Minnesota Fishing Guide

Howard

Wright County, Minnesota — DOW #86019900

319 Surveys

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Howard has confirmed populations of:

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745
Acres
39 ft
Max Depth
16.1 ft
Mean Depth
16
Fish Species
6
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DNR Fish Surveys

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

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2016-05-24 Special trap nets 13.6 — 0.28 lb 286
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 25.8 — 0.16 lb 309
2006-08-07 Survey seining 17.6 — — 88
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 4.4 (below normal) 7.5 – 62.5 0.14 lb 53
1979-08-10 Standard gill nets 0.5 — 0.25 lb 1
1979-08-10 Standard trap nets 28.7 (normal) 7.5 – 62.5 0.22 lb 172
1996-08-05 Survey seining 156.8 — — 784
1996-08-05 Standard gill nets 17.7 — 0.13 lb 124
1996-08-05 Standard trap nets 40.3 (normal) 7.5 – 62.5 0.03 lb 363
2014-08-11 Standard trap nets 13.3 (normal) 7.5 – 62.5 0.09 lb 159
2014-08-11 Standard gill nets 0.5 — 0.24 lb 6
2014-08-11 Backpack electrofishing 1.7 — — 3
2014-08-11 15-ft beach seine 0.8 — — 6
2014-08-11 50-ft beach seine 5.3 — — 21
1990-08-06 Standard gill nets 12.9 — 0.11 lb 90
1990-08-06 Standard trap nets 66.3 (above normal) 7.5 – 62.5 0.14 lb 530
2019-08-19 Standard gill nets 4.7 — 0.06 lb 56
2019-08-19 Standard trap nets 6.8 (below normal) 7.5 – 62.5 0.04 lb 82
2024-08-19 Backpack electrofishing 2.6 — — 4
2024-08-19 50-ft beach seine 129.4 — — 1553
2024-08-19 Standard gill nets 8.3 — 0.13 lb 99
2024-08-19 Standard trap nets 19.3 (normal) 7.5 – 62.5 0.09 lb 231
1985-08-05 Standard gill nets 25.0 — 0.16 lb 175
1985-08-05 Standard trap nets 68.2 (above normal) 7.5 – 62.5 0.16 lb 409

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2016-05-24 Special trap nets 0.7 — 0.36 lb 14
2006-08-07 Survey seining 0.4 — — 2
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.03 lb 1
1996-08-05 Survey seining 0.8 — — 4
1996-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 0.30 lb 1
1996-08-05 Standard trap nets 1.4 — 0.12 lb 13
2014-08-11 Standard gill nets 0.4 — 0.15 lb 5
2014-08-11 Backpack electrofishing 8.1 — — 14
2014-08-11 15-ft beach seine 0.4 — — 3
2014-08-11 50-ft beach seine 1.8 — — 7
2014-08-11 Standard trap nets 0.7 — 0.14 lb 8
1990-08-06 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 0.20 lb 1
1990-08-06 Standard trap nets 2.1 — 0.16 lb 17
2019-08-19 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.15 lb 3
2019-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.8 — 0.13 lb 9
2024-08-19 50-ft beach seine 8.2 — — 98
2024-08-19 Backpack electrofishing 3.2 — — 5
2024-08-19 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 0.21 lb 1
2024-08-19 Standard trap nets 2.7 — 0.14 lb 32
1985-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 0.20 lb 1
1985-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.8 — 0.10 lb 5

Green Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2016-05-24 Special trap nets 0.1 — 0.14 lb 1
2006-08-07 Survey seining 0.4 — — 2
1996-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.3 0.20 lb 1
1996-08-05 Survey seining 1.2 — — 6
2014-08-11 Backpack electrofishing 40.5 — — 70
2014-08-11 15-ft beach seine 6.3 — — 50
2014-08-11 50-ft beach seine 26.0 — — 104
2014-08-11 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 1.3 0.08 lb 4
2024-08-19 Backpack electrofishing 32.7 — — 51
2024-08-19 50-ft beach seine 15.6 — — 187
2024-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.2 – 1.3 0.08 lb 9

