Gifford
Scott County, Minnesota — DOW #70011800
12 Surveys
118.73
Acres
10.5 ft
Max Depth
12
Fish Species
1
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Gifford. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.10 lb | 1 |
Freshwater Drum
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1.50 lb | 1 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 8.5 | — | 0.14 lb | 34 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.20 lb | 1 |
White Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 0.83 lb | 3 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 7.0 | — | 0.32 lb | 28 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 6.5 | — | 0.14 lb | 26 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 | — | 2.28 lb | 9 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 261.8 | — | 0.14 lb | 1047 |
BIB
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1.50 lb | 1 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 3.5 | — | 2.68 lb | 14 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 0.77 lb | 3 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Gifford. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Gifford
- Weather forecast for Gifford — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 44.7656°N, 93.5990°W — Get Directions
- View on MN DNR LakeFinder for the latest survey data and lake info
- 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.