Midge
Hubbard County, Minnesota — DOW #29006600
158 Surveys
545.74
Acres
24 ft
Max Depth
11
Fish Species
6
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Midge. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-06-05 | Standard gill nets | 10.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 10.8 | 3.99 lb | 50 |
| 1981-06-05 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 5.35 lb | 5 |
| 2021-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 10.3 (normal) | 2.0 – 10.8 | 2.62 lb | 31 |
| 2021-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 | — | 3.24 lb | 27 |
| 2000-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 24.6 (above normal) | 2.0 – 10.8 | 2.93 lb | 123 |
| 2000-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 2.1 | — | 1.60 lb | 19 |
| 1990-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 32.3 (above normal) | 2.0 – 10.8 | 1.87 lb | 97 |
| 1990-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 4.8 | — | 0.70 lb | 38 |
| 1986-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 16.0 (above normal) | 2.0 – 10.8 | 3.12 lb | 32 |
| 2010-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 27.0 (above normal) | 2.0 – 10.8 | 2.99 lb | 81 |
| 2010-06-28 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2010-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 | — | 2.84 lb | 18 |
| 1985-08-08 | Standard gill nets | 16.7 (above normal) | 2.0 – 10.8 | 3.41 lb | 50 |
| 1985-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 1.98 lb | 4 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-06-05 | Standard gill nets | 8.8 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 2.05 lb | 44 |
| 1981-06-05 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.2 | 1.75 lb | 6 |
| 2021-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 2.61 lb | 2 |
| 2000-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 2.32 lb | 15 |
| 1990-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 1.23 lb | 15 |
| 1990-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.2 | 1.62 lb | 5 |
| 1986-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 1.74 lb | 7 |
| 2010-06-28 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2010-06-28 | 50-ft beach seine | 61.6 | — | — | 431 |
| 2010-06-28 | 15-ft beach seine | 26.0 | — | — | 52 |
| 2010-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 2.02 lb | 18 |
| 1985-08-08 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 1.02 lb | 3 |
| 1985-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.2 | 0.65 lb | 2 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-06-05 | Standard trap nets | 8.0 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.8 | 0.09 lb | 32 |
| 1981-06-05 | Standard gill nets | 41.6 (above normal) | 2.0 – 22.3 | 0.31 lb | 208 |
| 2021-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 2.0 – 22.3 | 0.02 lb | 4 |
| 2000-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 4.1 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.8 | 0.16 lb | 37 |
| 2000-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 59.0 (above normal) | 2.0 – 22.3 | 0.18 lb | 295 |
| 1990-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.8 | 0.31 lb | 22 |
| 1990-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 2.0 – 22.3 | 0.23 lb | 7 |
| 1986-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 14.5 (normal) | 2.0 – 22.3 | 0.12 lb | 29 |
| 2010-06-28 | 50-ft beach seine | 127.1 | — | — | 890 |
| 2010-06-28 | 15-ft beach seine | 79.5 | — | — | 159 |
| 2010-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 9.7 (normal) | 2.0 – 22.3 | 0.17 lb | 29 |
| 2010-06-28 | Backpack electrofishing | 15.8 | — | — | 15 |
| 2010-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 30.6 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.8 | 0.15 lb | 275 |
| 1985-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 7.3 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.8 | 0.23 lb | 22 |
| 1985-08-08 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (below normal) | 2.0 – 22.3 | 0.18 lb | 5 |
| 2021-06-28 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.5 | — | — | 7 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-06-05 | Standard trap nets | 7.3 (above normal) | 0.4 – 5.1 | 1.36 lb | 29 |
| 2000-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 5.1 | — | 3 |
| 2000-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 3.2 (normal) | 0.8 – 7.0 | 0.98 lb | 16 |
| 1985-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 5.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 5.1 | 0.45 lb | 15 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-06-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 2.1 – 24.1 | 0.75 lb | 1 |
| 2021-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 10.3 (normal) | 1.7 – 17.5 | 0.14 lb | 31 |
| 2021-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (below normal) | 2.1 – 24.1 | 0.13 lb | 16 |
| 2000-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 14.0 (normal) | 1.7 – 17.5 | 0.21 lb | 70 |
| 2000-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 5.1 (normal) | 2.1 – 24.1 | 0.18 lb | 46 |
| 2010-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (below normal) | 1.7 – 17.5 | 0.86 lb | 5 |
| 2021-06-28 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-06-05 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 1.5 – 58.0 | 1.00 lb | 7 |
| 2000-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 7.7 – 104.7 | 1.07 lb | 1 |
| 1990-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 108.7 (above normal) | 7.7 – 104.7 | 0.16 lb | 326 |
| 1990-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 56.6 (normal) | 1.5 – 58.0 | 0.22 lb | 453 |
| 1986-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 82.0 (normal) | 7.7 – 104.7 | 0.12 lb | 164 |
| 1985-08-08 | Standard gill nets | 110.7 (above normal) | 7.7 – 104.7 | 0.08 lb | 332 |
| 1985-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 76.3 (above normal) | 1.5 – 58.0 | 0.17 lb | 229 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-06-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 2021-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 3.50 lb | 3 |
| 2000-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 5.76 lb | 5 |
| 1990-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 5.3 (above normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 0.74 lb | 16 |
| 1986-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 2.62 lb | 5 |
| 2010-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 3.07 lb | 3 |
| 1985-08-08 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 2.32 lb | 8 |
| 1985-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 1.70 lb | 1 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 12.7 (above normal) | 0.5 – 5.0 | 0.58 lb | 38 |
| 2021-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.1 | 0.83 lb | 13 |
| 2000-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 16.6 (above normal) | 0.5 – 5.0 | 0.55 lb | 83 |
| 2000-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 8.9 (above normal) | 1.0 – 7.1 | — | 80 |
