McColl Pond
Scott County, Minnesota — DOW #70001700
61 Surveys
Invasive Species Alert
McColl Pond has confirmed populations of:
- Eurasian watermilfoil
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22.51
Acres
11 ft
Max Depth
7
Fish Species
1
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on McColl Pond. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 9.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 19.0 | 0.17 lb | 18 |
| 2016-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 5.9 (normal) | 1.3 – 27.7 | 0.13 lb | 53 |
| 2007-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 19.0 | 0.09 lb | 6 |
| 2007-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.3 – 27.7 | 0.10 lb | 7 |
| 2010-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 2.0 – 19.0 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 2010-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 2.6 (normal) | 1.3 – 27.7 | 0.13 lb | 23 |
| 2002-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 15.5 (normal) | 2.0 – 19.0 | 0.08 lb | 31 |
| 2002-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 1.3 – 27.7 | 0.18 lb | 4 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 4.4 | — | 0.15 lb | 40 |
| 2007-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 28.6 | — | 0.04 lb | 257 |
| 2007-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 | — | 0.05 lb | 14 |
| 2010-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 115.0 | — | 0.06 lb | 1035 |
| 2010-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 55.5 | — | 0.07 lb | 111 |
| 2002-07-22 | Survey seining | 6.0 | — | — | 12 |
| 2002-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.32 lb | 3 |
Channel Catfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 | — | 2.17 lb | 5 |
| 2016-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 1.42 lb | 2 |
| 2007-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 | — | 2.42 lb | 6 |
| 2007-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 | — | 2.30 lb | 15 |
| 2010-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 | — | 0.16 lb | 3 |
| 2010-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1.19 lb | 3 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 30.3 (normal) | 2.8 – 43.3 | 0.09 lb | 273 |
| 2016-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 9.5 | — | 0.12 lb | 19 |
| 2007-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 29.9 (normal) | 2.8 – 43.3 | 0.10 lb | 269 |
| 2007-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 | — | 0.09 lb | 7 |
| 2010-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 4.1 (normal) | 2.8 – 43.3 | 0.14 lb | 37 |
| 2010-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.20 lb | 4 |
| 2002-07-22 | Survey seining | 15.0 | — | 0.01 lb | 30 |
| 2002-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 10.5 | — | 0.07 lb | 21 |
| 2002-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (below normal) | 2.8 – 43.3 | 0.06 lb | 16 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 2.05 lb | 2 |
| 2016-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.0 – 3.8 | 0.94 lb | 3 |
| 2010-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.09 lb | 7 |
| 2010-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.0 – 3.8 | 0.46 lb | 3 |
| 2002-07-22 | Survey seining | 6.5 | — | 0.01 lb | 13 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.16 lb | 1 |
| 2016-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 9.3 | 0.14 lb | 27 |
| 2007-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.8 – 9.3 | 0.11 lb | 1 |
| 2010-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.8 – 9.3 | 0.06 lb | 11 |
| 2002-07-22 | Survey seining | 53.0 | — | 0.02 lb | 106 |
| 2002-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 | — | 0.04 lb | 9 |
| 2002-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 9.3 | 0.04 lb | 27 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.0 – 8.5 | 0.15 lb | 1 |
| 2007-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.0 – 8.5 | 0.08 lb | 1 |
| 2007-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 3.9 | 0.08 lb | 1 |
| 2002-07-22 | Survey seining | 44.0 | — | 0.04 lb | 88 |
| 2002-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 8.5 | 0.19 lb | 2 |
| 2002-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 3.9 | 0.04 lb | 2 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 2.25 lb | 1 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 3.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.8 | 0.04 lb | 33 |
| 2010-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.8 | 0.04 lb | 17 |
| 2002-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.8 | 0.04 lb | 7 |
| 2002-07-22 | Survey seining | 2.0 | — | 0.03 lb | 4 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 8.0 – 90.0 | 0.09 lb | 1 |
| 2007-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 2.5 – 70.2 | 0.27 lb | 1 |
| 2010-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (below normal) | 8.0 – 90.0 | 0.48 lb | 8 |
| 2002-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 29.4 (normal) | 2.5 – 70.2 | 0.24 lb | 265 |
| 2002-07-22 | Survey seining | 0.5 | — | 0.06 lb | 1 |
| 2002-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 8.5 (normal) | 8.0 – 90.0 | 0.30 lb | 17 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 2.3 – 17.8 | 2.51 lb | 1 |
Fathead Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-07-22 | Survey seining | 14.5 | — | 0.01 lb | 29 |
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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.