Lower Prior
Scott County, Minnesota — DOW #70002600
245 Surveys
Special Regulations for Lower Prior
This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.
- Daily limit five. (Including Upper Prior Lake)
Invasive Species Alert
Lower Prior has confirmed populations of:
- Eurasian watermilfoil
- zebra mussel
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 Lower Prior.
Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Johnny Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2012-07-23 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | 1 |
| 2012-07-23 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | 1 |
| 2012-07-23 | Backpack electrofishing | 3.3 | — | 3 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2012-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 8.4 | — | 0.20 lb | 67 |
| 2012-07-23 | Backpack electrofishing | 76.5 | — | — | 69 |
| 2012-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 13.1 (normal) | 5.6 – 42.3 | 0.18 lb | 157 |
| 2012-07-23 | 50-ft beach seine | 45.8 | — | — | 275 |
| 2012-07-23 | 15-ft beach seine | 17.1 | — | — | 120 |
| 2024-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 7.5 | — | 0.30 lb | 60 |
| 2024-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 25.3 (normal) | 5.6 – 42.3 | 0.15 lb | 303 |
| 1982-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 13.3 | — | 0.22 lb | 53 |
| 1982-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 36.9 (normal) | 5.6 – 42.3 | 0.21 lb | 332 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 11.8 | — | 0.24 lb | 94 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 36.1 (normal) | 5.6 – 42.3 | 0.17 lb | 397 |
| 1998-07-15 | Survey seining | 12.5 | — | 0.02 lb | 50 |
| 1998-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 10.6 | — | 0.12 lb | 85 |
| 1998-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 46.3 (above normal) | 5.6 – 42.3 | 0.14 lb | 555 |
| 2006-07-24 | Special gill nets | 11.1 | — | 0.22 lb | 111 |
| 2010-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 | — | 0.23 lb | 56 |
| 2010-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 22.5 (normal) | 5.6 – 42.3 | 0.16 lb | 225 |
| 1996-07-25 | Survey seining | 25.3 | — | — | 101 |
| 1996-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 | — | 0.21 lb | 20 |
| 1996-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 20.8 (normal) | 5.6 – 42.3 | 0.15 lb | 249 |
| 2018-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 19.3 | — | 0.25 lb | 154 |
| 2018-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 22.6 (normal) | 5.6 – 42.3 | 0.11 lb | 271 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2012-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 | — | 0.27 lb | 10 |
| 2012-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 (normal) | 1.7 – 8.2 | 0.21 lb | 40 |
| 2012-07-23 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.5 | — | — | 3 |
| 2024-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 9.5 | — | 0.25 lb | 76 |
| 2024-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 3.8 (normal) | 1.7 – 8.2 | 0.19 lb | 46 |
| 1982-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (normal) | 1.7 – 8.2 | 0.06 lb | 17 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 3.4 | — | 0.20 lb | 27 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 3.4 (normal) | 1.7 – 8.2 | 0.17 lb | 37 |
| 1998-07-15 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | 0.02 lb | 1 |
| 1998-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 | — | 0.11 lb | 22 |
| 1998-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (normal) | 1.7 – 8.2 | 0.06 lb | 34 |
| 2006-07-24 | Special gill nets | 0.7 | — | 0.24 lb | 7 |
| 2010-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 2.6 | — | 0.26 lb | 21 |
| 2010-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 4.1 (normal) | 1.7 – 8.2 | 0.17 lb | 41 |
| 1996-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.15 lb | 8 |
| 1996-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.7 – 8.2 | 0.08 lb | 8 |
| 2018-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 18.6 | — | 0.25 lb | 149 |
| 2018-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (below normal) | 1.7 – 8.2 | 0.20 lb | 13 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2012-07-23 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2012-07-23 | Backpack electrofishing | 37.7 | — | — | 34 |
| 2012-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 0.08 lb | 2 |
| 2012-07-23 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | — | 1 |
| 2024-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 0.11 lb | 9 |
| 2024-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.4 | 0.47 lb | 1 |
| 1982-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 0.07 lb | 3 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 0.11 lb | 9 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.4 | 0.35 lb | 3 |
| 1998-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 0.04 lb | 3 |
| 1998-07-15 | Survey seining | 0.5 | — | 0.08 lb | 2 |
| 2006-07-24 | Special gill nets | 0.1 | — | 0.06 lb | 1 |
| 2010-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 0.08 lb | 3 |
| 1996-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 0.02 lb | 1 |
| 2018-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 0.21 lb | 3 |
