Minnesota Fishing Guide

Gun

Aitkin County, Minnesota — DOW #01009900

235 Surveys

Special Regulations for Gun

This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.

711.9
Acres
44 ft
Max Depth
18 ft
Mean Depth
16
Fish Species
3
Local Guides

DNR Fish Surveys

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

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2013-08-12 Backpack electrofishing 22.8 — — 15
2013-08-12 15-ft beach seine 3.3 — — 26
2013-08-12 50-ft beach seine 7.0 — — 7
2023-08-21 Standard electrofishing 8.2 — 1.36 lb 14
2023-08-21 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.96 lb 12
2023-08-21 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.1 3.79 lb 1
2019-05-28 Special trap nets 0.1 — 3.17 lb 1
2019-08-14 Backpack electrofishing 6.9 — — 14
2019-08-14 15-ft beach seine 3.3 — — 20
2019-08-14 50-ft beach seine 9.6 — — 48
1985-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.1 0.20 lb 1
2011-08-22 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.2 1.67 lb 2
2016-08-22 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.89 lb 7
2016-08-22 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.1 2.70 lb 1
2016-07-11 Backpack electrofishing 15.5 — — 23
2016-07-11 15-ft beach seine 3.0 — — 3
2016-07-11 50-ft beach seine 49.1 — — 540
1977-08-19 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.40 lb 1
2003-08-18 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.53 lb 7
2003-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 1.19 lb 4

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2013-08-12 Backpack electrofishing 1.5 — — 1
2013-08-12 15-ft beach seine 0.5 — — 4
2023-08-21 Standard trap nets 0.9 (below normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.12 lb 11
2019-05-28 Special trap nets 0.5 — 0.32 lb 6
2019-08-14 50-ft beach seine 0.2 — — 1
1985-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.37 lb 6
2016-08-22 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.21 lb 7
2016-07-11 Backpack electrofishing 1.4 — — 2
2016-07-11 15-ft beach seine 2.0 — — 2
2016-07-11 50-ft beach seine 2.0 — — 22
1977-08-19 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.20 lb 3
1977-08-19 Standard trap nets 2.1 (normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.24 lb 21
2003-08-18 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 0.03 lb 1
2003-08-18 Standard trap nets 2.3 (normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.11 lb 25

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2013-08-12 15-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
2023-08-21 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 0.55 lb 4
2019-05-28 Special trap nets 1.0 — 0.55 lb 12
2019-08-14 50-ft beach seine 0.2 — — 1
2011-08-22 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 0.32 lb 2
2016-08-22 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 0.41 lb 2

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2013-08-12 Backpack electrofishing 51.6 — — 34
2013-08-12 15-ft beach seine 3.1 — — 25
2023-08-21 Standard gill nets 3.3 — 0.16 lb 40
2023-08-21 Standard trap nets 10.7 (normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.17 lb 128
2019-05-28 Special trap nets 16.3 — 0.28 lb 195
2019-08-14 Backpack electrofishing 5.0 — — 10
2019-08-14 15-ft beach seine 19.3 — — 116
2019-08-14 50-ft beach seine 24.6 — — 123
1985-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.52 lb 3
2011-08-22 Standard gill nets 2.8 — 0.33 lb 34
2016-08-22 Standard gill nets 1.6 — 0.20 lb 19
2016-08-22 Standard trap nets 5.5 (below normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.23 lb 66
2016-07-11 Backpack electrofishing 21.5 — — 32
2016-07-11 15-ft beach seine 46.0 — — 46
2016-07-11 50-ft beach seine 41.3 — — 454
1977-08-19 Standard trap nets 1.7 (below normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.08 lb 17
2003-08-18 Standard gill nets 1.6 — 0.16 lb 19
2003-08-18 Standard trap nets 14.1 (normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.13 lb 155

Bowfin

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2013-08-12 Backpack electrofishing 1.5 — — 1
2023-08-21 Standard gill nets 0.2 (normal) 0.1 – 0.4 4.45 lb 2
2023-08-21 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.4 – 1.0 5.66 lb 5
2019-05-28 Special trap nets 1.8 — 4.54 lb 21
1985-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.0 6.12 lb 4
2011-08-22 Standard gill nets 0.2 (normal) 0.1 – 0.4 4.55 lb 2
2016-08-22 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.1 – 0.4 5.09 lb 3
2016-08-22 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.4 – 1.0 5.24 lb 9
1977-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.4 – 1.0 4.69 lb 7
2003-08-18 Standard trap nets 1.1 (above normal) 0.4 – 1.0 3.76 lb 12

