Elk
Sherburne County, Minnesota — DOW #71014100
224 Surveys
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Elk.
Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Johnny Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2019-07-29 | 50-ft beach seine | 41.9 | — | 419 |
| 2019-07-29 | Backpack electrofishing | 13.0 | — | 13 |
| 1999-06-28 | Survey seining | 1.5 | — | 6 |
| 2009-06-22 | Survey seining | 8.3 | — | 33 |
CSR
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2019-07-29 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | 1 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2019-07-29 | 50-ft beach seine | 49.8 | — | — | 498 |
| 2019-07-29 | Backpack electrofishing | 23.9 | — | — | 24 |
| 2019-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 15.2 (normal) | 2.7 – 25.0 | 0.15 lb | 91 |
| 1999-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (below normal) | 2.7 – 25.0 | 0.21 lb | 8 |
| 1999-06-28 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | 0.06 lb | 1 |
| 1980-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.8 | 0.17 lb | 2 |
| 1980-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 5.7 (normal) | 2.7 – 25.0 | 0.42 lb | 17 |
| 1993-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 3.8 | 0.15 lb | 1 |
| 1993-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 2.7 – 25.0 | 0.33 lb | 5 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.8 | 0.16 lb | 9 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 6.5 (normal) | 2.7 – 25.0 | 0.16 lb | 26 |
| 2009-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 5.3 (normal) | 2.7 – 25.0 | 0.16 lb | 32 |
| 2009-06-22 | Survey seining | 1.8 | — | 0.01 lb | 7 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2019-07-29 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | — | 3 |
| 2019-07-29 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.0 | — | — | 1 |
| 2019-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (normal) | 1.1 – 8.0 | 2.65 lb | 42 |
| 2019-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1.74 lb | 3 |
| 1999-06-28 | Standard electrofishing | 4.0 | — | 1.17 lb | 1 |
| 1999-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (normal) | 1.1 – 8.0 | 2.04 lb | 20 |
| 1999-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 2.71 lb | 4 |
| 1980-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 1.1 – 8.0 | 4.25 lb | 7 |
| 1980-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 | — | 3.96 lb | 7 |
| 1993-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 1.1 – 8.0 | 5.45 lb | 9 |
| 1993-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 5.38 lb | 4 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.1 – 8.0 | 3.30 lb | 8 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 2.33 lb | 4 |
| 2009-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 10.8 (above normal) | 1.1 – 8.0 | 2.85 lb | 65 |
| 2009-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 3.80 lb | 4 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2019-07-29 | Backpack electrofishing | 9.0 | — | — | 9 |
| 2019-07-29 | 50-ft beach seine | 9.4 | — | — | 94 |
| 2019-06-24 | Standard electrofishing | 23.1 | — | 2.30 lb | 42 |
| 2009-06-22 | Standard electrofishing | 1.2 | — | 0.32 lb | 1 |
| 2009-06-22 | Survey seining | 1.5 | — | 0.01 lb | 6 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2019-07-29 | 50-ft beach seine | 112.0 | — | — | 1120 |
| 2019-07-29 | Backpack electrofishing | 74.8 | — | — | 75 |
| 2019-06-24 | Standard electrofishing | 6.6 | — | 1.01 lb | 12 |
| 2019-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.5 | 1.18 lb | 2 |
| 1999-06-28 | Survey seining | 4.0 | — | 0.02 lb | 16 |
| 1993-07-12 | Special trap nets | 2.5 | — | — | 5 |
| 2009-06-22 | Survey seining | 0.8 | — | 0.01 lb | 3 |
Fathead Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2019-07-29 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.0 | — | 1 |
| 2019-07-29 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | 3 |
Common Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2019-07-29 | 50-ft beach seine | 17.0 | — | 170 |
| 2019-07-29 | Backpack electrofishing | 5.0 | — | 5 |
| 1999-06-28 | Survey seining | 14.5 | — | 58 |
| 2009-06-22 | Survey seining | 5.5 | — | 22 |
Spottail Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2019-07-29 | 50-ft beach seine | 27.4 | — | 274 |
| 1999-06-28 | Survey seining | 5.0 | — | 20 |
| 2009-06-22 | Survey seining | 12.3 | — | 49 |
HHC
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2019-07-29 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.4 | — | 4 |
LXB
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2019-07-29 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.0 | — | 1 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2019-07-29 | Backpack electrofishing | 3.0 | — | — | 3 |
| 2019-07-29 | 50-ft beach seine | 7.7 | — | — | 77 |
| 2019-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 | — | 0.31 lb | 4 |
| 2019-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 8.8 (normal) | 1.2 – 20.0 | 0.22 lb | 79 |
| 1999-06-28 | Survey seining | 3.5 | — | — | 14 |
| 1999-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.2 – 20.0 | 0.11 lb | 4 |
| 1980-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.2 – 20.0 | 0.34 lb | 6 |
| 1993-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.2 – 20.0 | 0.12 lb | 4 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (below normal) | 1.2 – 20.0 | 0.24 lb | 7 |
| 2009-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.44 lb | 1 |
| 2009-06-22 | Survey seining | 6.5 | — | — | 26 |
| 2009-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.2 – 20.0 | 0.24 lb | 9 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2019-07-29 | 50-ft beach seine | 6.2 | — | — | 62 |
| 2019-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 11.3 (above normal) | 0.8 – 6.5 | 2.07 lb | 68 |
| 2019-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 2.01 lb | 2 |
| 1999-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 2.00 lb | 4 |
| 1999-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 18.8 (above normal) | 0.8 – 6.5 | 1.51 lb | 75 |
| 1980-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 31.0 (above normal) | 0.8 – 6.5 | 1.44 lb | 93 |
| 1980-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 1.45 lb | 11 |
| 1993-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 17.5 (above normal) | 0.8 – 6.5 | 1.68 lb | 70 |
| 1993-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 1.68 lb | 11 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 23.0 (above normal) | 0.8 – 6.5 | 1.33 lb | 92 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 10.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 1.42 lb | 65 |