| 2018-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.4 | 0.07 lb | 1 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2012-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 1.5 – 7.7 | 1.05 lb | 1 |
| 2012-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 9.0 (normal) | 0.9 – 10.0 | 0.93 lb | 72 |
| 2024-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 15.1 (above normal) | 0.9 – 10.0 | 0.82 lb | 121 |
| 2024-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.5 – 7.7 | 0.69 lb | 6 |
| 1982-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 0.9 – 10.0 | 1.02 lb | 16 |
| 1982-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (below normal) | 1.5 – 7.7 | 0.69 lb | 11 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 7.1 (normal) | 0.9 – 10.0 | 0.90 lb | 57 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 1.5 – 7.7 | 0.88 lb | 7 |
| 1998-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 0.9 – 10.0 | 1.03 lb | 26 |
| 1998-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.7 | 0.75 lb | 19 |
| 2006-07-24 | Special gill nets | 5.6 | — | 0.83 lb | 56 |
| 2010-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 10.0 (normal) | 0.9 – 10.0 | 0.82 lb | 80 |
| 2010-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.5 – 7.7 | 0.75 lb | 5 |
| 1996-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.9 – 10.0 | 0.97 lb | 14 |
| 1996-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.5 – 7.7 | 1.05 lb | 6 |
| 2018-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 9.4 (normal) | 0.9 – 10.0 | 0.62 lb | 75 |
| 2018-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.5 – 7.7 | 0.55 lb | 8 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2012-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.19 lb | 6 |
| 2012-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 0.22 lb | 10 |
| 2024-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.31 lb | 13 |
| 2024-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 0.33 lb | 23 |
| 1982-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.29 lb | 9 |
| 1982-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 0.26 lb | 21 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 3.6 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.22 lb | 29 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 10.2 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 0.24 lb | 112 |
| 1998-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.19 lb | 36 |
| 1998-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 5.0 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 0.23 lb | 60 |
| 2006-07-24 | Special gill nets | 0.7 | — | 0.23 lb | 7 |
| 2010-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.31 lb | 2 |
| 2010-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 0.25 lb | 4 |
| 1996-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 3.6 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.12 lb | 29 |
| 1996-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 3.8 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 0.21 lb | 46 |
| 2018-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.32 lb | 64 |
| 2018-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 0.29 lb | 11 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2012-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.6 – 9.5 | 0.82 lb | 2 |
| 1982-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 1.00 lb | 1 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.6 – 9.5 | 0.54 lb | 1 |
| 1998-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.81 lb | 4 |
| 1998-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.6 – 9.5 | 0.78 lb | 3 |
| 2006-07-24 | Special gill nets | 0.3 | — | 1.71 lb | 3 |
| 1996-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.89 lb | 2 |
| 1996-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.6 – 9.5 | 1.03 lb | 5 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2012-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 1.27 lb | 3 |
| 2012-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 1.52 lb | 2 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 1.64 lb | 1 |
| 1998-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 1.15 lb | 1 |
| 2018-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.90 lb | 2 |
| 2018-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 1.27 lb | 2 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2012-07-23 | 50-ft beach seine | 7.2 | — | — | 43 |
| 2012-07-23 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | — | 2 |
| 2012-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.41 lb | 4 |
| 2012-07-23 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.2 | — | — | 2 |
| 2012-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 0.75 lb | 4 |
| 2024-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.59 lb | 20 |
| 2024-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 0.78 lb | 2 |
| 1982-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.37 lb | 9 |
| 1982-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.45 lb | 9 |
| 1998-07-15 | Standard electrofishing | 69.0 | — | 0.42 lb | 47 |
| 1998-07-15 | Survey seining | 7.5 | — | 0.04 lb | 30 |
| 1998-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.67 lb | 5 |
| 1998-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 0.06 lb | 2 |
| 2006-07-24 | Special gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.25 lb | 10 |