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2016-05-24 Special trap nets 8.5 — 0.21 lb 179
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 0.05 lb 2
2006-08-07 Survey seining 2.2 — 0.01 lb 11
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 2.3 (normal) 0.7 – 4.2 0.05 lb 28
1979-08-10 Standard trap nets 5.0 (above normal) 0.7 – 4.2 0.11 lb 30
1996-08-05 Survey seining 7.0 — — 35
1996-08-05 Standard gill nets 5.3 — 0.14 lb 37
1996-08-05 Standard trap nets 3.1 (normal) 0.7 – 4.2 0.09 lb 28
2014-08-11 15-ft beach seine 0.6 — — 5
2014-08-11 50-ft beach seine 8.0 — — 32
2014-08-11 Standard trap nets 7.8 (above normal) 0.7 – 4.2 0.06 lb 94
2014-08-11 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 0.26 lb 1
2014-08-11 Backpack electrofishing 0.6 — — 1
1990-08-06 Standard gill nets 8.0 — 0.16 lb 56
1990-08-06 Standard trap nets 2.1 (normal) 0.7 – 4.2 0.20 lb 17
2019-08-19 Standard gill nets 0.6 — 0.06 lb 7
2019-08-19 Standard trap nets 1.8 (normal) 0.7 – 4.2 0.06 lb 22
2024-08-19 50-ft beach seine 9.0 — — 108
2024-08-19 Standard gill nets 0.8 — 0.10 lb 9
2024-08-19 Standard trap nets 2.1 (normal) 0.7 – 4.2 0.07 lb 25
1985-08-05 Standard gill nets 2.9 — 0.11 lb 20
1985-08-05 Standard trap nets 7.3 (above normal) 0.7 – 4.2 0.11 lb 44

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.9 – 5.7 0.87 lb 7
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 7.5 0.76 lb 3
1979-08-10 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.5 – 7.5 0.75 lb 2
1979-08-10 Standard trap nets 8.8 (above normal) 0.9 – 5.7 0.66 lb 53
1996-08-05 Standard gill nets 7.4 (normal) 0.5 – 7.5 0.49 lb 52
1996-08-05 Standard trap nets 1.6 (normal) 0.9 – 5.7 0.88 lb 14
2014-08-11 15-ft beach seine 1.1 — — 9
2014-08-11 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.9 – 5.7 1.09 lb 15
2014-08-11 Standard gill nets 8.6 (above normal) 0.5 – 7.5 1.03 lb 103
2014-08-11 Backpack electrofishing 5.2 — — 9
1990-08-06 Standard gill nets 18.9 (above normal) 0.5 – 7.5 0.54 lb 132
1990-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.9 (below normal) 0.9 – 5.7 0.43 lb 7
2019-08-19 Standard gill nets 10.5 (above normal) 0.5 – 7.5 0.93 lb 126
2019-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.9 – 5.7 0.89 lb 7
2024-08-19 Backpack electrofishing 2.6 — — 4
2024-08-19 Standard gill nets 27.1 (above normal) 0.5 – 7.5 0.81 lb 325
2024-08-19 Standard trap nets 2.0 (normal) 0.9 – 5.7 0.79 lb 24
1985-08-05 Standard gill nets 5.4 (normal) 0.5 – 7.5 0.40 lb 38
1985-08-05 Standard trap nets 8.7 (above normal) 0.9 – 5.7 0.60 lb 52

