North Twin

Mahnomen County, Minnesota — DOW #44002300

264 Surveys

Invasive Species Alert

North Twin has confirmed populations of:

zebra mussel

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965.96

Acres

16 ft

Max Depth

0

14

Fish Species

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DNR Fish Surveys

Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on North Twin. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Black Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1984-08-20	Standard trap nets	231.7 (above normal)	1.1 – 17.4	0.05 lb	2780
1984-08-20	Standard gill nets	387.5 (above normal)	1.9 – 57.5	0.04 lb	2325
1989-08-21	Standard trap nets	29.6 (above normal)	1.1 – 17.4	0.25 lb	355
1989-08-21	Standard gill nets	57.8 (above normal)	1.9 – 57.5	0.10 lb	347
2024-08-12	Standard gill nets	2.2 (normal)	1.9 – 57.5	0.56 lb	20
1960-09-12	Standard trap nets	1.7 (normal)	1.1 – 17.4	0.58 lb	33
1960-09-12	Standard gill nets	3.0 (normal)	1.9 – 57.5	0.59 lb	36
1999-08-23	Standard trap nets	1.8 (normal)	1.1 – 17.4	0.42 lb	22
1999-08-23	Standard gill nets	19.1 (normal)	1.9 – 57.5	0.39 lb	153
1977-07-11	Standard trap nets	1.6 (normal)	1.1 – 17.4	0.61 lb	25
1977-07-11	Standard gill nets	8.4 (normal)	1.9 – 57.5	0.68 lb	67
2024-08-14	Backpack electrofishing	3.3	—	—	5
2024-08-14	50-ft beach seine	0.7	—	—	4
2009-08-17	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	1.1 – 17.4	0.53 lb	1
2009-08-17	Standard gill nets	0.7 (below normal)	1.9 – 57.5	0.85 lb	8
2014-08-18	Standard trap nets	0.4 (below normal)	1.1 – 17.4	0.47 lb	4
2014-08-18	Standard gill nets	0.4 (below normal)	1.9 – 57.5	0.29 lb	4
2019-08-19	Standard trap nets	0.3 (below normal)	1.1 – 17.4	0.45 lb	4
2019-08-19	Standard gill nets	7.4 (normal)	1.9 – 57.5	0.59 lb	67

Brown Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1984-08-20	Standard trap nets	5.8 (normal)	1.5 – 9.8	0.86 lb	70
1984-08-20	Standard gill nets	12.5 (above normal)	1.5 – 9.9	0.81 lb	75
1989-08-21	Standard trap nets	7.5 (normal)	1.5 – 9.8	0.38 lb	90
1989-08-21	Standard gill nets	3.0 (normal)	1.5 – 9.9	0.38 lb	18
2024-08-12	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	1.5 – 9.8	0.75 lb	1
2024-08-12	Standard gill nets	16.4 (above normal)	1.5 – 9.9	0.77 lb	148
1960-09-12	Standard trap nets	3.0 (normal)	1.5 – 9.8	0.60 lb	57
1960-09-12	Standard gill nets	0.3 (below normal)	1.5 – 9.9	0.60 lb	3
1999-08-23	Standard trap nets	4.8 (normal)	1.5 – 9.8	0.43 lb	58
1999-08-23	Standard gill nets	4.6 (normal)	1.5 – 9.9	0.38 lb	37
1977-07-11	Standard trap nets	2.3 (normal)	1.5 – 9.8	0.64 lb	37
1977-07-11	Standard gill nets	1.9 (normal)	1.5 – 9.9	0.82 lb	15
2024-08-14	50-ft beach seine	0.3	—	—	2
2009-08-17	Standard trap nets	1.8 (normal)	1.5 – 9.8	0.83 lb	22
2009-08-17	Standard gill nets	2.3 (normal)	1.5 – 9.9	0.88 lb	28
2014-08-18	Standard trap nets	0.5 (below normal)	1.5 – 9.8	0.88 lb	5
2014-08-18	Standard gill nets	1.3 (below normal)	1.5 – 9.9	0.65 lb	12
2019-08-19	Standard trap nets	1.2 (below normal)	1.5 – 9.8	0.75 lb	14
2019-08-19	Standard gill nets	28.3 (above normal)	1.5 – 9.9	0.82 lb	255

Yellow Perch

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1984-08-20	Standard trap nets	0.5 (below normal)	0.8 – 4.5	0.33 lb	6
1984-08-20	Standard gill nets	19.8 (normal)	8.0 – 40.3	0.46 lb	119
1989-08-21	Standard trap nets	3.2 (normal)	0.8 – 4.5	0.08 lb	38
1989-08-21	Standard gill nets	7.2 (below normal)	8.0 – 40.3	0.08 lb	43
2024-08-12	Standard gill nets	17.6 (normal)	8.0 – 40.3	0.11 lb	158
1960-09-12	Standard trap nets	0.9 (normal)	0.8 – 4.5	0.21 lb	17
1960-09-12	Standard gill nets	32.8 (normal)	8.0 – 40.3	0.14 lb	393
1999-08-23	Standard trap nets	1.8 (normal)	0.8 – 4.5	0.24 lb	21
1999-08-23	Standard gill nets	42.8 (above normal)	8.0 – 40.3	0.20 lb	342
1977-07-11	Standard trap nets	1.0 (normal)	0.8 – 4.5	0.40 lb	16
1977-07-11	Standard gill nets	41.0 (above normal)	8.0 – 40.3	0.34 lb	328
2024-08-14	50-ft beach seine	10.7	—	—	64
2024-08-14	Backpack electrofishing	12.3	—	—	19
2009-08-17	Standard trap nets	1.4 (normal)	0.8 – 4.5	0.07 lb	17
2009-08-17	Standard gill nets	27.2 (normal)	8.0 – 40.3	0.07 lb	326
2014-08-18	Standard trap nets	0.5 (below normal)	0.8 – 4.5	0.07 lb	5
2014-08-18	Standard gill nets	6.2 (below normal)	8.0 – 40.3	0.14 lb	56
2019-08-19	Standard trap nets	0.7 (below normal)	0.8 – 4.5	0.12 lb	8
2019-08-19	Standard gill nets	25.7 (normal)	8.0 – 40.3	0.07 lb	231

