets 7.3 (normal) 3.1 – 8.5 1.89 lb 88
2000-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.4 — 1.49 lb 5
2006-07-05 Standard gill nets 8.5 (normal) 3.1 – 8.5 2.31 lb 102
2006-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.4 — 1.06 lb 5
2012-07-16 Standard gill nets 8.0 (normal) 3.1 – 8.5 2.42 lb 72
2012-07-16 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 1.43 lb 2
2018-07-09 Standard gill nets 10.4 (above normal) 3.1 – 8.5 2.83 lb 94
2018-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.4 — 1.24 lb 5
2003-07-07 Standard gill nets 7.8 (normal) 3.1 – 8.5 1.72 lb 94
2003-07-07 Standard trap nets 0.4 — 1.26 lb 5
2021-07-12 Standard gill nets 9.7 (above normal) 3.1 – 8.5 2.95 lb 87
1985-07-08 Standard gill nets 5.0 (normal) 3.1 – 8.5 1.66 lb 40
1985-07-08 Standard trap nets 0.6 — 1.59 lb 9
1971-06-21 Standard gill nets 4.6 (normal) 3.1 – 8.5 1.79 lb 23
1997-07-14 Standard gill nets 5.0 (normal) 3.1 – 8.5 1.85 lb 40
1997-07-14 Standard trap nets 0.6 — 1.07 lb 9

Rock Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1994-07-11 Standard gill nets 3.1 (above normal) 0.3 – 2.0 0.85 lb 25
1994-07-11 Standard trap nets 13.9 (above normal) 0.6 – 2.5 0.54 lb 209
2000-07-05 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 0.3 – 2.0 0.49 lb 24
2000-07-05 Standard trap nets 5.8 (above normal) 0.6 – 2.5 0.22 lb 70
2006-07-05 Standard gill nets 1.1 (normal) 0.3 – 2.0 0.40 lb 13
2006-07-05 Standard trap nets 2.7 (above normal) 0.6 – 2.5 0.35 lb 32
2012-07-16 Standard gill nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 2.0 0.57 lb 4
2012-07-16 Standard trap nets 2.0 (normal) 0.6 – 2.5 0.37 lb 24
2018-07-09 Standard gill nets 0.9 (normal) 0.3 – 2.0 0.34 lb 8
2018-07-09 Standard trap nets 2.8 (above normal) 0.6 – 2.5 0.26 lb 34
2003-07-07 Standard gill nets 5.6 (above normal) 0.3 – 2.0 0.44 lb 67
2003-07-07 Standard trap nets 2.3 (normal) 0.6 – 2.5 0.35 lb 27
2021-07-12 Standard gill nets 3.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 2.0 0.35 lb 30
1985-07-08 Standard gill nets 1.1 (normal) 0.3 – 2.0 0.47 lb 9
1985-07-08 Standard trap nets 4.1 (above normal) 0.6 – 2.5 0.40 lb 61
1971-06-21 Standard trap nets 18.5 (above normal) 0.6 – 2.5 0.46 lb 185
1971-06-21 Standard gill nets 11.0 (above normal) 0.3 – 2.0 0.34 lb 55
1997-07-14 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 2.0 0.69 lb 5
1997-07-14 Survey seining 2.3 — — 14
1997-07-14 Standard trap nets 8.1 (above normal) 0.6 – 2.5 0.54 lb 121

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1994-07-11 Standard gill nets 0.5 — 0.54 lb 4
1994-07-11 Standard trap nets 7.1 — 0.53 lb 106
2000-07-05 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 0.22 lb 1
2000-07-05 Standard trap nets 3.8 — 0.10 lb 46
2006-07-05 Standard gill nets 0.5 — 0.29 lb 6
2006-07-05 Standard trap nets 7.9 — 0.15 lb 95
2012-07-16 Standard gill nets 0.4 — 0.33 lb 4
2012-07-16 Standard trap nets 4.2 — 0.23 lb 50
2012-07-16 15-ft beach seine 0.2 — — 1
2018-07-09 Standard gill nets 0.8 — 0.17 lb 7
2018-07-09 Standard trap nets 8.3 — 0.18 lb 100
2003-07-07 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 0.35 lb 2
2003-07-07 Standard trap nets 5.6 — 0.27 lb 67
2021-07-12 Standard gill nets 6.3 — 0.22 lb 57
1985-07-08 Standard trap nets 9.5 — 0.28 lb 143
1997-07-14 Survey seining 0.2 — — 1
1997-07-14 Standard trap nets 1.9 — 0.37 lb 28

