Kraemer
Stearns County, Minnesota — DOW #73006400
113 Surveys
195.03
Acres
30 ft
Max Depth
13 ft
Mean Depth
14
Fish Species
4
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Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Kraemer. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 86.3 (above normal) | 0.5 – 5.7 | 0.33 lb | 259 |
| 1978-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 16.5 | 0.57 lb | 7 |
| 1984-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.7 | 0.20 lb | 4 |
| 1984-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 1.0 – 16.5 | 0.41 lb | 9 |
| 1989-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 5.7 | 0.90 lb | 1 |
| 1989-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 9.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 16.5 | 1.10 lb | 45 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.0 – 16.5 | 0.83 lb | 3 |
| 2022-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.0 – 16.5 | 0.91 lb | 1 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 6.3 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.39 lb | 19 |
| 1984-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.30 lb | 2 |
| 1984-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.5 – 4.3 | 1.05 lb | 2 |
| 1989-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.90 lb | 1 |
| 1989-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.3 | 1.17 lb | 20 |
| 2022-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.3 | 1.09 lb | 9 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 9.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.35 lb | 27 |
| 1978-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 16.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 21.5 | 0.23 lb | 16 |
| 1984-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 4.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.20 lb | 26 |
| 1984-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 142.4 (above normal) | 2.0 – 21.5 | 0.15 lb | 712 |
| 1989-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 6.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.14 lb | 41 |
| 1989-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 22.2 (above normal) | 2.0 – 21.5 | 0.11 lb | 111 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.05 lb | 4 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 2.0 – 21.5 | 0.09 lb | 1 |
| 2022-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.21 lb | 3 |
| 2022-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 2.0 – 21.5 | 0.09 lb | 3 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 11.0 (normal) | 1.9 – 12.1 | 0.27 lb | 11 |
| 1978-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 23.0 (above normal) | 2.1 – 10.5 | 0.42 lb | 69 |
| 1984-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 1.9 – 12.1 | 0.10 lb | 2 |
| 1984-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 (normal) | 2.1 – 10.5 | 0.39 lb | 20 |
| 1989-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 17.2 (above normal) | 1.9 – 12.1 | 0.68 lb | 86 |
| 1989-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 7.8 (normal) | 2.1 – 10.5 | 0.59 lb | 47 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 (normal) | 1.9 – 12.1 | 0.78 lb | 48 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (normal) | 2.1 – 10.5 | 0.84 lb | 24 |
| 2022-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 13.2 (above normal) | 1.9 – 12.1 | 0.62 lb | 79 |
| 2022-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 7.4 (normal) | 2.1 – 10.5 | 0.63 lb | 67 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 (normal) | 4.8 – 12.5 | 2.71 lb | 8 |
| 1978-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 3.90 lb | 1 |
| 1984-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 15.6 (above normal) | 4.8 – 12.5 | 2.50 lb | 78 |
| 1984-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 0.84 lb | 5 |
| 1989-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 17.0 (above normal) | 4.8 – 12.5 | 2.35 lb | 85 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 9.3 (normal) | 4.8 – 12.5 | 2.97 lb | 56 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 1.04 lb | 4 |
| 2022-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 9.2 (normal) | 4.8 – 12.5 | 2.15 lb | 55 |
| 2022-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1.22 lb | 3 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.6 | 0.10 lb | 3 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 | — | 0.10 lb | 4 |
| 1978-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 | — | 0.20 lb | 5 |
| 1984-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1984-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 | — | 0.20 lb | 10 |
| 1989-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 | — | 0.30 lb | 2 |
| 1989-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 5.0 | — | 0.15 lb | 30 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.21 lb | 2 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 | — | 0.11 lb | 13 |
| 2022-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 4.2 | — | 0.24 lb | 38 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 6.00 lb | 1 |
| 1989-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 9.00 lb | 1 |
| 2022-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 12.66 lb | 3 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 11.0 | — | 0.06 lb | 11 |
| 1978-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 67.3 (above normal) | 8.3 – 50.1 | 0.15 lb | 202 |
| 1984-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 9.8 | — | 0.19 lb | 49 |
| 1984-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 45.8 (normal) | 8.3 – 50.1 | 0.09 lb | 275 |
| 1989-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 14.2 | — | 0.14 lb | 71 |
| 1989-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 87.7 (above normal) | 8.3 – 50.1 | 0.10 lb | 526 |
| 2007-07-23 | Survey seining | 3.0 | — | 0.04 lb | 9 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 15.3 | — | 0.13 lb | 92 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 23.7 (normal) | 8.3 – 50.1 | 0.12 lb | 213 |
| 2022-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 71.0 | — | 0.15 lb | 426 |
| 2022-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 48.1 (normal) | 8.3 – 50.1 | 0.19 lb | 433 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 | — | 0.09 lb | 8 |
| 1978-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 10.0 (normal) | 2.8 – 10.3 | 0.14 lb | 30 |
| 1984-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 | — | 0.17 lb | 3 |
| 1984-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 7.7 (normal) | 2.8 – 10.3 | 0.09 lb | 46 |
| 1989-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 3.2 | — | 0.07 lb | 16 |
| 1989-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 7.5 (normal) | 2.8 – 10.3 | 0.09 lb | 45 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 | — | 0.18 lb | 24 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 2.8 – 10.3 | 0.15 lb | 5 |
| 2022-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 5.2 | — | 0.22 lb | 31 |
| 2022-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 10.2 (normal) | 2.8 – 10.3 | 0.21 lb | 92 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 2.27 lb | 4 |
| 1984-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 1.4 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 2.74 lb | 7 |
| 1984-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 1.30 lb | 2 |
| 1989-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 2.30 lb | 3 |
| 2022-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 2.41 lb | 3 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 3.7 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 0.21 lb | 11 |
| 1984-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 3.2 (normal) | 1.0 – 4.8 | 0.38 lb | 16 |
| 1984-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 0.28 lb | 16 |
| 1989-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 3.4 (normal) | 1.0 – 4.8 | 0.16 lb | 17 |
| 1989-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 10.8 (above normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 0.17 lb | 65 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 8.5 (above normal) | 1.0 – 4.8 | 0.11 lb | 51 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 0.16 lb | 12 |
| 2022-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 8.7 (above normal) | 1.0 – 4.8 | 0.22 lb | 52 |
| 2022-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 0.46 lb | 6 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.10 lb | 5 |
| 1989-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.08 lb | 5 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.04 lb | 2 |
| 2007-07-23 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | 0.03 lb | 1 |
| 2022-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.05 lb | 2 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 1.44 lb | 8 |
| 1984-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.5 | 1.40 lb | 1 |
| 1989-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 3.86 lb | 14 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 1.85 lb | 11 |
| 2022-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 1.23 lb | 5 |
| 2022-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.5 | 3.01 lb | 1 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.50 lb | 7 |
| 1989-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 4.5 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.16 lb | 27 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard electrofishing | 55.5 | — | 1.56 lb | 56 |
| 2007-07-23 | Survey seining | 2.7 | — | — | 8 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 2.63 lb | 2 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 1.08 lb | 3 |
| 2022-07-11 | Standard electrofishing | 24.1 | — | 1.90 lb | 29 |
| 2022-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 1.39 lb | 8 |
| 2022-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 3.77 lb | 1 |
BKF
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-07-23 | Survey seining | 1.0 | — | 3 |
Johnny Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-07-23 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | 1 |
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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.