Middle Leaf

Otter Tail County, Minnesota — DOW #56011601

281 Surveys

Invasive Species Alert

Middle Leaf has confirmed populations of:

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404.14

Acres

43 ft

Max Depth

Fish Species

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DNR Fish Surveys

Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Middle Leaf. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Bowfin

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1984-07-30	Standard trap nets	0.6 (normal)	0.4 – 1.3	4.08 lb	5
1989-08-03	Standard gill nets	0.3 (normal)	0.2 – 0.8	3.20 lb	1
1989-08-03	Standard trap nets	0.4 (normal)	0.4 – 1.3	5.20 lb	3
2022-06-27	Standard trap nets	0.4 (normal)	0.4 – 1.3	4.49 lb	4
1999-07-26	Standard gill nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.2 – 0.8	3.31 lb	1
1999-07-26	Standard trap nets	0.9 (normal)	0.4 – 1.3	4.23 lb	8
2018-08-21	Backpack electrofishing	2.8	—	—	4
2004-07-26	Standard gill nets	1.1 (above normal)	0.2 – 0.8	4.37 lb	10
2004-07-26	Standard trap nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.4 – 1.3	4.46 lb	2
2010-07-26	Standard gill nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.2 – 0.8	6.39 lb	1
2010-07-26	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.4 – 1.3	3.33 lb	2
2017-07-24	Standard gill nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.2 – 0.8	2.62 lb	1
2017-07-24	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.4 – 1.3	3.43 lb	1

Bluegill

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1984-07-30	Standard trap nets	24.3 (normal)	7.5 – 62.5	0.18 lb	194
1989-08-03	Standard gill nets	9.8	—	0.23 lb	39
1989-08-03	Standard trap nets	30.1 (normal)	7.5 – 62.5	0.14 lb	211
1978-07-24	Standard gill nets	1.8	—	0.30 lb	7
1978-07-24	Standard trap nets	28.2 (normal)	7.5 – 62.5	0.12 lb	169
2022-07-20	Backpack electrofishing	1.0	—	—	1
2022-06-27	Standard gill nets	6.9	—	0.43 lb	62
2022-06-27	Standard trap nets	14.6 (normal)	7.5 – 62.5	0.10 lb	131
1999-07-26	Standard gill nets	0.3	—	0.19 lb	3
1999-07-26	Standard trap nets	21.0 (normal)	7.5 – 62.5	0.10 lb	189
2018-08-21	Backpack electrofishing	130.0	—	—	187
2018-08-21	50-ft beach seine	30.6	—	—	214
2018-08-21	15-ft beach seine	18.0	—	—	18
2004-07-26	Standard gill nets	7.4	—	0.16 lb	67
2004-07-26	Standard trap nets	18.0 (normal)	7.5 – 62.5	0.05 lb	144
2010-07-26	Standard gill nets	1.4	—	0.23 lb	13
2010-07-26	Standard trap nets	24.1 (normal)	7.5 – 62.5	0.06 lb	217
2017-07-24	Standard gill nets	6.8	—	0.26 lb	61
2017-07-24	Standard trap nets	12.9 (normal)	7.5 – 62.5	0.09 lb	116

