Esquagamah
Aitkin County, Minnesota — DOW #01014700
260 Surveys
842.04
Acres
31 ft
Max Depth
13 ft
Mean Depth
14
Fish Species
3
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Esquagamah. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Spottail Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-06 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.5 | — | 1 |
| 2019-08-06 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | 1 |
Johnny Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-06 | 50-ft beach seine | 2.5 | — | 10 |
| 2019-08-06 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.9 | — | 6 |
| 2019-08-06 | Backpack electrofishing | 33.2 | — | 67 |
| 2014-07-07 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | 1 |
| 2014-07-07 | 50-ft beach seine | 2.0 | — | 2 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-06 | Backpack electrofishing | 5.5 | — | — | 11 |
| 2019-08-06 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | — | 7 |
| 1980-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.2 – 10.9 | 1.12 lb | 2 |
| 1980-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (below normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 0.68 lb | 7 |
| 2019-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.2 – 10.9 | 1.14 lb | 2 |
| 2019-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 0.96 lb | 8 |
| 1992-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.2 – 10.9 | 0.85 lb | 2 |
| 1992-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 0.56 lb | 19 |
| 2014-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 0.96 lb | 10 |
| 2024-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.2 – 10.9 | 1.23 lb | 4 |
| 2024-07-29 | Special trap nets | 9.3 | — | 0.95 lb | 112 |
| 2003-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 0.77 lb | 6 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 0.99 lb | 23 |
| 2009-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 1.2 – 10.9 | 1.39 lb | 1 |
| 2009-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 0.94 lb | 3 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-06 | 50-ft beach seine | 35.5 | — | — | 142 |
| 2019-08-06 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.4 | — | — | 10 |
| 2019-08-06 | Backpack electrofishing | 6.5 | — | — | 13 |
| 1980-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1980-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 6.4 (below normal) | 7.0 – 46.3 | 0.09 lb | 58 |
| 2014-07-07 | Backpack electrofishing | 14.9 | — | — | 15 |
| 2014-07-07 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | — | 8 |
| 2014-07-07 | 50-ft beach seine | 130.0 | — | — | 130 |
| 2019-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.09 lb | 1 |
| 2019-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 43.0 (normal) | 7.0 – 46.3 | 0.07 lb | 516 |
| 1992-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.21 lb | 13 |
| 1992-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 11.7 (normal) | 7.0 – 46.3 | 0.09 lb | 105 |
| 2014-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 19.4 (normal) | 7.0 – 46.3 | 0.11 lb | 233 |
| 2024-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 22.1 (normal) | 7.0 – 46.3 | 0.11 lb | 265 |
| 2024-07-29 | Special trap nets | 0.4 | — | 0.08 lb | 5 |
| 2003-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 17.2 (normal) | 7.0 – 46.3 | 0.05 lb | 206 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.13 lb | 3 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 6.8 (below normal) | 7.0 – 46.3 | 0.16 lb | 54 |
| 2009-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.11 lb | 1 |
| 2009-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 10.0 (normal) | 7.0 – 46.3 | 0.12 lb | 120 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-06 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.5 | — | — | 2 |
| 2019-08-06 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2019-08-06 | Backpack electrofishing | 3.5 | — | — | 7 |
| 1980-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.6 – 3.9 | 0.53 lb | 2 |
| 2014-07-07 | Backpack electrofishing | 4.0 | — | — | 4 |
| 2019-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.6 – 3.9 | 0.58 lb | 9 |
| 1992-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.30 lb | 1 |
| 2014-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.6 – 3.9 | 0.53 lb | 1 |
| 2024-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.6 – 3.9 | 0.75 lb | 1 |
| 2024-07-29 | Special trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.19 lb | 2 |
| 2003-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.6 – 3.9 | 0.52 lb | 6 |
| 2003-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.21 lb | 2 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.6 – 3.9 | 1.00 lb | 1 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.62 lb | 2 |
| 2009-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.6 – 3.9 | 0.29 lb | 8 |
| 2009-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.32 lb | 1 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-06 | 50-ft beach seine | 23.8 | — | — | 95 |
| 2019-08-06 | 15-ft beach seine | 3.4 | — | — | 24 |
| 2019-08-06 | Backpack electrofishing | 21.8 | — | — | 44 |
| 1980-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 1.45 lb | 5 |
| 1980-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 1.55 lb | 5 |
| 2014-07-07 | Backpack electrofishing | 7.9 | — | — | 8 |
| 2014-07-07 | 15-ft beach seine | 7.1 | — | — | 57 |
| 2014-07-07 | 50-ft beach seine | 6.0 | — | — | 6 |
| 2019-08-05 | Standard electrofishing | 61.9 | — | 1.58 lb | 97 |
| 2019-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 1.30 lb | 10 |
