Forest
Hennepin County, Minnesota — DOW #27013900
20 Surveys
Invasive Species Alert
Forest has confirmed populations of:
- Eurasian watermilfoil
- zebra mussel
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90.1
Acres
42 ft
Max Depth
12
Fish Species
12
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Forest. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 16.0 (normal) | 1.3 – 26.0 | 0.50 lb | 32 |
| 1977-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 18.0 (normal) | 5.2 – 56.2 | 0.71 lb | 18 |
White Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.8 | 0.25 lb | 4 |
| 1977-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 7.0 (above normal) | 0.4 – 4.6 | 0.14 lb | 14 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1977-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.5 – 12.8 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 6.9 | 0.60 lb | 1 |
| 1977-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.8 – 5.0 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 2.5 – 7.9 | 2.12 lb | 4 |
| 1977-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 2.50 lb | 2 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1977-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 4.5 | — | 0.13 lb | 9 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.4 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 2.08 lb | 3 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 15.0 | — | 0.33 lb | 15 |
| 1977-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 154.0 (above normal) | 6.5 – 59.6 | 0.17 lb | 308 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.0 | 1.88 lb | 2 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 11.0 (normal) | 1.9 – 18.0 | 0.23 lb | 11 |
| 1977-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 12.0 (normal) | 1.8 – 18.1 | 0.21 lb | 24 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 0.14 lb | 6 |
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Bait Shop
Bloomington, MN
★ 4.4Big B's Bait & Tackle
Plymouth, MN
★ 4.7Cabela's
Rogers, MN
★ 4.2DH Custom Rods & Tackle
Wayzata, MN
★ 4.6DICK'S Sporting Goods
Maple Grove, MN
★ 3.9Hyland Lake Park Reserve
Bloomington, MN
★ 4.7Jig Mania
Bloomington, MN
★ 5JR's Tackle Fishing Tackle Outlet
Brooklyn Park, MN
★ 4.8Nearby Marinas
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Forest. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Forest
- Weather forecast for Forest — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 44.9573°N, 93.6334°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.