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 53.0 (above normal) 2.5 – 16.5 0.19 lb 636
2006-08-07 Survey seining 0.4 — — 2
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 4.4 (normal) 1.8 – 21.2 0.21 lb 53
1979-08-10 Standard gill nets 11.0 (normal) 2.5 – 16.5 0.17 lb 22
1979-08-10 Standard trap nets 20.7 (normal) 1.8 – 21.2 0.21 lb 124
1996-08-05 Standard gill nets 3.6 (normal) 2.5 – 16.5 0.51 lb 25
1996-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 1.8 – 21.2 0.33 lb 4
2014-08-11 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 1.8 – 21.2 0.03 lb 2
2014-08-11 Standard gill nets 2.4 (below normal) 2.5 – 16.5 0.79 lb 29
2014-08-11 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 1
1990-08-06 Standard gill nets 27.9 (above normal) 2.5 – 16.5 0.35 lb 195
1990-08-06 Standard trap nets 5.5 (normal) 1.8 – 21.2 0.31 lb 44
2019-08-19 Standard gill nets 44.5 (above normal) 2.5 – 16.5 0.11 lb 534
2019-08-19 Standard trap nets 3.8 (normal) 1.8 – 21.2 0.08 lb 46
2024-08-19 Backpack electrofishing 0.6 — — 1
2024-08-19 50-ft beach seine 13.6 — — 163
2024-08-19 Standard gill nets 4.3 (normal) 2.5 – 16.5 0.37 lb 51
2024-08-19 Standard trap nets 2.2 (normal) 1.8 – 21.2 0.28 lb 26
1985-08-05 Standard gill nets 24.3 (above normal) 2.5 – 16.5 0.30 lb 170
1985-08-05 Standard trap nets 50.2 (above normal) 1.8 – 21.2 0.28 lb 301

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 72.5 (above normal) 2.5 – 45.0 0.19 lb 870
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 2.8 (normal) 0.7 – 25.7 0.26 lb 33
1979-08-10 Standard trap nets 5.7 (normal) 0.7 – 25.7 0.43 lb 34
1979-08-10 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 2.5 – 45.0 0.50 lb 1
1996-08-05 Standard trap nets 1.6 (normal) 0.7 – 25.7 0.47 lb 14
1996-08-05 Survey seining 4.4 — — 22
1996-08-05 Standard gill nets 34.7 (normal) 2.5 – 45.0 0.59 lb 243
2014-08-11 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.7 – 25.7 1.13 lb 5
2014-08-11 Standard gill nets 8.4 (normal) 2.5 – 45.0 1.39 lb 101
2014-08-11 Backpack electrofishing 90.2 — — 156
2014-08-11 15-ft beach seine 35.8 — — 286
2014-08-11 50-ft beach seine 217.3 — — 869
1990-08-06 Standard trap nets 1.5 (normal) 0.7 – 25.7 0.38 lb 12
1990-08-06 Standard gill nets 14.1 (normal) 2.5 – 45.0 0.61 lb 99
2019-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.7 – 25.7 0.94 lb 4
2019-08-19 Standard gill nets 27.0 (normal) 2.5 – 45.0 0.85 lb 324
2024-08-19 Backpack electrofishing 93.6 — — 146
2024-08-19 50-ft beach seine 0.5 — — 6
2024-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.7 – 25.7 0.76 lb 5
2024-08-19 Standard gill nets 10.8 (normal) 2.5 – 45.0 1.26 lb 130
1985-08-05 Standard trap nets 2.5 (normal) 0.7 – 25.7 0.63 lb 15
1985-08-05 Standard gill nets 16.0 (normal) 2.5 – 45.0 0.67 lb 112

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-07 Standard electrofishing 39.7 — 2.90 lb 41
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.8 0.92 lb 2
2006-08-07 Fall electrofishing 0.9 — 3.28 lb 1
2006-08-07 Survey seining 3.0 — — 15
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 1.77 lb 3
1979-08-10 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 0.8 0.75 lb 1
1979-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.7 0.02 lb 1
1996-08-05 Survey seining 35.0 — — 175
1996-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.8 0.32 lb 2
1996-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 0.50 lb 4
2014-08-11 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.8 2.29 lb 3
2014-08-11 Backpack electrofishing 75.8 — — 131
2014-08-11 15-ft beach seine 34.4 — — 275
2014-08-11 50-ft beach seine 87.3 — — 349
2014-08-11 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 2.16 lb 5
2014-08-11 Standard electrofishing 32.7 — 1.97 lb 46
1990-08-06 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 0.8 1.10 lb 4
1990-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 0.23 lb 3
2019-08-19 Standard electrofishing 106.5 — 1.54 lb 217
2019-08-19 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 0.8 1.62 lb 8
2019-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.7 4.52 lb 1
2024-08-19 Backpack electrofishing 48.7 — — 76
2024-08-19 50-ft beach seine 137.8 — — 1653
2024-08-19 Standard electrofishing 108.0 — 1.24 lb 214
2024-08-19 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 0.8 1.20 lb 4
2024-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.8 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.7 1.01 lb 9
1985-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.8 0.60 lb 2