| 2009-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 2.06 lb | 11 |
| 2009-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 32.3 (above normal) | 0.8 – 6.5 | 1.78 lb | 194 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2019-07-29 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.0 | — | — | 1 |
| 2019-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 2009-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.09 lb | 2 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2019-07-29 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.0 | — | — | 1 |
| 2019-07-29 | 50-ft beach seine | 20.2 | — | — | 202 |
| 2019-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 26.5 (above normal) | 1.4 – 13.8 | 0.27 lb | 159 |
| 2019-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 11.8 (normal) | 1.2 – 20.5 | 0.34 lb | 106 |
| 1999-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 8.8 (normal) | 1.4 – 13.8 | 0.16 lb | 35 |
| 1999-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.2 – 20.5 | 0.19 lb | 2 |
| 1980-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (normal) | 1.4 – 13.8 | 0.84 lb | 8 |
| 1980-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (below normal) | 1.2 – 20.5 | 0.86 lb | 7 |
| 1993-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 1.4 – 13.8 | 0.36 lb | 13 |
| 1993-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (normal) | 1.2 – 20.5 | 0.49 lb | 13 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 4.8 (normal) | 1.4 – 13.8 | 0.35 lb | 19 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 15.8 (normal) | 1.2 – 20.5 | 0.37 lb | 95 |
| 2009-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.4 – 13.8 | 0.34 lb | 6 |
| 2009-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 1.2 – 20.5 | 0.66 lb | 5 |
SFS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2019-07-29 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | 3 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2019-07-29 | Backpack electrofishing | 6.0 | — | — | 6 |
| 1999-06-28 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | 0.02 lb | 1 |
| 2009-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.9 | 0.03 lb | 1 |
CNM
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2019-07-29 | Backpack electrofishing | 4.0 | — | 4 |
| 2019-07-29 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | 1 |
BRM
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2019-07-29 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.6 | — | 6 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2019-07-29 | Backpack electrofishing | 33.9 | — | 34 |
| 2019-07-29 | 50-ft beach seine | 3.6 | — | 36 |
Bluntnose Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2019-07-29 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.0 | — | 2 |
| 2019-07-29 | 50-ft beach seine | 23.0 | — | 230 |
| 1999-06-28 | Survey seining | 8.3 | — | 33 |
Logperch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2019-07-29 | Backpack electrofishing | 9.0 | — | 9 |
| 2019-07-29 | 50-ft beach seine | 18.0 | — | 180 |
| 1999-06-28 | Survey seining | 0.8 | — | 3 |
| 2009-06-22 | Survey seining | 4.3 | — | 17 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2019-07-29 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.9 | — | — | 9 |
| 2019-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 4.2 (normal) | 2.3 – 18.1 | 2.12 lb | 25 |
| 2019-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 1.88 lb | 7 |
| 1999-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (normal) | 2.3 – 18.1 | 1.83 lb | 17 |
| 1999-06-28 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | 0.08 lb | 1 |
| 1999-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 1.32 lb | 3 |
| 1999-06-28 | Standard electrofishing | 114.7 | — | 0.55 lb | 29 |
| 1980-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 2.3 – 18.1 | 3.00 lb | 1 |
| 1980-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 1.20 lb | 11 |
| 1993-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (normal) | 2.3 – 18.1 | 2.75 lb | 17 |
| 1993-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 2.40 lb | 5 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (normal) | 2.3 – 18.1 | 2.68 lb | 17 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 2.10 lb | 6 |
| 2009-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 (normal) | 2.3 – 18.1 | 3.01 lb | 22 |
| 2009-06-22 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | 0.02 lb | 1 |
| 2009-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 2.03 lb | 11 |
| 2009-06-22 | Standard electrofishing | 49.6 | — | 0.59 lb | 42 |
Brook Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2019-07-29 | 50-ft beach seine | 3.2 | — | 32 |
| 2009-06-22 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | 1 |
Shorthead Redhorse
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2019-07-29 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.6 | — | — | 6 |
| 2019-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 11.3 | 1.33 lb | 2 |
| 2019-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 4.6 | 2.15 lb | 7 |
| 1999-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 11.3 | 2.15 lb | 2 |
| 1999-06-28 | Survey seining | 1.8 | — | — | 7 |
| 1999-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 4.6 | 1.79 lb | 6 |
| 1980-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 11.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 11.3 | 2.15 lb | 33 |
| 1980-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 22.3 (above normal) | 0.4 – 4.6 | 2.79 lb | 134 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 11.3 | 1.30 lb | 1 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 4.6 | 2.70 lb | 4 |
| 2009-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 11.3 | 0.99 lb | 10 |
| 2009-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 4.6 | 2.48 lb | 7 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2019-07-29 | 50-ft beach seine | 2.8 | — | — | 28 |
| 1993-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.6 | 0.11 lb | 1 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2019-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 11.5 – 132.6 | 0.90 lb | 5 |
| 1999-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (below normal) | 30.3 – 150.6 | 0.60 lb | 16 |
| 1999-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 11.5 – 132.6 | 0.63 lb | 3 |
| 1980-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 11.5 – 132.6 | 0.30 lb | 2 |