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1994-07-11 Standard gill nets 21.8 (above normal) 1.3 – 5.5 1.21 lb 174
1994-07-11 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.7 0.10 lb 1
2000-07-05 Standard gill nets 6.4 (above normal) 1.3 – 5.5 1.44 lb 77
2000-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.7 3.53 lb 1
2006-07-05 Standard gill nets 2.9 (normal) 1.3 – 5.5 2.91 lb 35
2006-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.7 0.31 lb 1
2012-07-16 Standard gill nets 1.2 (below normal) 1.3 – 5.5 2.96 lb 11
2012-07-16 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 0.66 lb 4
2018-07-09 Standard gill nets 2.1 (normal) 1.3 – 5.5 2.39 lb 19
2018-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 1.07 lb 3
2003-07-07 Standard gill nets 10.3 (above normal) 1.3 – 5.5 1.76 lb 123
2021-07-12 Standard gill nets 4.0 (normal) 1.3 – 5.5 3.16 lb 36
1985-07-08 Standard gill nets 8.3 (above normal) 1.3 – 5.5 0.95 lb 66
1985-07-08 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 3.30 lb 5
1971-06-21 Standard gill nets 5.0 (normal) 1.3 – 5.5 1.24 lb 25
1971-06-21 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.7 4.50 lb 1
1997-07-14 Standard gill nets 8.9 (above normal) 1.3 – 5.5 0.95 lb 71
1997-07-14 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 1.07 lb 6

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1994-07-11 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.2 1.32 lb 1
2000-07-05 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.51 lb 1
2000-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.1 0.04 lb 1
2006-07-05 Standard electrofishing 10.2 — 1.20 lb 14
2006-07-05 Standard gill nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 1.54 lb 5
2006-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.1 0.41 lb 2
2012-07-16 Standard electrofishing 8.3 — 2.47 lb 11
2012-07-16 15-ft beach seine 5.2 — — 26
2012-07-16 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.2 1.69 lb 2
2012-07-16 Backpack electrofishing 2.3 — — 8
2012-07-16 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.1 0.16 lb 3
2018-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 2.23 lb 4
2003-07-07 Standard gill nets 1.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.2 1.22 lb 16
2003-07-07 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 0.72 lb 10
2021-07-12 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 1.41 lb 3
1997-07-14 Survey seining 6.7 — — 40
1997-07-14 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.1 2.43 lb 1

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1994-07-11 Standard gill nets 1.3 — 0.24 lb 10
1994-07-11 Standard trap nets 52.9 (above normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.08 lb 794
2000-07-05 Standard gill nets 1.2 — 0.11 lb 14
2000-07-05 Standard trap nets 28.4 (normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.07 lb 341
2006-07-05 Standard gill nets 2.3 — 0.15 lb 27
2006-07-05 Standard trap nets 44.4 (above normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.04 lb 533
2012-07-16 Standard gill nets 1.9 — 0.17 lb 17
2012-07-16 Backpack electrofishing 2.6 — — 9
2012-07-16 Standard trap nets 20.4 (normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.08 lb 245
2012-07-16 15-ft beach seine 2.2 — — 11
2018-07-09 Standard gill nets 3.9 — 0.11 lb 35
2018-07-09 Standard trap nets 35.3 (normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.07 lb 424
2003-07-07 Standard gill nets 1.8 — 0.21 lb 22
2003-07-07 Standard trap nets 26.2 (normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.10 lb 314
2021-07-12 Standard gill nets 5.2 — 0.14 lb 47
1985-07-08 Standard trap nets 11.7 (normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.30 lb 175
1971-06-21 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.23 lb 6
1997-07-14 Survey seining 7.7 — — 46
1997-07-14 Standard trap nets 18.9 (normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.18 lb 284