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 2.7 (normal) 1.2 – 6.3 2.89 lb 32
2006-08-07 Fall electrofishing 2.7 — 1.82 lb 3
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 5.34 lb 5
1979-08-10 Standard gill nets 2.5 (normal) 1.2 – 6.3 3.15 lb 5
1996-08-05 Standard gill nets 8.7 (above normal) 1.2 – 6.3 2.54 lb 61
2014-08-11 Standard gill nets 4.3 (normal) 1.2 – 6.3 3.50 lb 51
1990-08-06 Standard gill nets 8.0 (above normal) 1.2 – 6.3 3.94 lb 56
1990-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.2 1.40 lb 1
2019-08-19 Standard gill nets 3.2 (normal) 1.2 – 6.3 2.58 lb 38
2024-08-19 Standard gill nets 5.3 (normal) 1.2 – 6.3 3.32 lb 64
2024-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.2 3.27 lb 1
1985-08-05 Standard gill nets 7.1 (above normal) 1.2 – 6.3 3.09 lb 50
1985-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 1.18 lb 5

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 2.61 lb 2
1979-08-10 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.4 – 2.2 2.00 lb 2
1979-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 1.0 3.50 lb 2
1996-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.2 1.89 lb 1
1996-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 2.03 lb 1
2014-08-11 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.4 – 2.2 3.01 lb 6
2014-08-11 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 1
1990-08-06 Standard gill nets 0.4 (normal) 0.4 – 2.2 2.33 lb 3
1990-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 2.90 lb 1
2024-08-19 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.2 0.57 lb 2
1985-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.2 2.95 lb 2
1985-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 1.0 2.90 lb 2

Golden Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.5 0.07 lb 2
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.8 0.08 lb 2
1979-08-10 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.3 – 1.5 0.01 lb 2
2014-08-11 50-ft beach seine 2.3 — — 9
2014-08-11 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 0.06 lb 5
2014-08-11 Standard gill nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.5 0.09 lb 5
2019-08-19 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.5 0.07 lb 4
2019-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 0.07 lb 6
2024-08-19 50-ft beach seine 57.2 — — 686
2024-08-19 Backpack electrofishing 0.6 — — 1
2024-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 0.07 lb 3
1985-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.5 0.15 lb 2
1985-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.8 0.10 lb 1

Common Carp

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 3.0 3.61 lb 7
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.0 4.13 lb 2
1979-08-10 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 3.0 4.00 lb 1
1979-08-10 Standard trap nets 2.5 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.0 4.77 lb 15
2014-08-11 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 3.0 4.40 lb 2
2014-08-11 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.4 – 2.0 6.83 lb 6
1990-08-06 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 3.0 4.20 lb 2
1990-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.4 – 2.0 5.32 lb 5
2019-08-19 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 3.0 10.47 lb 2
1985-08-05 Standard gill nets 1.1 (normal) 0.3 – 3.0 9.90 lb 8
1985-08-05 Standard trap nets 1.2 (normal) 0.4 – 2.0 6.03 lb 7

Bowfin

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.3 2.81 lb 2
1979-08-10 Standard trap nets 1.2 (normal) 0.4 – 1.3 4.79 lb 7
1996-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.3 3.53 lb 1
2014-08-11 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.4 – 1.3 4.77 lb 12
1990-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.3 4.20 lb 1
2019-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.3 5.36 lb 4
2024-08-19 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.8 3.78 lb 1
2024-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.3 3.96 lb 2
1985-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.4 – 1.3 4.60 lb 3

BNS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2006-08-07 Survey seining 4.8 — 24

