Mitten
Cass County, Minnesota — DOW #11011400
46 Surveys
112.66
Acres
28 ft
Max Depth
9
Fish Species
25
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Mitten. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 4.5 – 11.3 | 3.60 lb | 1 |
| 1968-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 | — | 4.82 lb | 9 |
| 2007-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (below normal) | 4.5 – 11.3 | 1.94 lb | 13 |
| 2007-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 2.70 lb | 3 |
| 1992-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (below normal) | 4.5 – 11.3 | 1.17 lb | 6 |
| 1992-08-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 | — | 1.28 lb | 5 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.0 – 11.8 | 0.60 lb | 2 |
| 1968-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 3.6 (normal) | 1.2 – 4.8 | 0.40 lb | 18 |
| 2007-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 10.7 (normal) | 1.0 – 11.8 | 0.22 lb | 32 |
| 2007-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 3.8 (normal) | 1.2 – 4.8 | 0.39 lb | 34 |
| 1992-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 11.8 | 0.31 lb | 10 |
| 1992-08-24 | Standard trap nets | 3.2 (normal) | 1.2 – 4.8 | 0.52 lb | 29 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 3.4 | 1.18 lb | 4 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.2 | 4.81 lb | 8 |
| 2007-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.2 | 5.49 lb | 2 |
| 2007-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 5.05 lb | 6 |
| 1992-08-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.2 | 3.80 lb | 3 |
| 1992-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 5.50 lb | 1 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 36.2 (normal) | 4.9 – 49.8 | 0.18 lb | 181 |
| 2007-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 5.0 (normal) | 4.9 – 49.8 | 0.21 lb | 45 |
| 2007-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 7.7 | — | 0.12 lb | 23 |
| 1992-08-24 | Standard trap nets | 11.3 (normal) | 4.9 – 49.8 | 0.08 lb | 102 |
| 1992-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 9.0 | — | 0.06 lb | 27 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 1.52 lb | 5 |
| 2007-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 1.80 lb | 7 |
| 2007-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.5 | 1.29 lb | 4 |
| 1992-08-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 1.77 lb | 3 |
| 1992-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.5 | 1.49 lb | 7 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 2.08 lb | 6 |
| 1968-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 7.75 lb | 2 |
| 2007-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 9.38 lb | 1 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 2.4 (normal) | 1.1 – 9.6 | 0.81 lb | 12 |
| 2007-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.5 – 14.0 | 1.03 lb | 2 |
| 1992-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.5 – 14.0 | 1.20 lb | 1 |
| 1992-08-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 1.1 – 9.6 | 0.95 lb | 4 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 6.4 (normal) | 1.7 – 10.3 | 0.23 lb | 32 |
| 2007-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 | — | 0.29 lb | 2 |
| 2007-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.7 – 10.3 | 0.29 lb | 7 |
| 1992-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.30 lb | 1 |
| 1992-08-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (below normal) | 1.7 – 10.3 | 0.33 lb | 15 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 2.5 – 24.8 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 9.0 (normal) | 2.2 – 16.4 | 0.40 lb | 45 |
| 2007-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 2.1 – 15.3 | 0.49 lb | 7 |
| 2007-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (below normal) | 2.2 – 16.4 | 0.72 lb | 18 |
| 1992-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 (normal) | 2.1 – 15.3 | 0.62 lb | 24 |
| 1992-08-24 | Standard trap nets | 4.6 (normal) | 2.2 – 16.4 | 0.61 lb | 41 |
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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.