Minnesota Fishing Guide

Irene

Douglas County, Minnesota — DOW #21007600

269 Surveys

Special Regulations for Irene

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

Invasive Species Alert

Irene has confirmed populations of:

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639.26
Acres
44 ft
Max Depth
19.8 ft
Mean Depth
16
Fish Species
5
Local Guides

DNR Fish Surveys

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

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1988-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.6 1.45 lb 2
1988-08-08 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.8 2.00 lb 1
2022-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.6 1.05 lb 1
2010-08-09 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.8 1.76 lb 1
2010-08-09 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.6 0.59 lb 3
2020-08-10 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 1.44 lb 6
2000-08-07 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.6 0.96 lb 12
2000-08-07 Standard gill nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 1.43 lb 4
1994-08-08 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 1.44 lb 12
2014-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.6 1.68 lb 2
2014-08-04 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 1.68 lb 4

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1988-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.5 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.33 lb 4
1988-08-08 Standard gill nets 4.5 (below normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.21 lb 18
2010-08-09 50-ft beach seine 28.2 — — 141
2010-08-09 15-ft beach seine 4.0 — — 16
2010-08-09 Standard gill nets 1.7 (below normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.25 lb 20
2010-08-09 Backpack electrofishing 39.5 — — 23
2020-08-10 Standard gill nets 0.6 (below normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.07 lb 7
2020-08-07 50-ft beach seine 6.7 — — 20
2020-08-07 15-ft beach seine 0.4 — — 3
2020-08-07 Backpack electrofishing 1.0 — — 1
2000-08-07 Standard gill nets 0.6 (below normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.08 lb 6
1980-08-12 Standard trap nets 3.1 (normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.22 lb 22
1980-08-12 Standard gill nets 17.2 (normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.22 lb 103
1994-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.26 lb 7
1994-08-08 Survey seining 58.6 — — 293
1994-08-08 Standard gill nets 2.8 (below normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.32 lb 34
2014-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.14 lb 2
2014-08-04 Standard gill nets 2.3 (below normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.22 lb 28

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1988-08-08 Standard gill nets 24.5 (above normal) 1.2 – 10.9 0.84 lb 98
1988-08-08 Standard trap nets 1.9 (normal) 1.2 – 5.2 0.91 lb 15
2022-08-03 Standard trap nets 3.2 (normal) 1.2 – 5.2 1.04 lb 35
2010-08-09 Backpack electrofishing 15.4 — — 9
2010-08-09 Standard trap nets 1.5 (normal) 1.2 – 5.2 0.85 lb 18
2010-08-09 Standard gill nets 18.3 (above normal) 1.2 – 10.9 0.91 lb 219
2020-08-10 Standard gill nets 39.6 (above normal) 1.2 – 10.9 0.95 lb 475
2020-08-07 Backpack electrofishing 4.9 — — 5
2000-08-07 Standard gill nets 22.6 (above normal) 1.2 – 10.9 0.75 lb 249
2000-08-07 Standard trap nets 3.3 (normal) 1.2 – 5.2 0.71 lb 30
1980-08-12 Standard gill nets 10.8 (normal) 1.2 – 10.9 0.86 lb 65
1980-08-12 Standard trap nets 4.3 (normal) 1.2 – 5.2 0.08 lb 30
1994-08-08 Standard gill nets 18.8 (above normal) 1.2 – 10.9 0.74 lb 226
1994-08-08 Standard trap nets 2.8 (normal) 1.2 – 5.2 0.82 lb 33
2014-08-04 Standard gill nets 21.1 (above normal) 1.2 – 10.9 0.93 lb 253
2014-08-04 Standard trap nets 3.0 (normal) 1.2 – 5.2 0.76 lb 36