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 6.9 (normal) 2.0 – 27.9 0.07 lb 83
2006-08-07 Survey seining 1.2 — — 6
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.12 lb 3
1979-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.01 lb 4
1979-08-10 Standard gill nets 43.5 (above normal) 2.0 – 27.9 0.09 lb 87
1996-08-05 Standard trap nets 4.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.10 lb 43
1996-08-05 Survey seining 39.8 — — 199
1996-08-05 Standard gill nets 36.6 (above normal) 2.0 – 27.9 0.07 lb 256
2014-08-11 15-ft beach seine 31.6 — — 253
2014-08-11 50-ft beach seine 1226.3 — — 4905
2014-08-11 Standard trap nets 1.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.07 lb 17
2014-08-11 Standard gill nets 4.7 (normal) 2.0 – 27.9 0.09 lb 56
2014-08-11 Backpack electrofishing 74.6 — — 129
1990-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.10 lb 6
1990-08-06 Standard gill nets 17.7 (normal) 2.0 – 27.9 0.10 lb 124
2019-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.06 lb 10
2019-08-19 Standard gill nets 16.7 (normal) 2.0 – 27.9 0.09 lb 200
2024-08-19 Backpack electrofishing 7.0 — — 11
2024-08-19 50-ft beach seine 140.2 — — 1682
2024-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.13 lb 6
2024-08-19 Standard gill nets 38.3 (above normal) 2.0 – 27.9 0.12 lb 459
1985-08-05 Standard gill nets 6.6 (normal) 2.0 – 27.9 0.08 lb 46

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 1.8 (normal) 1.5 – 7.3 3.26 lb 22
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.6 — 2.37 lb 7
1979-08-10 Standard gill nets 8.0 (above normal) 1.5 – 7.3 2.84 lb 16
1996-08-05 Standard gill nets 12.6 (above normal) 1.5 – 7.3 2.13 lb 88
1996-08-05 Standard trap nets 1.0 — 2.60 lb 9
1996-08-05 Survey seining 0.2 — — 1
2014-08-11 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 1
2014-08-11 Standard trap nets 0.4 — 0.99 lb 5
2014-08-11 Standard gill nets 5.8 (normal) 1.5 – 7.3 3.75 lb 70
2014-08-11 15-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
1990-08-06 Standard gill nets 7.3 (normal) 1.5 – 7.3 3.50 lb 51
1990-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.4 — 4.30 lb 3
2019-08-19 Standard gill nets 5.9 (normal) 1.5 – 7.3 3.29 lb 71
2019-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.4 — 2.07 lb 5
2024-08-19 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
2024-08-19 Standard gill nets 4.7 (normal) 1.5 – 7.3 4.14 lb 56
2024-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 2.86 lb 4
1985-08-05 Standard gill nets 4.3 (normal) 1.5 – 7.3 4.01 lb 30
1985-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.5 — 3.07 lb 3

White Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.7 – 10.4 0.29 lb 1
1979-08-10 Standard gill nets 4.5 (normal) 0.7 – 10.4 0.22 lb 9
1979-08-10 Standard trap nets 3.5 (normal) 0.5 – 6.6 0.23 lb 21
1990-08-06 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.7 – 10.4 0.10 lb 3
1990-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 6.6 0.35 lb 4
1985-08-05 Standard gill nets 1.4 (normal) 0.7 – 10.4 0.28 lb 10
1985-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 6.6 0.30 lb 1

Bluntnose Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
1996-08-05 Survey seining 3.8 — 19
2014-08-11 Backpack electrofishing 2.3 — 4
2014-08-11 15-ft beach seine 0.6 — 5
2014-08-11 50-ft beach seine 4.3 — 17
2024-08-19 50-ft beach seine 39.1 — 469
2024-08-19 Backpack electrofishing 7.7 — 12

EMS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
1996-08-05 Survey seining 3.6 — 18

Johnny Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2014-08-11 15-ft beach seine 0.1 — 1
2014-08-11 50-ft beach seine 12.0 — 48
2014-08-11 Backpack electrofishing 4.0 — 7
2024-08-19 Backpack electrofishing 1.3 — 2
2024-08-19 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — 1

CNM

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2014-08-11 Backpack electrofishing 0.6 — 1
2014-08-11 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — 2
2024-08-19 Backpack electrofishing 1.9 — 3

Fathead Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2014-08-11 15-ft beach seine 0.1 — 1
2014-08-11 50-ft beach seine 7.8 — 31
2014-08-11 Backpack electrofishing 3.5 — 6