| 2019-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 1.64 lb | 9 |
| 1992-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 1.57 lb | 6 |
| 1992-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 1.35 lb | 4 |
| 2014-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 1.26 lb | 1 |
| 2014-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 2.01 lb | 10 |
| 2024-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 1.62 lb | 13 |
| 2024-07-29 | Special trap nets | 0.7 | — | 1.51 lb | 8 |
| 2003-08-04 | Standard electrofishing | 27.3 | — | 1.37 lb | 54 |
| 2003-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 1.23 lb | 9 |
| 2003-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.15 lb | 7 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 2.33 lb | 3 |
| 2009-08-03 | Standard electrofishing | 83.6 | — | 1.69 lb | 111 |
| 2009-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 1.09 lb | 11 |
| 2009-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 2.71 lb | 3 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-06 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | 2 |
| 2019-08-06 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.5 | — | 5 |
| 2019-08-06 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.5 | — | 2 |
| 2014-07-07 | 50-ft beach seine | 3.0 | — | 3 |
| 2014-07-07 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.0 | — | 1 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-06 | 15-ft beach seine | 6.4 | — | — | 45 |
| 2019-08-06 | Backpack electrofishing | 5.0 | — | — | 10 |
| 2019-08-06 | 50-ft beach seine | 9.5 | — | — | 38 |
| 1980-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (above normal) | 0.1 – 0.2 | 0.09 lb | 9 |
| 2019-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.1 – 0.2 | 0.13 lb | 2 |
| 2019-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.1 – 0.3 | 0.09 lb | 1 |
| 1992-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (above normal) | 0.1 – 0.2 | 0.15 lb | 2 |
| 1992-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.1 – 0.3 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 2014-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 0.9 (above normal) | 0.1 – 0.2 | 0.10 lb | 11 |
| 2014-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.1 – 0.3 | 0.07 lb | 1 |
| 2024-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.1 – 0.2 | 0.16 lb | 1 |
| 2024-07-29 | Special trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.09 lb | 4 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-06 | Backpack electrofishing | 13.4 | — | — | 27 |
| 2019-08-06 | 50-ft beach seine | 2.5 | — | — | 10 |
| 2019-08-06 | 15-ft beach seine | 76.0 | — | — | 532 |
| 1980-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 | — | 0.12 lb | 21 |
| 1980-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 19.5 (normal) | 4.4 – 49.0 | 0.11 lb | 117 |
| 2014-07-07 | Backpack electrofishing | 5.9 | — | — | 6 |
| 2014-07-07 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.8 | — | — | 6 |
| 2014-07-07 | 50-ft beach seine | 6.0 | — | — | 6 |
| 2019-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 | — | 0.25 lb | 18 |
| 2019-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 10.7 (normal) | 4.4 – 49.0 | 0.22 lb | 128 |
| 1992-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 | — | 0.27 lb | 42 |
| 1992-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 22.3 (normal) | 4.4 – 49.0 | 0.21 lb | 267 |
| 2014-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 | — | 0.35 lb | 15 |
| 2014-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 12.8 (normal) | 4.4 – 49.0 | 0.28 lb | 153 |
| 2024-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 14.8 | — | 0.18 lb | 177 |
| 2024-07-29 | Special trap nets | 26.8 | — | 0.20 lb | 321 |
| 2003-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 1.4 | — | 0.22 lb | 17 |
| 2003-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 24.6 (normal) | 4.4 – 49.0 | 0.06 lb | 295 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 | — | 0.75 lb | 3 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 10.7 (normal) | 4.4 – 49.0 | 0.30 lb | 128 |
| 2009-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 | — | 0.28 lb | 33 |
| 2009-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 14.2 (normal) | 4.4 – 49.0 | 0.20 lb | 170 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-06 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.5 | — | — | 3 |
| 2019-08-06 | 50-ft beach seine | 2.0 | — | — | 8 |
| 2019-08-06 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.3 | — | — | 9 |
| 1980-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 1.9 | — | 0.18 lb | 17 |
| 1980-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 5.0 (normal) | 1.8 – 7.8 | 0.12 lb | 30 |
| 2014-07-07 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.0 | — | — | 1 |
| 2014-07-07 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | — | 2 |
| 2014-07-07 | 50-ft beach seine | 6.0 | — | — | 6 |
| 2019-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 0.27 lb | 1 |
| 2019-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 1.8 – 7.8 | 0.24 lb | 15 |
| 1992-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.26 lb | 18 |
| 1992-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 7.4 (normal) | 1.8 – 7.8 | 0.19 lb | 89 |
| 2014-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.8 – 7.8 | 0.23 lb | 9 |
| 2024-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 | — | 0.32 lb | 9 |
| 2024-07-29 | Special trap nets | 4.0 | — | 0.21 lb | 48 |
