Mays
Washington County, Minnesota — DOW #82003300
18 Surveys
40.22
Acres
25 ft
Max Depth
9
Fish Species
6
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Mays. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 2.1 | 0.05 lb | 1 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 1.5 – 14.0 | 0.55 lb | 4 |
| 1991-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.1 – 9.6 | 0.56 lb | 10 |
| 1979-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 17.0 (above normal) | 1.1 – 9.6 | 0.18 lb | 51 |
| 1979-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 1.5 – 14.0 | 0.12 lb | 4 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 21.0 (above normal) | 4.5 – 11.3 | 2.55 lb | 21 |
| 1991-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 2.62 lb | 4 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 26.0 (normal) | 11.5 – 57.8 | 0.38 lb | 26 |
| 1991-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 1.1 – 25.2 | 0.53 lb | 3 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 23.2 | — | 0.10 lb | 116 |
| 1991-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 | — | 0.23 lb | 3 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 83.8 (above normal) | 4.9 – 49.8 | 0.04 lb | 419 |
| 1991-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.10 lb | 2 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 1.80 lb | 1 |
| 1991-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.5 | 1.00 lb | 1 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.50 lb | 2 |
| 1979-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 11.0 (above normal) | 1.0 – 3.4 | 0.86 lb | 11 |
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Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
BackWoods Bear Bait
Forest Lake, MN
★ 5Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s Boating Center
Woodbury, MN
★ 3.8Bayport Custom Rods
Bayport, MN
★ 5Big Marine Lake Store
Marine on St Croix, MN
★ 4.2BK Outdoors llc
Cottage Grove, MN
★ 5Blue Ribbon Bait & Tackle
Oakdale, MN
★ 4.5Cabela's
Woodbury, MN
★ 4.2DICK'S Sporting Goods
Woodbury, MN
★ 3.7Nearby Marinas
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Mays. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Mays
- Weather forecast for Mays — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 45.1683°N, 92.8214°W — Get Directions
- View on MN DNR LakeFinder for the latest survey data and lake info
- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.