Minnesota Fishing Guide

Louise

Douglas County, Minnesota — DOW #21009400

328 Surveys

Invasive Species Alert

Louise has confirmed populations of:

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214.46
Acres
33 ft
Max Depth
18 ft
Mean Depth
18
Fish Species
5
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DNR Fish Surveys

Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Louise. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Johnny Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-08-01 50-ft beach seine 2.1 — 17
2022-08-01 15-ft beach seine 0.5 — 1
2022-08-01 Backpack electrofishing 11.1 — 12
2017-08-14 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — 2
2017-08-14 Backpack electrofishing 8.7 — 9
1996-06-17 Survey seining 0.2 — 1

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2022-08-01 Backpack electrofishing 0.9 — — 1
2022-08-01 Standard trap nets 3.2 (normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.53 lb 29
2022-08-01 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
2002-06-10 Standard gill nets 8.2 (normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.80 lb 49
2002-06-10 Standard trap nets 2.0 (normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.72 lb 18
2006-06-12 Standard gill nets 3.0 (normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.76 lb 18
2006-06-12 Standard trap nets 5.1 (normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.67 lb 46
2011-06-13 Standard gill nets 1.7 (normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.92 lb 10
2011-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.9 (below normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.93 lb 8
2017-06-26 Standard gill nets 2.7 (normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.82 lb 16
2017-06-26 Standard trap nets 1.4 (normal) 1.3 – 9.8 1.02 lb 11
1991-06-17 Standard gill nets 12.8 (above normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.70 lb 64
1991-06-17 Standard trap nets 2.4 (normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.74 lb 19
2023-06-20 Standard gill nets 9.5 (normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.61 lb 57
2023-06-20 Standard trap nets 5.4 (normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.63 lb 49
1996-06-17 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.63 lb 12
1996-06-17 Standard trap nets 1.0 (below normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.77 lb 9

Green Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2022-08-01 15-ft beach seine 1.0 — — 2
2022-08-01 Backpack electrofishing 8.3 — — 9
2022-08-01 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 2.3 0.13 lb 6
2022-08-01 50-ft beach seine 1.4 — — 11
2002-06-10 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.3 0.18 lb 1
2006-06-12 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 2.3 0.06 lb 5
2017-06-26 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.3 – 2.3 0.08 lb 10
2017-08-14 Backpack electrofishing 11.6 — — 12
2017-08-14 50-ft beach seine 0.7 — — 4

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2022-08-01 50-ft beach seine 8.8 — — 70
2022-08-01 15-ft beach seine 3.0 — — 6
2022-08-01 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.11 lb 1
2002-06-10 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.35 lb 1
1981-06-24 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.10 lb 3
1981-06-24 Standard gill nets 2.8 (below normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.11 lb 14
2006-06-12 Standard trap nets 1.8 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.14 lb 16
2006-06-12 Standard gill nets 2.0 (below normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.09 lb 12
2011-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.07 lb 2
2011-06-13 Standard gill nets 22.3 (normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.08 lb 134
2017-06-26 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.3 — 1
2017-08-14 50-ft beach seine 10.0 — — 60
2017-08-14 15-ft beach seine 1.3 — — 5
1991-06-17 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.20 lb 1
1991-06-17 Standard gill nets 0.6 (below normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.17 lb 3
2023-06-20 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.09 lb 2
1996-06-17 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.18 lb 1
1996-06-17 Survey seining 77.8 — — 389
1996-06-17 Standard gill nets 5.8 (normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.28 lb 35

Rock Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2022-08-01 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 2
2022-08-01 15-ft beach seine 0.5 — — 1
2022-08-01 Backpack electrofishing 1.9 — — 2
2022-08-01 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.28 lb 10
2002-06-10 Standard trap nets 2.3 (above normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.54 lb 21
1981-06-24 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.10 lb 1
2006-06-12 Standard trap nets 1.2 (normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.35 lb 11
2011-06-13 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.9 0.93 lb 2
2011-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.51 lb 2
2017-06-26 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.9 0.60 lb 3
2017-06-26 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.16 lb 5
2017-08-14 50-ft beach seine 0.2 — — 1
2017-08-14 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 1
2023-06-20 Standard gill nets 1.2 (normal) 0.3 – 1.9 0.36 lb 7
2023-06-20 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.40 lb 7
1996-06-17 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.52 lb 2