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1988-08-08 Standard gill nets 4.0 (normal) 2.8 – 9.0 2.05 lb 16
1988-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 2.00 lb 1
2022-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.9 — 1.78 lb 10
2010-08-09 Standard gill nets 4.3 (normal) 2.8 – 9.0 2.45 lb 52
2010-08-09 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 1.42 lb 3
2020-08-10 Standard gill nets 5.6 (normal) 2.8 – 9.0 2.56 lb 67
2020-08-07 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 1
2000-08-07 Standard gill nets 7.0 (normal) 2.8 – 9.0 2.65 lb 77
2000-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.9 — 2.05 lb 8
1980-08-12 Standard gill nets 12.2 (above normal) 2.8 – 9.0 1.41 lb 73
1994-08-08 Standard gill nets 3.2 (normal) 2.8 – 9.0 2.15 lb 38
1994-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 1.85 lb 3
2014-08-04 Standard gill nets 5.6 (normal) 2.8 – 9.0 2.03 lb 67
2014-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 2.51 lb 2

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1988-08-08 Standard gill nets 12.8 (above normal) 3.3 – 8.8 0.92 lb 51
1988-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 1.00 lb 2
2022-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.8 0.99 lb 1
2010-08-09 Standard gill nets 14.8 (above normal) 3.3 – 8.8 0.76 lb 177
2010-08-09 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 2.31 lb 5
2020-08-10 Standard gill nets 6.6 (normal) 3.3 – 8.8 1.86 lb 79
2000-08-07 Standard gill nets 2.1 (below normal) 3.3 – 8.8 2.95 lb 23
2000-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 3.18 lb 5
1980-08-12 Standard gill nets 3.8 (normal) 3.3 – 8.8 1.67 lb 23
1980-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.8 2.30 lb 1
1994-08-08 Standard gill nets 11.9 (above normal) 3.3 – 8.8 1.68 lb 143
1994-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.8 3.28 lb 1
2014-08-04 Standard gill nets 9.1 (above normal) 3.3 – 8.8 1.25 lb 109
2014-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.8 0.56 lb 2

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1988-08-08 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.72 lb 5
1988-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.25 lb 2
2022-08-03 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 1.00 lb 11
2010-08-09 50-ft beach seine 2.8 — — 14
2010-08-09 Standard electrofishing 219.4 — 1.12 lb 206
2010-08-09 15-ft beach seine 1.5 — — 6
2010-08-09 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 1.40 lb 15
2010-08-09 Backpack electrofishing 5.2 — — 3
2010-08-09 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 1.29 lb 8
2020-08-10 Standard gill nets 5.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.96 lb 69
2020-08-07 50-ft beach seine 4.7 — — 14
2020-08-07 15-ft beach seine 1.1 — — 8
2000-08-07 Standard electrofishing 65.3 — 0.94 lb 49
2000-08-07 Standard gill nets 1.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.92 lb 20
2000-08-07 Standard trap nets 1.6 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.85 lb 14
1980-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.35 lb 4
1994-08-08 Standard electrofishing 74.0 — 1.43 lb 74
1994-08-08 Survey seining 4.6 — — 23
1994-08-08 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.4 1.24 lb 2
1994-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.87 lb 2
2014-08-04 Standard electrofishing 102.2 — 1.67 lb 80
2014-08-04 Standard gill nets 3.4 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.4 1.52 lb 41
2014-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 1.86 lb 8

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1988-08-08 Standard gill nets 1.3 — 0.46 lb 5
1988-08-08 Standard trap nets 8.1 (normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.16 lb 65
2022-08-03 Standard trap nets 11.1 (normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.14 lb 122
2010-08-09 Standard gill nets 1.4 — 0.37 lb 17
2010-08-09 Backpack electrofishing 1.7 — — 1
2010-08-09 Standard trap nets 22.7 (normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.20 lb 272
2010-08-09 50-ft beach seine 4.2 — — 21
2010-08-09 15-ft beach seine 15.5 — — 62
2020-08-10 Standard gill nets 9.9 — 0.32 lb 119
2020-08-07 Backpack electrofishing 41.9 — — 43
2020-08-07 50-ft beach seine 142.7 — — 428
2020-08-07 15-ft beach seine 31.0 — — 217
2000-08-07 Standard gill nets 3.9 — 0.27 lb 43
2000-08-07 Standard trap nets 38.9 (normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.13 lb 350
1980-08-12 Standard gill nets 4.7 — 0.14 lb 28
1980-08-12 Standard trap nets 20.4 (normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.12 lb 143
1994-08-08 Survey seining 4.4 — — 22
1994-08-08 Standard gill nets 0.8 — 0.39 lb 9
1994-08-08 Standard trap nets 4.2 (below normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.12 lb 50
2014-08-04 Standard gill nets 7.8 — 0.37 lb 94
2014-08-04 Standard trap nets 29.1 (normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.09 lb 349
2021-05-10 Standard trap nets 30.9 (normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.33 lb 371

