George

Hubbard County, Minnesota — DOW #29021600

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825.72
Acres
29 ft
Max Depth
0
13
Fish Species
6
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DNR Fish Surveys

Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on George. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2024-06-17 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.6 0.94 lb 1
2024-06-17 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 0.63 lb 7
2009-06-24 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.6 1.40 lb 7
2009-06-24 Standard gill nets 2.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.8 1.39 lb 28
1986-07-07 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 1.6 1.04 lb 7
1999-07-06 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.6 0.60 lb 1
1992-07-06 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.3 – 1.6 1.26 lb 11
1992-07-06 Standard gill nets 1.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 1.36 lb 7
1970-06-30 Standard trap nets 2.6 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.6 1.37 lb 23
1994-07-07 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.8 1.21 lb 2

Green Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2024-06-17 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.2 – 1.0 0.18 lb 8
2024-06-17 Standard gill nets 0.2 (normal) 0.1 – 0.4 0.33 lb 2
2019-07-24 Backpack electrofishing 3.9 4
2019-07-24 15-ft beach seine 0.2 1
2024-07-10 Backpack electrofishing 4.1 6
2024-07-10 15-ft beach seine 0.2 1

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2024-06-17 Standard gill nets 17.8 (above normal) 1.2 – 10.9 0.59 lb 213
2024-06-17 Standard trap nets 5.8 (above normal) 1.2 – 5.2 0.75 lb 64
2009-06-24 Standard gill nets 24.9 (above normal) 1.2 – 10.9 0.68 lb 299
2009-06-24 Standard trap nets 9.4 (above normal) 1.2 – 5.2 0.68 lb 113
2019-07-24 Backpack electrofishing 2.9 3
1986-07-07 Standard gill nets 31.7 (above normal) 1.2 – 10.9 0.42 lb 95
1986-07-07 Standard trap nets 31.0 (above normal) 1.2 – 5.2 0.45 lb 310
1999-07-06 Standard gill nets 15.3 (above normal) 1.2 – 10.9 0.45 lb 138
1999-07-06 Standard trap nets 6.7 (above normal) 1.2 – 5.2 0.22 lb 80
1992-07-06 Standard gill nets 62.4 (above normal) 1.2 – 10.9 0.58 lb 312
1992-07-06 Standard trap nets 9.0 (above normal) 1.2 – 5.2 0.75 lb 90
1994-07-07 Standard gill nets 51.7 (above normal) 1.2 – 10.9 0.53 lb 465
1994-07-07 Standard trap nets 4.2 (normal) 1.2 – 5.2 0.73 lb 50

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2024-06-17 Standard gill nets 11.3 (above normal) 2.8 – 9.0 2.66 lb 135
2024-06-17 Standard trap nets 0.6 2.31 lb 6
1953-07-14 Standard gill nets 11.7 (above normal) 2.8 – 9.0 3.38 lb 70
2009-06-24 Standard gill nets 13.3 (above normal) 2.8 – 9.0 2.79 lb 160
2009-06-24 Standard trap nets 0.7 2.23 lb 8
1986-07-07 Standard gill nets 9.3 (above normal) 2.8 – 9.0 2.37 lb 28
1986-07-07 Standard trap nets 0.1 0.30 lb 1
1999-07-06 Standard gill nets 10.1 (above normal) 2.8 – 9.0 2.45 lb 91
1999-07-06 Standard trap nets 0.3 1.67 lb 4
1992-07-06 Standard gill nets 9.0 (normal) 2.8 – 9.0 2.60 lb 45
1992-07-06 Standard trap nets 0.4 1.75 lb 4
1970-06-30 Standard gill nets 11.8 (above normal) 2.8 – 9.0 4.16 lb 59
1970-06-30 Standard trap nets 0.3 1.53 lb 3
1994-07-07 Standard gill nets 7.9 (normal) 2.8 – 9.0 2.78 lb 71
1994-07-07 Standard trap nets 0.2 1.26 lb 2

