Eli
Big Stone County, Minnesota — DOW #06012900
4 Surveys
162.2
Acres
5 ft
Max Depth
2
Fish Species
0
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Eli. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-05-31 | Standard gill nets | 196.0 (above normal) | 30.3 – 150.6 | 0.18 lb | 392 |
| 2000-05-31 | 1/4-in trap nets | 38.2 | — | — | 191 |
| 2000-05-31 | Standard trap nets | 93.4 (normal) | 11.5 – 132.6 | 0.17 lb | 841 |
Fathead Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-05-31 | 1/4-in trap nets | 5371.0 | — | 26855 |
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Fish Species
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Plan Your Trip to Eli
- Weather forecast for Eli — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 45.4650°N, 96.4304°W — Get Directions
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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.