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2022-08-01 50-ft beach seine 0.6 — — 5
2022-08-01 Standard trap nets 0.6 — 1.46 lb 5
2002-06-10 Standard gill nets 25.2 (above normal) 3.5 – 10.5 1.54 lb 151
2002-06-10 Standard trap nets 0.7 — 1.46 lb 6
1981-06-24 Standard gill nets 22.0 (above normal) 3.5 – 10.5 1.04 lb 110
1981-06-24 Standard trap nets 2.2 — 1.00 lb 24
2006-06-12 Standard gill nets 15.2 (above normal) 3.5 – 10.5 1.78 lb 91
2006-06-12 Standard trap nets 1.3 — 1.55 lb 12
2011-06-13 Standard gill nets 6.2 (normal) 3.5 – 10.5 2.18 lb 37
2011-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 1.69 lb 2
2017-06-26 Standard gill nets 8.3 (normal) 3.5 – 10.5 1.39 lb 50
2017-06-26 Standard trap nets 1.5 — 1.17 lb 12
2017-08-14 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 2
2017-08-14 Backpack electrofishing 1.0 — — 1
1991-06-17 Standard gill nets 22.0 (above normal) 3.5 – 10.5 1.56 lb 110
1991-06-17 Standard trap nets 1.3 — 1.65 lb 10
2023-06-20 Standard gill nets 15.8 (above normal) 3.5 – 10.5 2.30 lb 95
2023-06-20 Standard trap nets 1.2 — 0.99 lb 11
1996-06-17 Standard gill nets 15.5 (above normal) 3.5 – 10.5 1.51 lb 93
1996-06-17 Standard trap nets 0.6 — 1.45 lb 5

BNS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-08-01 15-ft beach seine 6.5 — 13
2022-08-01 50-ft beach seine 10.4 — 83
2017-08-14 15-ft beach seine 2.3 — 9
2017-08-14 Backpack electrofishing 1.9 — 2
2017-08-14 50-ft beach seine 32.5 — 195

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2022-08-01 50-ft beach seine 18.0 — — 144
2022-08-01 15-ft beach seine 1.5 — — 3
2022-08-01 Backpack electrofishing 12.9 — — 14
2022-08-01 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.42 lb 3
2002-06-10 Standard electrofishing 79.5 — 0.50 lb 53
2002-06-10 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.10 lb 1
2002-06-10 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.96 lb 4
1981-06-24 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.27 lb 3
1981-06-24 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.10 lb 1
2006-06-12 Standard electrofishing 54.6 — 0.54 lb 41
2006-06-12 Standard gill nets 1.2 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.90 lb 7
2006-06-12 Standard trap nets 6.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.20 lb 61
2011-06-13 Standard electrofishing 74.3 — 0.82 lb 67
2011-06-13 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 1.18 lb 5
2011-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.40 lb 8
2017-06-26 Standard electrofishing 47.7 — 0.59 lb 51
2017-06-26 Standard gill nets 2.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.7 1.10 lb 14
2017-06-26 Standard trap nets 2.0 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.37 lb 16
2017-08-14 50-ft beach seine 2.5 — — 15
2017-08-14 15-ft beach seine 2.3 — — 9
2017-08-14 Backpack electrofishing 24.1 — — 25
1991-06-17 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.90 lb 1
1991-06-17 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.12 lb 9
2023-06-20 Standard electrofishing 36.2 — 1.10 lb 37
2023-06-20 Standard gill nets 2.2 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.7 1.00 lb 13
2023-06-20 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.30 lb 8
1996-06-17 Standard electrofishing 65.5 — 0.45 lb 33
1996-06-17 Survey seining 5.0 — — 25
1996-06-17 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.20 lb 1
1996-06-17 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.29 lb 5