Largemouth Bass

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1984-07-30	Standard trap nets	2.8 (above normal)	0.2 – 0.7	0.43 lb	22
1989-08-03	Standard gill nets	3.0 (above normal)	0.3 – 0.8	0.83 lb	12
1989-08-03	Standard trap nets	1.4 (above normal)	0.2 – 0.7	0.20 lb	10
1978-07-24	Standard gill nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.3 – 0.8	0.05 lb	1
1978-07-24	Standard trap nets	2.5 (above normal)	0.2 – 0.7	0.25 lb	15
2022-07-20	Backpack electrofishing	12.6	—	—	13
2022-07-20	15-ft beach seine	18.8	—	—	94
2022-07-20	50-ft beach seine	22.5	—	—	45
2022-06-27	Standard gill nets	1.3 (above normal)	0.3 – 0.8	1.17 lb	12
2022-06-27	Standard trap nets	1.0 (above normal)	0.2 – 0.7	0.26 lb	9
1999-07-26	Standard gill nets	0.6 (normal)	0.3 – 0.8	0.72 lb	5
1999-07-26	Standard trap nets	3.1 (above normal)	0.2 – 0.7	0.18 lb	28
2018-08-21	50-ft beach seine	17.1	—	—	120
2018-08-21	15-ft beach seine	9.0	—	—	9
2018-08-21	Backpack electrofishing	59.1	—	—	85
2004-07-26	Standard gill nets	3.3 (above normal)	0.3 – 0.8	1.18 lb	30
2004-07-26	Standard trap nets	0.9 (above normal)	0.2 – 0.7	0.60 lb	7
2010-07-26	Standard gill nets	1.7 (above normal)	0.3 – 0.8	1.30 lb	15
2010-07-26	Standard trap nets	0.2 (normal)	0.2 – 0.7	1.13 lb	2
2017-07-24	Standard gill nets	2.4 (above normal)	0.3 – 0.8	1.32 lb	22
2017-07-24	Standard trap nets	0.2 (normal)	0.2 – 0.7	0.03 lb	2

Rock Bass

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1984-07-30	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.1 – 0.8	0.20 lb	2
1989-08-03	Standard trap nets	0.7 (normal)	0.1 – 0.8	0.30 lb	5
1978-07-24	Standard trap nets	2.7 (above normal)	0.1 – 0.8	0.31 lb	16
2022-06-27	Standard gill nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 1.7	0.27 lb	3
2022-06-27	Standard trap nets	0.4 (normal)	0.1 – 0.8	0.42 lb	4
1999-07-26	Standard gill nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 1.7	0.19 lb	3
1999-07-26	Standard trap nets	1.0 (above normal)	0.1 – 0.8	0.23 lb	9
2018-08-21	50-ft beach seine	0.4	—	—	3
2018-08-21	Backpack electrofishing	0.7	—	—	1
2004-07-26	Standard gill nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 1.7	0.34 lb	3
2004-07-26	Standard trap nets	0.1 (normal)	0.1 – 0.8	0.52 lb	1
2010-07-26	Standard trap nets	0.4 (normal)	0.1 – 0.8	0.29 lb	4
2017-07-24	Standard trap nets	0.4 (normal)	0.1 – 0.8	0.33 lb	4

Brown Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1984-07-30	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.2 – 1.4	0.50 lb	2
1989-08-03	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.2 – 1.4	0.25 lb	2
1989-08-03	Standard gill nets	0.5 (normal)	0.4 – 2.0	0.90 lb	2
1978-07-24	Standard trap nets	0.7 (normal)	0.2 – 1.4	0.50 lb	4
2022-06-27	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.2 – 1.4	0.73 lb	3
2022-06-27	Standard gill nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.4 – 2.0	1.53 lb	1
1999-07-26	Standard trap nets	0.4 (normal)	0.2 – 1.4	0.40 lb	4
1999-07-26	Standard gill nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.4 – 2.0	0.19 lb	1
2018-08-21	50-ft beach seine	0.1	—	—	1
2004-07-26	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.2 – 1.4	1.15 lb	1
2004-07-26	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.4 – 2.0	0.78 lb	2
2010-07-26	Standard trap nets	0.2 (normal)	0.2 – 1.4	1.27 lb	2
2017-07-24	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.2 – 1.4	0.65 lb	1
2017-07-24	Standard gill nets	0.4 (normal)	0.4 – 2.0	1.12 lb	4

