Minnesota Fishing Guide

Lower Bottle

Hubbard County, Minnesota — DOW #29018000

240 Surveys

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641.17
Acres
110 ft
Max Depth
0
13
Fish Species
6
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Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Lower Bottle. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-07-10 Backpack electrofishing 15.7 — — 13
2018-07-10 15-ft beach seine 5.8 — — 29
2018-07-10 50-ft beach seine 13.5 — — 54
1962-07-23 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 1.20 lb 3
1962-07-23 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.4 0.98 lb 5
2013-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.4 0.31 lb 4
2018-08-06 Standard electrofishing 11.6 — 1.57 lb 17
2018-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.4 0.08 lb 4
1976-07-26 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.4 – 1.4 0.15 lb 9
2003-08-18 Standard gill nets 1.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.81 lb 14
2003-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.4 – 1.4 0.69 lb 8
1986-08-11 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.01 lb 1
1986-08-11 Standard trap nets 3.1 (above normal) 0.4 – 1.4 0.23 lb 31
2023-08-07 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.13 lb 4
1998-08-17 Standard electrofishing 0.6 — 1.08 lb 1
1998-08-17 Standard gill nets 1.1 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.16 lb 9
1998-08-17 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.4 0.03 lb 2
1988-08-11 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.30 lb 4
1988-08-11 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.4 – 1.4 0.88 lb 5

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-07-10 Backpack electrofishing 2.4 — — 2
1962-07-23 Standard gill nets 1.0 — 0.17 lb 6
1962-07-23 Standard trap nets 7.2 (above normal) 1.6 – 6.9 0.22 lb 108
2013-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.05 lb 2
2013-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.8 (below normal) 1.6 – 6.9 0.17 lb 10
2018-08-06 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 0.05 lb 1
2018-08-06 Standard trap nets 1.5 (below normal) 1.6 – 6.9 0.13 lb 18
1976-07-26 Standard trap nets 3.7 (normal) 1.6 – 6.9 0.16 lb 44
2003-08-18 Standard gill nets 2.3 — 0.12 lb 18
2003-08-18 Standard trap nets 5.1 (normal) 1.6 – 6.9 0.13 lb 61
1986-08-11 Standard trap nets 1.0 (below normal) 1.6 – 6.9 0.29 lb 10
2023-08-07 Standard gill nets 3.4 — 0.05 lb 27
2023-08-07 Standard trap nets 7.1 (above normal) 1.6 – 6.9 0.09 lb 71
1998-08-17 Standard gill nets 0.4 — 0.05 lb 3
1998-08-17 Standard trap nets 1.7 (normal) 1.6 – 6.9 0.14 lb 20
1988-08-11 Standard gill nets 0.8 — 0.13 lb 3
1988-08-11 Standard trap nets 6.4 (normal) 1.6 – 6.9 0.12 lb 64

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-07-10 Backpack electrofishing 6.0 — — 5
2018-07-10 15-ft beach seine 1.0 — — 5
2018-07-10 50-ft beach seine 2.5 — — 10
1962-07-23 Standard gill nets 0.7 — 0.53 lb 4
1962-07-23 Standard trap nets 1.3 (below normal) 3.7 – 42.9 0.22 lb 20
2013-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.5 — 0.17 lb 4
2013-08-05 Standard trap nets 3.2 (below normal) 3.7 – 42.9 0.13 lb 38
2018-08-06 Standard gill nets 1.0 — 0.12 lb 8
2018-08-06 Standard trap nets 5.3 (normal) 3.7 – 42.9 0.07 lb 63
1976-07-26 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 0.60 lb 1
1976-07-26 Standard trap nets 2.5 (below normal) 3.7 – 42.9 0.18 lb 30
2003-08-18 Standard gill nets 1.4 — 0.15 lb 11
2003-08-18 Standard trap nets 19.5 (normal) 3.7 – 42.9 0.14 lb 234
1986-08-11 Standard trap nets 2.8 (below normal) 3.7 – 42.9 0.21 lb 28
2023-08-07 Standard gill nets 2.8 — 0.07 lb 22
2023-08-07 Standard trap nets 10.2 (normal) 3.7 – 42.9 0.09 lb 102
1998-08-17 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.17 lb 2
1998-08-17 Standard trap nets 0.7 (below normal) 3.7 – 42.9 0.10 lb 8
1988-08-11 Standard gill nets 0.5 — 0.05 lb 2
1988-08-11 Standard trap nets 15.4 (normal) 3.7 – 42.9 0.08 lb 154

