McKenzie
Clearwater County, Minnesota — DOW #15012400
21 Surveys
89.21
Acres
17 ft
Max Depth
5
Fish Species
0
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on McKenzie. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.2 | 0.40 lb | 2 |
| 1987-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 2.5 – 23.3 | 0.44 lb | 5 |
| 1991-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 19.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 5.2 | 0.08 lb | 78 |
| 1991-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 45.5 (above normal) | 2.5 – 23.3 | 0.14 lb | 91 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 14.0 (above normal) | 2.8 – 10.0 | 0.71 lb | 28 |
| 1987-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 | — | 0.77 lb | 3 |
| 1980-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 2.8 – 10.0 | 1.43 lb | 9 |
| 1980-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 1.68 lb | 5 |
| 1991-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 9.5 (normal) | 2.8 – 10.0 | 1.99 lb | 19 |
| 1991-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 | — | 0.97 lb | 6 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.5 – 7.5 | 0.60 lb | 1 |
| 1987-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.9 – 13.0 | 1.00 lb | 1 |
| 1980-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.5 | 0.20 lb | 10 |
| 1980-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 23.8 (above normal) | 1.9 – 13.0 | 0.25 lb | 95 |
| 1991-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.5 – 7.5 | 1.30 lb | 1 |
| 1991-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 3.5 (normal) | 1.9 – 13.0 | 0.37 lb | 14 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.8 | 1.25 lb | 2 |
| 1980-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.8 | 1.70 lb | 4 |
| 1991-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 6.5 (above normal) | 1.0 – 5.8 | 2.92 lb | 13 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 | — | 0.15 lb | 11 |
| 1991-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 52.0 (above normal) | 0.8 – 7.2 | 0.07 lb | 208 |
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Fish Species
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Plan Your Trip to McKenzie
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- GPS: 47.2384°N, 95.4617°W — Get Directions
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- 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.