Black Crappie

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1984-07-30	Standard trap nets	1.9 (normal)	1.8 – 21.2	0.29 lb	15
1989-08-03	Standard gill nets	1.8 (below normal)	2.5 – 16.5	0.26 lb	7
1989-08-03	Standard trap nets	2.1 (normal)	1.8 – 21.2	0.23 lb	15
1978-07-24	Standard trap nets	0.8 (below normal)	1.8 – 21.2	0.70 lb	5
2022-06-27	Standard gill nets	1.7 (below normal)	2.5 – 16.5	0.14 lb	15
2022-06-27	Standard trap nets	2.0 (normal)	1.8 – 21.2	0.12 lb	18
1999-07-26	Standard gill nets	0.8 (below normal)	2.5 – 16.5	0.31 lb	7
1999-07-26	Standard trap nets	2.2 (normal)	1.8 – 21.2	0.31 lb	20
2018-08-21	Backpack electrofishing	2.8	—	—	4
2018-08-21	50-ft beach seine	0.1	—	—	1
2004-07-26	Standard gill nets	1.6 (below normal)	2.5 – 16.5	0.41 lb	14
2004-07-26	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	1.8 – 21.2	0.18 lb	1
2010-07-26	Standard gill nets	0.8 (below normal)	2.5 – 16.5	0.38 lb	7
2010-07-26	Standard trap nets	0.9 (below normal)	1.8 – 21.2	0.31 lb	8
2017-07-24	Standard gill nets	3.2 (normal)	2.5 – 16.5	0.30 lb	29
2017-07-24	Standard trap nets	0.4 (below normal)	1.8 – 21.2	0.05 lb	4

Northern Pike

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1984-07-30	Standard trap nets	0.8	—	1.07 lb	6
1989-08-03	Standard gill nets	15.3 (above normal)	1.5 – 7.3	1.36 lb	61
1989-08-03	Standard trap nets	0.4	—	1.03 lb	3
1978-07-24	Standard gill nets	1.5 (normal)	1.5 – 7.3	3.26 lb	6
2022-06-27	Standard gill nets	10.8 (above normal)	1.5 – 7.3	2.07 lb	97
2022-06-27	Standard trap nets	0.3	—	1.25 lb	3
1999-07-26	Standard gill nets	13.7 (above normal)	1.5 – 7.3	1.26 lb	123
1999-07-26	Standard trap nets	0.9	—	1.27 lb	8
2018-08-21	50-ft beach seine	0.1	—	—	1
2018-08-21	Backpack electrofishing	0.7	—	—	1
2004-07-26	Standard gill nets	7.6 (above normal)	1.5 – 7.3	1.79 lb	68
2004-07-26	Standard trap nets	0.4	—	1.39 lb	3
2010-07-26	Standard gill nets	8.1 (above normal)	1.5 – 7.3	1.40 lb	73
2010-07-26	Standard trap nets	0.3	—	1.72 lb	3
2017-07-24	Standard gill nets	10.6 (above normal)	1.5 – 7.3	1.66 lb	95
2017-07-24	Standard trap nets	0.4	—	1.38 lb	4

Black Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1984-07-30	Standard trap nets	0.6 (below normal)	0.7 – 25.7	0.62 lb	5
1989-08-03	Standard trap nets	0.9 (normal)	0.7 – 25.7	0.67 lb	6
1989-08-03	Standard gill nets	2.5 (normal)	2.5 – 45.0	0.46 lb	10
1978-07-24	Standard trap nets	1.0 (normal)	0.7 – 25.7	0.61 lb	6
1978-07-24	Standard gill nets	7.8 (normal)	2.5 – 45.0	0.53 lb	31
2022-06-27	Standard gill nets	0.4 (below normal)	2.5 – 45.0	0.18 lb	4
1999-07-26	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.7 – 25.7	0.33 lb	2
1999-07-26	Standard gill nets	0.6 (below normal)	2.5 – 45.0	0.23 lb	5
2004-07-26	Standard trap nets	0.4 (below normal)	0.7 – 25.7	0.53 lb	3
2004-07-26	Standard gill nets	1.2 (below normal)	2.5 – 45.0	0.74 lb	11
2010-07-26	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.7 – 25.7	0.26 lb	1
2017-07-24	Standard gill nets	0.1 (below normal)	2.5 – 45.0	0.56 lb	1

