King
Itasca County, Minnesota — DOW #31025800
72 Surveys
310.62
Acres
23 ft
Max Depth
10
Fish Species
9
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on King. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 2.03 lb | 1 |
| 2009-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 1.36 lb | 1 |
| 1992-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 1.80 lb | 1 |
| 1982-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 1.33 lb | 3 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.09 lb | 11 |
| 2009-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 25.0 (normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.15 lb | 150 |
| 1992-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.12 lb | 5 |
| 1992-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.10 lb | 42 |
| 1982-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.10 lb | 2 |
| 1982-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 21.0 (normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.11 lb | 105 |
| 1999-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.10 lb | 10 |
| 1999-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 10.3 (normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.09 lb | 62 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 8.8 (normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 3.32 lb | 53 |
| 2009-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 | — | 3.26 lb | 11 |
| 1992-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (below normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 5.19 lb | 14 |
| 1982-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 6.8 (normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 3.65 lb | 34 |
| 1982-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 1.00 lb | 1 |
| 1999-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 8.3 (normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 3.79 lb | 50 |
| 1999-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 | — | 4.25 lb | 10 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.2 | 0.09 lb | 2 |
| 2009-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (normal) | 0.1 – 0.5 | 0.08 lb | 1 |
| 1992-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.2 | 0.10 lb | 2 |
| 1999-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.2 | 0.07 lb | 1 |
| 1999-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (above normal) | 0.1 – 0.5 | 0.07 lb | 10 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 0.53 lb | 2 |
| 2009-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.27 lb | 4 |
| 1992-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.33 lb | 4 |
| 1982-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.25 lb | 2 |
| 1999-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 0.03 lb | 1 |
| 1999-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.49 lb | 1 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-08-17 | Standard electrofishing | 46.0 | — | 1.79 lb | 46 |
| 2009-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 1.80 lb | 4 |
| 2009-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 1.75 lb | 3 |
| 1992-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.33 lb | 4 |
| 1992-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.63 lb | 6 |
| 1982-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.80 lb | 1 |
| 1999-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 1.74 lb | 2 |
| 1999-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.72 lb | 3 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 5.2 (above normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 4.14 lb | 31 |
| 2009-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.7 | 3.86 lb | 2 |
| 1992-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 2.27 lb | 11 |
| 1999-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 1.72 lb | 20 |
| 1999-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.7 | 4.06 lb | 8 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 7.2 | — | 0.26 lb | 43 |
| 2009-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 18.1 (normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.13 lb | 163 |
| 1992-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 59.5 (above normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.18 lb | 357 |
| 1992-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 26.3 | — | 0.27 lb | 158 |
| 1982-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 21.5 (normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.17 lb | 129 |
| 1982-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 | — | 0.40 lb | 2 |
| 1999-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 6.2 | — | 0.25 lb | 37 |
| 1999-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 12.8 (normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.22 lb | 115 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 26.3 (above normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.23 lb | 158 |
| 2009-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 10.1 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.13 lb | 91 |
| 1992-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 33.3 (above normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.32 lb | 200 |
| 1992-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 7.0 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.18 lb | 42 |
| 1982-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 3.4 (normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.35 lb | 17 |
| 1982-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.22 lb | 12 |
| 1999-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 7.3 (above normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.25 lb | 44 |
| 1999-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 7.9 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.24 lb | 71 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.29 lb | 4 |
| 1992-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 4.7 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.29 lb | 28 |
| 1982-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.22 lb | 6 |
| 1999-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.31 lb | 3 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 4.01 lb | 1 |
| 1982-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 4.25 lb | 6 |
| 1982-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 3.00 lb | 1 |
| 1999-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 4.24 lb | 2 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 | — | 0.30 lb | 11 |
| 1992-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.35 lb | 2 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.4 | 1.50 lb | 1 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 3.2 | 0.97 lb | 1 |
| 1999-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.8 – 7.7 | 0.20 lb | 3 |
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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.