| 2010-06-28 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2010-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.0 – 7.1 | 1.37 lb | 6 |
| 2010-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.0 | 1.27 lb | 12 |
| 2021-06-28 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.7 | — | — | 2 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.21 lb | 1 |
| 2021-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 0.38 lb | 6 |
| 2000-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.27 lb | 25 |
| 2000-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 6.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 0.28 lb | 54 |
| 1990-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 4.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 0.33 lb | 38 |
| 1990-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.12 lb | 8 |
| 2010-06-28 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2010-06-28 | 15-ft beach seine | 3.5 | — | — | 7 |
| 2010-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.60 lb | 1 |
| 2010-06-28 | Backpack electrofishing | 6.3 | — | — | 6 |
| 2010-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 0.37 lb | 20 |
| 1985-08-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.20 lb | 2 |
| 2021-06-28 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | — | 3 |
| 2021-06-28 | Backpack electrofishing | 10.1 | — | — | 12 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-06-21 | Standard electrofishing | 46.1 | — | 0.85 lb | 39 |
| 2021-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 1.40 lb | 12 |
| 2021-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.88 lb | 7 |
| 2000-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 0.80 lb | 3 |
| 2000-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 3.2 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.25 lb | 29 |
| 1990-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.40 lb | 2 |
| 2010-06-28 | 50-ft beach seine | 10.0 | — | — | 70 |
| 2010-06-28 | Standard electrofishing | 21.0 | — | 1.67 lb | 25 |
| 2010-06-28 | 15-ft beach seine | 18.5 | — | — | 37 |
| 2010-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 2.40 lb | 1 |
| 2010-06-28 | Backpack electrofishing | 23.2 | — | — | 22 |
| 2010-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 1.17 lb | 10 |
| 2021-06-28 | Backpack electrofishing | 19.3 | — | — | 23 |
| 2021-06-28 | 15-ft beach seine | 5.0 | — | — | 5 |
| 2021-06-28 | 50-ft beach seine | 2.9 | — | — | 37 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.11 lb | 3 |
| 2021-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 | — | 0.36 lb | 18 |
| 2010-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.44 lb | 1 |
| 2021-06-28 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.8 | — | — | 10 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 7.7 | — | 0.18 lb | 23 |
| 2021-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 41.3 (normal) | 3.5 – 57.1 | 0.20 lb | 372 |
| 2000-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 | — | 0.18 lb | 40 |
| 2000-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 152.3 (above normal) | 3.5 – 57.1 | 0.07 lb | 1371 |
| 1990-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 174.4 (above normal) | 3.5 – 57.1 | 0.20 lb | 1395 |
| 1990-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 2010-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 | — | 0.44 lb | 5 |
| 2010-06-28 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2010-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 26.8 (normal) | 3.5 – 57.1 | 0.30 lb | 241 |
| 2010-06-28 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.4 | — | — | 10 |
| 2010-06-28 | 15-ft beach seine | 3.5 | — | — | 7 |
| 1985-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 12.3 (normal) | 3.5 – 57.1 | 0.16 lb | 37 |
| 1985-08-08 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 | — | 0.12 lb | 8 |
| 2021-06-28 | Backpack electrofishing | 15.1 | — | — | 18 |
| 2021-06-28 | 50-ft beach seine | 27.0 | — | — | 351 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.22 lb | 1 |
| 2021-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 4.0 (normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 0.28 lb | 36 |
| 2000-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 5.2 | — | 0.18 lb | 26 |
| 2000-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 19.3 (above normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 0.14 lb | 174 |
| 1990-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 14.7 | — | 0.05 lb | 44 |
| 1990-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 53.5 (above normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 0.09 lb | 428 |
| 1986-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 | — | 0.11 lb | 11 |
| 2010-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.23 lb | 1 |
| 2010-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 4.6 (normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 0.34 lb | 41 |
| 2010-06-28 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.6 | — | — | 4 |
| 1985-08-08 | Standard gill nets | 10.7 | — | 0.12 lb | 32 |
| 1985-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 7.0 (above normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 0.13 lb | 21 |
| 2021-06-28 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.8 | — | — | 1 |
| 2021-06-28 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | — | 3 |
Spottail Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-06-28 | Backpack electrofishing | 66.5 | — | 63 |
| 2010-06-28 | 50-ft beach seine | 22.6 | — | 158 |
| 2010-06-28 | 15-ft beach seine | 130.0 | — | 260 |
| 2021-06-28 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | 1 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-06-28 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | 2 |
| 2010-06-28 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.1 | — | 2 |
| 2021-06-28 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.4 | — | 5 |
| 2021-06-28 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.8 | — | 1 |
Bluntnose Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-06-28 | 15-ft beach seine | 10.0 | — | 20 |
| 2010-06-28 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.1 | — | 1 |
| 2010-06-28 | 50-ft beach seine | 4.0 | — | 28 |
| 2021-06-28 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | 3 |
| 2021-06-28 | Backpack electrofishing | 53.6 | — | 64 |
BKF
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-06-28 | 15-ft beach seine | 5.5 | — | 11 |
| 2010-06-28 | 50-ft beach seine | 9.4 | — | 66 |
| 2021-06-28 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | 1 |
Tadpole Madtom
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-06-28 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.5 | — | 1 |
| 2010-06-28 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.1 | — | 1 |
CNM
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-06-28 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.7 | — | 2 |
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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.