Little McDonald
Otter Tail County, Minnesota — DOW #56032800
215 Surveys
Special Regulations for Little McDonald
This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.
- All from 17-26" must be immediately released. One over 26" allowed in possession. (Including Kerbs Lake)
Invasive Species Alert
Little McDonald has confirmed populations of:
Clean, drain, and dry all equipment before moving to another water body. It's the law in Minnesota.
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Little McDonald.
Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2016-08-04 | Backpack electrofishing | 9.3 | — | — | 12 |
| 2016-08-04 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.9 | — | — | 6 |
| 2016-08-04 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.7 | — | — | 10 |
| 2017-08-16 | Backpack electrofishing | 14.6 | — | — | 26 |
| 2017-08-16 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.6 | — | — | 3 |
| 2017-08-16 | 50-ft beach seine | 2.6 | — | — | 29 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 3.2 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.92 lb | 38 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 2.4 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.31 lb | 29 |
| 2012-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.92 lb | 22 |
| 2012-08-20 | Standard trap nets | 11.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.42 lb | 110 |
| 2004-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.87 lb | 16 |
| 2004-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 1.40 lb | 14 |
| 1988-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.20 lb | 4 |
| 1988-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 2.9 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.40 lb | 23 |
| 2020-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 1.50 lb | 10 |
| 1978-09-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.75 lb | 6 |
| 1978-09-05 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.48 lb | 12 |
| 2016-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.63 lb | 44 |
| 2016-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 4.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.26 lb | 39 |
| 2000-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.76 lb | 20 |
| 2000-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.98 lb | 9 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2016-08-04 | Backpack electrofishing | 31.8 | — | — | 41 |
| 2016-08-04 | 15-ft beach seine | 3.0 | — | — | 21 |
| 2016-08-04 | 50-ft beach seine | 27.2 | — | — | 163 |
| 2017-08-16 | Backpack electrofishing | 96.8 | — | — | 172 |
| 2017-08-16 | 15-ft beach seine | 5.2 | — | — | 26 |
| 2017-08-16 | 50-ft beach seine | 39.2 | — | — | 431 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 24.6 | — | 0.18 lb | 295 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 27.6 (normal) | 4.4 – 49.0 | 0.13 lb | 331 |
| 2012-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 6.7 | — | 0.18 lb | 80 |
| 2012-08-20 | Standard trap nets | 27.1 (normal) | 4.4 – 49.0 | 0.18 lb | 271 |
| 2004-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 | — | 0.13 lb | 52 |
| 2004-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 42.5 (normal) | 4.4 – 49.0 | 0.10 lb | 510 |
| 1988-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 8.3 | — | 0.08 lb | 33 |
| 1988-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 270.4 (above normal) | 4.4 – 49.0 | 0.10 lb | 2163 |
| 2020-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 | — | 0.28 lb | 10 |
| 1978-09-05 | Standard gill nets | 27.0 | — | 0.07 lb | 135 |
| 1978-09-05 | Standard trap nets | 56.0 (above normal) | 4.4 – 49.0 | 0.10 lb | 336 |
| 2016-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 11.1 | — | 0.20 lb | 133 |
| 2016-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 17.3 (normal) | 4.4 – 49.0 | 0.18 lb | 156 |
| 2000-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 | — | 0.11 lb | 84 |
| 2000-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 37.5 (normal) | 4.4 – 49.0 | 0.11 lb | 450 |
HHC
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2016-08-04 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.8 | — | 1 |
| 2017-08-16 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.6 | — | 1 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2016-08-04 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.8 | — | — | 1 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.9 – 4.0 | 4.34 lb | 2 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 6.64 lb | 1 |
| 2012-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.9 – 4.0 | 2.26 lb | 1 |
| 2004-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.0 | 3.45 lb | 15 |
| 1988-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.0 | 3.08 lb | 6 |
| 2020-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.9 – 4.0 | 2.50 lb | 3 |
| 1978-09-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.0 | 3.36 lb | 5 |
| 1978-09-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 3.25 lb | 3 |
| 2016-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.9 – 4.0 | 2.36 lb | 1 |
| 2016-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 4.82 lb | 1 |
| 2000-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 0.9 – 4.0 | 3.18 lb | 7 |
Johnny Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2016-08-04 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.6 | — | 2 |
| 2016-08-04 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.4 | — | 3 |
| 2017-08-16 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.6 | — | 1 |
| 2017-08-16 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.4 | — | 2 |
| 2017-08-16 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | 2 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2016-08-04 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | 1 |
| 2016-08-04 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | 1 |
| 2016-08-04 | Backpack electrofishing | 5.4 | — | 7 |
Bluntnose Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2016-08-04 | 50-ft beach seine | 12.0 | — | 72 |
| 2016-08-04 | Backpack electrofishing | 9.3 | — | 12 |
| 2016-08-04 | 15-ft beach seine | 3.0 | — | 21 |
| 2017-08-16 | 50-ft beach seine | 9.6 | — | 105 |
| 2017-08-16 | Backpack electrofishing | 5.1 | — | 9 |
| 2017-08-16 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | 5 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2016-08-04 | 50-ft beach seine | 2.0 | — | — | 12 |