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1988-08-08 Standard gill nets 0.8 — 0.10 lb 3
1988-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.9 (below normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.26 lb 7
2022-08-03 Standard trap nets 4.2 (normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.25 lb 46
2010-08-09 Standard gill nets 0.5 — 0.27 lb 6
2010-08-09 Standard trap nets 2.5 (normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.24 lb 30
2020-08-10 Standard gill nets 3.0 — 0.36 lb 36
2020-08-07 50-ft beach seine 1.0 — — 3
2000-08-07 Standard gill nets 1.3 — 0.24 lb 14
2000-08-07 Standard trap nets 5.2 (normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.21 lb 47
1980-08-12 Standard gill nets 2.0 — 0.12 lb 12
1980-08-12 Standard trap nets 8.0 (above normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.13 lb 56
1994-08-08 Standard gill nets 1.0 — 0.58 lb 12
1994-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.22 lb 3
2014-08-04 Standard gill nets 3.6 — 0.31 lb 43
2014-08-04 Standard trap nets 2.4 (normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.26 lb 29

Tullibee (Cisco)

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1988-08-08 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 0.8 – 6.2 1.65 lb 6
2010-08-09 Standard gill nets 3.5 (normal) 0.8 – 6.2 1.93 lb 42
2020-08-10 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.8 – 6.2 1.62 lb 2
2000-08-07 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 0.8 – 6.2 1.30 lb 5
1980-08-12 Standard gill nets 7.7 (above normal) 0.8 – 6.2 1.29 lb 46
1994-08-08 Standard gill nets 0.8 (below normal) 0.8 – 6.2 1.33 lb 9
2014-08-04 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.8 – 6.2 2.16 lb 2

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1988-08-08 Standard gill nets 4.5 (above normal) 0.9 – 4.0 2.15 lb 18
1988-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 1.1 1.65 lb 2
2010-08-09 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.1 3.74 lb 1
2010-08-09 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.9 – 4.0 1.26 lb 5
2020-08-10 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.9 – 4.0 2.64 lb 4
2000-08-07 Standard gill nets 2.9 (normal) 0.9 – 4.0 2.52 lb 32
2000-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.1 2.41 lb 1
1980-08-12 Standard gill nets 6.0 (above normal) 0.9 – 4.0 0.82 lb 36
1980-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 1.1 1.63 lb 3
1994-08-08 Standard gill nets 5.2 (above normal) 0.9 – 4.0 1.68 lb 62
1994-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 1.1 2.67 lb 4
2014-08-04 Standard gill nets 1.1 (normal) 0.9 – 4.0 1.94 lb 13

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1988-08-08 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.49 lb 8
1988-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.20 lb 3
2022-08-03 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.39 lb 11
2010-08-09 Standard gill nets 0.4 (normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.96 lb 5
2010-08-09 Backpack electrofishing 1.7 — — 1
2010-08-09 Standard trap nets 1.2 (normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.51 lb 14
2010-08-09 50-ft beach seine 0.2 — — 1
2010-08-09 15-ft beach seine 5.0 — — 20
2020-08-10 Standard gill nets 8.8 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.58 lb 106
2000-08-07 Standard gill nets 3.6 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.42 lb 40
2000-08-07 Standard trap nets 1.4 (normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.37 lb 13
1980-08-12 Standard gill nets 3.5 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.34 lb 21
1980-08-12 Standard trap nets 1.7 (normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.30 lb 12
1994-08-08 Survey seining 0.2 — — 1
1994-08-08 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.51 lb 3
1994-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.60 lb 2
2014-08-04 Standard gill nets 4.8 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.59 lb 58
2014-08-04 Standard trap nets 1.2 (normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.41 lb 14
2021-05-10 Standard trap nets 7.3 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.59 lb 87