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2013-08-12 Backpack electrofishing 9.1 — — 6
2013-08-12 15-ft beach seine 6.6 — — 53
2023-08-21 Standard gill nets 21.3 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.30 lb 256
2023-08-21 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.18 lb 9
2019-05-28 Special trap nets 31.8 — 0.34 lb 382
2019-08-14 Backpack electrofishing 1.5 — — 3
2019-08-14 15-ft beach seine 0.2 — — 1
2019-08-14 50-ft beach seine 3.8 — — 19
1985-08-19 Standard gill nets 5.4 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.13 lb 43
1985-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.64 lb 5
2011-08-22 Standard gill nets 7.5 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.32 lb 90
2016-08-22 Standard gill nets 15.5 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.22 lb 186
2016-08-22 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.35 lb 16
2016-07-11 50-ft beach seine 6.6 — — 73
1977-08-19 Standard gill nets 7.6 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.20 lb 68
1977-08-19 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.25 lb 11
2003-08-18 Standard gill nets 8.9 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.17 lb 107
2003-08-18 Standard trap nets 4.2 (above normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.12 lb 46

CNM

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2013-08-12 Backpack electrofishing 1.5 — 1
2019-08-14 Backpack electrofishing 0.5 — 1
2016-07-11 Backpack electrofishing 2.7 — 4

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2013-08-12 Backpack electrofishing 51.6 — — 34
2013-08-12 15-ft beach seine 11.5 — — 92
2013-08-12 50-ft beach seine 46.0 — — 46
2023-08-21 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.11 lb 7
2023-08-21 Standard gill nets 7.9 (normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.09 lb 95
2019-05-28 Special trap nets 0.3 — 0.09 lb 4
2019-08-14 Backpack electrofishing 1.0 — — 2
2019-08-14 15-ft beach seine 0.7 — — 4
2019-08-14 50-ft beach seine 33.2 — — 166
1985-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.19 lb 9
1985-08-19 Standard gill nets 2.6 (normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.27 lb 21
2011-08-22 Standard gill nets 1.7 (below normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.09 lb 20
2016-08-22 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.10 lb 7
2016-08-22 Standard gill nets 20.8 (normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.09 lb 249
2016-07-11 Backpack electrofishing 6.7 — — 10
2016-07-11 15-ft beach seine 2.0 — — 2
2016-07-11 50-ft beach seine 20.4 — — 225
1977-08-19 Standard trap nets 2.1 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.13 lb 21
1977-08-19 Standard gill nets 8.2 (normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.14 lb 74
2003-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.09 lb 6
2003-08-18 Standard gill nets 10.3 (normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.05 lb 124

Johnny Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2013-08-12 Backpack electrofishing 12.1 — 8
2013-08-12 15-ft beach seine 1.6 — 13
2019-08-14 Backpack electrofishing 21.3 — 43
2019-08-14 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — 2
2019-08-14 50-ft beach seine 3.6 — 18
2016-07-11 Backpack electrofishing 5.4 — 8
2016-07-11 50-ft beach seine 0.8 — 9

Iowa Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2013-08-12 15-ft beach seine 3.9 — 31
2013-08-12 50-ft beach seine 12.0 — 12
2013-08-12 Backpack electrofishing 1.5 — 1
2016-07-11 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — 3
2016-07-11 Backpack electrofishing 0.7 — 1

Spottail Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2013-08-12 50-ft beach seine 79.0 — 79
2013-08-12 15-ft beach seine 15.1 — 121
2019-08-14 50-ft beach seine 0.8 — 4
2019-08-14 Backpack electrofishing 1.5 — 3
2019-08-14 15-ft beach seine 0.7 — 4
2016-07-11 50-ft beach seine 10.1 — 111
2016-07-11 15-ft beach seine 6.0 — 6

Rock Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2013-08-12 50-ft beach seine 1.0 — — 1
2013-08-12 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 2
2023-08-21 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.6 – 2.5 0.09 lb 1
2019-05-28 Special trap nets 0.8 — 0.51 lb 10
2019-08-14 50-ft beach seine 1.8 — — 9
2019-08-14 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 2
1985-08-19 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.0 1.00 lb 1
1985-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.6 – 2.5 0.67 lb 3
2011-08-22 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 2.0 0.68 lb 4
2016-08-22 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 2.0 0.42 lb 4
2016-08-22 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.6 – 2.5 0.75 lb 2
2016-07-11 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
2016-07-11 Backpack electrofishing 0.7 — — 1
1977-08-19 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.0 0.10 lb 1
1977-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.6 – 2.5 0.42 lb 4
2003-08-18 Standard gill nets 0.9 (normal) 0.3 – 2.0 0.62 lb 11
2003-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.6 – 2.5 0.07 lb 1