| 2016-08-04 | Backpack electrofishing | 20.1 | — | — | 26 |
| 2016-08-04 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | — | 2 |
| 2017-08-16 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.9 | — | — | 10 |
| 2017-08-16 | Backpack electrofishing | 66.4 | — | — | 118 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.6 – 3.9 | 0.29 lb | 3 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.27 lb | 10 |
| 2012-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.6 – 3.9 | 0.45 lb | 14 |
| 2012-08-20 | Standard trap nets | 5.1 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.30 lb | 51 |
| 2004-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.6 – 3.9 | 0.57 lb | 3 |
| 2004-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.17 lb | 3 |
| 1988-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.6 – 3.9 | 0.50 lb | 5 |
| 1988-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.27 lb | 3 |
| 2020-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.6 – 3.9 | 0.38 lb | 1 |
| 1978-09-05 | Standard gill nets | 7.2 (above normal) | 0.6 – 3.9 | 0.25 lb | 36 |
| 1978-09-05 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.13 lb | 13 |
| 2016-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.6 – 3.9 | 0.41 lb | 14 |
| 2016-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.28 lb | 25 |
| 2000-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.6 – 3.9 | 0.48 lb | 1 |
| 2000-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.51 lb | 1 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2016-08-04 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.8 | — | — | 1 |
| 2017-08-16 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.7 | — | — | 3 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 14.2 (above normal) | 1.2 – 10.9 | 0.80 lb | 170 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 0.71 lb | 19 |
| 2012-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 10.7 (normal) | 1.2 – 10.9 | 0.98 lb | 128 |
| 2012-08-20 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 1.01 lb | 27 |
| 2004-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 8.3 (normal) | 1.2 – 10.9 | 0.59 lb | 99 |
| 2004-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 0.71 lb | 26 |
| 1988-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 14.0 (above normal) | 1.2 – 10.9 | 0.54 lb | 56 |
| 1988-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 8.4 (above normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 0.47 lb | 67 |
| 2020-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 1.2 – 10.9 | 0.99 lb | 27 |
| 1978-09-05 | Standard gill nets | 4.2 (normal) | 1.2 – 10.9 | 0.64 lb | 21 |
| 1978-09-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 0.59 lb | 5 |
| 2016-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 5.9 (normal) | 1.2 – 10.9 | 0.96 lb | 71 |
| 2016-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 1.00 lb | 14 |
| 2000-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 7.3 (normal) | 1.2 – 10.9 | 0.56 lb | 87 |
| 2000-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 3.6 (normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 0.55 lb | 43 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2016-08-04 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.8 | — | — | 5 |
| 2017-08-16 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | — | 1 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 7.0 – 46.3 | 0.04 lb | 5 |
| 2012-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 4.8 (below normal) | 7.0 – 46.3 | 0.12 lb | 57 |
| 2004-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 7.0 – 46.3 | 0.19 lb | 15 |
| 1988-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1988-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (below normal) | 7.0 – 46.3 | 0.09 lb | 16 |
| 2020-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 7.0 – 46.3 | 0.11 lb | 1 |
| 1978-09-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.15 lb | 2 |
| 1978-09-05 | Standard gill nets | 2.6 (below normal) | 7.0 – 46.3 | 0.18 lb | 13 |
| 2016-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (below normal) | 7.0 – 46.3 | 0.16 lb | 18 |
| 2000-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.34 lb | 1 |
| 2000-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (below normal) | 7.0 – 46.3 | 0.12 lb | 34 |
Mimic Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2016-08-04 | 50-ft beach seine | 9.2 | — | 55 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2017-08-16 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.1 | — | — | 2 |
| 2017-08-16 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.6 | — | — | 3 |
| 2017-08-16 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.6 | — | — | 17 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.14 lb | 24 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.8 – 7.8 | 0.19 lb | 8 |
| 2012-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.05 lb | 4 |
| 2012-08-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 1.8 – 7.8 | 0.35 lb | 6 |
| 2004-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 | — | 0.13 lb | 14 |
| 2004-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.8 – 7.8 | 0.14 lb | 8 |
| 1988-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 | — | 0.06 lb | 17 |
| 1988-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 6.4 (normal) | 1.8 – 7.8 | 0.16 lb | 51 |
| 2020-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.14 lb | 4 |
| 1978-09-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 | — | 0.18 lb | 9 |
| 1978-09-05 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (normal) | 1.8 – 7.8 | 0.19 lb | 13 |
| 2016-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.11 lb | 4 |
| 2016-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.8 – 7.8 | 0.15 lb | 3 |
| 2000-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 | — | 0.09 lb | 34 |
| 2000-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (normal) | 1.8 – 7.8 | 0.22 lb | 23 |
BMS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2017-08-16 | Backpack electrofishing | 3.4 | — | 6 |
| 2017-08-16 | 50-ft beach seine | 7.5 | — | 83 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2017-08-16 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.1 | — | — | 2 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.7 | 0.28 lb | 34 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.59 lb | 13 |
