Laura

Redwood County, Minnesota — DOW #64015000

94 Surveys

22.24

Acres

21 ft

Max Depth

Fish Species

Local Guides

DNR Fish Surveys

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

Northern Pike

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1999-08-16	Standard gill nets	3.0 (normal)	2.7 – 9.3	4.45 lb	3
1999-08-16	Standard trap nets	0.3	—	14.55 lb	1
2012-08-27	Standard gill nets	3.0 (normal)	2.7 – 9.3	4.09 lb	3
2006-08-28	Standard gill nets	7.0 (normal)	2.7 – 9.3	6.61 lb	7
2006-08-28	Standard trap nets	0.8	—	11.38 lb	4
1991-08-05	Standard gill nets	3.0 (normal)	2.7 – 9.3	3.58 lb	3
1987-08-10	Standard gill nets	4.0 (normal)	2.7 – 9.3	3.50 lb	4
1987-08-10	Standard trap nets	0.8	—	1.72 lb	3

Black Crappie

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1999-08-16	Standard gill nets	12.0 (above normal)	1.0 – 4.3	0.12 lb	12
1999-08-16	Standard trap nets	10.0 (above normal)	0.7 – 4.3	0.12 lb	30
1995-08-09	Standard trap nets	23.0 (above normal)	0.7 – 4.3	0.07 lb	115
2012-08-27	Standard gill nets	42.0 (above normal)	1.0 – 4.3	0.08 lb	42
2012-08-27	Standard trap nets	33.5 (above normal)	0.7 – 4.3	0.06 lb	134
2006-08-28	Standard gill nets	19.0 (above normal)	1.0 – 4.3	0.04 lb	19
2006-08-28	Standard trap nets	23.2 (above normal)	0.7 – 4.3	0.05 lb	116
1991-08-05	Standard gill nets	1.0 (normal)	1.0 – 4.3	0.22 lb	1
1991-08-05	Standard trap nets	3.7 (normal)	0.7 – 4.3	0.23 lb	11
1987-08-10	Standard gill nets	7.0 (above normal)	1.0 – 4.3	0.30 lb	7
1987-08-10	Standard trap nets	12.8 (above normal)	0.7 – 4.3	0.32 lb	51

Black Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1999-08-16	Standard gill nets	7.0 (normal)	1.5 – 16.8	0.37 lb	7
1995-08-09	Standard trap nets	57.2 (above normal)	0.7 – 16.4	0.25 lb	286
2012-08-27	Standard trap nets	1.5 (normal)	0.7 – 16.4	0.42 lb	6
2012-08-27	Standard gill nets	7.0 (normal)	1.5 – 16.8	0.45 lb	7
2006-08-28	Standard trap nets	1.2 (normal)	0.7 – 16.4	0.11 lb	6
2006-08-28	Standard gill nets	76.0 (above normal)	1.5 – 16.8	0.07 lb	76
1991-08-05	Standard gill nets	92.0 (above normal)	1.5 – 16.8	0.27 lb	92
1991-08-05	Standard trap nets	13.0 (normal)	0.7 – 16.4	0.29 lb	39
1987-08-10	Standard gill nets	76.0 (above normal)	1.5 – 16.8	0.24 lb	76
1987-08-10	Standard trap nets	77.5 (above normal)	0.7 – 16.4	0.25 lb	310

White Sucker

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1999-08-16	Standard gill nets	29.0 (above normal)	0.5 – 2.5	0.92 lb	29
1999-08-16	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 1.3	1.08 lb	1
1995-08-09	Standard trap nets	9.4 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.3	1.08 lb	47
2012-08-27	Standard gill nets	14.0 (above normal)	0.5 – 2.5	0.81 lb	14
2012-08-27	Standard trap nets	1.8 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.3	1.05 lb	7
2006-08-28	Standard gill nets	11.0 (above normal)	0.5 – 2.5	0.51 lb	11
2006-08-28	Standard trap nets	0.6 (normal)	0.3 – 1.3	0.93 lb	3
1991-08-05	Standard gill nets	7.0 (above normal)	0.5 – 2.5	0.63 lb	7
1991-08-05	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 1.3	1.38 lb	1
1987-08-10	Standard gill nets	12.0 (above normal)	0.5 – 2.5	0.98 lb	12
1987-08-10	Standard trap nets	4.0 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.3	1.45 lb	16

