Jessie
Douglas County, Minnesota — DOW #21005500
233 Surveys
Invasive Species Alert
Jessie has confirmed populations of:
- zebra mussel
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110.23
Acres
26 ft
Max Depth
11 ft
Mean Depth
15
Fish Species
5
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Jessie. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.6 – 5.2 | 1.30 lb | 1 |
| 1996-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 5.5 | 1.79 lb | 1 |
| 1992-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.6 – 5.2 | 0.88 lb | 8 |
| 1992-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 5.5 | 0.80 lb | 1 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.6 – 5.2 | 1.08 lb | 2 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.5 | 1.13 lb | 3 |
| 2021-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.6 – 5.2 | 1.18 lb | 1 |
| 2004-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.6 – 5.2 | 0.77 lb | 7 |
| 2004-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.5 | 0.77 lb | 7 |
| 1982-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 3.6 (normal) | 0.6 – 5.2 | 0.60 lb | 29 |
| 1977-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.6 – 5.2 | 1.50 lb | 1 |
| 1977-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.5 | 0.86 lb | 16 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.7 | 0.22 lb | 10 |
| 1996-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (below normal) | 3.7 – 28.4 | 0.33 lb | 11 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.7 | 0.19 lb | 6 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 3.7 – 28.4 | 0.08 lb | 1 |
| 1987-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.7 | 0.18 lb | 5 |
| 1987-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 22.5 (normal) | 3.7 – 28.4 | 0.18 lb | 90 |
| 1992-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.7 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1992-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 17.5 (normal) | 3.7 – 28.4 | 0.19 lb | 70 |
| 2020-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (below normal) | 3.7 – 28.4 | 0.20 lb | 6 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (below normal) | 3.7 – 28.4 | 0.16 lb | 8 |
| 2021-08-16 | 50-ft beach seine | 18.5 | — | — | 37 |
| 2021-08-16 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.6 | — | — | 8 |
| 2021-08-16 | Backpack electrofishing | 3.7 | — | — | 4 |
| 2021-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.7 | 0.09 lb | 1 |
| 2004-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 3.7 – 28.4 | 0.25 lb | 2 |
| 1982-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 8.9 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.7 | 0.26 lb | 71 |
| 1982-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 40.5 (above normal) | 3.7 – 28.4 | 0.23 lb | 162 |
| 1977-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.7 | 0.08 lb | 10 |
| 1977-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 21.0 (normal) | 3.7 – 28.4 | 0.12 lb | 84 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (normal) | 1.0 – 8.0 | 0.73 lb | 11 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 13.0 (above normal) | 1.0 – 8.0 | 0.63 lb | 52 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 5.3 (normal) | 2.4 – 9.1 | 0.85 lb | 48 |
| 1987-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 15.3 (above normal) | 1.0 – 8.0 | 0.62 lb | 61 |
| 1987-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (below normal) | 2.4 – 9.1 | 0.38 lb | 14 |
| 1992-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 16.8 (above normal) | 1.0 – 8.0 | 0.58 lb | 67 |
| 1992-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 3.9 (normal) | 2.4 – 9.1 | 0.68 lb | 27 |
| 2020-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 9.3 (above normal) | 1.0 – 8.0 | 0.80 lb | 37 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 8.0 | 0.94 lb | 9 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (below normal) | 2.4 – 9.1 | 0.91 lb | 16 |
| 2021-08-16 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.8 | — | — | 3 |
| 2021-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (below normal) | 2.4 – 9.1 | 0.74 lb | 15 |
| 2004-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 9.5 (above normal) | 1.0 – 8.0 | 0.85 lb | 38 |
| 2004-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 9.0 (normal) | 2.4 – 9.1 | 0.91 lb | 72 |
| 1982-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.0 – 8.0 | 0.87 lb | 3 |
| 1982-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 8.3 (normal) | 2.4 – 9.1 | 0.74 lb | 66 |
| 1977-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 28.5 (above normal) | 1.0 – 8.0 | 0.45 lb | 114 |
| 1977-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 5.0 (normal) | 2.4 – 9.1 | 1.02 lb | 25 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 4.8 (normal) | 2.3 – 9.2 | 1.88 lb | 19 |
| 1996-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 | — | 1.44 lb | 5 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 15.8 (above normal) | 2.3 – 9.2 | 1.74 lb | 63 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 | — | 1.14 lb | 8 |
| 1987-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 (normal) | 2.3 – 9.2 | 1.79 lb | 32 |
