Minnie
Stearns County, Minnesota — DOW #73009900
35 Surveys
26.54
Acres
57 ft
Max Depth
16.2 ft
Mean Depth
7
Fish Species
4
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Minnie. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.45 lb | 6 |
| 1987-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.7 | 0.47 lb | 4 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.5 | 0.40 lb | 2 |
| 1987-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 6.3 (above normal) | 1.0 – 6.1 | 0.25 lb | 19 |
| 2010-07-14 | Standard electrofishing | 15.8 | — | 0.30 lb | 11 |
| 2010-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.5 | 0.21 lb | 7 |
| 2010-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 6.1 | 0.30 lb | 14 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.0 | 2.07 lb | 6 |
| 1987-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 | — | 0.82 lb | 5 |
| 2010-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.0 | 3.52 lb | 14 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (normal) | 0.7 – 7.3 | 0.50 lb | 14 |
| 1987-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 0.33 lb | 4 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 | — | 0.29 lb | 9 |
| 1987-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 2010-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.20 lb | 1 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 41.7 (above normal) | 7.9 – 37.7 | 0.14 lb | 125 |
| 1987-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.10 lb | 2 |
| 2010-07-14 | 15-ft beach seine | 6.7 | — | — | 20 |
| 2010-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 | — | 0.12 lb | 8 |
| 2010-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 8.5 (normal) | 7.9 – 37.7 | 0.10 lb | 51 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.0 | 0.40 lb | 5 |
| 2010-07-14 | Standard electrofishing | 77.5 | — | 0.84 lb | 54 |
| 2010-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.7 | 2.12 lb | 1 |
| 2010-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.0 | 0.04 lb | 1 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.6 – 5.5 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1987-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (below normal) | 2.0 – 8.1 | 0.76 lb | 5 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 3.90 lb | 3 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.5 – 18.5 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 2010-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.5 – 18.5 | 0.07 lb | 1 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-07-14 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | 1 |
Johnny Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-07-14 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | 1 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.09 lb | 1 |
| 2010-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.1 – 4.7 | 0.16 lb | 9 |
BCS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-07-14 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.7 | — | 2 |
BKF
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-07-14 | 15-ft beach seine | 2.7 | — | 8 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Fletcher's Bait Shop
Sauk Centre, MN
★ 4.8Sierra
St Cloud, MN
★ 4.5Albion Acres Bait
Annandale, MN
★ 5Clear Waters Outfitting Company
Clearwater, MN
★ 4.8Da Fishin Hole
Little Falls, MN
★ 4.8Evergreen Outfitting
Royalton, MN
★ 5Frozen Flights Outfitters,LLC
Spicer, MN
★ 1Grumpy's Outdoors
Maple Lake, MN
★ 5Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near Minnie
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Minnie. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Minnie
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Plan Your Trip to Minnie
- Weather forecast for Minnie — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 45.5572°N, 94.5000°W — Get Directions
- View on MN DNR LakeFinder for the latest survey data and lake info
- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.