Bluegill

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1999-08-16	Standard trap nets	3.0 (normal)	2.9 – 41.2	0.40 lb	9
2012-08-27	Standard trap nets	8.8 (normal)	2.9 – 41.2	0.07 lb	35
2006-08-28	Standard trap nets	2.2 (below normal)	2.9 – 41.2	0.15 lb	11
1991-08-05	Standard trap nets	3.0 (normal)	2.9 – 41.2	0.25 lb	9
1987-08-10	Standard trap nets	25.3 (normal)	2.9 – 41.2	0.28 lb	101

Yellow Perch

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1999-08-16	Standard trap nets	12.0 (above normal)	0.7 – 3.6	0.09 lb	36
1999-08-16	Standard gill nets	19.0 (normal)	1.9 – 19.1	0.09 lb	19
1995-08-09	Standard trap nets	6.4 (above normal)	0.7 – 3.6	0.13 lb	32
2012-08-27	Standard trap nets	3.0 (normal)	0.7 – 3.6	0.15 lb	12
2012-08-27	Standard gill nets	31.0 (above normal)	1.9 – 19.1	0.15 lb	31
2006-08-28	Standard trap nets	1.4 (normal)	0.7 – 3.6	0.12 lb	7
2006-08-28	Standard gill nets	27.0 (above normal)	1.9 – 19.1	0.11 lb	27
1991-08-05	Standard trap nets	39.7 (above normal)	0.7 – 3.6	0.10 lb	119
1991-08-05	Standard gill nets	112.0 (above normal)	1.9 – 19.1	0.12 lb	112
1987-08-10	Standard trap nets	1.0 (normal)	0.7 – 3.6	0.39 lb	4
1987-08-10	Standard gill nets	12.0 (normal)	1.9 – 19.1	0.31 lb	12

Largemouth Bass

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1999-08-16	Standard trap nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.4 – 2.0	0.06 lb	1
1995-08-09	Standard trap nets	2.0 (normal)	0.4 – 2.0	0.30 lb	10
2012-08-27	Standard electrofishing	24.8	—	1.76 lb	26
2012-08-27	Standard trap nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.4 – 2.0	1.44 lb	1
2006-08-28	Standard trap nets	0.4 (normal)	0.4 – 2.0	0.11 lb	2
1991-08-05	Standard trap nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.4 – 2.0	0.25 lb	1
1987-08-10	Standard trap nets	0.5 (normal)	0.4 – 2.0	0.45 lb	2

White Crappie

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1999-08-16	Standard trap nets	1.3 (below normal)	1.5 – 9.1	0.34 lb	4
1995-08-09	Standard trap nets	1.0 (below normal)	1.5 – 9.1	0.28 lb	5
2012-08-27	Standard gill nets	1.0 (normal)	0.5 – 4.5	0.06 lb	1
2012-08-27	Standard trap nets	2.3 (normal)	1.5 – 9.1	0.10 lb	9
2006-08-28	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	1.5 – 9.1	0.11 lb	1
1991-08-05	Standard trap nets	0.3 (below normal)	1.5 – 9.1	0.88 lb	1
1987-08-10	Standard gill nets	1.0 (normal)	0.5 – 4.5	0.02 lb	1
1987-08-10	Standard trap nets	0.8 (below normal)	1.5 – 9.1	0.30 lb	3