Iowa Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-08-01 15-ft beach seine 1.0 — 2
2022-08-01 Backpack electrofishing 1.9 — 2
2022-08-01 50-ft beach seine 10.9 — 87
2017-08-14 15-ft beach seine 2.8 — 11
2017-08-14 Backpack electrofishing 9.6 — 10
2017-08-14 50-ft beach seine 4.0 — 24

BCS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-08-01 Backpack electrofishing 0.9 — 1
2022-08-01 50-ft beach seine 1.3 — 10
2022-08-01 15-ft beach seine 4.0 — 8
2017-08-14 50-ft beach seine 5.5 — 33
2017-08-14 15-ft beach seine 1.3 — 5
1996-06-17 Survey seining 0.8 — 4

Mimic Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-08-01 15-ft beach seine 12.0 — 24
2017-08-14 15-ft beach seine 1.5 — 6
2017-08-14 50-ft beach seine 0.2 — 1
1996-06-17 Survey seining 3.2 — 16

Bluntnose Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-08-01 15-ft beach seine 6.0 — 12
2022-08-01 Backpack electrofishing 7.4 — 8
2022-08-01 50-ft beach seine 74.0 — 592
2017-08-14 15-ft beach seine 28.8 — 115
2017-08-14 Backpack electrofishing 6.7 — 7
2017-08-14 50-ft beach seine 24.2 — 145
1996-06-17 Survey seining 0.8 — 4

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2022-08-01 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.4 3.01 lb 1
2002-06-10 Standard gill nets 1.7 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 2.74 lb 10
2002-06-10 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.4 3.44 lb 1
1981-06-24 Standard gill nets 3.6 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.7 2.29 lb 18
1981-06-24 Standard trap nets 2.2 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.4 2.93 lb 24
2006-06-12 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 2.41 lb 6
2011-06-13 Standard gill nets 1.2 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 1.07 lb 7
2011-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 3.06 lb 5
2017-06-26 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 2.48 lb 6
2017-06-26 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.4 3.24 lb 1
1991-06-17 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 2.74 lb 5
1991-06-17 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.4 2.80 lb 1
1996-06-17 Standard gill nets 4.5 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.7 2.26 lb 27
1996-06-17 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 2.44 lb 4

BKF

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-08-01 15-ft beach seine 2.0 — 4
2022-08-01 Backpack electrofishing 3.7 — 4
2022-08-01 50-ft beach seine 7.8 — 62
2017-08-14 15-ft beach seine 5.0 — 20
2017-08-14 Backpack electrofishing 12.5 — 13
2017-08-14 50-ft beach seine 15.8 — 95

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2022-08-01 Backpack electrofishing 23.1 — — 25
2022-08-01 Standard trap nets 23.6 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.12 lb 212
2022-08-01 50-ft beach seine 82.5 — — 660
2022-08-01 15-ft beach seine 55.5 — — 111
2002-06-10 Standard gill nets 1.8 — 0.17 lb 11
2002-06-10 Standard trap nets 32.7 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.22 lb 294
1981-06-24 Standard gill nets 12.2 — 0.23 lb 61
1981-06-24 Standard trap nets 6.3 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.31 lb 69
2006-06-12 Standard gill nets 12.0 — 0.21 lb 72
2006-06-12 Standard trap nets 39.8 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.10 lb 358
2011-06-13 Standard gill nets 3.0 — 0.15 lb 18
2011-06-13 Standard trap nets 19.3 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.14 lb 174
2017-06-26 Standard gill nets 5.3 — 0.17 lb 32
2017-06-26 Standard trap nets 34.6 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.09 lb 277
2017-08-14 Backpack electrofishing 63.5 — — 66
2017-08-14 50-ft beach seine 111.5 — — 669
2017-08-14 15-ft beach seine 54.0 — — 216
1991-06-17 Standard gill nets 5.6 — 0.11 lb 28
1991-06-17 Standard trap nets 16.4 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.16 lb 131
2023-06-20 Standard gill nets 14.7 — 0.29 lb 88
2023-06-20 Standard trap nets 24.7 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.08 lb 222
1996-06-17 Survey seining 65.6 — — 328
1996-06-17 Standard gill nets 1.5 — 0.19 lb 9
1996-06-17 Standard trap nets 41.4 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.20 lb 373

