Minerva
Clearwater County, Minnesota — DOW #15007900
119 Surveys
Special Regulations for Minerva
This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.
- Daily limit five.
230.02
Acres
16 ft
Max Depth
7.9 ft
Mean Depth
11
Fish Species
0
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Minerva. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 1.1 – 17.4 | 0.85 lb | 5 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 (normal) | 1.9 – 57.5 | 0.70 lb | 13 |
| 1989-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 27.0 (normal) | 1.9 – 57.5 | 0.35 lb | 81 |
| 1989-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 183.8 (above normal) | 1.1 – 17.4 | 0.36 lb | 1103 |
| 1995-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.1 – 17.4 | 0.77 lb | 4 |
| 1995-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 5.7 (normal) | 1.9 – 57.5 | 0.72 lb | 34 |
| 2002-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 4.3 (normal) | 1.1 – 17.4 | 0.81 lb | 39 |
| 2002-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 24.2 (normal) | 1.9 – 57.5 | 0.50 lb | 145 |
| 1984-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 18.0 (normal) | 1.9 – 57.5 | 0.65 lb | 36 |
| 1984-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 15.3 (normal) | 1.1 – 17.4 | 0.13 lb | 46 |
| 1981-11-03 | Standard gill nets | 18.0 (normal) | 1.9 – 57.5 | 0.56 lb | 36 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 1.1 – 17.4 | 0.73 lb | 5 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.9 – 57.5 | 0.63 lb | 4 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.5 – 9.8 | 1.16 lb | 9 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 13.0 (above normal) | 1.5 – 9.9 | 0.85 lb | 78 |
| 1989-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 45.5 (above normal) | 1.5 – 9.8 | 0.55 lb | 273 |
| 1995-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 4.3 (normal) | 1.5 – 9.8 | 0.89 lb | 26 |
| 1995-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 23.5 (above normal) | 1.5 – 9.9 | 0.78 lb | 141 |
| 2002-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 1.5 – 9.8 | 0.84 lb | 12 |
| 2002-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 16.2 (above normal) | 1.5 – 9.9 | 0.74 lb | 97 |
| 1984-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (normal) | 1.5 – 9.8 | 0.78 lb | 5 |
| 1981-11-03 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.5 – 9.9 | 1.19 lb | 4 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.5 – 9.8 | 0.94 lb | 6 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 1.5 – 9.9 | 0.86 lb | 11 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.5 | 0.29 lb | 9 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 54.7 (above normal) | 8.0 – 40.3 | 0.22 lb | 328 |
| 1989-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 16.5 (above normal) | 0.8 – 4.5 | 0.19 lb | 99 |
| 1989-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 25.7 (normal) | 8.0 – 40.3 | 0.10 lb | 77 |
| 1995-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 13.3 (above normal) | 0.8 – 4.5 | 0.16 lb | 80 |
| 1995-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 40.3 (above normal) | 8.0 – 40.3 | 0.18 lb | 242 |
| 2002-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 0.8 – 4.5 | 0.35 lb | 5 |
| 2002-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (below normal) | 8.0 – 40.3 | 0.14 lb | 17 |
| 1984-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.5 | 0.43 lb | 7 |
| 1984-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 101.0 (above normal) | 8.0 – 40.3 | 0.37 lb | 202 |
| 1981-11-03 | Standard gill nets | 87.0 (above normal) | 8.0 – 40.3 | 0.56 lb | 174 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 (below normal) | 8.0 – 40.3 | 0.24 lb | 33 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 10.8 (normal) | 4.6 – 11.6 | 2.76 lb | 65 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 2.49 lb | 7 |
| 1989-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (below normal) | 4.6 – 11.6 | 4.21 lb | 7 |
| 1989-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 3.17 lb | 3 |
| 1995-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (below normal) | 4.6 – 11.6 | 2.27 lb | 24 |
| 1995-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1.17 lb | 2 |
| 2002-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 8.7 (normal) | 4.6 – 11.6 | 1.66 lb | 52 |
| 2002-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 | — | 1.10 lb | 11 |
| 1984-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (below normal) | 4.6 – 11.6 | 1.34 lb | 8 |
| 1984-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1.50 lb | 1 |
| 1981-11-03 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 (normal) | 4.6 – 11.6 | 3.91 lb | 16 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 6.3 (normal) | 4.6 – 11.6 | 1.32 lb | 38 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 | — | 1.29 lb | 8 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (normal) | 1.5 – 5.8 | 4.12 lb | 26 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 3.16 lb | 1 |
| 1989-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 8.3 (above normal) | 1.5 – 5.8 | 1.96 lb | 25 |
| 1989-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 2.60 lb | 6 |
| 1995-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 10.7 (above normal) | 1.5 – 5.8 | 1.63 lb | 64 |
| 1995-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 4.07 lb | 6 |
| 2002-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 1.5 – 5.8 | 2.20 lb | 20 |