Rock Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2024-06-17 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.13 lb 5
2024-06-17 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.32 lb 3
1953-07-14 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.38 lb 6
2009-06-24 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.35 lb 9
2009-06-24 Standard trap nets 6.8 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.35 lb 82
1986-07-07 Standard trap nets 1.7 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.17 lb 17
1999-07-06 Standard gill nets 1.6 (normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.36 lb 14
1999-07-06 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.09 lb 1
1992-07-06 Standard trap nets 2.5 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.36 lb 25
1970-06-30 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.90 lb 1
1970-06-30 Standard trap nets 6.2 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.38 lb 56
1994-07-07 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.33 lb 1
1994-07-07 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.16 lb 3

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2024-06-17 Standard electrofishing 38.7 1.22 lb 55
2024-06-17 Standard gill nets 3.0 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.4 1.29 lb 36
2024-06-17 Standard trap nets 2.9 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.3 1.37 lb 32
1953-07-14 Standard trap nets 2.7 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.3 1.59 lb 16
2009-06-24 Standard electrofishing 51.4 0.84 lb 82
2009-06-24 Standard gill nets 1.6 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.4 1.35 lb 19
2009-06-24 Standard trap nets 1.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.3 1.60 lb 22
2019-07-24 Backpack electrofishing 3.9 4
2019-07-24 15-ft beach seine 5.4 27
2019-07-24 50-ft beach seine 7.0 21
1986-07-07 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 1.25 lb 1
1986-07-07 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.82 lb 8
1999-07-06 Standard electrofishing 317.5 0.34 lb 626
1999-07-06 Standard gill nets 1.9 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.34 lb 17
1999-07-06 Standard trap nets 4.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.43 lb 58
1992-07-06 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.4 1.00 lb 1
1992-07-06 Standard trap nets 2.4 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.76 lb 24
1970-06-30 Standard trap nets 2.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.3 1.35 lb 21
2024-07-10 Backpack electrofishing 4.8 7
2024-07-10 15-ft beach seine 18.3 110
2024-07-10 50-ft beach seine 3.5 14
1994-07-07 Standard gill nets 0.9 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 1.69 lb 8
1994-07-07 Standard trap nets 2.2 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.43 lb 26

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2024-06-17 Standard gill nets 0.6 0.26 lb 7
2024-06-17 Standard trap nets 8.0 0.27 lb 88
2009-06-24 Standard trap nets 0.2 0.34 lb 2
2019-07-24 Backpack electrofishing 1.0 1
1992-07-06 Standard trap nets 1.4 0.29 lb 14
1970-06-30 Standard trap nets 1.7 0.35 lb 15
2024-07-10 15-ft beach seine 0.7 4
2024-07-10 50-ft beach seine 0.5 2

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2024-06-17 Standard gill nets 4.2 (normal) 3.3 – 8.8 2.20 lb 50
2024-06-17 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.8 2.37 lb 2
1953-07-14 Standard gill nets 2.8 (below normal) 3.3 – 8.8 2.30 lb 17
2009-06-24 Standard gill nets 6.2 (normal) 3.3 – 8.8 1.74 lb 74
2009-06-24 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.8 3.99 lb 2
1986-07-07 Standard gill nets 9.3 (above normal) 3.3 – 8.8 2.52 lb 28
1986-07-07 Standard trap nets 0.2 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 1.60 lb 2
1999-07-06 Standard electrofishing 5.6 0.90 lb 11
1999-07-06 Standard gill nets 11.6 (above normal) 3.3 – 8.8 2.14 lb 104
1999-07-06 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 4.86 lb 5
1992-07-06 Standard gill nets 12.6 (above normal) 3.3 – 8.8 2.49 lb 63
1970-06-30 Standard gill nets 6.8 (normal) 3.3 – 8.8 2.74 lb 34
1970-06-30 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 3.10 lb 4
1994-07-07 Standard gill nets 13.3 (above normal) 3.3 – 8.8 1.82 lb 120
1994-07-07 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 4.51 lb 9