Pumpkinseed

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1999-08-16	Standard trap nets	1.7 (normal)	1.5 – 7.4	0.27 lb	5
1995-08-09	Standard trap nets	3.2 (normal)	1.5 – 7.4	0.12 lb	16
2012-08-27	Standard trap nets	2.0 (normal)	1.5 – 7.4	0.14 lb	8
2006-08-28	Standard gill nets	1.0	—	0.09 lb	1
2006-08-28	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	1.5 – 7.4	0.04 lb	1
1991-08-05	Standard gill nets	4.0	—	0.09 lb	4
1991-08-05	Standard trap nets	5.7 (normal)	1.5 – 7.4	0.10 lb	17
1987-08-10	Standard trap nets	5.0 (normal)	1.5 – 7.4	0.20 lb	20

OSS

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1995-08-09	Standard trap nets	0.2	—	0.04 lb	1
1995-08-09	Survey seining	1.0	—	—	1
2012-08-27	Standard trap nets	0.5	—	0.03 lb	2
2012-08-27	Standard gill nets	5.0	—	0.06 lb	5

Hybrid Sunfish

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1995-08-09	Standard trap nets	0.2	—	0.40 lb	1
2012-08-27	Standard trap nets	3.5	—	0.15 lb	14
1987-08-10	Standard trap nets	1.0	—	0.24 lb	4

Yellow Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2012-08-27	Standard gill nets	1.0 (normal)	1.0 – 10.0	0.80 lb	1
2012-08-27	Standard trap nets	0.8 (below normal)	1.4 – 7.0	0.28 lb	3
2006-08-28	Standard gill nets	7.0 (normal)	1.0 – 10.0	0.73 lb	7
2006-08-28	Standard trap nets	0.4 (below normal)	1.4 – 7.0	1.32 lb	2

Common Carp

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2012-08-27	Standard gill nets	1.0 (normal)	0.5 – 4.3	6.61 lb	1
2012-08-27	Standard trap nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.7	3.58 lb	1
2006-08-28	Standard gill nets	4.0 (normal)	0.5 – 4.3	0.67 lb	4

Green Sunfish

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1987-08-10	Standard trap nets	1.3 (normal)	0.3 – 2.8	0.16 lb	5

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Map & Directions

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

Nearby Marinas

Boat Access

Russell, MN

★ 4

Independence Park, East Lyon Street

Marshall, MN

(507) 537-6760

★ 4.7

LAKE SHETEK PUBLIC WATER ACCESS

Slayton, MN

★ 4

Lakes Marine & Sport

Slayton, MN

(507) 763-3320

★ 4.8

Private Landing @ Schreier’s on Shetek

Currie, MN

(507) 227-7754

Shetek Marine

Slayton, MN

(507) 763-3171

★ 4.6

Fish Species

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

Black Bullhead Black Crappie Bluegill Common Carp Hybrid Sunfish Largemouth Bass Northern Pike Orangespotted Sunfish Pumpkinseed White Crappie White Sucker Yellow Bullhead Yellow Perch

Other Lakes in Redwood County

Redwood

55.89 acres

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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.

Laura

DNR Fish Surveys

Northern Pike

Black Crappie

Black Bullhead

White Sucker

Bluegill

Yellow Perch

Largemouth Bass

White Crappie

Pumpkinseed

OSS

Hybrid Sunfish

Yellow Bullhead

Common Carp

Green Sunfish

Depth Maps & Lake Info

Map & Directions

Nearby Bait & Tackle

Ace Home & Hardware

Action Sports

Barrels And Arrows

Borch's Sporting Goods

Bott's Spot Sportscards & Collectibles LLC

Crystal Eyes Jigs LLC

Gilley's Bait Shop

Harbor Freight

Nearby Marinas

Boat Access

Independence Park, East Lyon Street

LAKE SHETEK PUBLIC WATER ACCESS

Lakes Marine & Sport

Private Landing @ Schreier’s on Shetek

Shetek Marine

Fish Species

Other Lakes in Redwood County

Redwood

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