White Sucker

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1984-07-30	Standard trap nets	0.4 (normal)	0.2 – 1.0	1.47 lb	3
1989-08-03	Standard gill nets	1.0 (normal)	0.4 – 2.2	2.92 lb	4
1989-08-03	Standard trap nets	0.4 (normal)	0.2 – 1.0	2.30 lb	3
1978-07-24	Standard gill nets	2.5 (above normal)	0.4 – 2.2	1.11 lb	10
1978-07-24	Standard trap nets	0.5 (normal)	0.2 – 1.0	2.43 lb	3
2022-07-20	50-ft beach seine	0.5	—	—	1
2022-06-27	Standard gill nets	3.4 (above normal)	0.4 – 2.2	2.03 lb	31
2022-06-27	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.2 – 1.0	4.01 lb	1
1999-07-26	Standard gill nets	0.9 (normal)	0.4 – 2.2	1.66 lb	8
1999-07-26	Standard trap nets	0.4 (normal)	0.2 – 1.0	1.33 lb	4
2004-07-26	Standard gill nets	0.6 (normal)	0.4 – 2.2	2.20 lb	5
2004-07-26	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.2 – 1.0	1.57 lb	1
2010-07-26	Standard gill nets	2.2 (above normal)	0.4 – 2.2	2.15 lb	20
2010-07-26	Standard trap nets	0.6 (normal)	0.2 – 1.0	2.06 lb	5
2017-07-24	Standard gill nets	1.8 (normal)	0.4 – 2.2	2.33 lb	16
2017-07-24	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.2 – 1.0	2.84 lb	1

Pumpkinseed

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1984-07-30	Standard trap nets	2.6 (normal)	0.7 – 4.2	0.19 lb	21
1989-08-03	Standard gill nets	3.5	—	0.41 lb	14
1989-08-03	Standard trap nets	6.9 (above normal)	0.7 – 4.2	0.14 lb	48
1978-07-24	Standard gill nets	2.0	—	0.23 lb	8
1978-07-24	Standard trap nets	5.2 (above normal)	0.7 – 4.2	0.22 lb	31
2022-07-20	15-ft beach seine	0.2	—	—	1
2022-06-27	Standard gill nets	0.4	—	0.24 lb	4
2022-06-27	Standard trap nets	4.9 (above normal)	0.7 – 4.2	0.17 lb	44
1999-07-26	Standard gill nets	0.3	—	0.19 lb	3
1999-07-26	Standard trap nets	15.2 (above normal)	0.7 – 4.2	0.09 lb	137
2018-08-21	Backpack electrofishing	20.2	—	—	29
2018-08-21	50-ft beach seine	14.6	—	—	102
2004-07-26	Standard gill nets	1.4	—	0.11 lb	13
2004-07-26	Standard trap nets	3.4 (normal)	0.7 – 4.2	0.10 lb	27
2010-07-26	Standard trap nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.7 – 4.2	0.08 lb	3
2017-07-24	Standard gill nets	0.4	—	0.20 lb	4
2017-07-24	Standard trap nets	3.9 (normal)	0.7 – 4.2	0.07 lb	35

Common Carp

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1984-07-30	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.4 – 2.0	3.10 lb	1
1989-08-03	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.4 – 2.0	10.50 lb	1
1978-07-24	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.4 – 2.0	1.20 lb	1
2022-06-27	Standard trap nets	0.7 (normal)	0.4 – 2.0	9.10 lb	6
1999-07-26	Standard trap nets	0.4 (normal)	0.4 – 2.0	8.38 lb	4
2010-07-26	Standard gill nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 3.0	17.89 lb	1
2010-07-26	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.4 – 2.0	9.59 lb	2
2017-07-24	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.4 – 2.0	14.54 lb	1

