Little Dry
St. Louis County, Minnesota — DOW #69104000
37 Surveys
14.74
Acres
27 ft
Max Depth
4
Fish Species
33
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Little Dry. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
BNT
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-05-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 | — | 0.86 lb | 3 |
| 2005-06-06 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 | — | 0.95 lb | 9 |
| 2013-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 | — | 0.71 lb | 7 |
| 2010-04-26 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 | — | 0.54 lb | 6 |
| 2019-05-13 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 1.06 lb | 4 |
| 1990-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 16.0 | — | 0.34 lb | 16 |
| 1996-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 | — | 0.79 lb | 4 |
SPT
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-05-29 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.58 lb | 4 |
| 1981-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 9.0 | — | 0.28 lb | 9 |
| 2023-09-25 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 | — | 0.89 lb | 7 |
| 2005-06-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.14 lb | 1 |
| 2013-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 | — | 0.67 lb | 7 |
| 2010-04-26 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.29 lb | 4 |
| 1996-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 | — | 0.13 lb | 5 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-05-29 | Standard gill nets | 20.5 (above normal) | 1.0 – 8.9 | 0.41 lb | 41 |
| 1981-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 8.9 | 1.00 lb | 1 |
| 2023-09-25 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 8.9 | 0.70 lb | 8 |
| 2005-06-06 | Standard gill nets | 17.5 (above normal) | 1.0 – 8.9 | 0.39 lb | 35 |
| 2013-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 23.5 (above normal) | 1.0 – 8.9 | 0.44 lb | 47 |
| 2010-04-26 | Standard gill nets | 32.0 (above normal) | 1.0 – 8.9 | 0.38 lb | 64 |
| 2019-05-13 | Standard gill nets | 16.0 (above normal) | 1.0 – 8.9 | 0.26 lb | 32 |
| 1990-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 21.0 (above normal) | 1.0 – 8.9 | 0.30 lb | 21 |
| 1996-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 29.0 (above normal) | 1.0 – 8.9 | 1.08 lb | 29 |
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-05-29 | Standard gill nets | 16.0 | — | 0.49 lb | 32 |
| 2005-06-06 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 | — | 0.70 lb | 3 |
| 2013-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.75 lb | 1 |
| 1990-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.35 lb | 2 |
| 1996-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 9.0 | — | 0.87 lb | 9 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-05-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.13 lb | 2 |
| 2023-09-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.39 lb | 1 |
| 2005-06-06 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 | — | 0.19 lb | 8 |
| 2010-04-26 | Standard gill nets | 7.5 | — | 0.20 lb | 15 |
| 1990-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.15 lb | 2 |
Brook Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 12.0 | — | 0.79 lb | 12 |
| 1990-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.20 lb | 2 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.3 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 2010-04-26 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.3 | 0.07 lb | 8 |
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Fish Species
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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.