| 2010-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.42 lb | 7 |
| 2010-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 1.02 lb | 1 |
| 1996-07-25 | Survey seining | 2.5 | — | 0.07 lb | 10 |
| 1996-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.75 lb | 3 |
| 2018-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 2.6 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.57 lb | 21 |
| 2018-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 1.26 lb | 1 |
Bluntnose Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2012-07-23 | 15-ft beach seine | 18.0 | — | 126 |
| 2012-07-23 | Backpack electrofishing | 17.7 | — | 16 |
| 2012-07-23 | 50-ft beach seine | 2.8 | — | 17 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2012-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.5 | 1.11 lb | 36 |
| 2024-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 1.1 (below normal) | 1.3 – 5.5 | 1.63 lb | 9 |
| 2024-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 1.96 lb | 8 |
| 1982-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.5 | 2.34 lb | 16 |
| 1982-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 1.50 lb | 4 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.5 | 1.75 lb | 26 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 1.80 lb | 10 |
| 1998-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 2.9 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.5 | 2.66 lb | 23 |
| 1998-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 2.20 lb | 5 |
| 2006-07-24 | Special gill nets | 6.3 | — | 1.39 lb | 63 |
| 2010-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 3.1 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.5 | 1.27 lb | 25 |
| 2010-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 1.21 lb | 10 |
| 1996-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 (above normal) | 1.3 – 5.5 | 2.13 lb | 64 |
| 1996-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 3.58 lb | 2 |
| 2018-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 1.4 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.5 | 2.90 lb | 11 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2012-07-23 | 15-ft beach seine | 3.0 | — | 21 |
| 2012-07-23 | Backpack electrofishing | 31.0 | — | 28 |
| 2012-07-23 | 50-ft beach seine | 3.3 | — | 20 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2012-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 2.36 lb | 5 |
| 2012-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.5 | 1.88 lb | 12 |
| 2024-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.5 | 1.87 lb | 2 |
| 2024-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 3.09 lb | 3 |
| 1982-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.5 | 1.70 lb | 2 |
| 1982-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 2.25 lb | 2 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 3.9 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.5 | 1.86 lb | 31 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 3.15 lb | 2 |
| 1998-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 4.4 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.5 | 2.45 lb | 35 |
| 1998-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 2.83 lb | 2 |
| 2006-07-24 | Special gill nets | 1.0 | — | 2.03 lb | 10 |
| 2010-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 3.6 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.5 | 1.95 lb | 29 |
| 2010-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 3.06 lb | 2 |
| 1996-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.5 | 2.28 lb | 22 |
| 1996-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 2.65 lb | 5 |
| 2018-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.5 | 2.33 lb | 1 |
| 2018-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 2.50 lb | 1 |
SFS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2012-07-23 | Backpack electrofishing | 52.1 | — | 47 |
| 2012-07-23 | 50-ft beach seine | 3.2 | — | 19 |
| 2012-07-23 | 15-ft beach seine | 2.7 | — | 19 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2012-07-23 | Backpack electrofishing | 11.1 | — | — | 10 |
| 2012-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.23 lb | 4 |
| 2012-07-23 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.8 | — | — | 5 |
| 2012-07-23 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2024-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 | — | 0.31 lb | 36 |
| 2024-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 4.3 | — | 0.30 lb | 51 |
| 1982-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 | — | 0.10 lb | 10 |
| 1982-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 | — | 0.06 lb | 5 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 | — | 0.16 lb | 5 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 3.2 | — | 0.16 lb | 35 |
| 1998-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 0.14 lb | 8 |
| 2006-07-24 | Special gill nets | 0.1 | — | 0.07 lb | 1 |
| 2010-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 0.22 lb | 1 |
| 2010-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 | — | 0.17 lb | 14 |
| 1996-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 | — | 0.20 lb | 11 |
| 2018-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 2.4 | — | 0.26 lb | 19 |
| 2018-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 3.5 | — | 0.23 lb | 42 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2012-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 2.5 – 24.2 | 0.12 lb | 5 |
