Minnow
Clearwater County, Minnesota — DOW #15013700
79 Surveys
109.8
Acres
24 ft
Max Depth
7
Fish Species
0
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Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Minnow. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 9.0 (below normal) | 11.5 – 57.8 | 0.11 lb | 18 |
| 1990-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 180.8 (above normal) | 1.1 – 25.2 | 0.10 lb | 723 |
| 1983-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 204.0 (above normal) | 11.5 – 57.8 | 0.48 lb | 408 |
| 2009-06-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 11.5 – 57.8 | 1.17 lb | 5 |
| 2024-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 5.2 (below normal) | 11.5 – 57.8 | 0.10 lb | 31 |
| 2024-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 1.1 – 25.2 | 0.07 lb | 5 |
| 1999-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 135.8 (above normal) | 11.5 – 57.8 | 0.20 lb | 543 |
| 1999-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (normal) | 1.1 – 25.2 | 0.19 lb | 15 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 3.4 | 2.00 lb | 2 |
| 2009-06-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.0 – 3.4 | 2.05 lb | 1 |
| 1999-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 3.4 | 3.34 lb | 1 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 56.5 (above normal) | 4.9 – 49.8 | 0.27 lb | 226 |
| 2014-06-23 | Standard trap nets | 22.7 (normal) | 4.9 – 49.8 | 0.09 lb | 159 |
| 2014-06-23 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 | — | 0.06 lb | 28 |
| 2009-06-15 | Standard trap nets | 4.5 (below normal) | 4.9 – 49.8 | 0.17 lb | 36 |
| 1999-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (below normal) | 4.9 – 49.8 | 0.24 lb | 13 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 40.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 5.3 | 0.12 lb | 160 |
| 1990-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 33.0 (above normal) | 2.5 – 24.8 | 0.15 lb | 66 |
| 1983-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (normal) | 2.5 – 24.8 | 0.40 lb | 7 |
| 2014-06-23 | Standard trap nets | 4.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.3 | 0.05 lb | 28 |
| 2014-06-23 | Standard gill nets | 9.5 (normal) | 2.5 – 24.8 | 0.12 lb | 57 |
| 2009-06-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 5.3 | 0.25 lb | 2 |
| 2009-06-15 | Standard gill nets | 11.3 (normal) | 2.5 – 24.8 | 0.19 lb | 68 |
| 2024-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.3 | 0.15 lb | 24 |
| 2024-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 41.7 (above normal) | 2.5 – 24.8 | 0.18 lb | 250 |
| 1999-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 5.3 | 0.08 lb | 2 |
| 1999-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (below normal) | 2.5 – 24.8 | 0.14 lb | 9 |
| 1976-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 26.7 (above normal) | 0.5 – 5.3 | 0.06 lb | 187 |
| 1976-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 11.5 (normal) | 2.5 – 24.8 | 0.08 lb | 46 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 9.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.07 lb | 18 |
| 1990-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 19.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.5 | 0.07 lb | 76 |
| 2014-06-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.07 lb | 1 |
| 2014-06-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.5 | — | 5 |
| 2009-06-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.5 | 0.04 lb | 1 |
| 2024-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.07 lb | 1 |
| 2024-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.5 | 0.06 lb | 2 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 7.3 (normal) | 1.1 – 9.6 | 0.31 lb | 29 |
| 2009-06-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.1 – 9.6 | 0.85 lb | 2 |
| 2024-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.1 – 9.6 | 1.11 lb | 2 |
| 1999-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 11.0 (normal) | 1.5 – 14.0 | 0.26 lb | 44 |
| 1999-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.1 – 9.6 | 0.24 lb | 4 |
| 1976-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 14.0 (normal) | 1.5 – 14.0 | 0.12 lb | 56 |
| 1976-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 129.7 (above normal) | 1.1 – 9.6 | 0.05 lb | 908 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 3.8 (normal) | 2.2 – 16.4 | 0.63 lb | 15 |
| 2014-06-23 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (below normal) | 2.1 – 15.3 | 0.24 lb | 11 |
| 2014-06-23 | Standard trap nets | 2.6 (normal) | 2.2 – 16.4 | — | 18 |
| 2009-06-15 | Standard gill nets | 5.7 (normal) | 2.1 – 15.3 | 0.42 lb | 34 |
| 2009-06-15 | Standard trap nets | 15.5 (normal) | 2.2 – 16.4 | 0.41 lb | 124 |
| 1999-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 2.1 – 15.3 | 0.25 lb | 4 |
| 1999-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (below normal) | 2.2 – 16.4 | 0.32 lb | 11 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 29.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.74 lb | 58 |
| 2014-06-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 3.74 lb | 1 |
| 2024-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 1999-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 4.8 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 1.29 lb | 19 |
| 1999-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 1.29 lb | 5 |
| 1976-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 2.12 lb | 4 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-23 | Standard gill nets | 25.3 (above normal) | 4.5 – 11.3 | 1.82 lb | 152 |
| 2014-06-23 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 | — | 1.64 lb | 12 |
| 2009-06-15 | Standard gill nets | 12.3 (above normal) | 4.5 – 11.3 | 2.90 lb | 74 |
| 2009-06-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 1.01 lb | 3 |
| 2024-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 27.5 (above normal) | 4.5 – 11.3 | 1.37 lb | 165 |
| 2024-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 2.1 | — | 0.90 lb | 19 |
| 1999-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (below normal) | 4.5 – 11.3 | 2.76 lb | 11 |
| 1999-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 3.40 lb | 3 |
| 1976-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 13.0 (above normal) | 4.5 – 11.3 | 2.12 lb | 52 |
| 1976-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.70 lb | 1 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-23 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 11.8 | 0.63 lb | 26 |
| 2014-06-23 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 1.2 – 4.8 | 0.50 lb | 9 |
| 2009-06-15 | Standard gill nets | 4.8 (normal) | 1.0 – 11.8 | 0.26 lb | 29 |
| 2009-06-15 | Standard trap nets | 11.3 (above normal) | 1.2 – 4.8 | 0.23 lb | 90 |
| 2024-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (below normal) | 1.2 – 4.8 | 0.59 lb | 10 |
| 1999-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 11.8 | 0.14 lb | 1 |
| 1999-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.2 – 4.8 | 0.47 lb | 2 |
| 1976-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 11.8 | 0.20 lb | 5 |
| 1976-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 3.4 (normal) | 1.2 – 4.8 | 0.21 lb | 24 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | — | 1 |
| 1999-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.5 | 0.74 lb | 6 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 6.8 | — | 0.22 lb | 27 |
| 1976-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 10.6 (above normal) | 1.7 – 10.3 | 0.07 lb | 74 |
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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.