Yellow Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1984-07-30	Standard trap nets	5.6 (normal)	0.9 – 5.7	0.72 lb	45
1989-08-03	Standard gill nets	9.3 (above normal)	0.5 – 7.5	0.55 lb	37
1989-08-03	Standard trap nets	20.3 (above normal)	0.9 – 5.7	0.53 lb	142
1978-07-24	Standard gill nets	10.3 (above normal)	0.5 – 7.5	0.56 lb	41
1978-07-24	Standard trap nets	6.8 (above normal)	0.9 – 5.7	0.60 lb	41
2022-06-27	Standard gill nets	3.6 (normal)	0.5 – 7.5	0.65 lb	32
2022-06-27	Standard trap nets	4.3 (normal)	0.9 – 5.7	0.85 lb	39
1999-07-26	Standard gill nets	5.0 (normal)	0.5 – 7.5	0.54 lb	45
1999-07-26	Standard trap nets	11.7 (above normal)	0.9 – 5.7	0.59 lb	105
2018-08-21	Backpack electrofishing	6.3	—	—	9
2004-07-26	Standard gill nets	14.7 (above normal)	0.5 – 7.5	0.63 lb	132
2004-07-26	Standard trap nets	3.5 (normal)	0.9 – 5.7	0.78 lb	28
2010-07-26	Standard gill nets	1.6 (normal)	0.5 – 7.5	0.80 lb	14
2010-07-26	Standard trap nets	0.8 (below normal)	0.9 – 5.7	1.01 lb	7
2017-07-24	Standard gill nets	5.2 (normal)	0.5 – 7.5	0.86 lb	47
2017-07-24	Standard trap nets	3.3 (normal)	0.9 – 5.7	0.88 lb	30

Yellow Perch

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1989-08-03	Standard trap nets	0.6 (normal)	0.3 – 1.7	0.15 lb	4
1978-07-24	Standard trap nets	0.8 (normal)	0.3 – 1.7	0.27 lb	5
1978-07-24	Standard gill nets	19.3 (normal)	2.0 – 27.9	0.09 lb	77
2022-07-20	Backpack electrofishing	4.8	—	—	5
2022-07-20	15-ft beach seine	2.0	—	—	10
2022-07-20	50-ft beach seine	1.0	—	—	2
2022-06-27	Standard trap nets	0.7 (normal)	0.3 – 1.7	0.12 lb	6
2022-06-27	Standard gill nets	0.4 (below normal)	2.0 – 27.9	0.07 lb	4
1999-07-26	Standard trap nets	1.8 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.7	0.12 lb	16
2018-08-21	50-ft beach seine	96.4	—	—	675
2018-08-21	15-ft beach seine	13.0	—	—	13
2018-08-21	Backpack electrofishing	91.1	—	—	131
2004-07-26	Standard trap nets	0.6 (normal)	0.3 – 1.7	0.12 lb	5
2004-07-26	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	2.0 – 27.9	0.08 lb	2
2010-07-26	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.7	0.07 lb	1
2017-07-24	Standard trap nets	1.0 (normal)	0.3 – 1.7	0.11 lb	9
2017-07-24	Standard gill nets	0.1 (below normal)	2.0 – 27.9	0.08 lb	1

Walleye

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1989-08-03	Standard gill nets	3.0 (normal)	1.2 – 6.3	1.93 lb	12
1989-08-03	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.2	1.40 lb	1
1978-07-24	Standard gill nets	4.3 (normal)	1.2 – 6.3	0.98 lb	17
1978-07-24	Standard trap nets	0.7 (normal)	0.3 – 1.2	1.14 lb	4
2022-06-27	Standard gill nets	1.7 (normal)	1.2 – 6.3	2.10 lb	15
2022-06-27	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.2	5.25 lb	1
1999-07-26	Standard gill nets	1.8 (normal)	1.2 – 6.3	1.77 lb	16
1999-07-26	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 1.2	0.47 lb	3
2004-07-26	Standard gill nets	2.7 (normal)	1.2 – 6.3	2.38 lb	24
2004-07-26	Standard trap nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.2	1.86 lb	2
2010-07-26	Standard gill nets	2.2 (normal)	1.2 – 6.3	1.84 lb	20
2017-07-24	Standard gill nets	1.1 (below normal)	1.2 – 6.3	3.10 lb	10

