Nigh
St. Louis County, Minnesota — DOW #69045700
18 Surveys
41.26
Acres
12 ft
Max Depth
4
Fish Species
33
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Nigh. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 6.5 (normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 1.16 lb | 26 |
| 2000-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 1.32 lb | 12 |
| 2021-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (below normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 2.38 lb | 9 |
| 2010-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (below normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 2.00 lb | 11 |
| 1986-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 9.0 (normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 1.09 lb | 36 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.15 lb | 4 |
| 2000-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.15 lb | 16 |
| 2021-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.18 lb | 24 |
| 2010-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (below normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.14 lb | 7 |
| 1986-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 6.5 (normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.37 lb | 26 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 5.8 (normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 1.35 lb | 23 |
| 2000-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 7.8 (normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 2.15 lb | 31 |
| 2021-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (below normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 2.01 lb | 6 |
| 2010-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (below normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 2.89 lb | 16 |
| 1986-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 12.0 (normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 1.69 lb | 48 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (normal) | 2.3 – 9.6 | 1.20 lb | 11 |
| 2021-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 2.3 – 9.6 | 1.28 lb | 16 |
| 2010-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 2.3 – 9.6 | 1.85 lb | 3 |
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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.