| 2012-07-23 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2012-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.27 lb | 2 |
| 2024-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (below normal) | 2.5 – 24.2 | 0.15 lb | 14 |
| 1982-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.15 lb | 1 |
| 1982-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 8.5 (normal) | 2.5 – 24.2 | 0.13 lb | 34 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.18 lb | 7 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 2.6 (normal) | 2.5 – 24.2 | 0.11 lb | 21 |
| 1998-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.12 lb | 14 |
| 1998-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.1 (below normal) | 2.5 – 24.2 | 0.08 lb | 9 |
| 2006-07-24 | Special gill nets | 1.9 | — | 0.16 lb | 19 |
| 2010-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.18 lb | 9 |
| 2010-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (below normal) | 2.5 – 24.2 | 0.18 lb | 16 |
| 1996-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.14 lb | 4 |
| 1996-07-25 | Survey seining | 1.3 | — | — | 5 |
| 1996-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (below normal) | 2.5 – 24.2 | 0.18 lb | 14 |
| 2018-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.21 lb | 3 |
| 2018-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 2.1 (below normal) | 2.5 – 24.2 | 0.19 lb | 17 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2012-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 2.9 (below normal) | 3.1 – 8.5 | 3.16 lb | 23 |
| 2012-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 3.49 lb | 5 |
| 2024-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (normal) | 3.1 – 8.5 | 2.09 lb | 34 |
| 2024-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.73 lb | 3 |
| 1982-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 1.60 lb | 2 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 1.1 (below normal) | 3.1 – 8.5 | 4.34 lb | 9 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1.89 lb | 3 |
| 1998-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 7.6 (normal) | 3.1 – 8.5 | 4.00 lb | 61 |
| 1998-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 3.03 lb | 6 |
| 2006-07-24 | Special gill nets | 1.5 | — | 5.03 lb | 15 |
| 2010-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (below normal) | 3.1 – 8.5 | 3.44 lb | 20 |
| 2010-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 1.82 lb | 5 |
| 1996-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (normal) | 3.1 – 8.5 | 2.47 lb | 34 |
| 1996-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 1.74 lb | 8 |
| 2018-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (normal) | 3.1 – 8.5 | 1.58 lb | 28 |
White Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2012-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 2.6 (above normal) | 0.7 – 1.7 | 1.57 lb | 21 |
| 2024-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.7 – 1.7 | 2.17 lb | 2 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 0.7 – 1.7 | 1.59 lb | 5 |
| 2006-07-24 | Special gill nets | 1.3 | — | 1.41 lb | 13 |
| 2010-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 1.9 (above normal) | 0.7 – 1.7 | 1.10 lb | 15 |
| 1996-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.7 – 1.7 | 0.87 lb | 9 |
| 2018-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 0.7 – 1.7 | 1.17 lb | 5 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2024-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 2.69 lb | 2 |
| 1982-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.7 | 6.05 lb | 4 |
| 1982-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 4.30 lb | 2 |
| 2008-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 4.17 lb | 2 |
| 1998-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.7 | 11.46 lb | 1 |
| 1998-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 7.55 lb | 7 |
| 1996-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.7 | 6.39 lb | 1 |
| 1996-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 8.16 lb | 4 |
| 2018-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.7 | 2.18 lb | 1 |
White Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1982-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 4.8 (normal) | 0.6 – 6.6 | 0.32 lb | 19 |
| 1982-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.6 – 1.9 | 0.26 lb | 15 |
| 1998-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.6 – 1.9 | 0.29 lb | 4 |
| 1996-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.6 – 6.6 | 0.59 lb | 3 |
| 1996-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.6 – 1.9 | 0.38 lb | 2 |
| 2018-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.6 – 1.9 | 0.04 lb | 1 |
Spottail Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 1998-07-15 | Survey seining | 40.8 | — | 163 |
| 1996-07-25 | Survey seining | 44.3 | — | 177 |
Fathead Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 1996-07-25 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | 1 |
Common Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 1996-07-25 | Survey seining | 26.3 | — | 105 |
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Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026.
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