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2013-08-12 Backpack electrofishing 1.5 — — 1
2023-08-21 Standard gill nets 4.8 (normal) 3.1 – 8.5 3.55 lb 58
2023-08-21 Standard trap nets 1.2 — 1.35 lb 14
2019-05-28 Special trap nets 1.7 — 3.23 lb 20
2019-08-14 15-ft beach seine 0.2 — — 1
1985-08-19 Standard gill nets 2.4 (below normal) 3.1 – 8.5 1.80 lb 19
1985-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.6 — 1.28 lb 8
2011-08-22 Standard gill nets 2.8 (below normal) 3.1 – 8.5 2.71 lb 34
2016-08-22 Standard gill nets 2.4 (below normal) 3.1 – 8.5 2.62 lb 29
2016-08-22 Standard trap nets 1.1 — 2.30 lb 13
2016-07-11 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 3
1977-08-19 Standard gill nets 2.3 (below normal) 3.1 – 8.5 1.58 lb 21
1977-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.8 — 1.30 lb 8
2003-08-18 Standard gill nets 3.9 (normal) 3.1 – 8.5 2.70 lb 47
2003-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.8 — 1.92 lb 9

Tadpole Madtom

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2013-08-12 15-ft beach seine 0.5 — 4
2019-08-14 Backpack electrofishing 2.0 — 4

Golden Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2013-08-12 Backpack electrofishing 16.7 — 11
2013-08-12 15-ft beach seine 24.6 — 197
2019-08-14 50-ft beach seine 7.6 — 38
2019-08-14 Backpack electrofishing 1.0 — 2
2016-07-11 50-ft beach seine 9.3 — 102
2016-07-11 15-ft beach seine 6.0 — 6

Bluntnose Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2013-08-12 Backpack electrofishing 7.6 — 5
2013-08-12 15-ft beach seine 4.6 — 37
2019-08-14 50-ft beach seine 2.4 — 12
2019-08-14 Backpack electrofishing 15.9 — 32
2019-08-14 15-ft beach seine 2.0 — 12
2016-07-11 50-ft beach seine 4.1 — 45
2016-07-11 Backpack electrofishing 2.0 — 3
2016-07-11 15-ft beach seine 5.0 — 5

BNS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2013-08-12 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — 2
2016-07-11 50-ft beach seine 0.4 — 4

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2013-08-12 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 2
2023-08-21 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 0.9 – 10.0 0.92 lb 6
2023-08-21 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 1.5 – 7.7 1.07 lb 5
1985-08-19 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.9 – 10.0 1.20 lb 3
1985-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.5 (below normal) 1.5 – 7.7 2.14 lb 7
2011-08-22 Standard gill nets 1.6 (normal) 0.9 – 10.0 1.06 lb 19
2016-08-22 Standard gill nets 0.8 (below normal) 0.9 – 10.0 0.83 lb 9
2016-08-22 Standard trap nets 1.7 (normal) 1.5 – 7.7 1.05 lb 20
2016-07-11 Backpack electrofishing 2.7 — — 4
1977-08-19 Standard gill nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.9 – 10.0 0.74 lb 5
1977-08-19 Standard trap nets 2.4 (normal) 1.5 – 7.7 0.90 lb 24
2003-08-18 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.9 – 10.0 1.10 lb 5
2003-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.9 (below normal) 1.5 – 7.7 0.81 lb 10

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2023-08-21 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.5 0.78 lb 2
1985-08-19 Standard gill nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 2.2 1.47 lb 3
2011-08-22 Standard gill nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 2.2 1.33 lb 5
1977-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.5 1.00 lb 1
1977-08-19 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.2 1.00 lb 1
2003-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.5 1.12 lb 7
2003-08-18 Standard gill nets 3.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 2.2 1.38 lb 39