| 2003-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 5.3 (normal) | 1.8 – 7.8 | 0.05 lb | 63 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 | — | 0.25 lb | 3 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (below normal) | 1.8 – 7.8 | 0.37 lb | 20 |
| 2009-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 | — | 0.22 lb | 26 |
| 2009-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (normal) | 1.8 – 7.8 | 0.15 lb | 26 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-06 | Backpack electrofishing | 3.0 | — | — | 6 |
| 2019-08-06 | 50-ft beach seine | 53.0 | — | — | 212 |
| 2019-08-06 | 15-ft beach seine | 32.9 | — | — | 230 |
| 1980-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 83.1 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.7 | 0.15 lb | 748 |
| 1980-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 15.3 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.17 lb | 92 |
| 2014-07-07 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.0 | — | — | 2 |
| 2014-07-07 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | — | 1 |
| 2019-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 19.2 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.7 | 0.18 lb | 230 |
| 2019-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 5.5 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.21 lb | 66 |
| 1992-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 52.8 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.7 | 0.26 lb | 475 |
| 1992-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 7.9 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.25 lb | 95 |
| 2014-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 67.1 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.7 | 0.20 lb | 805 |
| 2014-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 20.2 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.25 lb | 242 |
| 2024-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 22.7 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.7 | 0.26 lb | 272 |
| 2024-07-29 | Special trap nets | 5.2 | — | 0.35 lb | 62 |
| 2003-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 10.3 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.7 | 0.20 lb | 124 |
| 2003-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 8.2 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.08 lb | 98 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 41.6 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.7 | 0.28 lb | 333 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 12.9 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.28 lb | 155 |
| 2009-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 10.1 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.7 | 0.28 lb | 121 |
| 2009-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.28 lb | 34 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-06 | Backpack electrofishing | 10.9 | — | — | 22 |
| 2019-08-06 | 50-ft beach seine | 2.8 | — | — | 11 |
| 2019-08-06 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.4 | — | — | 3 |
| 1980-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 5.2 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 0.72 lb | 47 |
| 2019-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 1.37 lb | 7 |
| 1992-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 1.02 lb | 6 |
| 1992-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 1.15 lb | 36 |
| 2014-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 1.13 lb | 7 |
| 2014-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 0.94 lb | 1 |
| 2024-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 1.43 lb | 6 |
| 2024-07-29 | Special trap nets | 1.3 | — | 1.18 lb | 15 |
| 2003-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.99 lb | 2 |
| 2003-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 1.40 lb | 2 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 5.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 1.08 lb | 60 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 1.58 lb | 12 |
| 2009-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 1.27 lb | 2 |
| 2009-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 1.56 lb | 3 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-06 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.5 | — | — | 1 |
| 2014-07-07 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | — | 1 |
| 2019-08-05 | Standard electrofishing | 21.7 | — | 0.43 lb | 34 |
| 2019-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 4.1 (normal) | 3.3 – 8.8 | 1.45 lb | 49 |
| 2019-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.79 lb | 5 |
| 1992-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 (normal) | 3.3 – 8.8 | 2.13 lb | 72 |
| 1992-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.70 lb | 1 |
| 2014-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 3.3 – 8.8 | 1.39 lb | 48 |
| 2014-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 2024-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 6.1 (normal) | 3.3 – 8.8 | 1.89 lb | 73 |
| 2024-07-29 | Special trap nets | 0.3 | — | 2.45 lb | 3 |
| 2003-08-04 | Standard electrofishing | 12.6 | — | 0.90 lb | 25 |
| 2003-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 5.3 (normal) | 3.3 – 8.8 | 1.97 lb | 63 |
| 2009-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 7.3 (normal) | 3.3 – 8.8 | 1.81 lb | 88 |
CRC
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-06 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | 2 |
Tadpole Madtom
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-06 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.5 | — | 1 |
| 2014-07-07 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.0 | — | 2 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 0.83 lb | 3 |