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1994-07-11 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.46 lb 2
1994-07-11 Standard trap nets 1.3 (below normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.37 lb 20
2000-07-05 Standard gill nets 1.0 — 0.15 lb 12
2000-07-05 Standard trap nets 2.6 (normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.16 lb 31
2006-07-05 Standard gill nets 1.9 — 0.24 lb 23
2006-07-05 Standard trap nets 2.0 (normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.16 lb 24
2012-07-16 Standard gill nets 0.7 — 0.06 lb 6
2012-07-16 Standard trap nets 1.3 (below normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.15 lb 15
2018-07-09 Standard gill nets 1.0 — 0.14 lb 9
2018-07-09 Standard trap nets 1.6 (below normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.18 lb 19
2003-07-07 Standard gill nets 1.1 — 0.16 lb 13
2003-07-07 Standard trap nets 1.3 (below normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.19 lb 15
2021-07-12 Standard gill nets 2.8 — 0.13 lb 25
1985-07-08 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 0.10 lb 1
1985-07-08 Standard trap nets 2.4 (normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.25 lb 36
1971-06-21 Standard gill nets 3.0 — 0.29 lb 15
1971-06-21 Standard trap nets 2.5 (normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.24 lb 25
1997-07-14 Survey seining 0.2 — — 1
1997-07-14 Standard trap nets 1.2 (below normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.20 lb 18

Tullibee (Cisco)

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1994-07-11 Standard gill nets 3.6 (normal) 0.7 – 6.5 3.96 lb 29
2000-07-05 Standard gill nets 5.5 (normal) 0.7 – 6.5 1.01 lb 66
2006-07-05 Standard gill nets 6.0 (normal) 0.7 – 6.5 0.75 lb 72
2012-07-16 Standard gill nets 3.8 (normal) 0.7 – 6.5 0.36 lb 34
2018-07-09 Standard gill nets 5.8 (normal) 0.7 – 6.5 0.62 lb 52
2003-07-07 Standard gill nets 0.9 (normal) 0.7 – 6.5 1.64 lb 11
2021-07-12 Standard gill nets 9.1 (above normal) 0.7 – 6.5 0.46 lb 82
1985-07-08 Standard gill nets 2.5 (normal) 0.7 – 6.5 1.85 lb 20
1971-06-21 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.7 – 6.5 2.70 lb 1
1997-07-14 Standard gill nets 6.0 (normal) 0.7 – 6.5 3.66 lb 48

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1994-07-11 Standard gill nets 4.4 (above normal) 0.5 – 3.5 3.83 lb 35
1994-07-11 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 0.57 lb 1
2000-07-05 Standard gill nets 3.5 (normal) 0.5 – 3.5 1.87 lb 42
2006-07-05 Standard gill nets 2.2 (normal) 0.5 – 3.5 1.73 lb 26
2012-07-16 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.5 1.59 lb 2
2018-07-09 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.5 2.04 lb 4
2018-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 1.06 lb 1
2003-07-07 Standard gill nets 3.7 (above normal) 0.5 – 3.5 1.85 lb 44
2021-07-12 Standard gill nets 0.9 (normal) 0.5 – 3.5 1.77 lb 8
1985-07-08 Standard gill nets 4.5 (above normal) 0.5 – 3.5 2.14 lb 36
1971-06-21 Standard gill nets 5.4 (above normal) 0.5 – 3.5 1.63 lb 27
1971-06-21 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 0.30 lb 1
1997-07-14 Survey seining 2.7 — — 16
1997-07-14 Standard trap nets 0.2 (normal) 0.2 – 1.0 3.66 lb 3
1997-07-14 Standard gill nets 5.3 (above normal) 0.5 – 3.5 3.83 lb 42

Bowfin

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1994-07-11 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.4 – 1.0 11.40 lb 6
2000-07-05 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.4 8.10 lb 1
2000-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.4 – 1.0 5.75 lb 7
2006-07-05 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.4 4.41 lb 1
2006-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.0 6.83 lb 3
2012-07-16 Backpack electrofishing 0.3 — — 1
2012-07-16 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.4 – 1.0 6.44 lb 5
2018-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.0 4.20 lb 4
2003-07-07 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.4 2.80 lb 1
2003-07-07 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.4 – 1.0 5.30 lb 7
1985-07-08 Standard gill nets 0.1 (normal) 0.1 – 0.4 5.70 lb 1
1985-07-08 Standard trap nets 1.8 (above normal) 0.4 – 1.0 6.03 lb 27
1971-06-21 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.4 – 1.0 4.46 lb 5
1997-07-14 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.4 – 1.0 11.06 lb 13