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2022-08-01 Standard trap nets 15.9 (above normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.21 lb 143
2022-08-01 50-ft beach seine 2.9 — — 23
2022-08-01 15-ft beach seine 2.0 — — 4
2002-06-10 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.13 lb 2
2002-06-10 Standard trap nets 5.9 (normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.25 lb 53
2006-06-12 Standard gill nets 2.7 — 0.21 lb 16
2006-06-12 Standard trap nets 18.3 (above normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.22 lb 165
2011-06-13 Standard gill nets 0.5 — 0.08 lb 3
2011-06-13 Standard trap nets 1.0 (below normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.09 lb 9
2017-06-26 Standard gill nets 7.2 — 0.22 lb 43
2017-06-26 Standard trap nets 8.6 (above normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.23 lb 69
2017-08-14 Backpack electrofishing 1.9 — — 2
2017-08-14 50-ft beach seine 1.7 — — 10
2017-08-14 15-ft beach seine 1.5 — — 6
1991-06-17 Standard gill nets 0.6 — 0.20 lb 3
1991-06-17 Standard trap nets 2.9 (normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.23 lb 23
2023-06-20 Standard gill nets 2.5 — 0.26 lb 15
2023-06-20 Standard trap nets 5.8 (normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.18 lb 52
1996-06-17 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.33 lb 2
1996-06-17 Standard trap nets 2.7 (normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.45 lb 24

Bowfin

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2022-08-01 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.3 6.17 lb 1
2002-06-10 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.6 7.47 lb 1
2002-06-10 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.4 – 1.3 4.66 lb 7
1981-06-24 Standard gill nets 1.0 (above normal) 0.3 – 0.6 3.50 lb 5
1981-06-24 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.4 – 1.3 2.87 lb 10
2006-06-12 Standard gill nets 0.7 (above normal) 0.3 – 0.6 4.22 lb 4
2006-06-12 Standard trap nets 1.3 (above normal) 0.4 – 1.3 3.52 lb 12
2011-06-13 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.6 3.11 lb 1
2011-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.4 – 1.3 4.14 lb 6
2017-06-26 Standard gill nets 0.7 (above normal) 0.3 – 0.6 4.08 lb 4
2017-06-26 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.4 – 1.3 4.45 lb 7
2017-08-14 Backpack electrofishing 1.0 — — 1
1991-06-17 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 0.6 2.57 lb 3
1991-06-17 Standard trap nets 1.4 (above normal) 0.4 – 1.3 3.33 lb 11
2023-06-20 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 0.6 6.03 lb 2
2023-06-20 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.4 – 1.3 4.01 lb 7
1996-06-17 Standard gill nets 0.7 (above normal) 0.3 – 0.6 3.17 lb 4
1996-06-17 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.4 – 1.3 3.64 lb 6

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2022-08-01 Standard trap nets 8.2 — 0.21 lb 74
2022-08-01 50-ft beach seine 0.9 — — 7
2002-06-10 Standard trap nets 1.8 — 0.36 lb 16
1981-06-24 Standard gill nets 2.6 — 0.17 lb 13
1981-06-24 Standard trap nets 2.5 — 0.34 lb 27
2006-06-12 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 0.62 lb 1
2006-06-12 Standard trap nets 0.8 — 0.30 lb 7
2011-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.4 — 0.28 lb 4
2017-06-26 Standard gill nets 0.5 — 0.36 lb 3
2017-06-26 Standard trap nets 2.8 — 0.27 lb 22
2017-08-14 Backpack electrofishing 7.7 — — 8
2017-08-14 50-ft beach seine 1.0 — — 6
2017-08-14 15-ft beach seine 1.3 — — 5
2023-06-20 Standard gill nets 3.0 — 0.28 lb 18
2023-06-20 Standard trap nets 9.1 — 0.19 lb 82
1996-06-17 Standard trap nets 1.1 — 0.13 lb 10

