Mitchell
St. Louis County, Minnesota — DOW #69011600
39 Surveys
248.22
Acres
38 ft
Max Depth
11
Fish Species
33
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Mitchell. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-21 | 1/4-in trap nets | 12.8 | — | — | 128 |
| 2011-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.13 lb | 2 |
| 1988-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-21 | 1/4-in trap nets | 17.3 | — | — | 173 |
| 2011-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 | — | 0.10 lb | 6 |
| 2011-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 45.8 (above normal) | 3.2 – 21.2 | 0.05 lb | 412 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.5 | 0.12 lb | 5 |
| 2011-07-21 | 1/4-in trap nets | 10.9 | — | — | 109 |
| 2011-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.7 – 14.1 | 0.11 lb | 2 |
| 1988-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (normal) | 1.7 – 14.1 | 0.15 lb | 13 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 12.1 | 0.05 lb | 2 |
| 2011-07-21 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-21 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.6 | — | — | 6 |
| 2011-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.5 | 0.39 lb | 15 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (normal) | 1.8 – 5.5 | 8.30 lb | 11 |
| 2011-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 4.02 lb | 7 |
| 2011-07-21 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.2 | — | — | 2 |
| 1988-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 1.8 – 5.5 | 4.55 lb | 4 |
| 1988-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 2.00 lb | 1 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.1 | 0.96 lb | 2 |
| 2011-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 2.22 lb | 4 |
| 2011-07-21 | 1/4-in trap nets | 2.7 | — | — | 27 |
| 1988-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 0.17 lb | 4 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.30 lb | 12 |
| 2011-07-21 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.1 | — | — | 11 |
| 1988-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 11.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.23 lb | 55 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-21 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.3 | — | 3 |
Bluntnose Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-21 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.6 | — | 6 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 3.8 (normal) | 2.0 – 9.7 | 3.38 lb | 15 |
| 2011-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 2.73 lb | 4 |
| 1988-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (below normal) | 2.0 – 9.7 | 0.90 lb | 5 |
| 1988-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 0.77 lb | 6 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 6.5 (normal) | 2.3 – 8.7 | 1.28 lb | 26 |
| 2011-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 2.13 lb | 6 |
| 1988-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 8.7 (normal) | 2.3 – 8.7 | 1.63 lb | 26 |
| 1988-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 2.10 lb | 3 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 1.0 – 5.2 | 0.16 lb | 1 |
| 1988-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.0 – 5.2 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
Common Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-21 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.2 | — | 2 |
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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.