Horseshoe

Crow Wing County, Minnesota — DOW #18025100

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922.03
Acres
56 ft
Max Depth
0
11
Fish Species
15
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Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Horseshoe. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2022-08-01 Backpack electrofishing 10.5 16
2022-08-01 50-ft beach seine 12.4 173
2001-08-13 Survey seining 9.0 45
2001-08-13 Standard gill nets 1.8 (above normal) 0.4 – 1.6 1.20 lb 22
2001-08-13 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.29 lb 10
2004-08-09 Special electrofishing 67.9 1.30 lb 120
2004-08-09 Standard gill nets 0.4 (normal) 0.4 – 1.6 1.01 lb 5
2004-08-09 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.57 lb 5
2016-08-08 Standard electrofishing 42.7 1.58 lb 60
2016-08-08 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 0.4 – 1.6 1.98 lb 18
2016-08-08 Standard trap nets 1.6 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.4 1.14 lb 18
2022-08-08 Standard electrofishing 94.5 1.31 lb 135
2022-08-08 Standard gill nets 4.0 (above normal) 0.4 – 1.6 1.43 lb 48
2022-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 1.62 lb 10
2010-08-09 50-ft beach seine 1.5 3
2010-08-09 Standard electrofishing 42.9 1.16 lb 73
2010-08-09 15-ft beach seine 0.4 4
2010-08-09 Standard gill nets 1.8 (above normal) 0.4 – 1.6 1.53 lb 22
2010-08-09 Backpack electrofishing 11.4 10
2010-08-09 Standard trap nets 1.6 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.4 1.46 lb 17
1987-08-10 Standard gill nets 3.2 (above normal) 0.4 – 1.6 0.57 lb 29
1987-08-10 Standard trap nets 1.9 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.11 lb 19
1991-08-05 Standard gill nets 1.8 (above normal) 0.4 – 1.6 0.84 lb 16
1991-08-05 Standard trap nets 3.2 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.21 lb 32
2013-08-05 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.4 – 1.6 1.44 lb 11
1985-08-05 Standard gill nets 3.3 (above normal) 0.4 – 1.6 0.57 lb 30
1985-08-05 Standard trap nets 2.6 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.26 lb 26

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2022-08-01 Backpack electrofishing 3.3 5
2022-08-01 50-ft beach seine 1.7 24
2001-08-13 Survey seining 3.0 15
2001-08-13 Standard gill nets 1.5 0.20 lb 18
2001-08-13 Standard trap nets 3.9 (normal) 1.5 – 6.8 0.21 lb 47
2004-08-09 Standard gill nets 0.8 0.19 lb 9
2004-08-09 Standard trap nets 1.3 (below normal) 1.5 – 6.8 0.15 lb 16
2016-08-08 Standard gill nets 0.7 0.05 lb 8
2016-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 1.5 – 6.8 0.04 lb 2
2022-08-08 Standard gill nets 0.6 0.12 lb 7
2022-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 1.5 – 6.8 0.13 lb 5
2010-08-09 Standard gill nets 1.8 0.08 lb 22
2010-08-09 Backpack electrofishing 14.8 13
2010-08-09 Standard trap nets 0.9 (below normal) 1.5 – 6.8 0.16 lb 10
2010-08-09 15-ft beach seine 0.1 1
1987-08-10 Standard gill nets 7.3 0.12 lb 66
1987-08-10 Standard trap nets 9.4 (above normal) 1.5 – 6.8 0.11 lb 94
1991-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.2 0.22 lb 2
1991-08-05 Standard trap nets 2.4 (normal) 1.5 – 6.8 0.21 lb 24
1985-08-05 Standard gill nets 6.8 0.11 lb 61
1985-08-05 Standard trap nets 8.1 (above normal) 1.5 – 6.8 0.09 lb 81