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2022-08-01 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.25 lb 7
2002-06-10 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.67 lb 2
2002-06-10 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.33 lb 3
1981-06-24 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.35 lb 2
1981-06-24 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.33 lb 4
2006-06-12 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.31 lb 3
2006-06-12 Standard trap nets 2.7 (normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.28 lb 24
2011-06-13 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.51 lb 4
2011-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.06 lb 2
2017-06-26 Standard gill nets 1.7 (normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.44 lb 10
1991-06-17 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.13 lb 3
1991-06-17 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.18 lb 6
2023-06-20 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.49 lb 4
2023-06-20 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.61 lb 3
1996-06-17 Survey seining 0.2 — — 1
1996-06-17 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.10 lb 4
1996-06-17 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.29 lb 1

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2022-08-01 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 3.2 0.91 lb 1
2002-06-10 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.8 – 7.7 0.83 lb 5
1981-06-24 Standard trap nets 1.2 (normal) 0.3 – 3.2 0.88 lb 13
1981-06-24 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 0.8 – 7.7 0.70 lb 10
2006-06-12 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 3.2 0.81 lb 4
2006-06-12 Standard gill nets 1.2 (normal) 0.8 – 7.7 1.04 lb 7
2011-06-13 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 0.8 – 7.7 1.19 lb 3
1991-06-17 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 3.2 1.10 lb 3
1991-06-17 Standard gill nets 1.8 (normal) 0.8 – 7.7 1.11 lb 9
2023-06-20 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.8 – 7.7 0.97 lb 6
1996-06-17 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 3.2 0.62 lb 2
1996-06-17 Standard gill nets 8.2 (above normal) 0.8 – 7.7 0.72 lb 49

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2022-08-01 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.1 0.51 lb 2
2002-06-10 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.1 0.89 lb 1
2002-06-10 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 1.13 lb 4
1981-06-24 Standard trap nets 5.0 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.1 0.75 lb 55
1981-06-24 Standard gill nets 7.4 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.61 lb 37
2006-06-12 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.1 0.94 lb 1
2011-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.1 0.88 lb 3
2011-06-13 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 1.27 lb 3
1991-06-17 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.1 1.00 lb 2
1996-06-17 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.80 lb 12

Common Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-08-01 15-ft beach seine 1.0 — 2
2022-08-01 Backpack electrofishing 0.9 — 1

LED

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-08-01 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — 1
2017-08-14 15-ft beach seine 0.5 — 2
2017-08-14 50-ft beach seine 0.2 — 1

Common Carp

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2022-08-01 Backpack electrofishing 1.9 — — 2
1981-06-24 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.6 5.00 lb 1
2006-06-12 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.5 5.46 lb 1
2006-06-12 Standard trap nets 0.9 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.6 2.13 lb 8
2011-06-13 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.2 – 1.5 2.08 lb 5
2011-06-13 Standard trap nets 1.4 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.6 3.16 lb 13
2017-06-26 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.6 4.98 lb 2
2023-06-20 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.6 12.57 lb 3

Brook Trout

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-08-01 50-ft beach seine 5.0 — 40
2017-08-14 15-ft beach seine 63.8 — 255
2017-08-14 Backpack electrofishing 4.8 — 5
2017-08-14 50-ft beach seine 39.2 — 235

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2002-06-10 Standard gill nets 0.8 (below normal) 1.3 – 5.0 3.45 lb 5
2002-06-10 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.7 1.81 lb 1
1981-06-24 Standard gill nets 5.6 (above normal) 1.3 – 5.0 2.38 lb 28
1981-06-24 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.7 1.73 lb 3
2006-06-12 Standard gill nets 1.2 (below normal) 1.3 – 5.0 2.71 lb 7
2006-06-12 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.7 5.97 lb 1
2011-06-13 Standard gill nets 2.7 (normal) 1.3 – 5.0 1.63 lb 16
2011-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.7 3.12 lb 1
2017-06-26 Standard gill nets 1.0 (below normal) 1.3 – 5.0 3.48 lb 6
2017-06-26 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.7 3.71 lb 1
1991-06-17 Standard gill nets 3.0 (normal) 1.3 – 5.0 1.95 lb 15
1991-06-17 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.7 4.15 lb 2
2023-06-20 Standard gill nets 0.8 (below normal) 1.3 – 5.0 2.00 lb 5
2023-06-20 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 0.7 5.77 lb 3
1996-06-17 Standard gill nets 2.2 (normal) 1.3 – 5.0 2.44 lb 13
1996-06-17 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 0.7 3.39 lb 5

