Little Wabana
Itasca County, Minnesota — DOW #31039900
50 Surveys
115.73
Acres
57 ft
Max Depth
6
Fish Species
9
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Little Wabana. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.42 lb | 12 |
| 1990-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.65 lb | 4 |
| 1990-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 0.55 lb | 2 |
| 2005-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.57 lb | 6 |
| 2005-08-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 0.03 lb | 1 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 2.2 – 8.7 | 4.30 lb | 4 |
| 1990-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 2.2 – 8.7 | 7.68 lb | 16 |
| 2005-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 2.2 – 8.7 | 6.44 lb | 9 |
| 2005-08-29 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 | — | 1.87 lb | 11 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.0 | 2.80 lb | 8 |
| 1990-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.0 | 3.20 lb | 1 |
| 2005-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.0 | 0.75 lb | 1 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 12.0 (normal) | 7.7 – 43.4 | 0.25 lb | 48 |
| 1978-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 35.7 | — | 0.11 lb | 107 |
| 1990-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 53.3 (above normal) | 7.7 – 43.4 | 0.12 lb | 213 |
| 1990-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 16.8 | — | 0.12 lb | 67 |
| 2005-08-29 | Standard trap nets | 16.3 (normal) | 7.7 – 43.4 | 0.15 lb | 147 |
| 2005-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 14.3 | — | 0.15 lb | 43 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1978-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 18.3 (above normal) | 1.5 – 13.8 | 0.33 lb | 55 |
| 1990-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 17.0 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.20 lb | 68 |
| 1990-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 15.8 (above normal) | 1.5 – 13.8 | 0.19 lb | 63 |
| 2005-08-29 | Standard trap nets | 2.4 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.09 lb | 22 |
| 2005-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 14.7 (above normal) | 1.5 – 13.8 | 0.09 lb | 44 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.5 | 0.58 lb | 13 |
| 1978-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.7 | 0.44 lb | 14 |
| 1990-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.5 | 1.92 lb | 6 |
| 1990-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.7 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 2005-08-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.5 | 1.69 lb | 5 |
| 2005-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.7 | 1.62 lb | 4 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.8 – 3.7 | 0.46 lb | 7 |
| 1978-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (above normal) | 0.7 – 4.4 | 0.33 lb | 21 |
| 1990-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 3.8 (above normal) | 0.8 – 3.7 | 0.25 lb | 15 |
| 1990-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.7 – 4.4 | 0.45 lb | 2 |
| 2005-08-29 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 3.7 | 0.48 lb | 30 |
| 2005-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.7 – 4.4 | 0.29 lb | 4 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.0 | 1.30 lb | 6 |
| 1990-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.0 | 1.80 lb | 6 |
| 2005-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.0 | 2.53 lb | 13 |
| 2005-08-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 3.26 lb | 6 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1978-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.4 – 5.9 | 0.33 lb | 3 |
| 1990-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 | — | 0.12 lb | 5 |
| 1990-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 8.8 (above normal) | 1.4 – 5.9 | 0.22 lb | 35 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.6 | 0.83 lb | 3 |
| 1978-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.42 lb | 8 |
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 14.5 (above normal) | 1.3 – 10.4 | 1.26 lb | 58 |
| 2005-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 6.3 (normal) | 1.3 – 10.4 | 0.82 lb | 19 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.20 lb | 1 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-08-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.6 – 2.0 | 0.02 lb | 1 |
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Fish Species
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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.