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2023-08-21 Standard electrofishing 17.1 — 0.84 lb 29
2023-08-21 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 1.3 – 5.5 1.55 lb 24
2023-08-21 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.7 2.48 lb 1
2019-05-28 Special trap nets 0.3 — 3.84 lb 4
2019-08-14 15-ft beach seine 1.7 — — 10
1985-08-19 Standard gill nets 1.8 (normal) 1.3 – 5.5 1.47 lb 14
1985-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.7 0.65 lb 2
2011-08-22 Fall electrofishing 2.0 — 1.03 lb 2
2011-08-22 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 1.3 – 5.5 1.27 lb 24
2016-08-22 Standard gill nets 0.6 (below normal) 1.3 – 5.5 2.77 lb 7
1977-08-19 Standard gill nets 3.2 (normal) 1.3 – 5.5 1.16 lb 29
1977-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 1.67 lb 3
2003-08-18 Standard gill nets 1.4 (normal) 1.3 – 5.5 2.94 lb 17
2003-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.7 4.15 lb 1

Smallmouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2023-08-21 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 1.69 lb 1

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2023-08-21 Standard gill nets 1.1 (normal) 0.5 – 3.5 1.91 lb 13
2019-05-28 Special trap nets 0.1 — 4.69 lb 1
1985-08-19 Standard gill nets 0.9 (normal) 0.5 – 3.5 3.16 lb 7
1985-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 4.85 lb 1
2011-08-22 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.5 4.69 lb 1
2016-08-22 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.5 1.69 lb 3
1977-08-19 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 0.5 – 3.5 2.43 lb 12
2003-08-18 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.5 2.02 lb 4
2003-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 3.32 lb 2

BIB

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2023-08-21 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.5 14.55 lb 1
1985-08-19 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 22.75 lb 1
2011-08-22 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 10.72 lb 1

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2019-08-14 Backpack electrofishing 0.5 — — 1
1985-08-19 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.6 – 9.5 0.25 lb 3
2011-08-22 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.6 – 9.5 0.67 lb 1
2016-08-22 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.6 – 9.5 0.07 lb 1
1977-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.8 1.55 lb 2

Mottled Sculpin

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2019-08-14 Backpack electrofishing 1.0 — 2

Brook Trout

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2016-07-11 50-ft beach seine 0.4 — 4

BCS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2016-07-11 50-ft beach seine 0.8 — 9
2016-07-11 Backpack electrofishing 2.7 — 4

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Map & Directions

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Showing 14 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.

Nearby Bait & Tackle

Aitkin Backwoods Farm Supply LLC

Aitkin, MN

(218) 927-3112

★ 4.9

Bill's Sportsmans Service

Aitkin, MN

(218) 927-2552

★ 4.8

Farm Island Store

Aitkin, MN

(218) 927-3791

★ 4.7

Farm Island Store & Off Sale

Aitkin, MN

(218) 927-3791

★ 4.7

Glen Store

Aitkin, MN

(320) 684-2229

★ 4.6

McGregor Oil

McGregor, MN

(218) 768-2055

★ 4.6

Sather's Gateway Store

McGregor, MN

(218) 426-3255

★ 4.4

Sue’s Bait shop

Aitkin, MN

(218) 851-2679

★ 4.5

Nearby Marinas

3K StorageMN on Lake Minnewawa

McGregor, MN

(218) 429-2108

★ 5

Aitkin Rental

Aitkin, MN

(218) 927-6907

★ 4.5

Farm Island Repair and Marine

Aitkin, MN

(218) 927-6395

★ 4.7

FLOE International

McGregor, MN

(800) 336-6337

★ 4.8

Horseshoelakestorage.net

McGregor, MN

(218) 670-0063

★ 5

Libby Marine

McGregor, MN

(218) 994-9245

Resorts & Lodges Near Gun

Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near Gun.

Big Sandy Lake Cabin Rental
Fishing Resort McGregor

(612) 735-9455
McGregor Cabin Rentals
Fishing Resort McGregor

(218) 839-7545
Loaf N Leisure Resort and RV Park
Fishing Resort Aitkin

(218) 234-2882
Ole's Resort
Fishing Resort McGregor

(218) 426-3487

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Fish Species

Species known to inhabit Gun. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Bigmouth BuffaloBlack BullheadBlack CrappieBluegillBowfin (Dogfish)Brown BullheadHybrid SunfishLargemouth BassNorthern PikePumpkinseedRock BassSmallmouth BassWalleyeWhite SuckerYellow BullheadYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Gun

Mille Lacs Lake Fishing Guide
Fishing Guide

(651) 271-8600
Mille Lacs Lake Guiding
Fishing Guide

(763) 238-7507
North Mille Lacs Ice Fishing
Fishing Guide

(218) 670-5012

Other Lakes in Aitkin County

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Bay

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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.