Franklin
St. Louis County, Minnesota — DOW #69075400
42 Surveys
156.44
Acres
18 ft
Max Depth
3
Fish Species
33
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Franklin. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.04 lb | 1 |
| 2013-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.18 lb | 1 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 12.0 (above normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 1.69 lb | 48 |
| 2006-07-31 | 1/4-in trap nets | 3.0 | — | — | 6 |
| 2006-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 | — | 1.48 lb | 20 |
| 1989-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 10.0 (above normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 1.90 lb | 40 |
| 1994-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 18.8 (above normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 1.66 lb | 75 |
| 1994-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 | — | 2.82 lb | 9 |
| 2013-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 13.3 (above normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 1.76 lb | 53 |
| 1973-09-17 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 2.39 lb | 18 |
| 1999-09-07 | Standard gill nets | 9.0 (above normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 1.67 lb | 36 |
| 1999-09-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 0.64 lb | 6 |
| 2021-08-30 | Standard gill nets | 9.8 (above normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 1.92 lb | 39 |
Bluntnose Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07-31 | 1/4-in trap nets | 61.5 | — | 123 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07-31 | 1/4-in trap nets | 7.0 | — | — | 14 |
| 2006-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 (normal) | 0.6 – 6.3 | 0.10 lb | 27 |
| 2006-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 25.3 (above normal) | 2.5 – 14.3 | 0.19 lb | 101 |
| 1989-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 16.5 (above normal) | 2.5 – 14.3 | 0.23 lb | 66 |
| 1994-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.6 – 6.3 | 0.18 lb | 10 |
| 1994-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 25.5 (above normal) | 2.5 – 14.3 | 0.15 lb | 102 |
| 2013-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 10.0 (normal) | 2.5 – 14.3 | 0.17 lb | 40 |
| 1973-09-17 | Standard gill nets | 67.0 (above normal) | 2.5 – 14.3 | 0.42 lb | 268 |
| 1999-09-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.6 – 6.3 | 0.08 lb | 2 |
| 1999-09-07 | Standard gill nets | 24.8 (above normal) | 2.5 – 14.3 | 0.32 lb | 99 |
| 2021-08-30 | Standard gill nets | 22.3 (above normal) | 2.5 – 14.3 | 0.19 lb | 89 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 24.5 (above normal) | 2.2 – 10.5 | 1.93 lb | 98 |
| 2006-07-31 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.5 | — | — | 3 |
| 2006-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 2.69 lb | 15 |
| 1989-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 10.5 (normal) | 2.2 – 10.5 | 1.50 lb | 42 |
| 1994-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 3.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 2.25 lb | 22 |
| 1994-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 9.8 (normal) | 2.2 – 10.5 | 1.98 lb | 39 |
| 2013-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 19.0 (above normal) | 2.2 – 10.5 | 1.53 lb | 76 |
| 1973-09-17 | Standard gill nets | 7.5 (normal) | 2.2 – 10.5 | 1.88 lb | 30 |
| 1999-09-07 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 2.92 lb | 10 |
| 1999-09-07 | Standard gill nets | 11.3 (above normal) | 2.2 – 10.5 | 1.70 lb | 45 |
| 2021-08-30 | Standard gill nets | 13.3 (above normal) | 2.2 – 10.5 | 1.97 lb | 53 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07-31 | 1/4-in trap nets | 60.5 | — | — | 121 |
| 2006-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 4.3 | 0.06 lb | 4 |
BNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07-31 | 1/4-in trap nets | 41.5 | — | 83 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.6 – 8.4 | 2.60 lb | 1 |
| 1999-09-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.6 – 8.4 | 2.80 lb | 1 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-09-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 1 |
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Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.