Iowa Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2014-08-11 50-ft beach seine 11.5 — 46
2014-08-11 Backpack electrofishing 5.8 — 10
2014-08-11 15-ft beach seine 2.0 — 16
2024-08-19 50-ft beach seine 2.5 — 30
2024-08-19 Backpack electrofishing 19.9 — 31

Tadpole Madtom

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2014-08-11 Backpack electrofishing 0.6 — 1
2014-08-11 15-ft beach seine 0.1 — 1
2024-08-19 Backpack electrofishing 2.6 — 4
2024-08-19 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — 1

Spottail Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2014-08-11 Backpack electrofishing 0.6 — 1
2014-08-11 15-ft beach seine 3.3 — 26
2014-08-11 50-ft beach seine 115.0 — 460
2024-08-19 50-ft beach seine 49.8 — 597

BIB

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2014-08-11 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 1
2014-08-11 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.8 5.66 lb 1
2019-08-19 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 5.36 lb 3
2019-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.8 7.55 lb 1

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2014-08-11 Standard gill nets 10.1 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.0 1.36 lb 121
2014-08-11 Backpack electrofishing 11.0 — — 19
2014-08-11 15-ft beach seine 36.9 — — 295
1990-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.4 1.20 lb 1
2019-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 1.4 1.14 lb 4
2019-08-19 Standard gill nets 10.8 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.0 0.84 lb 129
2024-08-19 Backpack electrofishing 10.3 — — 16
2024-08-19 50-ft beach seine 0.2 — — 2
2024-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.2 – 1.4 1.50 lb 8
2024-08-19 Standard gill nets 5.8 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.0 1.65 lb 69
1985-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.0 0.80 lb 2

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Map & Directions

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

Albion Acres Bait

Annandale, MN

★ 5

All Seasons Sports

Delano, MN

(763) 972-3112

★ 4.8

Captain Jack Lures

Buffalo, MN

Cenex

Buffalo, MN

(763) 682-6512

★ 4.5

Clear Waters Outfitting Company

Clearwater, MN

(320) 558-8123

★ 4.8

Grumpy's Outdoors

Maple Lake, MN

(320) 401-1037

★ 5

H&H Sport Shop

Maple Lake, MN

(320) 963-3818

★ 4.5

Joes Sport Shop

Howard Lake, MN

(320) 543-2715

★ 4.8

Nearby Marinas

A-1 Marine, Inc.

Annandale, MN

(320) 274-8227

★ 4.4

An Extra Space, LLC

Buffalo, MN

(763) 684-1969

★ 5

Anchor Dock & Lift

Annandale, MN

(320) 274-6500

★ 4.9

Beebe Lake Public Launch

Buffalo, MN

651-296-6157

★ 4.6

Boat Happy Rentals

Albertville, MN

(763) 807-3677

Bremer Jet Ski & Watercraft Rental, Inc.

Maple Lake, MN

(612) 298-7055

★ 4.8

Resorts & Lodges Near Howard

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Minnesota Lake Life Rentals
Fishing Resort Maple Lake

(612) 508-6536
The Bouncy House Guy
Fishing Resort Monticello

(763) 291-6952
Lake Augusta Cabins
Fishing Resort South Haven

(952) 406-0640
Cokato Lake RV Resort
Fishing Resort Cokato

(320) 552-6460

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Fish Species

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

Bigmouth BuffaloBlack BullheadBlack CrappieBluegillBowfin (Dogfish)Brown BullheadCommon CarpGreen SunfishHybrid SunfishLargemouth BassNorthern PikePumpkinseedWalleyeWhite SuckerYellow BullheadYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Howard

Big Dog Fishing Guide Services
Fishing Guide

(612) 810-7330
Fishing Klinics For Kids Guide
Fishing Guide

(763) 972-3619
Headwaters Fly Fishing Company - John Edstrom
Fishing Guide

(651) 503-3919
Jiggin Jim's Fishing Guide Service & Taxidermy
Fishing Guide

(612) 644-7657
Maple Lake Ice Fishing Derby
Fishing Guide

(763) 443-7039
Wildwood Float Trips
Fishing Guide

(612) 801-2710

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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.