Tullibee (Cisco)

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1989-08-03	Standard gill nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.3 – 2.3	1.60 lb	1
1978-07-24	Standard gill nets	0.8 (normal)	0.3 – 2.3	1.33 lb	3
2022-06-27	Standard gill nets	0.4 (normal)	0.3 – 2.3	1.17 lb	4
1999-07-26	Standard gill nets	0.4 (normal)	0.3 – 2.3	1.32 lb	4
2010-07-26	Standard gill nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 2.3	0.72 lb	3
2017-07-24	Standard gill nets	0.4 (normal)	0.3 – 2.3	0.24 lb	4

Fathead Minnow

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2022-07-20	15-ft beach seine	0.2	—	1
2018-08-21	Backpack electrofishing	0.7	—	1
2018-08-21	50-ft beach seine	0.3	—	2

Green Sunfish

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2022-07-20	Backpack electrofishing	19.3	—	20
2022-07-20	15-ft beach seine	0.6	—	3
2018-08-21	Backpack electrofishing	7.0	—	10

Common Shiner

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2022-07-20	15-ft beach seine	1.2	—	6
2022-07-20	Backpack electrofishing	1.0	—	1
2018-08-21	50-ft beach seine	4.1	—	29
2018-08-21	Backpack electrofishing	3.5	—	5

Iowa Darter

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2022-07-20	15-ft beach seine	0.2	—	1
2022-07-20	50-ft beach seine	2.0	—	4
2022-07-20	Backpack electrofishing	1.0	—	1
2018-08-21	15-ft beach seine	3.0	—	3
2018-08-21	Backpack electrofishing	3.5	—	5
2018-08-21	50-ft beach seine	1.1	—	8

Bluntnose Minnow

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2022-07-20	50-ft beach seine	12.0	—	24
2022-07-20	Backpack electrofishing	10.6	—	11
2022-07-20	15-ft beach seine	0.8	—	4
2018-08-21	15-ft beach seine	1.0	—	1
2018-08-21	Backpack electrofishing	9.7	—	14
2018-08-21	50-ft beach seine	15.6	—	109

Spottail Shiner

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2022-07-20	50-ft beach seine	1.5	—	3
2018-08-21	50-ft beach seine	0.1	—	1

Logperch

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2022-07-20	50-ft beach seine	1.5	—	3
2022-07-20	15-ft beach seine	2.4	—	12
2018-08-21	50-ft beach seine	8.1	—	57

BKF

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2022-07-20	50-ft beach seine	8.0	—	16
2022-07-20	15-ft beach seine	1.4	—	7
2018-08-21	15-ft beach seine	1.0	—	1
2018-08-21	Backpack electrofishing	5.6	—	8
2018-08-21	50-ft beach seine	2.1	—	15

Johnny Darter

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2022-07-20	15-ft beach seine	1.4	—	7
2022-07-20	50-ft beach seine	0.5	—	1
2018-08-21	50-ft beach seine	4.3	—	30
2018-08-21	Backpack electrofishing	4.2	—	6

CRC

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2022-07-20	Backpack electrofishing	1.0	—	1

Hybrid Sunfish

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2022-07-20	Backpack electrofishing	1.9	—	—	2
2022-06-27	Standard gill nets	0.2	—	0.33 lb	2
2018-08-21	Backpack electrofishing	0.7	—	—	1
2018-08-21	50-ft beach seine	0.3	—	—	2
2004-07-26	Standard trap nets	0.1	—	0.18 lb	1
2010-07-26	Standard gill nets	0.1	—	0.03 lb	1
2010-07-26	Standard trap nets	0.1	—	0.03 lb	1
2017-07-24	Standard trap nets	0.2	—	0.08 lb	2

