Highland
Itasca County, Minnesota — DOW #31048100
40 Surveys
Invasive Species Alert
Highland has confirmed populations of:
- flowering rush
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105.04
Acres
38 ft
Max Depth
10
Fish Species
9
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Highland. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 2.3 – 10.0 | 0.75 lb | 6 |
| 2018-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 3.8 (normal) | 2.3 – 10.0 | 1.16 lb | 15 |
| 1988-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 2.3 – 10.0 | 0.66 lb | 18 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 (normal) | 3.5 – 8.9 | 3.66 lb | 16 |
| 1979-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 1.60 lb | 5 |
| 2018-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 10.0 (above normal) | 3.5 – 8.9 | 2.45 lb | 40 |
| 2018-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 2.06 lb | 8 |
| 1988-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 9.5 (above normal) | 3.5 – 8.9 | 2.98 lb | 38 |
| 1988-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 1.48 lb | 4 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 3.9 | 0.35 lb | 2 |
| 1979-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.0 | 0.50 lb | 4 |
| 2018-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 3.9 | 0.57 lb | 1 |
| 2018-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 5.3 (above normal) | 0.8 – 4.0 | 0.42 lb | 42 |
| 1988-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 3.9 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1988-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.0 | 0.30 lb | 11 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.1 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1988-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 7.8 (below normal) | 9.5 – 57.3 | 0.26 lb | 31 |
| 1979-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 | — | 0.13 lb | 6 |
| 2018-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 31.0 (normal) | 9.5 – 57.3 | 0.17 lb | 248 |
| 1988-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 39.0 (normal) | 9.5 – 57.3 | 0.17 lb | 156 |
| 1988-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.20 lb | 2 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 2.25 lb | 6 |
| 2018-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 1.43 lb | 6 |
| 1988-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.55 lb | 4 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1979-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 (normal) | 1.5 – 6.8 | 0.42 lb | 13 |
| 2018-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.23 lb | 1 |
| 2018-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (normal) | 1.5 – 6.8 | 0.31 lb | 13 |
| 1988-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.15 lb | 2 |
| 1988-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 4.0 (normal) | 1.5 – 6.8 | 0.08 lb | 16 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 7.0 (above normal) | 0.6 – 2.6 | 1.07 lb | 28 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.0 – 10.3 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 2018-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.3 | 0.09 lb | 4 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.64 lb | 1 |
| 1988-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 0.32 lb | 5 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.7 | 0.62 lb | 3 |
| 1988-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.7 | 0.30 lb | 6 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (normal) | 0.1 – 0.5 | 0.04 lb | 1 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 2.7 – 13.5 | 0.56 lb | 4 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Highland. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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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.