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2024-06-17 Standard gill nets 12.7 0.14 lb 152
2024-06-17 Standard trap nets 50.9 (above normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.14 lb 560
1953-07-14 Standard trap nets 38.0 (normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.34 lb 228
2009-06-24 Standard gill nets 2.1 0.35 lb 25
2009-06-24 Standard trap nets 43.8 (normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.28 lb 525
2019-07-24 Backpack electrofishing 1.0 1
2019-07-24 15-ft beach seine 0.4 2
2019-07-24 50-ft beach seine 1.0 3
1986-07-07 Standard trap nets 38.4 (normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.13 lb 384
1999-07-06 Standard gill nets 0.2 0.05 lb 2
1999-07-06 Standard trap nets 16.3 (normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.18 lb 195
1992-07-06 Standard gill nets 1.0 0.30 lb 5
1992-07-06 Standard trap nets 86.0 (above normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.21 lb 860
1970-06-30 Standard trap nets 19.2 (normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.31 lb 173
2024-07-10 Backpack electrofishing 1.4 2
2024-07-10 15-ft beach seine 27.0 162
2024-07-10 50-ft beach seine 12.3 49
1994-07-07 Standard gill nets 1.2 0.22 lb 11
1994-07-07 Standard trap nets 35.4 (normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.15 lb 425

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2024-06-17 Standard gill nets 9.3 0.25 lb 112
2024-06-17 Standard trap nets 18.6 (above normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.24 lb 204
1953-07-14 Standard trap nets 22.0 (above normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.24 lb 132
2009-06-24 Standard gill nets 2.8 0.24 lb 34
2009-06-24 Standard trap nets 8.1 (above normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.29 lb 97
2019-07-24 Backpack electrofishing 1.0 1
1986-07-07 Standard gill nets 12.3 0.24 lb 37
1986-07-07 Standard trap nets 9.6 (above normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.25 lb 96
1999-07-06 Standard gill nets 6.1 0.20 lb 55
1999-07-06 Standard trap nets 14.8 (above normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.07 lb 177
1992-07-06 Standard gill nets 2.0 0.19 lb 10
1992-07-06 Standard trap nets 31.0 (above normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.27 lb 310
1970-06-30 Standard gill nets 4.6 0.27 lb 23
1970-06-30 Standard trap nets 17.2 (above normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.27 lb 155
2024-07-10 15-ft beach seine 0.8 5
2024-07-10 50-ft beach seine 0.5 2
1994-07-07 Standard gill nets 8.9 0.21 lb 80
1994-07-07 Standard trap nets 12.1 (above normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.22 lb 145

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2024-06-17 Standard gill nets 2.5 (normal) 0.9 – 4.0 2.91 lb 30
2009-06-24 Standard gill nets 2.8 (normal) 0.9 – 4.0 2.52 lb 33
1999-07-06 Standard gill nets 2.7 (normal) 0.9 – 4.0 2.49 lb 24
1970-06-30 Standard gill nets 1.8 (normal) 0.9 – 4.0 1.98 lb 9
1970-06-30 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.1 5.40 lb 1
1994-07-07 Standard gill nets 0.8 (below normal) 0.9 – 4.0 2.50 lb 7

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2024-06-17 Standard gill nets 4.2 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.32 lb 50
2024-06-17 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.45 lb 10
1953-07-14 Standard trap nets 2.8 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.39 lb 17
2009-06-24 Standard gill nets 2.2 (normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.55 lb 26
2009-06-24 Standard trap nets 1.2 (normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.48 lb 14
1986-07-07 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.25 lb 1
1986-07-07 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.27 lb 6
1999-07-06 Standard electrofishing 2.5 0.45 lb 5
1999-07-06 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.33 lb 2
1992-07-06 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.10 lb 1
1992-07-06 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.44 lb 8
1970-06-30 Standard gill nets 5.2 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.37 lb 26
1970-06-30 Standard trap nets 8.3 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.30 lb 75
1994-07-07 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.30 lb 2