BNS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-07-10 50-ft beach seine 20.5 — 82

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-07-10 Backpack electrofishing 10.9 — — 9
2018-07-10 15-ft beach seine 7.8 — — 39
2018-07-10 50-ft beach seine 185.3 — — 741
1962-07-23 Standard trap nets 16.7 (above normal) 0.7 – 3.7 0.16 lb 250
1962-07-23 Standard gill nets 49.2 (above normal) 7.1 – 33.9 0.13 lb 295
2013-08-05 Standard trap nets 1.8 (normal) 0.7 – 3.7 0.14 lb 22
2013-08-05 Standard gill nets 17.3 (normal) 7.1 – 33.9 0.12 lb 138
2018-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.7 – 3.7 0.14 lb 10
2018-08-06 Standard gill nets 2.3 (below normal) 7.1 – 33.9 0.11 lb 18
1976-07-26 Standard trap nets 12.5 (above normal) 0.7 – 3.7 0.12 lb 150
1976-07-26 Standard gill nets 34.7 (above normal) 7.1 – 33.9 0.17 lb 208
2003-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.7 0.17 lb 2
2003-08-18 Standard gill nets 36.9 (above normal) 7.1 – 33.9 0.05 lb 295
1986-08-11 Standard trap nets 3.1 (normal) 0.7 – 3.7 0.20 lb 31
1986-08-11 Standard gill nets 42.0 (above normal) 7.1 – 33.9 0.17 lb 168
2023-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.7 0.08 lb 4
2023-08-07 Standard gill nets 3.5 (below normal) 7.1 – 33.9 0.10 lb 28
1998-08-17 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.7 – 3.7 0.12 lb 16
1998-08-17 Standard gill nets 24.6 (normal) 7.1 – 33.9 0.10 lb 197
1988-08-11 Standard trap nets 2.1 (normal) 0.7 – 3.7 0.10 lb 21
1988-08-11 Standard gill nets 28.5 (normal) 7.1 – 33.9 0.16 lb 114

Johnny Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-07-10 Backpack electrofishing 2.4 — 2
2018-07-10 15-ft beach seine 1.6 — 8
2018-07-10 50-ft beach seine 15.8 — 63

Mimic Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-07-10 Backpack electrofishing 4.8 — 4
2018-07-10 15-ft beach seine 3.0 — 15
2018-07-10 50-ft beach seine 23.3 — 93

Bluntnose Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-07-10 50-ft beach seine 104.0 — 416
2018-07-10 Backpack electrofishing 2.4 — 2
2018-07-10 15-ft beach seine 7.8 — 39

Spottail Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-07-10 50-ft beach seine 1.0 — 4

Rock Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-07-10 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 1
1962-07-23 Standard gill nets 5.3 (normal) 1.0 – 6.6 0.49 lb 32
1962-07-23 Standard trap nets 8.5 (above normal) 0.7 – 3.3 0.33 lb 128
2013-08-05 Standard gill nets 2.3 (normal) 1.0 – 6.6 0.29 lb 18
2013-08-05 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.7 – 3.3 0.37 lb 12
2018-08-06 Standard gill nets 0.9 (below normal) 1.0 – 6.6 0.23 lb 7
2018-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.7 – 3.3 0.19 lb 10
1976-07-26 Standard gill nets 0.7 (below normal) 1.0 – 6.6 0.38 lb 4
1976-07-26 Standard trap nets 9.4 (above normal) 0.7 – 3.3 0.30 lb 113
2003-08-18 Standard gill nets 2.6 (normal) 1.0 – 6.6 0.31 lb 21
2003-08-18 Standard trap nets 4.1 (above normal) 0.7 – 3.3 0.33 lb 49
1986-08-11 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 1.0 – 6.6 0.50 lb 2
1986-08-11 Standard trap nets 2.9 (normal) 0.7 – 3.3 0.27 lb 29
2023-08-07 Standard gill nets 7.1 (above normal) 1.0 – 6.6 0.27 lb 57
2023-08-07 Standard trap nets 4.9 (above normal) 0.7 – 3.3 0.20 lb 49
1998-08-17 Standard gill nets 1.4 (normal) 1.0 – 6.6 0.27 lb 11
1998-08-17 Standard trap nets 6.0 (above normal) 0.7 – 3.3 0.27 lb 72
1988-08-11 Standard gill nets 2.3 (normal) 1.0 – 6.6 0.31 lb 9
1988-08-11 Standard trap nets 8.4 (above normal) 0.7 – 3.3 0.15 lb 84