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2022-08-01 Backpack electrofishing 28.8 44
2022-08-01 50-ft beach seine 34.2 479
2001-08-13 Survey seining 13.6 68
2001-08-13 Standard gill nets 5.8 0.13 lb 69
2001-08-13 Standard trap nets 46.7 (normal) 9.5 – 57.3 0.09 lb 560
2004-08-09 Standard gill nets 1.3 0.16 lb 15
2004-08-09 Standard trap nets 27.4 (normal) 9.5 – 57.3 0.09 lb 329
2016-08-08 Standard gill nets 10.8 0.10 lb 129
2016-08-08 Standard trap nets 14.7 (normal) 9.5 – 57.3 0.23 lb 162
2022-08-08 Standard gill nets 14.0 0.16 lb 168
2022-08-08 Standard trap nets 9.8 (normal) 9.5 – 57.3 0.13 lb 118
2010-08-09 Standard gill nets 5.9 0.17 lb 71
2010-08-09 Backpack electrofishing 11.4 10
2010-08-09 Standard trap nets 21.3 (normal) 9.5 – 57.3 0.16 lb 234
2010-08-09 15-ft beach seine 0.8 7
1987-08-10 Standard gill nets 16.7 0.10 lb 150
1987-08-10 Standard trap nets 100.2 (above normal) 9.5 – 57.3 0.09 lb 1002
1991-08-05 Standard gill nets 26.9 0.16 lb 242
1991-08-05 Standard trap nets 92.1 (above normal) 9.5 – 57.3 0.12 lb 921
2013-08-05 Standard gill nets 5.4 0.22 lb 59
1985-08-05 Standard gill nets 25.2 0.10 lb 227
1985-08-05 Standard trap nets 105.9 (above normal) 9.5 – 57.3 0.09 lb 1059

CNM

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-08-01 Backpack electrofishing 11.8 18
2022-08-01 50-ft beach seine 0.1 1
2010-08-09 Backpack electrofishing 5.7 5

SFS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-08-01 Backpack electrofishing 2.0 3
2010-08-09 Backpack electrofishing 6.8 6
2010-08-09 15-ft beach seine 1.0 9

BNS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-08-01 50-ft beach seine 8.1 113
2022-08-01 Backpack electrofishing 5.2 8
2010-08-09 Backpack electrofishing 6.8 6

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2022-08-01 50-ft beach seine 0.1 1
2001-08-13 Standard gill nets 49.3 (above normal) 2.1 – 15.8 0.47 lb 591
2001-08-13 Standard trap nets 11.1 (normal) 2.7 – 13.5 0.44 lb 133
2001-08-13 Survey seining 0.2 1
2004-08-09 Standard gill nets 71.5 (above normal) 2.1 – 15.8 0.37 lb 858
2004-08-09 Standard trap nets 5.5 (normal) 2.7 – 13.5 0.26 lb 66
2016-08-08 Standard gill nets 61.6 (above normal) 2.1 – 15.8 0.72 lb 739
2016-08-08 Standard trap nets 2.7 (normal) 2.7 – 13.5 0.69 lb 30
2022-08-08 Standard gill nets 42.3 (above normal) 2.1 – 15.8 0.83 lb 507
2022-08-08 Standard trap nets 1.2 (below normal) 2.7 – 13.5 0.97 lb 14
2010-08-09 Standard trap nets 11.9 (normal) 2.7 – 13.5 0.36 lb 131
2010-08-09 Standard gill nets 94.8 (above normal) 2.1 – 15.8 0.41 lb 1138
1987-08-10 Standard gill nets 18.2 (above normal) 2.1 – 15.8 0.63 lb 164
1987-08-10 Standard trap nets 4.9 (normal) 2.7 – 13.5 0.43 lb 49
1991-08-05 Standard gill nets 36.6 (above normal) 2.1 – 15.8 0.65 lb 329
1991-08-05 Standard trap nets 7.3 (normal) 2.7 – 13.5 0.71 lb 73
2013-08-05 Standard gill nets 103.3 (above normal) 2.1 – 15.8 0.65 lb 1136
1985-08-05 Standard gill nets 19.4 (above normal) 2.1 – 15.8 0.70 lb 175
1985-08-05 Standard trap nets 4.4 (normal) 2.7 – 13.5 0.42 lb 44

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2022-08-01 Backpack electrofishing 3.3 5
2022-08-01 50-ft beach seine 9.4 131
2001-08-13 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.08 lb 1
2001-08-13 Survey seining 3.4 17
2001-08-13 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 1.0 – 10.3 0.07 lb 1
2004-08-09 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 1.0 – 10.3 0.09 lb 1
2016-08-08 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 1.0 – 10.3 0.07 lb 2
2022-08-08 Standard gill nets 0.9 (below normal) 1.0 – 10.3 0.08 lb 11
2010-08-09 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 1.0 – 10.3 0.17 lb 2
2010-08-09 Backpack electrofishing 2.3 2
1987-08-10 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.09 lb 10
1987-08-10 Standard gill nets 7.0 (normal) 1.0 – 10.3 0.07 lb 63
1991-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 3
1991-08-05 Standard gill nets 1.6 (normal) 1.0 – 10.3 0.07 lb 14
1985-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.09 lb 7
1985-08-05 Standard gill nets 4.0 (normal) 1.0 – 10.3 0.16 lb 36