| 1987-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 1992-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (below normal) | 2.3 – 9.2 | 2.86 lb | 8 |
| 1992-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 1.27 lb | 3 |
| 2020-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 2.3 – 9.2 | 2.32 lb | 13 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 8.5 (normal) | 2.3 – 9.2 | 1.65 lb | 34 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 1.57 lb | 3 |
| 2021-08-16 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.4 | — | — | 2 |
| 2021-08-16 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.9 | — | — | 1 |
| 2021-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2004-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 4.8 (normal) | 2.3 – 9.2 | 2.33 lb | 19 |
| 2004-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1.54 lb | 2 |
| 1982-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 2.3 – 9.2 | 1.86 lb | 13 |
| 1982-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 0.73 lb | 6 |
| 1977-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 7.5 (normal) | 2.3 – 9.2 | 2.23 lb | 30 |
| 1977-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 1.62 lb | 2 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.5 | 4.63 lb | 1 |
| 2020-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.5 | 7.24 lb | 2 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.5 | 2.90 lb | 8 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 2.68 lb | 8 |
| 2004-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 4.02 lb | 2 |
| 1982-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.5 | 4.50 lb | 1 |
| 1977-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.5 | 5.50 lb | 1 |
| 1977-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 6.62 lb | 2 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 0.26 lb | 1 |
| 1987-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 0.80 lb | 1 |
| 2020-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 0.47 lb | 3 |
| 2004-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 0.45 lb | 2 |
| 1977-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 0.15 lb | 1 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-07-22 | Standard electrofishing | 50.4 | — | 1.09 lb | 38 |
| 1996-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 1.90 lb | 1 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard electrofishing | 93.0 | — | 0.62 lb | 62 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 0.46 lb | 9 |
| 1987-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 0.35 lb | 2 |
| 1992-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 2020-07-20 | Standard electrofishing | 39.7 | — | 1.26 lb | 66 |
| 2020-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 1.35 lb | 4 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard electrofishing | 57.7 | — | 1.07 lb | 45 |
| 2021-08-16 | 50-ft beach seine | 9.0 | — | — | 18 |
| 2021-08-16 | 15-ft beach seine | 2.4 | — | — | 12 |
| 2021-08-16 | Backpack electrofishing | 31.8 | — | — | 34 |
| 2021-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 1.11 lb | 2 |
| 2004-07-06 | Standard electrofishing | 98.4 | — | 1.18 lb | 47 |
| 2004-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 1.27 lb | 1 |
| 2004-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 1.08 lb | 1 |
| 1982-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1977-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.17 lb | 2 |
| 1977-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 0.41 lb | 5 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.2 – 5.3 | 0.92 lb | 3 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 1.2 – 5.3 | 2.90 lb | 5 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 1.39 lb | 1 |
| 1987-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.2 – 5.3 | 2.00 lb | 2 |
| 1992-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.2 – 5.3 | 2.23 lb | 3 |
| 2020-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 1.2 – 5.3 | 2.59 lb | 13 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 1.2 – 5.3 | 2.41 lb | 9 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 3.32 lb | 5 |
| 2021-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 5.43 lb | 2 |
| 2004-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 1.2 – 5.3 | 2.20 lb | 10 |
| 2004-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 4.27 lb | 5 |
| 1977-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 3.8 (normal) | 1.2 – 5.3 | 2.74 lb | 15 |
| 1977-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 2.00 lb | 1 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.06 lb | 2 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 0.13 lb | 4 |
| 2020-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 | — | 0.18 lb | 3 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.30 lb | 2 |
| 2021-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.47 lb | 2 |
| 2004-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 | — | 0.36 lb | 11 |
| 1982-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 2.9 | — | 0.20 lb | 23 |
| 1977-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 | — | 0.15 lb | 3 |