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1988-08-08 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.6 – 6.8 0.97 lb 4
2020-08-10 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.6 – 6.8 0.82 lb 1
2000-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 2.6 0.75 lb 3
2000-08-07 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 0.6 – 6.8 1.16 lb 22
1980-08-12 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.3 – 2.6 0.93 lb 7
1980-08-12 Standard gill nets 2.5 (normal) 0.6 – 6.8 0.91 lb 15
1994-08-08 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.6 – 6.8 0.50 lb 3

Green Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2022-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 0.17 lb 1
2010-08-09 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 1
2010-08-09 Backpack electrofishing 12.0 — — 7
2010-08-09 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 0.22 lb 2
2020-08-07 15-ft beach seine 2.0 — — 14
2020-08-07 Backpack electrofishing 69.1 — — 71
2020-08-07 50-ft beach seine 1.7 — — 5
2014-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 0.06 lb 2

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2022-08-03 Standard trap nets 3.4 — 0.33 lb 37
2010-08-09 Backpack electrofishing 3.4 — — 2
2010-08-09 Standard trap nets 3.2 — 0.36 lb 38
2010-08-09 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 1
2020-08-10 Standard gill nets 1.8 — 0.49 lb 22
2020-08-07 Backpack electrofishing 8.8 — — 9
2020-08-07 50-ft beach seine 1.3 — — 4
2020-08-07 15-ft beach seine 0.6 — — 4
2000-08-07 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 0.28 lb 1
2000-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 0.33 lb 3
1980-08-12 Standard gill nets 0.5 — 0.17 lb 3
1980-08-12 Standard trap nets 2.4 — 0.21 lb 17
2014-08-04 Standard gill nets 0.5 — 0.47 lb 6
2014-08-04 Standard trap nets 1.6 — 0.27 lb 19

Bowfin

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2022-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.1 3.04 lb 1
2010-08-09 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.1 5.70 lb 2
2000-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 4.92 lb 3
1980-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.1 2.50 lb 1
1994-08-08 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.4 3.17 lb 1
1994-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.1 3.28 lb 1
2014-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 4.85 lb 5

Spottail Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2010-08-09 Backpack electrofishing 1.7 — 1
2010-08-09 50-ft beach seine 0.8 — 4
2010-08-09 15-ft beach seine 0.5 — 2

Johnny Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2010-08-09 50-ft beach seine 5.0 — 25
2020-08-07 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — 1
2020-08-07 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — 2
2020-08-07 Backpack electrofishing 3.9 — 4
1994-08-08 Survey seining 16.6 — 83

BNS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2010-08-09 15-ft beach seine 3.5 — 14
2010-08-09 Backpack electrofishing 1.7 — 1
2010-08-09 50-ft beach seine 0.2 — 1
2020-08-07 15-ft beach seine 11.9 — 83
2020-08-07 Backpack electrofishing 2.9 — 3
2020-08-07 50-ft beach seine 61.7 — 185
1994-08-08 Survey seining 33.0 — 165

Bluntnose Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2010-08-09 15-ft beach seine 34.3 — 137
2010-08-09 Backpack electrofishing 54.9 — 32
2010-08-09 50-ft beach seine 18.4 — 92
2020-08-07 15-ft beach seine 20.9 — 146
2020-08-07 Backpack electrofishing 20.4 — 21
2020-08-07 50-ft beach seine 119.3 — 358
1994-08-08 Survey seining 63.0 — 315

Golden Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2010-08-09 15-ft beach seine 3.5 — 14
2010-08-09 50-ft beach seine 5.2 — 26
2020-08-07 15-ft beach seine 4.9 — 34
2020-08-07 Backpack electrofishing 5.8 — 6
2020-08-07 50-ft beach seine 26.3 — 79

BKF

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2010-08-09 15-ft beach seine 3.5 — 14
2010-08-09 Backpack electrofishing 3.4 — 2
2010-08-09 50-ft beach seine 0.4 — 2
2020-08-07 15-ft beach seine 10.6 — 74
2020-08-07 Backpack electrofishing 11.7 — 12
2020-08-07 50-ft beach seine 54.3 — 163
1994-08-08 Survey seining 31.6 — 158

