Minister
St. Louis County, Minnesota — DOW #69006500
53 Surveys
56.17
Acres
16 ft
Max Depth
7
Fish Species
33
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Minister. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-06-27 | 1/4-in trap nets | 12.5 | — | — | 50 |
| 2006-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 1.71 lb | 5 |
| 1986-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.80 lb | 1 |
| 2016-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 1.87 lb | 2 |
| 1996-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.88 lb | 3 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-06-27 | 1/4-in trap nets | 27.8 | — | — | 111 |
| 2006-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.6 – 6.5 | 0.35 lb | 11 |
| 1986-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 27.2 (above normal) | 0.6 – 6.5 | 0.28 lb | 163 |
| 2016-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (normal) | 0.6 – 6.5 | 0.33 lb | 20 |
| 1996-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 6.0 (normal) | 0.6 – 6.5 | 0.22 lb | 48 |
| 1996-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 | — | 0.07 lb | 3 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.10 lb | 3 |
| 2006-06-27 | 1/4-in trap nets | 9.0 | — | — | 36 |
| 2006-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (below normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.07 lb | 4 |
| 1986-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 3.00 lb | 1 |
| 1986-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.13 lb | 14 |
| 2016-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.08 lb | 3 |
| 2016-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (below normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.16 lb | 4 |
| 1996-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.13 lb | 6 |
| 1996-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (below normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.14 lb | 3 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-06-27 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.8 | — | — | 3 |
| 2006-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 4.95 lb | 1 |
| 1986-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 2.60 lb | 2 |
| 2016-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 3.61 lb | 2 |
| 1996-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (below normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 4.82 lb | 4 |
| 1996-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.9 – 4.5 | 1.55 lb | 2 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-06-27 | 1/4-in trap nets | 19.0 | — | — | 76 |
| 2006-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.7 – 5.0 | 0.03 lb | 2 |
| 2006-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.8 | 0.49 lb | 1 |
| 1986-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.8 | 0.70 lb | 4 |
| 2016-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.8 | 0.04 lb | 4 |
| 1996-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.7 – 5.0 | 0.34 lb | 2 |
| 1996-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.8 | 0.26 lb | 8 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 (normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 1.72 lb | 11 |
| 2006-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 | — | 2.08 lb | 20 |
| 2006-06-27 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 1986-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 1.12 lb | 12 |
| 1986-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 0.50 lb | 3 |
| 2016-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 1.51 lb | 7 |
| 2016-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 4.0 | — | 1.77 lb | 36 |
| 1996-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 3.30 lb | 8 |
| 1996-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 2.1 | — | 0.83 lb | 17 |
Tadpole Madtom
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-06-27 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.8 | — | 7 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (normal) | 2.3 – 9.6 | 2.03 lb | 14 |
| 2006-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 2.43 lb | 7 |
| 2006-06-27 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 1986-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (below normal) | 2.3 – 9.6 | 0.95 lb | 4 |
| 1986-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 2.27 lb | 7 |
| 2016-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (normal) | 2.3 – 9.6 | 1.87 lb | 10 |
| 2016-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 2.25 lb | 18 |
| 1996-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 2.3 – 9.6 | 2.18 lb | 6 |
| 1996-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 3.9 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 1.87 lb | 31 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.06 lb | 1 |
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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.