| 1977-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 | — | 0.14 lb | 9 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.18 lb | 8 |
| 1996-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 10.1 (normal) | 5.9 – 43.3 | 0.05 lb | 91 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 9.5 | — | 0.23 lb | 38 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 30.4 (normal) | 5.9 – 43.3 | 0.13 lb | 274 |
| 1987-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 10.8 | — | 0.31 lb | 43 |
| 1987-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 12.3 (normal) | 5.9 – 43.3 | 0.15 lb | 86 |
| 1992-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 13.5 | — | 0.25 lb | 54 |
| 1992-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 12.3 (normal) | 5.9 – 43.3 | 0.18 lb | 86 |
| 2020-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 11.5 | — | 0.23 lb | 46 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 | — | 0.29 lb | 28 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 30.1 (normal) | 5.9 – 43.3 | 0.25 lb | 241 |
| 2021-08-16 | Backpack electrofishing | 25.3 | — | — | 27 |
| 2021-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 11.2 (normal) | 5.9 – 43.3 | 0.15 lb | 101 |
| 2021-08-16 | 50-ft beach seine | 36.5 | — | — | 73 |
| 2021-08-16 | 15-ft beach seine | 6.4 | — | — | 32 |
| 2004-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 10.5 | — | 0.27 lb | 42 |
| 2004-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 38.1 (normal) | 5.9 – 43.3 | 0.16 lb | 305 |
| 1982-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 | — | 0.30 lb | 3 |
| 1982-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 52.0 (above normal) | 5.9 – 43.3 | 0.19 lb | 416 |
| 1977-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 19.5 | — | 0.25 lb | 78 |
| 1977-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 23.8 (normal) | 5.9 – 43.3 | 0.15 lb | 119 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 | — | 0.29 lb | 3 |
| 1996-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 3.6 (normal) | 1.5 – 9.1 | 0.08 lb | 32 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 7.9 (normal) | 1.5 – 9.1 | 0.14 lb | 71 |
| 1987-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 | — | 0.30 lb | 3 |
| 1987-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 1.5 – 9.1 | 0.21 lb | 9 |
| 1992-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.25 lb | 2 |
| 1992-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (below normal) | 1.5 – 9.1 | 0.08 lb | 6 |
| 2020-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 3.8 | — | 0.18 lb | 15 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 | — | 0.16 lb | 3 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 1.5 – 9.1 | 0.26 lb | 3 |
| 2021-08-16 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.9 | — | — | 1 |
| 2021-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 4.2 (normal) | 1.5 – 9.1 | 0.19 lb | 38 |
| 2021-08-16 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.4 | — | — | 2 |
| 2004-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 | — | 0.25 lb | 6 |
| 2004-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 4.8 (normal) | 1.5 – 9.1 | 0.24 lb | 38 |
| 1982-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 10.1 (above normal) | 1.5 – 9.1 | 0.14 lb | 81 |
| 1977-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 | — | 0.16 lb | 14 |
| 1977-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 7.0 (normal) | 1.5 – 9.1 | 0.10 lb | 35 |
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.9 – 4.4 | 2.20 lb | 2 |
| 1987-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.9 – 4.4 | 1.80 lb | 1 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 8.4 | 0.07 lb | 8 |
| 1996-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.9 – 8.0 | 0.18 lb | 16 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 8.4 | 0.78 lb | 4 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.9 – 8.0 | 0.66 lb | 2 |
| 1987-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.8 – 8.4 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 1987-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.9 – 8.0 | 0.35 lb | 11 |
| 1992-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 0.8 – 8.4 | 0.26 lb | 18 |
| 1992-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 2.6 (normal) | 0.9 – 8.0 | 0.33 lb | 18 |
| 2020-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 6.5 (normal) | 0.8 – 8.4 | 0.39 lb | 26 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 8.4 | 0.32 lb | 12 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 10.9 (above normal) | 0.9 – 8.0 | 0.35 lb | 87 |
| 2021-08-16 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.9 | — | — | 2 |
| 2021-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.9 – 8.0 | 0.16 lb | 3 |
| 2021-08-16 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | — | 2 |
| 2021-08-16 | 15-ft beach seine | 14.2 | — | — | 71 |
| 2004-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.8 – 8.4 | 0.46 lb | 2 |
| 2004-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 5.6 (normal) | 0.9 – 8.0 | 0.48 lb | 45 |
| 1982-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.8 – 8.4 | 0.40 lb | 1 |