Tullibee (Cisco)

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2002-06-10 Standard gill nets 1.2 (normal) 0.5 – 4.8 1.64 lb 7
1981-06-24 Standard gill nets 1.4 (normal) 0.5 – 4.8 1.71 lb 7
2006-06-12 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 4.8 0.56 lb 1
2011-06-13 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 4.8 1.27 lb 2
1991-06-17 Standard gill nets 1.8 (normal) 0.5 – 4.8 0.67 lb 9
1996-06-17 Standard gill nets 5.2 (above normal) 0.5 – 4.8 2.77 lb 31

RHS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1981-06-24 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 2.90 lb 1

Shorthead Redhorse

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-06-12 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.8 2.47 lb 1
2017-06-26 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.8 2.63 lb 1

Spottail Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2017-08-14 50-ft beach seine 0.8 — 5
2017-08-14 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — 1

Tadpole Madtom

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2017-08-14 Backpack electrofishing 2.9 — 3

Muskellunge

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2023-06-20 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.31 lb 1

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Map & Directions

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

Bosek Fisheries and Wholesale Live Bait

Hoffman, MN

(320) 808-9909

★ 5

Brophy Bay Mart

Alexandria, MN

(320) 219-7523

★ 4.5

Christopherson Bait and Tackle

Alexandria, MN

(320) 763-3255

★ 4.6

Cowing Robards Sports

Alexandria, MN

(320) 763-4333

★ 4.7

Dunham's Sports

Alexandria, MN

(320) 763-5005

★ 3.8

Ip Lures

Osakis, MN

(320) 224-2672

★ 5

Joe’s Bait & Bullets

Brandon, MN

(320) 524-2646

★ 4.7

Lake's Area Bait Co

Lowry, MN

(320) 283-5651

★ 4.7

Nearby Marinas

Adrenaline Sports of Alex

Alexandria, MN

(320) 766-2675

★ 5

Alexandria Jet Ski/Pontoon Rental

Alexandria, MN

(320) 808-5887

★ 5

Bayside Rentals

Alexandria, MN

(320) 834-3990

★ 2.3

Boomerang Marine & Sports Alexandria Sales

Alexandria, MN

(320) 759-3163

★ 4.2

Carlson Dock and Barge - Miltona

Miltona, MN

(218) 943-3706

★ 4.8

Central Marine & Sports Inc

Carlos, MN

(320) 852-7380

★ 4.7

Resorts & Lodges Near Louise

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Shady Creek Resort
Fishing Resort Brandon

(320) 876-2228
Westwood Beach Resort
Fishing Resort Brandon

(320) 834-4090
Woodland Resort
Fishing Resort Miltona

(877) 669-6637
Eden Acres Resort
Fishing Resort Alexandria

(320) 766-6000

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Fish Species

Species known to inhabit Louise. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Black BullheadBlack CrappieBluegillBowfin (Dogfish)Brown BullheadCommon CarpGreen SunfishHybrid SunfishLargemouth BassMuskellungeNorthern PikePumpkinseedRock BassShorthead RedhorseWalleyeWhite SuckerYellow BullheadYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Louise

Hatlestad Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(320) 314-2055
JS Guide Services, Mille Lacs, Alexandria
Fishing Guide

(320) 260-9056
Lakes Area Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(254) 644-5273
Pro Fishing Outdoors
Fishing Guide

(320) 815-7962
splash guards walleye masters
Fishing Guide

(218) 639-1769

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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.