French
Wright County, Minnesota — DOW #86027300
197 Surveys
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on French.
Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2013-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.7 – 25.7 | 0.97 lb | 1 |
| 2013-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 0.33 lb | 4 |
| 1979-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 0.55 lb | 2 |
| 1979-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 6.3 (normal) | 0.7 – 25.7 | 0.53 lb | 19 |
| 1996-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.7 – 25.7 | 0.51 lb | 2 |
| 1996-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 0.51 lb | 8 |
| 1990-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 3.7 (normal) | 0.7 – 25.7 | 0.36 lb | 22 |
| 1990-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 5.2 (normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 0.35 lb | 31 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.7 – 25.7 | 0.95 lb | 1 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 0.67 lb | 2 |
| 1985-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.7 – 25.7 | 0.80 lb | 1 |
| 1985-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 0.48 lb | 27 |
| 2004-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 26.3 (normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 0.54 lb | 158 |
| 2004-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.7 – 25.7 | 0.57 lb | 2 |
White Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2013-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 0.7 – 10.4 | 0.50 lb | 4 |
| 2013-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 6.6 | 0.26 lb | 5 |
| 1979-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.7 – 10.4 | 0.37 lb | 6 |
| 1979-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 57.3 (above normal) | 0.5 – 6.6 | 0.35 lb | 172 |
| 1996-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 14.8 (above normal) | 0.7 – 10.4 | 0.13 lb | 89 |
| 1996-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 9.2 (above normal) | 0.5 – 6.6 | 0.26 lb | 55 |
| 1990-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 18.7 (above normal) | 0.7 – 10.4 | 0.18 lb | 112 |
| 1990-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 25.7 (above normal) | 0.5 – 6.6 | 0.17 lb | 154 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 (normal) | 0.7 – 10.4 | 0.19 lb | 13 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 6.6 | 0.33 lb | 7 |
| 2016-07-27 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | — | 2 |
| 1985-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 20.5 (above normal) | 0.7 – 10.4 | 0.17 lb | 123 |
| 1985-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 3.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 6.6 | 0.29 lb | 22 |
| 2004-07-12 | Survey seining | 1.0 | — | 0.10 lb | 4 |
| 2004-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (normal) | 0.5 – 6.6 | 0.46 lb | 17 |
| 2004-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (normal) | 0.7 – 10.4 | 0.20 lb | 16 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2013-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.09 lb | 1 |
| 2013-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.08 lb | 20 |
| 1979-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.17 lb | 2 |
| 1979-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 14.7 (normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.08 lb | 44 |
| 1996-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.05 lb | 3 |
| 1996-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 6.2 (normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.09 lb | 37 |
| 1990-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1990-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 18.5 (normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.13 lb | 111 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.08 lb | 2 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 26.7 (normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.10 lb | 160 |
| 2016-07-27 | Backpack electrofishing | 7.9 | — | — | 6 |
| 2016-07-27 | 50-ft beach seine | 38.9 | — | — | 311 |
| 1985-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 11.2 (normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.19 lb | 67 |
| 2004-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 41.3 (above normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.12 lb | 248 |
| 2004-07-12 | Survey seining | 72.3 | — | — | 289 |
| 2004-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.07 lb | 1 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2013-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 7.5 | 1.08 lb | 4 |
| 2013-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 1.00 lb | 11 |
| 1979-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 0.68 lb | 4 |
| 1996-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 0.86 lb | 5 |
| 1990-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 7.5 | 0.80 lb | 1 |
| 1990-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 0.73 lb | 11 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 7.5 | 1.33 lb | 3 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 1.23 lb | 14 |
| 1985-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 7.5 | 0.75 lb | 2 |
| 1985-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 0.75 lb | 10 |
| 2004-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 1.08 lb | 6 |
| 2004-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 7.5 | 0.76 lb | 2 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2013-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 3.2 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 3.33 lb | 19 |
| 2013-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 2.96 lb | 3 |
| 1979-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 2.54 lb | 11 |
| 1979-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 4.00 lb | 1 |
| 1996-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 2.36 lb | 27 |
| 1996-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 2.87 lb | 1 |
| 1990-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 3.36 lb | 13 |
| 1990-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 6.00 lb | 1 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 4.24 lb | 13 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 4.63 lb | 1 |
| 1985-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 2.62 lb | 27 |
| 1985-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 10.00 lb | 1 |
| 2004-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 4.8 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 4.33 lb | 29 |
| 2004-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 4.85 lb | 3 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2013-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 3.0 | 6.39 lb | 1 |
| 2013-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 7.98 lb | 4 |
| 1979-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.0 | 3.50 lb | 1 |
| 1979-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 3.7 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 2.82 lb | 11 |
| 1996-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.0 | 6.06 lb | 4 |
| 1996-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 4.51 lb | 6 |
| 1990-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.0 | 5.43 lb | 3 |
| 1990-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 5.10 lb | 5 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 3.0 | 4.96 lb | 1 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 5.79 lb | 5 |
| 2016-07-27 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.4 | — | — | 3 |
| 1985-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.0 | 3.91 lb | 18 |
| 1985-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 3.8 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 3.37 lb | 23 |
| 2004-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 3.0 | 1.19 lb | 1 |
| 2004-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 3.29 lb | 15 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2013-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.15 lb | 1 |
| 2013-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 0.25 lb | 4 |
| 1990-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.15 lb | 2 |
| 2016-07-27 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 1985-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.40 lb | 1 |
| 2004-07-12 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | 0.01 lb | 1 |
| 2004-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.16 lb | 3 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2013-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 2.90 lb | 17 |
| 1996-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 2.07 lb | 4 |
| 1996-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.77 lb | 2 |
| 1990-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 1.55 lb | 17 |