| 1980-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 (normal) | 0.6 – 6.8 | 0.86 lb | 20 |
| 2019-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 4.45 lb | 1 |
| 1992-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 0.62 lb | 12 |
| 1992-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 12.3 (above normal) | 0.6 – 6.8 | 0.69 lb | 111 |
| 2024-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.6 – 6.8 | 1.28 lb | 2 |
| 2003-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.6 – 6.8 | 0.65 lb | 4 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (below normal) | 2.8 – 9.0 | 2.25 lb | 16 |
| 1980-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 0.50 lb | 3 |
| 2014-07-07 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | — | 1 |
| 2019-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.4 (below normal) | 2.8 – 9.0 | 3.34 lb | 17 |
| 2019-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 5.47 lb | 2 |
| 1992-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (normal) | 2.8 – 9.0 | 3.52 lb | 39 |
| 1992-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 2.17 lb | 3 |
| 2014-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (below normal) | 2.8 – 9.0 | 4.60 lb | 18 |
| 2014-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 4.16 lb | 8 |
| 2024-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 2.8 – 9.0 | 6.42 lb | 7 |
| 2024-07-29 | Special trap nets | 0.3 | — | 2.41 lb | 4 |
| 2003-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 2.1 (below normal) | 2.8 – 9.0 | 3.50 lb | 25 |
| 2003-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | — | 2 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (normal) | 2.8 – 9.0 | 2.98 lb | 56 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 5.31 lb | 8 |
| 2009-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (below normal) | 2.8 – 9.0 | 3.17 lb | 22 |
| 2009-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.51 lb | 3 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.1 – 0.4 | 2.57 lb | 3 |
| 1980-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 2.30 lb | 5 |
| 2014-07-07 | Backpack electrofishing | 3.0 | — | — | 3 |
| 2019-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 4.13 lb | 10 |
| 1992-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.1 – 0.4 | 5.10 lb | 2 |
| 1992-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 3.77 lb | 4 |
| 2014-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.1 – 0.4 | 4.75 lb | 1 |
| 2014-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 5.24 lb | 13 |
| 2024-07-29 | Special trap nets | 1.3 | — | 5.47 lb | 15 |
| 2003-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.1 – 0.4 | 5.26 lb | 1 |
| 2003-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 2.42 lb | 10 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (normal) | 0.1 – 0.4 | 7.25 lb | 1 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 6.46 lb | 6 |
| 2009-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.1 – 0.4 | 4.70 lb | 1 |
| 2009-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 5.26 lb | 7 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.9 – 4.0 | 1.38 lb | 2 |
| 2014-07-07 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2019-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.0 | 1.61 lb | 18 |
| 2019-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 3.09 lb | 4 |
| 1992-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.0 | 2.01 lb | 14 |
| 2014-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.0 | 1.95 lb | 20 |
| 2014-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 3.75 lb | 2 |
| 2024-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.0 | 2.44 lb | 19 |
| 2024-07-29 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | 2.50 lb | 1 |
| 2003-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.0 | 2.17 lb | 24 |
| 2003-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | — | 1 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 0.9 – 4.0 | 2.99 lb | 5 |
| 1986-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 3.06 lb | 4 |
| 2009-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.0 | 0.96 lb | 15 |
| 2009-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 3.68 lb | 1 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-07 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.4 | — | — | 3 |
| 2014-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.29 lb | 2 |
| 2024-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 0.28 lb | 1 |
| 2024-07-29 | Special trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.26 lb | 2 |
| 2003-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 0.19 lb | 1 |
| 2003-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.13 lb | 2 |
| 2009-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 0.48 lb | 1 |
| 2009-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.19 lb | 4 |
CNM
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-07 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.0 | — | 1 |
Fathead Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-07 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.0 | — | 1 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Aitkin Backwoods Farm Supply LLC
Aitkin, MN
★ 4.9Bill's Sportsmans Service
Aitkin, MN
★ 4.8Farm Island Store
Aitkin, MN
★ 4.7Farm Island Store & Off Sale
Aitkin, MN
★ 4.7Glen Store
Aitkin, MN
★ 4.6McGregor Oil
McGregor, MN
★ 4.6Sather's Gateway Store
McGregor, MN
★ 4.4Sue’s Bait shop
Aitkin, MN
★ 4.5Nearby Marinas
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Fish Species
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