Little Turtle
Beltrami County, Minnesota — DOW #04015500
215 Surveys
Special Regulations for Little Turtle
This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.
- All from 22-30" must be immediately released. Possession limit 10, only one over 30".
- Daily limit five. (Including connected Turtle Lake and Turtle River)
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Little Turtle.
Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1998-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 3.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.7 | 0.11 lb | 25 |
| 1998-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 41.2 (above normal) | 3.7 – 28.4 | 0.12 lb | 371 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.7 | 0.08 lb | 11 |
| 2011-07-25 | Backpack electrofishing | 10.0 | — | — | 8 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 8.4 (normal) | 3.7 – 28.4 | 0.11 lb | 76 |
| 2016-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.7 | 0.10 lb | 6 |
| 2016-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 10.3 (normal) | 3.7 – 28.4 | 0.09 lb | 93 |
| 2021-06-30 | Backpack electrofishing | 113.2 | — | — | 164 |
| 2021-06-30 | 15-ft beach seine | 98.7 | — | — | 691 |
| 1983-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 3.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.7 | 0.10 lb | 32 |
| 1983-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 41.6 (above normal) | 3.7 – 28.4 | 0.10 lb | 374 |
| 2021-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.7 | 0.12 lb | 2 |
| 2021-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 7.6 (normal) | 3.7 – 28.4 | 0.13 lb | 68 |
| 1988-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.7 | 0.14 lb | 15 |
| 1988-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 6.4 (normal) | 3.7 – 28.4 | 0.09 lb | 58 |
| 2003-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.7 | 0.19 lb | 5 |
| 2003-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 13.6 (normal) | 3.7 – 28.4 | 0.09 lb | 122 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.7 | 0.10 lb | 17 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 9.7 (normal) | 3.7 – 28.4 | 0.09 lb | 87 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1998-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 16.0 (above normal) | 2.3 – 9.2 | 1.67 lb | 144 |
| 1998-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 | — | 2.18 lb | 6 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 10.3 (above normal) | 2.3 – 9.2 | 1.72 lb | 93 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 | — | 1.48 lb | 15 |
| 2016-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 8.1 (normal) | 2.3 – 9.2 | 1.71 lb | 73 |
| 2016-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 | — | 1.49 lb | 13 |
| 2021-06-30 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.7 | — | — | 1 |
| 2021-06-30 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | — | 2 |
| 1983-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 11.3 (above normal) | 2.3 – 9.2 | 2.56 lb | 102 |
| 1983-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 0.62 lb | 12 |
| 2021-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 8.2 (normal) | 2.3 – 9.2 | 1.28 lb | 74 |
| 2021-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 | — | 0.60 lb | 22 |
| 1988-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 8.3 (normal) | 2.3 – 9.2 | 1.54 lb | 75 |
| 1988-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 | — | 1.42 lb | 25 |
| 2003-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 9.3 (above normal) | 2.3 – 9.2 | 1.75 lb | 84 |
| 2003-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 | — | 1.58 lb | 16 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 22.7 (above normal) | 2.3 – 9.2 | 1.79 lb | 204 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 | — | 1.90 lb | 24 |
Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1998-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.11 lb | 2 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1998-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 3.1 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 0.79 lb | 28 |
| 1998-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 0.49 lb | 3 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 1.06 lb | 8 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 0.89 lb | 7 |
| 2016-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 0.86 lb | 5 |
| 2016-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 0.70 lb | 6 |
| 1983-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 0.38 lb | 4 |
| 1983-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 0.25 lb | 10 |
| 2021-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 1.4 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 0.72 lb | 13 |
| 2021-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 0.56 lb | 4 |
| 1988-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 0.94 lb | 2 |
| 1988-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 0.61 lb | 9 |
| 2003-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 0.88 lb | 12 |
| 2003-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 0.71 lb | 2 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 0.83 lb | 3 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 0.79 lb | 10 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1998-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 0.79 lb | 1 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.62 lb | 2 |
| 2021-06-30 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2021-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.54 lb | 1 |
| 2003-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.64 lb | 3 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 0.77 lb | 6 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1998-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 9.8 (above normal) | 1.2 – 5.3 | 1.17 lb | 88 |
| 1998-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 1.19 lb | 1 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 4.8 (normal) | 1.2 – 5.3 | 1.09 lb | 43 |
| 2016-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 3.4 (normal) | 1.2 – 5.3 | 1.31 lb | 31 |
| 2016-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 2.49 lb | 3 |
| 1983-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 (normal) | 1.2 – 5.3 | 1.05 lb | 42 |
| 1983-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 4.50 lb | 2 |
| 2021-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 5.2 (normal) | 1.2 – 5.3 | 0.78 lb | 47 |
| 2021-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 2.78 lb | 4 |