| 2012-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.7 | 0.16 lb | 7 |
| 2012-08-20 | Standard trap nets | 5.0 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.35 lb | 50 |
| 2004-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.7 | 0.51 lb | 10 |
| 2004-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.35 lb | 12 |
| 1988-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.7 | 0.10 lb | 2 |
| 1988-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.44 lb | 8 |
| 2020-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.7 | 0.58 lb | 2 |
| 1978-09-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 1.27 lb | 4 |
| 2016-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.4 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.7 | 0.38 lb | 17 |
| 2016-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 2.1 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.54 lb | 19 |
| 2000-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.7 | 0.15 lb | 8 |
| 2000-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.32 lb | 28 |
CNM
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2017-08-16 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.6 | — | 1 |
Spottail Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2017-08-16 | 50-ft beach seine | 2.0 | — | 22 |
| 2017-08-16 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.1 | — | 2 |
BCS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2017-08-16 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | 11 |
| 2017-08-16 | Backpack electrofishing | 3.4 | — | 6 |
BKF
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2017-08-16 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | 3 |
| 2017-08-16 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.1 | — | 2 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2017-08-16 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2012-08-20 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 | — | 0.34 lb | 14 |
| 2004-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.28 lb | 2 |
| 1988-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 2.4 | — | 0.28 lb | 19 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 7.3 (normal) | 2.8 – 9.0 | 1.88 lb | 88 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 2.92 lb | 10 |
| 2012-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 5.1 (normal) | 2.8 – 9.0 | 2.16 lb | 61 |
| 2004-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 5.6 (normal) | 2.8 – 9.0 | 1.82 lb | 67 |
| 2004-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 3.46 lb | 4 |
| 1988-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 6.8 (normal) | 2.8 – 9.0 | 2.49 lb | 27 |
| 1988-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 1.42 lb | 6 |
| 2020-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 3.6 (normal) | 2.8 – 9.0 | 2.21 lb | 43 |
| 1978-09-05 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 2.8 – 9.0 | 1.58 lb | 20 |
| 1978-09-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.75 lb | 1 |
| 2016-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 (normal) | 2.8 – 9.0 | 1.86 lb | 56 |
| 2000-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 5.8 (normal) | 2.8 – 9.0 | 2.09 lb | 70 |
| 2000-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 1.95 lb | 2 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 6.9 (normal) | 3.3 – 8.8 | 2.58 lb | 83 |
| 2008-08-25 | Special trap nets | 2.9 | — | 4.09 lb | 233 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 4.14 lb | 17 |
| 2012-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 14.7 (above normal) | 3.3 – 8.8 | 1.50 lb | 176 |
| 2012-08-20 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 3.19 lb | 11 |
| 2004-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 8.1 (normal) | 3.3 – 8.8 | 2.97 lb | 97 |
| 2004-08-23 | Special trap nets | 18.4 | — | 4.56 lb | 203 |
| 2004-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 4.61 lb | 3 |
| 1988-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 8.5 (normal) | 3.3 – 8.8 | 4.24 lb | 34 |
| 1988-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 3.78 lb | 6 |
| 2020-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 3.8 (normal) | 3.3 – 8.8 | 3.48 lb | 45 |
| 1978-09-05 | Standard gill nets | 9.8 (above normal) | 3.3 – 8.8 | 3.25 lb | 49 |
| 1978-09-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 1.50 lb | 4 |
| 2016-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 7.3 (normal) | 3.3 – 8.8 | 2.61 lb | 88 |
| 2016-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 3.49 lb | 5 |
| 2000-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 13.4 (above normal) | 3.3 – 8.8 | 2.50 lb | 161 |
| 2000-08-28 | Special trap nets | 3.6 | — | 4.13 lb | 224 |
| 2000-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 4.85 lb | 14 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 1.32 lb | 10 |
| 2012-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 0.86 lb | 1 |
| 2004-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.84 lb | 16 |
| 2004-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 0.95 lb | 11 |
| 1988-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.76 lb | 9 |
| 1988-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 0.68 lb | 14 |
| 2020-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 1.81 lb | 7 |
| 1978-09-05 | Standard trap nets | 4.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.75 lb | 26 |
| 1978-09-05 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 0.77 lb | 30 |
| 2016-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 1.49 lb | 7 |
| 2000-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 3.4 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.87 lb | 41 |
| 2000-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 0.87 lb | 19 |
Shorthead Redhorse
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1988-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (normal) | 0.1 – 1.2 | 4.50 lb | 1 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1988-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.6 – 6.8 | 0.66 lb | 5 |
| 2020-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.6 – 6.8 | 1.45 lb | 2 |
| 1978-09-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1978-09-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.6 – 6.8 | 0.50 lb | 8 |
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