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-07-10 15-ft beach seine 0.2 — — 1
2018-07-10 50-ft beach seine 7.8 — — 31
1962-07-23 Standard gill nets 11.7 (above normal) 1.0 – 3.5 2.41 lb 70
1962-07-23 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.8 4.40 lb 1
2013-08-05 Standard gill nets 8.5 (above normal) 1.0 – 3.5 2.07 lb 68
2013-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.8 2.06 lb 1
2018-08-06 Standard gill nets 5.3 (above normal) 1.0 – 3.5 2.43 lb 42
1976-07-26 Standard gill nets 7.8 (above normal) 1.0 – 3.5 1.42 lb 47
1976-07-26 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 0.77 lb 3
2003-08-18 Standard gill nets 2.8 (normal) 1.0 – 3.5 2.86 lb 22
2003-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 1.39 lb 3
1986-08-11 Standard gill nets 12.8 (above normal) 1.0 – 3.5 1.29 lb 51
1986-08-11 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.8 0.50 lb 1
2023-08-07 Standard gill nets 6.5 (above normal) 1.0 – 3.5 2.97 lb 52
1998-08-17 Standard gill nets 6.6 (above normal) 1.0 – 3.5 2.57 lb 53
1998-08-17 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 3.56 lb 6
1988-08-11 Standard gill nets 5.0 (above normal) 1.0 – 3.5 1.33 lb 20
1988-08-11 Standard trap nets 0.2 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 1.35 lb 2

BKF

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-07-10 50-ft beach seine 97.5 — 390
2018-07-10 Backpack electrofishing 3.6 — 3
2018-07-10 15-ft beach seine 2.0 — 10

Golden Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-07-10 Backpack electrofishing 2.4 — — 2
2018-07-10 15-ft beach seine 0.2 — — 1
1962-07-23 Standard gill nets 0.2 (normal) 0.1 – 1.6 0.10 lb 1

Common Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-07-10 50-ft beach seine 3.5 — — 14
2013-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.5 — 0.08 lb 6
2018-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.06 lb 1
2003-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.06 lb 1
1988-08-11 Standard gill nets 0.5 — 0.05 lb 2
1988-08-11 Standard trap nets 0.8 — 0.09 lb 8

Iowa Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-07-10 50-ft beach seine 2.0 — 8
2018-07-10 Backpack electrofishing 7.3 — 6

BCS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-07-10 Backpack electrofishing 1.2 — 1
2018-07-10 15-ft beach seine 0.2 — 1

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-07-10 15-ft beach seine 0.2 — — 1
1962-07-23 Standard gill nets 2.0 (below normal) 3.0 – 7.9 1.44 lb 12
1962-07-23 Standard trap nets 0.4 — 2.70 lb 6
2013-08-05 Standard gill nets 7.6 (normal) 3.0 – 7.9 2.62 lb 61
2013-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.7 — 3.13 lb 8
2018-08-06 Standard gill nets 11.4 (above normal) 3.0 – 7.9 2.54 lb 91
2018-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 2.26 lb 2
1976-07-26 Standard gill nets 3.5 (normal) 3.0 – 7.9 2.29 lb 21
1976-07-26 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 1.00 lb 1
2003-08-18 Standard gill nets 7.8 (normal) 3.0 – 7.9 2.16 lb 62
2003-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 0.94 lb 4
1986-08-11 Standard gill nets 3.5 (normal) 3.0 – 7.9 2.71 lb 14
1986-08-11 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 1.35 lb 2
2023-08-07 Standard gill nets 10.0 (above normal) 3.0 – 7.9 2.63 lb 80
2023-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 3.82 lb 2
1998-08-17 Standard gill nets 6.6 (normal) 3.0 – 7.9 1.93 lb 53
1998-08-17 Standard trap nets 0.8 — 1.59 lb 9
1988-08-11 Standard gill nets 8.0 (above normal) 3.0 – 7.9 1.75 lb 32
1988-08-11 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.70 lb 1