| 1988-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 7.2 (above normal) | 1.2 – 5.3 | 1.11 lb | 65 |
| 1988-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 2.45 lb | 6 |
| 2003-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (normal) | 1.2 – 5.3 | 1.42 lb | 39 |
| 2003-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 3.18 lb | 5 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 6.7 (above normal) | 1.2 – 5.3 | 0.99 lb | 60 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 4.30 lb | 5 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1998-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 1.57 lb | 1 |
| 1998-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 0.75 lb | 1 |
| 2011-07-25 | Backpack electrofishing | 11.2 | — | — | 9 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 2.84 lb | 1 |
| 2016-07-18 | Standard electrofishing | 7.3 | — | 2.12 lb | 16 |
| 2016-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 2.18 lb | 4 |
| 2016-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 1.37 lb | 3 |
| 2021-06-30 | Backpack electrofishing | 40.0 | — | — | 58 |
| 2021-06-30 | 15-ft beach seine | 25.7 | — | — | 180 |
| 1983-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 1.07 lb | 6 |
| 2021-08-02 | Standard electrofishing | 9.1 | — | 1.56 lb | 15 |
| 2021-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 2.47 lb | 1 |
| 2021-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 1.53 lb | 1 |
| 1988-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 1.28 lb | 2 |
| 1988-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 2.31 lb | 2 |
| 2003-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 2.71 lb | 4 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 2.40 lb | 2 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 3.31 lb | 1 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1998-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 0.52 lb | 1 |
| 1998-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 5.9 – 43.3 | 0.02 lb | 5 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.36 lb | 3 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 4.2 (below normal) | 5.9 – 43.3 | 0.69 lb | 38 |
| 2016-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 | — | 0.46 lb | 6 |
| 2016-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 8.2 (normal) | 5.9 – 43.3 | 0.40 lb | 74 |
| 2021-06-30 | Backpack electrofishing | 9.0 | — | — | 13 |
| 2021-06-30 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.1 | — | — | 8 |
| 1983-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 5.9 – 43.3 | 0.94 lb | 4 |
| 2021-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 3.1 | — | 0.62 lb | 28 |
| 2021-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 8.8 (normal) | 5.9 – 43.3 | 0.51 lb | 70 |
| 1988-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 4.1 (below normal) | 5.9 – 43.3 | 0.43 lb | 37 |
| 2003-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 | — | 0.44 lb | 7 |
| 2003-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 6.6 (normal) | 5.9 – 43.3 | 0.45 lb | 59 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 | — | 0.64 lb | 4 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 15.3 (normal) | 5.9 – 43.3 | 0.55 lb | 138 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1998-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 | — | 0.33 lb | 25 |
| 1998-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (below normal) | 1.5 – 9.1 | 0.13 lb | 8 |
| 2011-07-25 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 0.49 lb | 1 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (normal) | 1.5 – 9.1 | 0.18 lb | 15 |
| 2016-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 2016-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.5 – 9.1 | 0.46 lb | 7 |
| 2021-06-30 | Backpack electrofishing | 4.8 | — | — | 7 |
| 1983-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 | — | 0.15 lb | 7 |
| 1983-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 4.9 (normal) | 1.5 – 9.1 | 0.17 lb | 44 |
| 2021-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 | — | 0.38 lb | 6 |
| 2021-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (below normal) | 1.5 – 9.1 | 0.33 lb | 9 |
| 1988-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.51 lb | 9 |
| 1988-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 3.6 (normal) | 1.5 – 9.1 | 0.25 lb | 32 |
| 2003-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 | — | 0.05 lb | 4 |
| 2003-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (normal) | 1.5 – 9.1 | 0.18 lb | 25 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 | — | 0.38 lb | 5 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 4.8 (normal) | 1.5 – 9.1 | 0.47 lb | 43 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1998-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 4.27 lb | 1 |
| 1998-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 5.11 lb | 5 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 5.14 lb | 2 |
| 2016-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 4.56 lb | 4 |
| 1983-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 4.67 lb | 3 |
| 2021-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | — | 2 |
| 1988-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 6.38 lb | 1 |
| 2003-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 4.87 lb | 4 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 5.97 lb | 4 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 5.73 lb | 4 |
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1998-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.4 | 1.91 lb | 16 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 4.8 (above normal) | 0.9 – 4.4 | 0.89 lb | 43 |
| 2016-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.4 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.4 | 1.82 lb | 13 |
| 1983-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 16.9 (above normal) | 0.9 – 4.4 | 1.32 lb | 152 |
| 2021-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.4 | 1.87 lb | 12 |
| 1988-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 4.1 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.4 | 1.50 lb | 37 |
| 2003-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.9 – 4.4 | 3.49 lb | 1 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 0.9 – 4.4 | 1.07 lb | 7 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1998-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 2.1 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 2.35 lb | 19 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 2.70 lb | 18 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 3.02 lb | 4 |