Mottled Sculpin

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2010-08-09 Backpack electrofishing 20.6 — 12
2020-08-07 Backpack electrofishing 1.0 — 1

Common Carp

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2010-08-09 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 6.14 lb 1
2010-08-09 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 7.99 lb 1
2020-08-10 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 1.14 lb 1

CNM

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2010-08-09 Backpack electrofishing 1.7 — 1
2020-08-07 Backpack electrofishing 1.9 — 2

NRD

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2010-08-09 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — 1

Iowa Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2010-08-09 Backpack electrofishing 12.0 — 7
2020-08-07 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — 2
2020-08-07 Backpack electrofishing 1.9 — 2
2020-08-07 50-ft beach seine 2.3 — 7
1994-08-08 Survey seining 10.0 — 50

Fathead Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2010-08-09 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — 1
2020-08-07 Backpack electrofishing 1.0 — 1
2020-08-07 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — 1

Mimic Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2010-08-09 50-ft beach seine 0.2 — 1

BCS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2020-08-07 Backpack electrofishing 5.8 — 6
2020-08-07 50-ft beach seine 66.0 — 198
2020-08-07 15-ft beach seine 17.4 — 122

PGS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2020-08-07 50-ft beach seine 22.0 — 66
2020-08-07 15-ft beach seine 2.0 — 14

BST

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2020-08-07 15-ft beach seine 1.3 — 9
1994-08-08 Survey seining 0.6 — 3

Rock Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1980-08-12 Standard gill nets 1.2 (normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.21 lb 7
1980-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.20 lb 1

EMS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
1994-08-08 Survey seining 10.0 — 50

Shorthead Redhorse

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2014-08-04 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.9 1.27 lb 1

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Map & Directions

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

Bosek Fisheries and Wholesale Live Bait

Hoffman, MN

(320) 808-9909

★ 5

Brophy Bay Mart

Alexandria, MN

(320) 219-7523

★ 4.5

Christopherson Bait and Tackle

Alexandria, MN

(320) 763-3255

★ 4.6

Cowing Robards Sports

Alexandria, MN

(320) 763-4333

★ 4.7

Dunham's Sports

Alexandria, MN

(320) 763-5005

★ 3.8

Ip Lures

Osakis, MN

(320) 224-2672

★ 5

Joe’s Bait & Bullets

Brandon, MN

(320) 524-2646

★ 4.7

Lake's Area Bait Co

Lowry, MN

(320) 283-5651

★ 4.7

Nearby Marinas

Adrenaline Sports of Alex

Alexandria, MN

(320) 766-2675

★ 5

Alexandria Jet Ski/Pontoon Rental

Alexandria, MN

(320) 808-5887

★ 5

Bayside Rentals

Alexandria, MN

(320) 834-3990

★ 2.3

Boomerang Marine & Sports Alexandria Sales

Alexandria, MN

(320) 759-3163

★ 4.2

Carlson Dock and Barge - Miltona

Miltona, MN

(218) 943-3706

★ 4.8

Central Marine & Sports Inc

Carlos, MN

(320) 852-7380

★ 4.7

Resorts & Lodges Near Irene

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Shady Creek Resort
Fishing Resort Brandon

(320) 876-2228
Westwood Beach Resort
Fishing Resort Brandon

(320) 834-4090
Woodland Resort
Fishing Resort Miltona

(877) 669-6637
Eden Acres Resort
Fishing Resort Alexandria

(320) 766-6000

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Fish Species

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

Black BullheadBlack CrappieBluegillBowfin (Dogfish)Brown BullheadCommon CarpGreen SunfishHybrid SunfishLargemouth BassNorthern PikePumpkinseedTullibee (Cisco)WalleyeWhite SuckerYellow BullheadYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Irene

Hatlestad Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(320) 314-2055
JS Guide Services, Mille Lacs, Alexandria
Fishing Guide

(320) 260-9056
Lakes Area Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(254) 644-5273
Pro Fishing Outdoors
Fishing Guide

(320) 815-7962
splash guards walleye masters
Fishing Guide

(218) 639-1769

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Plan Your Trip to Irene

Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.