| 2002-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 2.80 lb | 10 |
| 1984-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 11.0 (above normal) | 1.5 – 5.8 | 2.32 lb | 22 |
| 1984-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 4.12 lb | 1 |
| 1981-11-03 | Standard gill nets | 7.5 (above normal) | 1.5 – 5.8 | 2.19 lb | 15 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (below normal) | 1.5 – 5.8 | 1.89 lb | 7 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 2.95 lb | 5 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-27 | Special electrofishing | 33.0 | — | 2.25 lb | 50 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 1.64 lb | 1 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 2.19 lb | 4 |
| 1995-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 0.54 lb | 7 |
| 2002-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 1.67 lb | 1 |
| 2002-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 1.59 lb | 6 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.99 lb | 2 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.08 lb | 2 |
| 2002-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.92 lb | 1 |
| 2002-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 | — | 1.07 lb | 5 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.88 lb | 1 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 0.76 lb | 6 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 22.5 | — | 0.44 lb | 135 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 23.0 (normal) | 2.5 – 25.0 | 0.33 lb | 207 |
| 1995-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.04 lb | 1 |
| 1995-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (below normal) | 2.5 – 25.0 | 0.56 lb | 10 |
| 2002-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.64 lb | 3 |
| 2002-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 4.1 (normal) | 2.5 – 25.0 | 0.54 lb | 37 |
| 1984-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 2.5 – 25.0 | 0.50 lb | 2 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 11.3 | — | 0.68 lb | 68 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 5.3 (normal) | 2.5 – 25.0 | 0.30 lb | 48 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 | — | 0.26 lb | 28 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 6.4 (normal) | 1.4 – 8.6 | 0.22 lb | 58 |
| 1989-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 12.3 | — | 0.16 lb | 37 |
| 1989-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 30.0 (above normal) | 1.4 – 8.6 | 0.09 lb | 180 |
| 1995-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 | — | 0.19 lb | 11 |
| 1995-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 4.0 (normal) | 1.4 – 8.6 | 0.18 lb | 24 |
| 2002-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.39 lb | 12 |
| 2002-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 4.4 (normal) | 1.4 – 8.6 | 0.22 lb | 40 |
| 1984-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.18 lb | 1 |
| 1984-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 10.3 (above normal) | 1.4 – 8.6 | 0.30 lb | 31 |
| 1981-11-03 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.20 lb | 2 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 | — | 0.39 lb | 17 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 3.2 (normal) | 1.4 – 8.6 | 0.40 lb | 29 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 1.69 lb | 7 |
| 1989-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 14.0 (above normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 1.04 lb | 42 |
| 1989-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 3.8 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.5 | 1.21 lb | 23 |
| 1995-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 7.7 (above normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 1.52 lb | 46 |
| 1995-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.5 | 2.16 lb | 5 |
| 2002-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 3.8 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 2.51 lb | 23 |
| 2002-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.5 | 2.21 lb | 9 |
| 1984-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 2.19 lb | 2 |
| 1984-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.5 | 3.75 lb | 1 |
| 1981-11-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 1.75 lb | 1 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 9.2 (above normal) | 1.0 – 7.3 | 0.26 lb | 55 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 17.6 (above normal) | 0.8 – 6.5 | 0.33 lb | 158 |
| 1989-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 7.3 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1989-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.8 – 6.5 | 0.60 lb | 5 |
| 1995-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.0 – 7.3 | 0.93 lb | 3 |
| 1995-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 4.5 (normal) | 0.8 – 6.5 | 1.25 lb | 27 |
| 2002-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 0.8 – 6.5 | 1.20 lb | 5 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.3 | 0.51 lb | 6 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 0.33 lb | 2 |
| 2002-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.35 lb | 2 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 0.92 lb | 2 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.45 lb | 3 |
Tadpole Madtom
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 | — | 0.10 lb | 7 |
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