McDonough
Dakota County, Minnesota — DOW #19007600
4 Surveys
Invasive Species Alert
McDonough has confirmed populations of:
- Eurasian watermilfoil
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18.08
Acres
13 ft
Max Depth
4
Fish Species
1
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on McDonough. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 3.8 | 0.19 lb | 1 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.8 – 9.3 | 0.04 lb | 7 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 2.5 (below normal) | 2.8 – 43.3 | 0.10 lb | 10 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (below normal) | 2.5 – 70.2 | 0.32 lb | 7 |
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Fish Species
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Plan Your Trip to McDonough
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- GPS: 44.7882°N, 93.1286°W — Get Directions
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- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
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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.