Golden Shiner

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2022-07-20	15-ft beach seine	0.8	—	4
2018-08-21	15-ft beach seine	1.0	—	1
2018-08-21	Backpack electrofishing	15.3	—	22
2018-08-21	50-ft beach seine	0.3	—	2

Shorthead Redhorse

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2022-06-27	Standard gill nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.5 – 1.8	1.26 lb	1
2004-07-26	Standard gill nets	0.4 (below normal)	0.5 – 1.8	1.38 lb	4
2010-07-26	Standard trap nets	0.1 (normal)	0.1 – 3.4	3.75 lb	1
2017-07-24	Standard gill nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.5 – 1.8	2.26 lb	1
2017-07-24	Standard trap nets	0.1 (normal)	0.1 – 3.4	4.22 lb	1

BST

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2018-08-21	50-ft beach seine	0.1	—	1

BCS

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2018-08-21	Backpack electrofishing	13.9	—	20
2018-08-21	50-ft beach seine	25.1	—	176
2018-08-21	15-ft beach seine	6.0	—	6

PGS

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2018-08-21	Backpack electrofishing	0.7	—	1
2018-08-21	50-ft beach seine	0.6	—	4

LED

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2018-08-21	Backpack electrofishing	1.4	—	2

CNM

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2018-08-21	Backpack electrofishing	10.4	—	15

BNS

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2018-08-21	Backpack electrofishing	0.7	—	1
2018-08-21	50-ft beach seine	24.6	—	172

GRR

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2017-07-24	Standard trap nets	0.1	—	7.66 lb	1

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Nearby Marinas

265th St. RV & Boat Storage

Henning, MN

(218) 210-8874

★ 4.8

Advanced Docks & Lifts

Battle Lake, MN

(218) 495-2811

★ 4.3

Aqua Marine & Storage

Dent, MN

(218) 457-2325

★ 4.9

Ark & Spark

Underwood, MN

(218) 864-5969

★ 4.6

Battle Lake Boat Works

Battle Lake, MN

(218) 864-5567

★ 3.8

Delagoon Park

Fergus Falls, MN

★ 4.4

Resorts & Lodges Near Middle Leaf

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Legacy Lakeside Resort & Event Center

Fishing Resort Clitherall

(218) 321-3150

MN Tru North

Fishing Resort Perham

(218) 346-5253

Paul Lake Resort

Fishing Resort Perham

(218) 234-9001

Shoreside at Rush

Fishing Resort Ottertail

(218) 234-2319

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Fish Species

Species known to inhabit Middle Leaf. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Black Bullhead Black Crappie Bluegill Bowfin (Dogfish)Brown Bullhead Common Carp Greater Redhorse Green Sunfish Hybrid Sunfish Largemouth Bass Northern Pike Pumpkinseed Rock Bass Shorthead Redhorse Tullibee (Cisco)Walleye White Sucker Yellow Bullhead Yellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Middle Leaf

Gene's Sport Shop

Fishing Guide

(218) 346-3355

Lock Jaw Guide Service

Fishing Guide

(218) 640-0158

Minnesota Experience

Fishing Guide

(218) 770-8032

North Country Bowfishing

Fishing Guide

Pit Properties LLC

Fishing Guide

(218) 205-5358

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Red Hooks Fishing Adventures

Fishing Guide

(218) 370-9006

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Ben's Bait Shop

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Dunham's Sports

Elizabeth General Store

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Nearby Marinas

265th St. RV & Boat Storage

Advanced Docks & Lifts

Aqua Marine & Storage

Ark & Spark

Battle Lake Boat Works

Delagoon Park

Resorts & Lodges Near Middle Leaf

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