| 2016-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 2.49 lb | 7 |
| 2016-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 2.87 lb | 6 |
| 1983-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 4.9 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 1.85 lb | 44 |
| 1983-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 2.53 lb | 8 |
| 2021-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 1.99 lb | 14 |
| 2021-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 2.79 lb | 1 |
| 1988-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 3.6 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 1.75 lb | 32 |
| 1988-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 2.42 lb | 3 |
| 2003-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 2.1 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 1.31 lb | 19 |
| 2003-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 2.48 lb | 2 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 3.2 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 2.47 lb | 29 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 3.39 lb | 4 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1998-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.4 (normal) | 0.8 – 8.4 | 0.63 lb | 13 |
| 1998-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.9 – 8.0 | 0.68 lb | 1 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 5.8 (normal) | 0.8 – 8.4 | 0.09 lb | 52 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 8.2 (above normal) | 0.9 – 8.0 | 0.09 lb | 74 |
| 2016-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.8 – 8.4 | 0.68 lb | 3 |
| 2016-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.9 – 8.0 | 0.87 lb | 14 |
| 2021-06-30 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 1983-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.9 – 8.0 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 2021-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 7.4 (normal) | 0.8 – 8.4 | 1.09 lb | 67 |
| 2021-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.9 – 8.0 | 0.85 lb | 10 |
| 1988-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.8 – 8.4 | 0.66 lb | 3 |
| 1988-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.9 – 8.0 | 0.59 lb | 10 |
| 2003-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 1.4 (normal) | 0.8 – 8.4 | 0.05 lb | 13 |
| 2003-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.9 – 8.0 | 0.04 lb | 15 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 8.4 | 0.68 lb | 12 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 0.9 – 8.0 | 0.72 lb | 21 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1998-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 3.1 – 47.6 | 0.41 lb | 1 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 3.1 – 47.6 | 1.44 lb | 1 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1998-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.5 | 1.40 lb | 18 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.6 – 5.2 | 1.80 lb | 4 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 5.5 | 1.87 lb | 1 |
| 2016-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 0.6 – 5.2 | 1.20 lb | 5 |
| 1983-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.6 – 5.2 | 0.87 lb | 11 |
| 1983-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.5 – 5.5 | 0.62 lb | 4 |
| 2021-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.6 – 5.2 | 1.18 lb | 1 |
| 1988-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 2.4 (normal) | 0.6 – 5.2 | 0.82 lb | 22 |
| 1988-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.9 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.5 | 1.02 lb | 17 |
| 2003-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 0.6 – 5.2 | 1.49 lb | 5 |
| 2003-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 5.5 | 2.02 lb | 3 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 2.4 (normal) | 0.6 – 5.2 | 1.36 lb | 22 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.5 | 1.50 lb | 7 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 1.0 – 8.0 | 0.71 lb | 1 |
| 2011-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 2.4 – 9.1 | 1.19 lb | 2 |
| 2016-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 1.0 – 8.0 | 0.91 lb | 5 |
| 2016-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (below normal) | 2.4 – 9.1 | 1.15 lb | 10 |
| 2021-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 1.6 (normal) | 1.0 – 8.0 | 0.60 lb | 14 |
| 2021-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (below normal) | 2.4 – 9.1 | 0.81 lb | 15 |
| 2003-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 2.4 – 9.1 | 1.43 lb | 1 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 1.0 – 8.0 | 1.45 lb | 5 |
| 2007-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (below normal) | 2.4 – 9.1 | 1.25 lb | 8 |
CNM
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2011-07-25 | Backpack electrofishing | 10.0 | — | 8 |
| 2021-06-30 | Backpack electrofishing | 62.8 | — | 91 |
| 2021-06-30 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | 1 |
PGS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2021-06-30 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | 2 |
LES
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2021-06-30 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | 2 |
Tadpole Madtom
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2021-06-30 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.4 | — | 2 |
| 2021-06-30 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | 1 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2021-06-30 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.6 | — | 4 |
| 2021-06-30 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.1 | — | 3 |
Johnny Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2021-06-30 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | 2 |
BCS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2021-06-30 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.4 | — | 2 |
| 2021-06-30 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.4 | — | 10 |
BNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2021-06-30 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.4 | — | 3 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2021-06-30 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.4 | — | 3 |
BKF
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2021-06-30 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.4 | — | 3 |
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