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1962-07-23 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.1 0.93 lb 4
2013-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.1 0.15 lb 1
1976-07-26 Standard trap nets 3.1 (above normal) 0.3 – 2.1 0.20 lb 37
1986-08-11 Standard trap nets 1.2 (normal) 0.3 – 2.1 0.35 lb 12
1986-08-11 Standard gill nets 10.5 (above normal) 0.5 – 4.1 0.60 lb 42
1988-08-11 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 2.1 0.43 lb 3
1988-08-11 Standard gill nets 3.8 (normal) 0.5 – 4.1 0.62 lb 15

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1962-07-23 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.6 – 6.4 1.12 lb 5
1962-07-23 Standard trap nets 3.3 (normal) 0.9 – 4.8 0.96 lb 49
2013-08-05 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 0.6 – 6.4 0.66 lb 12
2013-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.9 – 4.8 0.71 lb 2
2018-08-06 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.6 – 6.4 1.12 lb 2
2018-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.9 – 4.8 1.22 lb 3
1976-07-26 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.6 – 6.4 1.03 lb 6
1976-07-26 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.9 – 4.8 0.59 lb 15
2003-08-18 Standard gill nets 6.3 (normal) 0.6 – 6.4 0.62 lb 50
2003-08-18 Standard trap nets 1.8 (normal) 0.9 – 4.8 0.71 lb 22
1986-08-11 Standard gill nets 1.8 (normal) 0.6 – 6.4 0.89 lb 7
1986-08-11 Standard trap nets 1.2 (normal) 0.9 – 4.8 0.81 lb 12
2023-08-07 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.6 – 6.4 0.75 lb 5
1998-08-17 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.6 – 6.4 0.54 lb 3
1988-08-11 Standard gill nets 8.3 (above normal) 0.6 – 6.4 0.28 lb 33
1988-08-11 Standard trap nets 1.2 (normal) 0.9 – 4.8 0.59 lb 12

Shorthead Redhorse

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1962-07-23 Standard gill nets 0.2 (normal) 0.1 – 0.5 2.40 lb 1

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1962-07-23 Standard gill nets 12.2 (above normal) 4.0 – 9.6 1.00 lb 73
1962-07-23 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 0.9 3.06 lb 10
2013-08-05 Standard gill nets 28.1 (above normal) 4.0 – 9.6 1.00 lb 225
2018-08-06 Fall electrofishing 42.9 — 0.02 lb 42
2018-08-06 Standard gill nets 10.6 (above normal) 4.0 – 9.6 0.92 lb 85
2018-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 0.9 0.41 lb 7
1976-07-26 Standard gill nets 16.2 (above normal) 4.0 – 9.6 1.44 lb 97
1976-07-26 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.9 1.50 lb 2
2003-08-18 Standard gill nets 10.8 (above normal) 4.0 – 9.6 1.49 lb 86
2003-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.9 1.00 lb 2
1986-08-11 Standard gill nets 8.0 (normal) 4.0 – 9.6 0.98 lb 32
1986-08-11 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.9 2.00 lb 1
2023-08-07 Fall electrofishing 19.7 — 0.15 lb 25
2023-08-07 Standard gill nets 11.4 (above normal) 4.0 – 9.6 0.94 lb 91
2023-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 0.9 2.00 lb 8
1998-08-17 Standard gill nets 14.1 (above normal) 4.0 – 9.6 1.01 lb 113
1998-08-17 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.9 1.73 lb 1
1988-08-11 Standard gill nets 10.0 (above normal) 4.0 – 9.6 1.12 lb 40
1988-08-11 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 0.9 1.17 lb 3

Smallmouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1962-07-23 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.1 – 0.6 0.15 lb 4
2013-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.9 3.74 lb 1
2018-08-06 Standard electrofishing 1.4 — 1.91 lb 2
2018-08-06 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.2 – 0.9 2.80 lb 4
1976-07-26 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.9 0.60 lb 1
1976-07-26 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.6 0.10 lb 1
2003-08-18 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.9 2.04 lb 2
1998-08-17 Standard electrofishing 1.7 — 2.97 lb 3

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1962-07-23 Standard gill nets 2.8 (above normal) 0.2 – 1.1 0.63 lb 17
1962-07-23 Standard trap nets 1.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.58 lb 27
2013-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.2 – 1.1 0.26 lb 5
2013-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.54 lb 7
2018-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.78 lb 1
1976-07-26 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.70 lb 7
2003-08-18 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.2 – 1.1 0.06 lb 6
2003-08-18 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.37 lb 12
1986-08-11 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.43 lb 9
2023-08-07 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.1 0.04 lb 1
2023-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.25 lb 5
1998-08-17 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.95 lb 2
1988-08-11 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.2 – 1.1 0.20 lb 2
1988-08-11 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.90 lb 1

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2013-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 1.60 lb 2
2018-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 1.38 lb 2
1976-07-26 Standard trap nets 4.0 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.52 lb 48
1976-07-26 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.6 0.78 lb 5
2003-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.88 lb 10
2003-08-18 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.6 0.83 lb 5
1986-08-11 Standard trap nets 1.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.53 lb 16
1986-08-11 Standard gill nets 3.0 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.6 0.53 lb 12
2023-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.93 lb 1
1998-08-17 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.70 lb 4
1988-08-11 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.47 lb 3
1988-08-11 Standard gill nets 4.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.6 0.52 lb 17

Muskellunge

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2013-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.1 (normal) 0.1 – 0.3 2.84 lb 1

Tullibee (Cisco)

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1976-07-26 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 0.5 – 5.2 0.21 lb 9
1998-08-17 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.5 – 5.2 3.01 lb 3

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

Delaney's Outdoors

Park Rapids, MN

(218) 732-4281

★ 4.4

Killer Adventures

Park Rapids, MN

(701) 219-4332

★ 5

L&M Fleet Supply

Park Rapids, MN

(218) 732-4465

★ 4.6

North Country Bait

Park Rapids, MN

(218) 732-7500

★ 5

Northern Bait Co

Park Rapids, MN

(218) 732-5113

★ 4.6

Big Nasty Tackle

Cass Lake, MN

(218) 339-2274

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Chad Zbasnik Fishing

Walker, MN

(218) 252-5363

Dean's Bait, Walker

Walker, MN

(218) 547-2248

★ 4.8

Nearby Marinas

Bob's Boat Storage

Laporte, MN

(218) 224-2505

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Boon-Docks Dock & Lift Sales

Bemidji, MN

(218) 766-9794

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Charlie's Boat & Marine LLC

Park Rapids, MN

(218) 732-3451

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Dan's All Season Service Inc.

Park Rapids, MN

(218) 237-3267

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Darrel's Small Eng ATV & Marine

Park Rapids, MN

(218) 732-8995

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Johnson’s On The Water Service

Park Rapids, MN

(218) 732-0798

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Resorts & Lodges Near Lower Bottle

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Birch Harbor Resort
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(218) 751-5057
Cedar Shores Lodge & Resort
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(218) 732-4626

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Fish Species

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

Black CrappieBluegillBrown BullheadLargemouth BassNorthern PikePumpkinseedRock BassSmallmouth BassTullibee (Cisco)WalleyeWhite SuckerYellow BullheadYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Lower Bottle

Baldy’s Mostly Musky Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 252-3063
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Fishing Guide

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Northwoods Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(651) 226-7555
Skiez Outdoors Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(320) 360-0710
Unparalleled Guide Service and Photography
Fishing Guide

(218) 209-9679
You Bet! Fishing Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 308-8695

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