| 1990-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 2.97 lb | 3 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 1.91 lb | 17 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 5.07 lb | 1 |
| 2016-07-27 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 1985-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 3.60 lb | 8 |
| 1985-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 3.67 lb | 3 |
| 2004-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 2.38 lb | 9 |
| 2004-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 2.31 lb | 3 |
| 2004-07-12 | Standard electrofishing | 2.5 | — | 0.63 lb | 5 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2013-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.81 lb | 9 |
| 2013-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 2.15 lb | 6 |
| 1990-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard electrofishing | 80.5 | — | 1.07 lb | 87 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.24 lb | 17 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 1.96 lb | 2 |
| 2016-07-27 | Backpack electrofishing | 94.8 | — | — | 72 |
| 2016-07-27 | 50-ft beach seine | 18.3 | — | — | 146 |
| 2004-07-12 | Standard electrofishing | 32.0 | — | 0.69 lb | 64 |
| 2004-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 1.58 lb | 1 |
| 2004-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 1.05 lb | 1 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2013-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 | — | 0.16 lb | 20 |
| 2013-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 28.9 (normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.13 lb | 260 |
| 1979-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 17.3 (normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.20 lb | 52 |
| 1996-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 21.3 (normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.08 lb | 128 |
| 1990-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 32.0 (normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.31 lb | 192 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 13.8 | — | 0.20 lb | 83 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 19.4 (normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.16 lb | 175 |
| 2016-07-27 | Backpack electrofishing | 61.9 | — | — | 47 |
| 2016-07-27 | 50-ft beach seine | 41.6 | — | — | 333 |
| 1985-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 4.3 (below normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.26 lb | 26 |
| 2004-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 | — | 0.28 lb | 4 |
| 2004-07-12 | Survey seining | 191.8 | — | — | 767 |
| 2004-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 24.4 (normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.23 lb | 220 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2013-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.2 | 2.39 lb | 7 |
| 1979-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.2 | 2.50 lb | 1 |
| 1996-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.2 | 1.44 lb | 12 |
| 1990-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.2 | 2.12 lb | 5 |
| 1990-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 1.77 lb | 3 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.2 | 1.95 lb | 6 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 2.65 lb | 1 |
| 1985-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.2 | 2.26 lb | 16 |
| 1985-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 2.80 lb | 1 |
| 2004-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.2 | 2.30 lb | 7 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2013-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (below normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.16 lb | 14 |
| 2013-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.27 lb | 20 |
| 1979-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.20 lb | 8 |
| 1979-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 35.0 (above normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.26 lb | 105 |
| 1996-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 12.0 (normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.15 lb | 72 |
| 1996-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 30.8 (above normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.14 lb | 185 |
| 1990-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 22.5 (above normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.20 lb | 135 |
| 1990-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 112.7 (above normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.23 lb | 676 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 10.7 (normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.16 lb | 64 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 7.2 (normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.29 lb | 65 |
| 2016-07-27 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 2016-07-27 | 50-ft beach seine | 37.3 | — | — | 298 |
| 1985-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 10.8 (normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.43 lb | 65 |
| 1985-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 9.7 (normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.44 lb | 58 |
| 2004-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 (below normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.20 lb | 13 |
| 2004-07-12 | Survey seining | 33.5 | — | — | 134 |
| 2004-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 15.3 (normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.36 lb | 138 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2013-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.18 lb | 13 |
| 1979-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 9.0 (above normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.11 lb | 27 |
| 1996-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.02 lb | 1 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.10 lb | 5 |
| 2016-07-27 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 2016-07-27 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.9 | — | — | 7 |
| 1985-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 2004-07-12 | Survey seining | 1.0 | — | 0.03 lb | 4 |
| 2004-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.11 lb | 5 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2013-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 2.87 lb | 2 |
| 1979-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 3.60 lb | 5 |
| 1996-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 3.60 lb | 2 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 6.37 lb | 2 |
| 1985-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 2.45 lb | 2 |
| 1985-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 5.25 lb | 2 |
| 2004-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 4.18 lb | 1 |
| 2004-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 3.30 lb | 8 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1990-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.15 lb | 2 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.14 lb | 3 |
| 2004-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.04 lb | 1 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.4 | 1.38 lb | 4 |
| 2004-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 0.72 lb | 2 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2016-07-27 | Backpack electrofishing | 7.9 | — | — | 6 |
| 2004-07-12 | Survey seining | 0.5 | — | 0.05 lb | 2 |
Bluntnose Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2016-07-27 | 50-ft beach seine | 9.1 | — | 73 |
| 2016-07-27 | Backpack electrofishing | 11.8 | — | 9 |
| 2004-07-12 | Survey seining | 2.8 | — | 11 |
Spottail Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2016-07-27 | 50-ft beach seine | 2.4 | — | 19 |
| 2004-07-12 | Survey seining | 221.0 | — | 884 |
Fathead Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2016-07-27 | 50-ft beach seine | 3.3 | — | 26 |
| 2016-07-27 | Backpack electrofishing | 9.2 | — | 7 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2016-07-27 | 50-ft beach seine | 4.1 | — | 33 |
| 2016-07-27 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.6 | — | 2 |
BST
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2016-07-27 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | 1 |
Johnny Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2016-07-27 | 50-ft beach seine | 2.6 | — | 21 |
| 2004-07-12 | Survey seining | 2.5 | — | 10 |
Tadpole Madtom
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2016-07-27 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.6 | — | 13 |
CRP
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2004-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 0.55 lb | 4 |
SHI
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2004-07-12 | Survey seining | 48.8 | — | 195 |
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