Johnny Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-08-01 Backpack electrofishing 1.3 2
2022-08-01 50-ft beach seine 0.6 8
2010-08-09 15-ft beach seine 0.4 4

Tadpole Madtom

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-08-01 Backpack electrofishing 1.3 2

Bluntnose Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-08-01 50-ft beach seine 7.2 101
2022-08-01 Backpack electrofishing 0.7 1
2001-08-13 Survey seining 0.4 2
2010-08-09 15-ft beach seine 10.4 94
2010-08-09 Backpack electrofishing 185.3 163
2010-08-09 50-ft beach seine 0.5 1

Spottail Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-08-01 50-ft beach seine 1.8 25
2022-08-01 Backpack electrofishing 13.1 20
2001-08-13 Survey seining 0.2 1
2010-08-09 Backpack electrofishing 2.3 2
2010-08-09 15-ft beach seine 0.1 1

Rock Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2022-08-01 50-ft beach seine 0.4 5
2022-08-01 Backpack electrofishing 0.7 1
2001-08-13 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 1.7 0.63 lb 2
2001-08-13 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.4 – 1.7 0.39 lb 7
2004-08-09 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 1.7 0.95 lb 6
2004-08-09 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.7 0.11 lb 1
2016-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.7 0.51 lb 2
2022-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.4 – 1.7 0.36 lb 8
2010-08-09 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 1.7 1.12 lb 1
2010-08-09 Backpack electrofishing 1.1 1
2010-08-09 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.7 0.28 lb 3
1987-08-10 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 1.7 2
1987-08-10 Standard trap nets 2.9 (above normal) 0.4 – 1.7 29
1991-08-05 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.4 – 1.7 0.22 lb 11
1985-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 1.7 0.30 lb 1
1985-08-05 Standard trap nets 3.1 (above normal) 0.4 – 1.7 0.05 lb 31

BCS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-08-01 50-ft beach seine 3.9 55
2022-08-01 Backpack electrofishing 0.7 1
2010-08-09 Backpack electrofishing 30.7 27

BKF

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-08-01 50-ft beach seine 1.9 27
2022-08-01 Backpack electrofishing 5.2 8
2010-08-09 Backpack electrofishing 15.9 14

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2022-08-01 50-ft beach seine 0.1 2
2001-08-13 Survey seining 0.4 2
2001-08-13 Standard trap nets 2.5 0.31 lb 30
2004-08-09 Standard gill nets 0.1 0.03 lb 1
2004-08-09 Standard trap nets 4.6 0.20 lb 55
2016-08-08 Standard gill nets 1.8 0.43 lb 22
2016-08-08 Standard trap nets 3.9 0.38 lb 43
2022-08-08 Standard gill nets 2.6 0.51 lb 31
2022-08-08 Standard trap nets 1.6 0.33 lb 19
2010-08-09 Standard gill nets 1.7 0.28 lb 20
2010-08-09 Standard trap nets 5.6 0.25 lb 62
1987-08-10 Standard gill nets 6.3 0.15 lb 57
1987-08-10 Standard trap nets 9.5 0.18 lb 95
1991-08-05 Standard gill nets 1.7 15
1991-08-05 Standard trap nets 15.2 0.17 lb 152
2013-08-05 Standard gill nets 2.1 0.42 lb 23
1985-08-05 Standard gill nets 10.7 0.17 lb 96
1985-08-05 Standard trap nets 18.0 0.15 lb 180

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2022-08-01 Backpack electrofishing 1.3 2
2001-08-13 Standard gill nets 6.3 (normal) 3.5 – 8.9 1.40 lb 75
2001-08-13 Standard trap nets 1.6 2.32 lb 19
2004-08-09 Standard gill nets 8.3 (normal) 3.5 – 8.9 1.89 lb 99
2004-08-09 Standard trap nets 0.7 1.70 lb 8
2016-08-08 Standard gill nets 9.4 (above normal) 3.5 – 8.9 1.95 lb 113
2016-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.7 2.77 lb 8
2022-08-08 Standard gill nets 9.7 (above normal) 3.5 – 8.9 1.92 lb 116
2022-08-08 Standard trap nets 1.1 2.05 lb 13
2010-08-09 Standard gill nets 10.0 (above normal) 3.5 – 8.9 2.13 lb 120
2010-08-09 Backpack electrofishing 1.1 1
2010-08-09 Standard trap nets 1.0 1.74 lb 11
1987-08-10 Standard gill nets 2.6 (below normal) 3.5 – 8.9 4.08 lb 23
1987-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.2 9.35 lb 2
1991-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.6 (below normal) 3.5 – 8.9 3.00 lb 5
1991-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.3 4.19 lb 3
2013-08-05 Standard gill nets 11.4 (above normal) 3.5 – 8.9 2.00 lb 125
1985-08-05 Standard gill nets 2.4 (below normal) 3.5 – 8.9 3.96 lb 22
1985-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.2 4.80 lb 2

