Hennessy
Todd County, Minnesota — DOW #77009600
71 Surveys
51.74
Acres
32 ft
Max Depth
10
Fish Species
0
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Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Hennessy. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-06-03 | Special trap nets | 8.5 | — | 0.28 lb | 68 |
| 2001-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.12 lb | 2 |
| 2001-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 17.8 (normal) | 2.9 – 41.2 | 0.20 lb | 71 |
| 1991-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 | — | 0.22 lb | 6 |
| 1991-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 34.3 (normal) | 2.9 – 41.2 | 0.18 lb | 137 |
| 2015-06-01 | Special trap nets | 16.7 | — | 0.29 lb | 200 |
| 2022-06-01 | Special trap nets | 16.6 | — | 0.41 lb | 133 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-06-03 | Special trap nets | 0.3 | — | — | 2 |
| 2001-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.5 | 4.70 lb | 1 |
| 2001-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.3 | 3.26 lb | 4 |
| 1991-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.3 | 3.10 lb | 5 |
| 2015-06-01 | Special trap nets | 0.6 | — | 3.13 lb | 7 |
| 2022-06-01 | Special trap nets | 0.3 | — | — | 2 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-06-03 | Special trap nets | 0.4 | — | 1.15 lb | 3 |
| 2001-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 1.48 lb | 1 |
| 2015-06-01 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | 2.22 lb | 1 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-06-03 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2001-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.9 | 1.21 lb | 2 |
| 1991-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.9 | 1.30 lb | 2 |
| 2015-06-01 | Special trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.92 lb | 3 |
| 2022-06-01 | Special trap nets | 0.4 | — | — | 3 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-06-03 | Special trap nets | 4.6 | — | 0.55 lb | 37 |
| 2001-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 4.3 | 0.53 lb | 4 |
| 2001-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 8.8 (above normal) | 0.7 – 4.3 | 0.30 lb | 35 |
| 1991-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 4.3 | 0.25 lb | 2 |
| 1991-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 (normal) | 0.7 – 4.3 | 0.23 lb | 12 |
| 2015-06-01 | Special trap nets | 3.1 | — | 0.51 lb | 37 |
| 2022-06-01 | Special trap nets | 5.4 | — | 0.52 lb | 43 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-06-03 | Special trap nets | 0.6 | — | 1.73 lb | 5 |
| 2001-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 18.0 (above normal) | 2.7 – 9.3 | 1.76 lb | 36 |
| 2001-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 2.5 | — | 1.80 lb | 10 |
| 1991-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (normal) | 2.7 – 9.3 | 2.29 lb | 14 |
| 2015-06-01 | Special trap nets | 1.0 | — | 1.25 lb | 12 |
| 2022-06-01 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.69 lb | 1 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-06-03 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2001-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 2.03 lb | 5 |
| 2001-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 2.11 lb | 2 |
| 1991-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 3.00 lb | 2 |
| 2015-06-01 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | 2.81 lb | 1 |
| 2022-06-01 | Special trap nets | 0.4 | — | — | 3 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-06-03 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2001-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.5 – 7.4 | 0.25 lb | 1 |
| 1991-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.4 | 0.15 lb | 11 |
| 2015-06-01 | Special trap nets | 0.4 | — | 0.19 lb | 5 |
| 2022-06-01 | Special trap nets | 0.4 | — | 0.21 lb | 3 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-06-03 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2001-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.3 | 5.08 lb | 1 |
| 2001-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 4.58 lb | 3 |
| 1991-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 17.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 4.3 | 1.41 lb | 34 |
| 1991-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 2.14 lb | 9 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-06-03 | Special trap nets | 0.4 | — | — | 3 |
| 2001-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.0 – 10.0 | 1.40 lb | 1 |
| 2001-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 2.5 (normal) | 1.4 – 7.0 | 0.97 lb | 10 |
| 1991-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.0 – 10.0 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 1991-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 2.5 (normal) | 1.4 – 7.0 | 1.16 lb | 10 |
| 2015-06-01 | Special trap nets | 2.4 | — | 0.96 lb | 29 |
| 2022-06-01 | Special trap nets | 0.9 | — | — | 7 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-06-03 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 1991-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 2015-06-01 | Special trap nets | 0.8 | — | 0.44 lb | 9 |
| 2022-06-01 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 2.31 lb | 1 |
| 2015-06-01 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | 2.06 lb | 1 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.5 – 16.8 | 0.71 lb | 1 |
| 1991-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.7 – 16.4 | 0.78 lb | 4 |
| 1991-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.5 – 16.8 | 0.80 lb | 1 |
| 2015-06-01 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | 1.03 lb | 1 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.6 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1991-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (normal) | 1.9 – 19.1 | 0.10 lb | 14 |
BIB
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-01 | Special trap nets | 1.3 | — | 2.00 lb | 10 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-01 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | 1 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Nancy's Bait & Tackle
Grey Eagle, MN
★ 4.7Da Fishin Hole
Little Falls, MN
★ 4.8Evergreen Outfitting
Royalton, MN
★ 5Fetterer's Live Bait
Glenwood, MN
★ 4.6Fletcher's Bait Shop
Sauk Centre, MN
★ 4.8Ip Lures
Osakis, MN
★ 5Maple Island Park
Little Falls, MN
★ 4.7Minnesota Fishing Museum and Hall of Fame
Little Falls, MN
★ 4.6Nearby Marinas
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Fish Species
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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.