Mills
Blue Earth County, Minnesota — DOW #07009700
70 Surveys
237.08
Acres
7 ft
Max Depth
6 ft
Mean Depth
15
Fish Species
0
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Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Mills. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 122.2 (normal) | 11.5 – 132.6 | 0.06 lb | 1100 |
| 2004-08-26 | Survey seining | 1.0 | — | 0.12 lb | 3 |
| 2004-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 285.0 (above normal) | 30.3 – 150.6 | 0.09 lb | 855 |
| 2007-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 63.0 (normal) | 30.3 – 150.6 | 0.21 lb | 252 |
| 2007-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 52.5 (normal) | 11.5 – 132.6 | 0.06 lb | 420 |
| 2003-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 346.5 (above normal) | 30.3 – 150.6 | 0.08 lb | 693 |
| 2003-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 235.0 (above normal) | 11.5 – 132.6 | 0.11 lb | 1175 |
| 1988-06-06 | Standard gill nets | 66.0 (normal) | 30.3 – 150.6 | 0.31 lb | 132 |
| 1988-06-06 | Standard trap nets | 322.3 (above normal) | 11.5 – 132.6 | 0.20 lb | 967 |
| 1991-06-04 | Standard trap nets | 390.3 (above normal) | 11.5 – 132.6 | 0.13 lb | 1561 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.8 | 0.16 lb | 3 |
| 2007-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.8 | 0.14 lb | 10 |
| 2007-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 11.8 (normal) | 2.7 – 25.0 | 0.16 lb | 47 |
| 2003-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 3.8 | 0.07 lb | 1 |
| 2003-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 2.7 – 25.0 | 0.10 lb | 2 |
| 1988-06-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.8 | 0.44 lb | 1 |
| 1988-06-06 | Standard gill nets | 14.0 (normal) | 2.7 – 25.0 | 0.33 lb | 28 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 1.1 – 8.0 | 4.60 lb | 4 |
| 2004-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 2.96 lb | 7 |
| 2007-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.1 – 8.0 | 1.36 lb | 3 |
| 2007-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 | — | 3.92 lb | 7 |
| 2003-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 1.1 – 8.0 | 2.95 lb | 9 |
| 2003-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 | — | 3.02 lb | 9 |
| 1988-06-06 | Standard gill nets | 7.5 (normal) | 1.1 – 8.0 | 2.98 lb | 15 |
Fathead Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-08-26 | Survey seining | 110.7 | — | 332 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 1.0 – 13.8 | 0.06 lb | 5 |
| 2004-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 4.59 lb | 7 |
| 2007-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 11.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 13.8 | 2.25 lb | 44 |
| 2007-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 5.1 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 2.63 lb | 41 |
| 2003-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.0 – 13.8 | 1.52 lb | 1 |
| 2003-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 4.30 lb | 2 |
| 1988-06-06 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 13.8 | 0.15 lb | 2 |
| 1988-06-06 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 0.22 lb | 9 |
| 1991-06-04 | Standard trap nets | 6.0 (above normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 1.38 lb | 24 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.37 lb | 4 |
| 2007-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 3.8 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.47 lb | 30 |
| 2003-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.22 lb | 2 |
| 1988-06-06 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.39 lb | 6 |
| 1991-06-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 1.00 lb | 1 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.07 lb | 5 |
| 2007-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 17.3 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.6 | 0.05 lb | 69 |
| 2007-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.09 lb | 1 |
| 1988-06-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.6 | 0.06 lb | 1 |
| 1988-06-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.06 lb | 1 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-08-26 | Survey seining | 10.0 | — | — | 30 |
| 2004-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 1.13 lb | 2 |
| 2007-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 0.82 lb | 7 |
| 2003-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.5 | 0.32 lb | 2 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-08-26 | Survey seining | 0.7 | — | — | 2 |
| 2004-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (normal) | 1.4 – 13.8 | 0.32 lb | 13 |
| 2004-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 11.7 (normal) | 1.2 – 20.5 | 0.29 lb | 105 |
| 2007-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 20.8 (above normal) | 1.4 – 13.8 | 0.20 lb | 83 |
| 2007-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 39.6 (above normal) | 1.2 – 20.5 | 0.10 lb | 317 |
| 2003-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (normal) | 1.4 – 13.8 | 0.21 lb | 10 |
| 2003-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 4.8 (normal) | 1.2 – 20.5 | 0.33 lb | 24 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (normal) | 1.2 – 20.0 | 0.21 lb | 24 |
| 2007-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.2 – 20.0 | 0.47 lb | 2 |
| 2003-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 5.2 (normal) | 1.2 – 20.0 | 0.20 lb | 26 |
| 1988-06-06 | Standard trap nets | 61.3 (above normal) | 1.2 – 20.0 | 0.11 lb | 184 |
| 1988-06-06 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 | — | 0.12 lb | 11 |
| 1991-06-04 | Standard trap nets | 4.0 (normal) | 1.2 – 20.0 | 0.14 lb | 16 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 1.02 lb | 1 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.9 | 0.32 lb | 1 |
| 1988-06-06 | Standard trap nets | 24.0 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.9 | 0.11 lb | 72 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-06-06 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (normal) | 2.3 – 18.1 | 0.82 lb | 10 |
| 1988-06-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 1.12 lb | 1 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-06-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.06 lb | 1 |
| 1988-06-06 | Standard trap nets | 7.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 4.9 | 0.28 lb | 22 |
| 1991-06-04 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 4.9 | 0.08 lb | 9 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-06-04 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 0.20 lb | 4 |
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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.