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1994-07-11 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.34 lb 1
2000-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.32 lb 4
2006-07-05 Standard electrofishing 10.2 — 0.44 lb 14
2006-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.5 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.35 lb 6
2012-07-16 Standard trap nets 1.8 (normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.37 lb 22
2012-07-16 Standard electrofishing 15.0 — 0.47 lb 20
2018-07-09 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.53 lb 2
2018-07-09 Standard trap nets 2.3 (normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.39 lb 27
2003-07-07 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.45 lb 9
2021-07-12 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.45 lb 6
1985-07-08 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.7 1.30 lb 1
1985-07-08 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.30 lb 2
1997-07-14 Survey seining 1.2 — — 7
1997-07-14 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.97 lb 1

BNS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2012-07-16 15-ft beach seine 30.2 — 151

Iowa Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2012-07-16 15-ft beach seine 1.8 — 9
2012-07-16 Backpack electrofishing 2.9 — 10

BCS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2012-07-16 Backpack electrofishing 0.3 — 1
2012-07-16 15-ft beach seine 2.2 — 11

Bluntnose Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2012-07-16 15-ft beach seine 54.6 — 273
2012-07-16 Backpack electrofishing 0.6 — 2
1997-07-14 Survey seining 10.3 — 62

BKF

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2012-07-16 15-ft beach seine 4.4 — 22
2012-07-16 Backpack electrofishing 1.4 — 5
1997-07-14 Survey seining 0.2 — 1

Logperch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2012-07-16 15-ft beach seine 0.2 — 1
1997-07-14 Survey seining 1.3 — 8

LED

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2012-07-16 Backpack electrofishing 0.3 — 1

CNM

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2012-07-16 Backpack electrofishing 0.6 — 2

Muskellunge

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.4 15.80 lb 1

CRC

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
1997-07-14 Survey seining 3.3 — 20

BRM

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
1997-07-14 Survey seining 4.2 — 25

Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
1997-07-14 Survey seining 0.3 — 2

Golden Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
1997-07-14 Survey seining 0.8 — 5

Spottail Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
1997-07-14 Survey seining 1.0 — 6

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

Cormorant Store

Pelican Rapids, MN

(218) 532-2440

★ 4.6

County 6 Gas & Bait

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 846-2390

★ 4

Deez Fish Co

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 203-0932

★ 5

Detroit Lakes Corner Market

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 847-3190

★ 4.1

Hod Fishing Rods

Detroit Lakes, MN

(701) 412-8888

Lakes Sport Shop

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 847-2645

★ 4.4

L&M Fleet Supply

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 847-1171

★ 4.5

Osage Bait & Tackle

Osage, MN

(218) 573-3990

★ 4.5

Nearby Marinas

Arctic Marine

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 850-4728

At Ease Dock & Lift

Frazee, MN

(218) 334-2202

★ 4.8

Beach King, Inc

Frazee, MN

(218) 846-3415

★ 4.7

Detroit Power Sports

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 234-5759

★ 4.5

Dl Dock & Lift/Webber Dock & Lift

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 847-2108

★ 5

GoGo Rental

Detroit Lakes, MN

(866) 739-4114

★ 4.8

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Fish Species

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

Black BullheadBlack CrappieBluegillBowfin (Dogfish)Brown BullheadGreen SunfishHybrid SunfishLargemouth BassMuskellungeNorthern PikePumpkinseedRock BassTullibee (Cisco)WalleyeWhite SuckerYellow BullheadYellow Perch

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Baxstar Fishing
Fishing Guide

(701) 261-3703
Brad Laabs Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 849-6108
fishing guides Detroit Lakes MN
Fishing Guide

(218) 841-5357
Front 20 Outfitters Fly Shop & Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 346-4899

Other Lakes in Becker County

Acorn

153.72 acres

Bad Medicine

803.03 acres

Bass

129.81 acres

Big Cormorant

3,657.12 acres

Big Sugar Bush

521.51 acres

Bijou

225.12 acres

Plan Your Trip to Elbow

Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.