Leander
St. Louis County, Minnesota — DOW #69079600
38 Surveys
252.44
Acres
45 ft
Max Depth
11
Fish Species
33
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Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Leander. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-08-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.4 – 13.1 | 0.90 lb | 5 |
| 1985-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 1.4 – 13.1 | 0.50 lb | 3 |
| 1991-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 4.2 (normal) | 1.4 – 13.1 | 0.33 lb | 21 |
CRP
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-08-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 | — | 0.36 lb | 11 |
| 1980-08-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 | — | 0.29 lb | 7 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-08-27 | Standard gill nets | 3.8 (normal) | 1.8 – 5.5 | 3.73 lb | 23 |
| 1980-08-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.85 lb | 2 |
| 1985-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 5.4 (normal) | 1.8 – 5.5 | 2.99 lb | 27 |
| 1985-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.40 lb | 1 |
| 1991-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 5.4 (normal) | 1.8 – 5.5 | 2.69 lb | 27 |
| 1991-08-12 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 1.50 lb | 8 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-08-27 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 (below normal) | 2.3 – 8.7 | 1.86 lb | 13 |
| 1985-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (below normal) | 2.3 – 8.7 | 2.12 lb | 6 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-08-27 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (below normal) | 3.2 – 21.2 | 0.16 lb | 16 |
| 1980-08-27 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 | — | 0.07 lb | 26 |
| 1985-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 7.5 (normal) | 3.2 – 21.2 | 0.26 lb | 45 |
| 1985-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 | — | 0.11 lb | 25 |
| 1991-08-12 | Standard trap nets | 12.0 (normal) | 3.2 – 21.2 | 0.16 lb | 72 |
| 1991-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.23 lb | 10 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-08-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 2.0 – 9.7 | 3.00 lb | 3 |
| 1985-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 2.0 – 9.7 | 1.15 lb | 2 |
| 1991-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (below normal) | 2.0 – 9.7 | 6.35 lb | 6 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-08-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 0.75 lb | 2 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-08-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.2 | 0.23 lb | 9 |
| 1985-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 1.6 | — | 0.36 lb | 8 |
| 1985-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.2 | 0.30 lb | 9 |
| 1991-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.32 lb | 5 |
| 1991-08-12 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.2 | 0.23 lb | 7 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-08-27 | Standard gill nets | 10.2 (normal) | 1.7 – 14.1 | 0.08 lb | 61 |
| 1985-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.5 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1985-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (normal) | 1.7 – 14.1 | 0.14 lb | 14 |
| 1991-08-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.5 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.3 | 0.22 lb | 6 |
| 1985-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 2.5 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.5 | 0.39 lb | 15 |
| 1991-08-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 0.8 – 4.5 | 0.57 lb | 4 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.77 lb | 6 |
| 1991-08-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.17 lb | 3 |
| 1991-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 1.50 lb | 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.