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2024-06-17 Standard gill nets 6.0 (below normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.12 lb 72
1953-07-14 Standard gill nets 82.7 (above normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.11 lb 496
2009-06-24 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.16 lb 5
2009-06-24 Standard gill nets 3.7 (below normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.14 lb 44
2019-07-24 Backpack electrofishing 2.9 3
2019-07-24 15-ft beach seine 0.2 1
2019-07-24 50-ft beach seine 33.7 101
1986-07-07 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.10 lb 10
1986-07-07 Standard gill nets 5.3 (below normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.16 lb 16
1999-07-06 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.19 lb 4
1999-07-06 Standard gill nets 23.6 (normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.08 lb 212
1992-07-06 Standard trap nets 0.5 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.20 lb 5
1992-07-06 Standard gill nets 17.4 (normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.15 lb 87
1970-06-30 Standard trap nets 3.6 (above normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.11 lb 32
1970-06-30 Standard gill nets 67.2 (above normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.12 lb 336
2024-07-10 Backpack electrofishing 0.7 1
2024-07-10 15-ft beach seine 12.5 75
2024-07-10 50-ft beach seine 4.5 18
1994-07-07 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.11 lb 12
1994-07-07 Standard gill nets 15.4 (normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.12 lb 139

Tullibee (Cisco)

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1953-07-14 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.8 – 6.2 1.38 lb 2
2009-06-24 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.8 – 6.2 0.26 lb 4
1986-07-07 Standard gill nets 1.7 (normal) 0.8 – 6.2 0.65 lb 5
1999-07-06 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.8 – 6.2 1.53 lb 9
1994-07-07 Standard gill nets 1.2 (normal) 0.8 – 6.2 0.68 lb 11

Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1953-07-14 Standard trap nets 5.2 1.37 lb 31

CNM

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2019-07-24 Backpack electrofishing 2.9 3
2024-07-10 Backpack electrofishing 10.3 15
2024-07-10 15-ft beach seine 4.7 28

Johnny Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2019-07-24 Backpack electrofishing 4.9 5
2019-07-24 50-ft beach seine 9.7 29

Iowa Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2019-07-24 15-ft beach seine 0.2 1
2019-07-24 Backpack electrofishing 1.9 2

BKF

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2019-07-24 50-ft beach seine 1.3 4
2019-07-24 Backpack electrofishing 2.9 3
2019-07-24 15-ft beach seine 2.6 13
2024-07-10 50-ft beach seine 2.5 10
2024-07-10 Backpack electrofishing 2.0 3
2024-07-10 15-ft beach seine 0.2 1

Bluntnose Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2019-07-24 Backpack electrofishing 1.9 2
2019-07-24 15-ft beach seine 2.4 12
2024-07-10 Backpack electrofishing 1.4 2
2024-07-10 15-ft beach seine 2.2 13

Spottail Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2019-07-24 15-ft beach seine 6.2 31
2024-07-10 50-ft beach seine 8.5 34
2024-07-10 Backpack electrofishing 4.8 7
2024-07-10 15-ft beach seine 22.2 133

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1986-07-07 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.6 0.40 lb 1
1986-07-07 Standard gill nets 2.3 (normal) 0.6 – 6.8 0.61 lb 7
1999-07-06 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.6 – 6.8 0.35 lb 1
1992-07-06 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 2.6 1.50 lb 4
1992-07-06 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.6 – 6.8 1.45 lb 2
1970-06-30 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.6 1.60 lb 2
1970-06-30 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.6 – 6.8 1.13 lb 3
1994-07-07 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.6 – 6.8 1.63 lb 2

Smallmouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1970-06-30 Standard gill nets 0.2 (normal) 0.1 – 0.9 0.40 lb 1
1970-06-30 Standard trap nets 0.1 (normal) 0.1 – 0.9 0.50 lb 1

BST

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2024-07-10 Backpack electrofishing 0.7 1

BCS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2024-07-10 15-ft beach seine 2.2 13

Golden Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1994-07-07 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.3 0.07 lb 1

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