Iowa Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-08-01 50-ft beach seine 1.5 21
2022-08-01 Backpack electrofishing 3.3 5
2010-08-09 Backpack electrofishing 2.3 2

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2001-08-13 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.6 – 2.6 0.54 lb 3
2001-08-13 Standard gill nets 3.9 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.5 1.15 lb 47
2004-08-09 Standard gill nets 2.5 (normal) 0.4 – 2.5 0.78 lb 30
2016-08-08 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.5 1.43 lb 1
2022-08-08 Standard gill nets 1.7 (normal) 0.4 – 2.5 1.14 lb 20
2010-08-09 Standard gill nets 1.2 (normal) 0.4 – 2.5 1.44 lb 14
2010-08-09 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.6 – 2.6 1.25 lb 1
1987-08-10 Standard gill nets 0.4 (normal) 0.4 – 2.5 0.72 lb 4

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2001-08-13 Standard gill nets 1.8 (normal) 0.5 – 2.3 4.07 lb 21
2001-08-13 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 0.5 4.57 lb 4
2004-08-09 Standard gill nets 1.8 (normal) 0.5 – 2.3 4.48 lb 21
2016-08-08 Standard electrofishing 1.4 5.30 lb 2
2016-08-08 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 0.5 – 2.3 4.05 lb 15
2016-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.5 2.80 lb 1
2022-08-08 Standard electrofishing 0.7 5.86 lb 1
2022-08-08 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.5 – 2.3 4.94 lb 10
2010-08-09 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.5 – 2.3 4.13 lb 7
1987-08-10 Standard gill nets 2.9 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.3 1.53 lb 26
1987-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.5 2
1991-08-05 Standard gill nets 3.2 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.3 2.65 lb 29
1991-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 0.5 1.28 lb 3
2013-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.5 – 2.3 2.67 lb 7
1985-08-05 Standard gill nets 4.0 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.3 2.49 lb 36
1985-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.5 0.10 lb 2

Mimic Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2001-08-13 Survey seining 4.2 21

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2001-08-13 Standard gill nets 1.8 (normal) 1.0 – 3.9 0.33 lb 21
2001-08-13 Standard trap nets 1.7 (normal) 0.8 – 4.0 0.36 lb 20
2004-08-09 Standard gill nets 1.9 (normal) 1.0 – 3.9 0.25 lb 23
2004-08-09 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.8 – 4.0 0.24 lb 7
2016-08-08 Standard gill nets 1.9 (normal) 1.0 – 3.9 0.29 lb 23
2016-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.8 – 4.0 0.29 lb 10
2022-08-08 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 1.0 – 3.9 0.35 lb 16
2022-08-08 Standard trap nets 2.6 (normal) 0.8 – 4.0 0.37 lb 31
2010-08-09 Standard gill nets 1.1 (normal) 1.0 – 3.9 0.26 lb 13
2010-08-09 Standard trap nets 1.8 (normal) 0.8 – 4.0 0.35 lb 20
1987-08-10 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 1.0 – 3.9 9
1987-08-10 Standard trap nets 1.6 (normal) 0.8 – 4.0 0.63 lb 16
1991-08-05 Standard gill nets 1.9 (normal) 1.0 – 3.9 0.32 lb 17
1991-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.8 – 4.0 0.18 lb 8
2013-08-05 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 1.0 – 3.9 0.40 lb 22
1985-08-05 Standard gill nets 2.1 (normal) 1.0 – 3.9 0.17 lb 19
1985-08-05 Standard trap nets 1.7 (normal) 0.8 – 4.0 0.20 lb 17

Golden Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2022-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.5 0.11 lb 1
1987-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.1 (normal) 0.1 – 0.5 1
1991-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.1 (normal) 0.1 – 0.5 0.05 lb 1
1985-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.1 (normal) 0.1 – 0.5 0.10 lb 1

BMS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2010-08-09 50-ft beach seine 93.0 186
2010-08-09 15-ft beach seine 8.7 78
2010-08-09 Backpack electrofishing 214.9 189

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2010-08-09 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.9 4.44 lb 1
1985-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 2.77 lb 3

Smallmouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2010-08-09 50-ft beach seine 2.0 4

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
1987-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.6 1

GLR

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.1 11.20 lb 1
1991-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.7 2.30 lb 6

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