| 1980-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 31.3 (normal) | 30.3 – 150.6 | 0.68 lb | 94 |
| 1993-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (below normal) | 11.5 – 132.6 | 0.42 lb | 17 |
| 1993-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 19.3 (below normal) | 30.3 – 150.6 | 0.43 lb | 77 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 11.2 (below normal) | 11.5 – 132.6 | 0.37 lb | 67 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 44.8 (normal) | 30.3 – 150.6 | 0.34 lb | 179 |
| 2009-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (below normal) | 30.3 – 150.6 | 0.76 lb | 20 |
| 2009-06-22 | Survey seining | 1.3 | — | — | 5 |
| 2009-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 11.5 – 132.6 | 0.88 lb | 12 |
SLR
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2019-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 4.22 lb | 4 |
| 1999-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 2.5 | — | 3.83 lb | 15 |
| 1999-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 2.33 lb | 1 |
| 1980-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 | — | 3.00 lb | 12 |
| 1980-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 2.00 lb | 6 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 3.10 lb | 2 |
| 2009-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 | — | 4.60 lb | 14 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2019-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.5 | 1.34 lb | 1 |
| 2019-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 1.18 lb | 13 |
| 1999-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.74 lb | 4 |
| 1980-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.5 | 1.25 lb | 2 |
| 1980-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 2.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.90 lb | 15 |
| 1993-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 1.00 lb | 5 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.5 | 1.20 lb | 1 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.68 lb | 12 |
| 2009-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 1.21 lb | 6 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2019-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.0 – 13.8 | 9.24 lb | 1 |
| 2019-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 8.13 lb | 1 |
| 1999-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (normal) | 1.0 – 13.8 | 4.12 lb | 14 |
| 1999-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 6.16 lb | 9 |
| 1980-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 13.8 | 3.33 lb | 6 |
| 1980-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 5.64 lb | 14 |
| 1993-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 4.8 (normal) | 1.0 – 13.8 | 4.32 lb | 19 |
| 1993-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 3.7 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 2.95 lb | 22 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 13.8 | 7.40 lb | 1 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 4.33 lb | 6 |
| 2009-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.0 – 13.8 | 7.43 lb | 9 |
| 2009-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 5.02 lb | 1 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2019-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.5 | 3.95 lb | 2 |
| 2019-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 4.08 lb | 8 |
| 1999-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.5 | 5.29 lb | 1 |
| 1999-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 4.38 lb | 6 |
| 1980-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.5 | 2.50 lb | 3 |
| 1980-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 3.00 lb | 2 |
| 1993-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.5 | 2.81 lb | 2 |
| 1993-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 2.54 lb | 6 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.5 | 3.00 lb | 1 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 3.48 lb | 4 |
| 2009-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.5 | 4.11 lb | 4 |
| 2009-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 3.68 lb | 6 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2019-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 4.9 | 0.24 lb | 1 |
| 1999-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 4.9 | 0.07 lb | 1 |
| 1980-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 4.9 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
OTM
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 1999-06-28 | Survey seining | 1.0 | — | 4 |
Trout-Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 1999-06-28 | Survey seining | 1.3 | — | 5 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1999-06-28 | Standard electrofishing | 4.0 | — | 0.71 lb | 1 |
| 1999-06-28 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 1980-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.30 lb | 1 |
SHI
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 1999-06-28 | Survey seining | 0.5 | — | 2 |
RHS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1999-06-28 | Survey seining | 2.5 | — | — | 10 |
| 1993-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 3.49 lb | 3 |
White Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1980-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 8.4 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 1980-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 6.0 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 1993-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 8.4 | 0.24 lb | 8 |
| 1993-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 5.2 (normal) | 0.3 – 6.0 | 0.65 lb | 31 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 8.4 | 0.29 lb | 11 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 6.2 (above normal) | 0.3 – 6.0 | 0.29 lb | 37 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1993-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 4.5 | 0.60 lb | 1 |
| 1993-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.6 | 0.78 lb | 2 |
GLR
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1993-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 3.64 lb | 1 |
| 1993-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 | — | 2.96 lb | 14 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 2.10 lb | 1 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 4.60 lb | 2 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Elk. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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