| 1982-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 5.4 (normal) | 0.9 – 8.0 | 0.37 lb | 43 |
| 1977-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 11.8 (above normal) | 0.8 – 8.4 | 0.27 lb | 47 |
| 1977-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 4.8 (normal) | 0.9 – 8.0 | 0.29 lb | 24 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 3.1 – 47.6 | 0.66 lb | 13 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.0 – 29.9 | 1.17 lb | 6 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (below normal) | 3.1 – 47.6 | 0.90 lb | 8 |
| 1987-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 1.0 – 29.9 | 0.60 lb | 3 |
| 1987-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 52.0 (above normal) | 3.1 – 47.6 | 0.57 lb | 208 |
| 1992-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 1.0 – 29.9 | 0.60 lb | 1 |
| 1992-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (below normal) | 3.1 – 47.6 | 0.76 lb | 12 |
| 2020-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 3.1 – 47.6 | 0.51 lb | 1 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 1.0 – 29.9 | 1.01 lb | 5 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 3.1 – 47.6 | 0.99 lb | 4 |
| 2004-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 1.0 – 29.9 | 0.83 lb | 5 |
| 2004-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 33.5 (normal) | 3.1 – 47.6 | 0.39 lb | 134 |
| 1982-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.0 – 29.9 | 0.62 lb | 12 |
| 1982-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 9.5 (normal) | 3.1 – 47.6 | 0.52 lb | 38 |
| 1977-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.0 – 29.9 | 0.75 lb | 1 |
| 1977-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 20.5 (normal) | 3.1 – 47.6 | 0.59 lb | 82 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.2 | 0.06 lb | 3 |
| 1987-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.2 | 0.23 lb | 6 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 3.81 lb | 1 |
| 2000-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 3.74 lb | 4 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 3.73 lb | 1 |
| 2021-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 4.63 lb | 1 |
| 2004-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 3.35 lb | 5 |
| 1982-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 3.70 lb | 1 |
| 1977-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 2.25 lb | 1 |
| 1977-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 2.83 lb | 3 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 2.06 lb | 1 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 1.48 lb | 1 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 2.97 lb | 2 |
| 2021-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 2.56 lb | 1 |
| 2004-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 1.44 lb | 1 |
Johnny Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-16 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.5 | — | 3 |
| 2021-08-16 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | 5 |
| 2021-08-16 | Backpack electrofishing | 25.3 | — | 27 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-16 | 15-ft beach seine | 2.4 | — | 12 |
| 2021-08-16 | Backpack electrofishing | 11.2 | — | 12 |
| 2021-08-16 | 50-ft beach seine | 3.0 | — | 6 |
Bluntnose Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-16 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | 5 |
| 2021-08-16 | Backpack electrofishing | 4.7 | — | 5 |
| 2021-08-16 | 50-ft beach seine | 4.5 | — | 9 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-16 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | — | 1 |
| 2021-08-16 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.5 | — | — | 1 |
| 1977-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
Tadpole Madtom
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-16 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.6 | — | 3 |
CNM
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-16 | Backpack electrofishing | 6.5 | — | 7 |
Brook Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-16 | Backpack electrofishing | 4.7 | — | 5 |
| 2021-08-16 | 50-ft beach seine | 1513.5 | — | 3027 |
Common Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-16 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.9 | — | 1 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
Get DirectionsShowing 14 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.
Nearby Bait & Tackle
Bosek Fisheries and Wholesale Live Bait
Hoffman, MN
★ 5Brophy Bay Mart
Alexandria, MN
★ 4.5Christopherson Bait and Tackle
Alexandria, MN
★ 4.6Cowing Robards Sports
Alexandria, MN
★ 4.7Dunham's Sports
Alexandria, MN
★ 3.8Ip Lures
Osakis, MN
★ 5Joe’s Bait & Bullets
Brandon, MN
★ 4.7Lake's Area Bait Co
Lowry, MN
★ 4.7Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near Jessie
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Jessie. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Jessie
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Plan Your Trip to Jessie
- Weather forecast for Jessie — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 45.8645°N, 95.3071°W — Get Directions
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- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.