Yellow Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1984-08-20	Standard gill nets	2.7 (normal)	0.6 – 5.0	0.57 lb	16
1984-08-20	Standard trap nets	2.4 (normal)	1.8 – 7.2	0.73 lb	29
1989-08-21	Standard trap nets	3.8 (normal)	1.8 – 7.2	0.48 lb	46
2024-08-12	Standard gill nets	1.8 (normal)	0.6 – 5.0	0.59 lb	16
2024-08-12	Standard trap nets	0.4 (below normal)	1.8 – 7.2	0.73 lb	5
1960-09-12	Standard gill nets	2.8 (normal)	0.6 – 5.0	0.52 lb	33
1960-09-12	Standard trap nets	6.6 (normal)	1.8 – 7.2	0.62 lb	125
1999-08-23	Standard gill nets	0.8 (normal)	0.6 – 5.0	0.55 lb	6
1999-08-23	Standard trap nets	1.2 (below normal)	1.8 – 7.2	0.58 lb	14
1977-07-11	Standard gill nets	2.3 (normal)	0.6 – 5.0	0.57 lb	18
1977-07-11	Standard trap nets	5.3 (normal)	1.8 – 7.2	0.52 lb	85
2024-08-14	Backpack electrofishing	0.7	—	—	1
2009-08-17	Standard gill nets	7.2 (above normal)	0.6 – 5.0	0.86 lb	86
2009-08-17	Standard trap nets	3.0 (normal)	1.8 – 7.2	0.84 lb	36
2014-08-18	Standard gill nets	5.1 (above normal)	0.6 – 5.0	0.61 lb	46
2014-08-18	Standard trap nets	1.9 (normal)	1.8 – 7.2	0.50 lb	21
2019-08-19	Standard gill nets	6.3 (above normal)	0.6 – 5.0	0.72 lb	57
2019-08-19	Standard trap nets	3.8 (normal)	1.8 – 7.2	0.62 lb	45

Northern Pike

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1984-08-20	Standard gill nets	4.7 (normal)	4.6 – 11.6	1.14 lb	28
1984-08-20	Standard trap nets	0.7	—	1.00 lb	8
1989-08-21	Standard gill nets	2.0 (below normal)	4.6 – 11.6	1.59 lb	12
1989-08-21	Standard trap nets	0.8	—	3.50 lb	9
2024-08-12	Standard gill nets	15.7 (above normal)	4.6 – 11.6	1.95 lb	141
2024-08-12	Standard trap nets	0.8	—	1.91 lb	9
1960-09-12	Standard gill nets	5.3 (normal)	4.6 – 11.6	1.66 lb	64
1960-09-12	Standard trap nets	0.5	—	3.29 lb	10
1999-08-23	Standard gill nets	9.1 (normal)	4.6 – 11.6	1.40 lb	73
1999-08-23	Standard trap nets	1.3	—	1.80 lb	16
1977-07-11	Standard gill nets	5.1 (normal)	4.6 – 11.6	1.67 lb	41
1977-07-11	Standard trap nets	0.3	—	0.40 lb	5
2024-08-14	50-ft beach seine	0.2	—	—	1
2009-08-17	Standard gill nets	15.2 (above normal)	4.6 – 11.6	2.26 lb	182
2009-08-17	Standard trap nets	1.3	—	1.60 lb	16
2014-08-18	Standard gill nets	17.3 (above normal)	4.6 – 11.6	1.62 lb	156
2014-08-18	Standard trap nets	1.6	—	1.30 lb	18
2019-08-19	Standard gill nets	18.6 (above normal)	4.6 – 11.6	2.16 lb	167
2019-08-19	Standard trap nets	1.8	—	2.17 lb	22

Rock Bass

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1984-08-20	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.8	0.50 lb	1
1984-08-20	Standard trap nets	0.4 (normal)	0.3 – 1.4	0.64 lb	5
1989-08-21	Standard trap nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.4	0.93 lb	3
2024-08-12	Standard gill nets	1.1 (normal)	0.3 – 1.8	0.46 lb	10
2024-08-12	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.4	0.10 lb	1
1960-09-12	Standard gill nets	1.3 (normal)	0.3 – 1.8	0.38 lb	16
1960-09-12	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.4	0.33 lb	3
1999-08-23	Standard gill nets	1.6 (normal)	0.3 – 1.8	0.57 lb	13
1999-08-23	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.4	0.45 lb	2
1977-07-11	Standard gill nets	3.6 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.8	0.64 lb	29
1977-07-11	Standard trap nets	0.8 (normal)	0.3 – 1.4	0.75 lb	13
2024-08-14	50-ft beach seine	0.7	—	—	4
2009-08-17	Standard gill nets	0.7 (normal)	0.3 – 1.8	0.68 lb	8
2009-08-17	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.4	0.03 lb	2
2014-08-18	Standard gill nets	1.2 (normal)	0.3 – 1.8	0.61 lb	11
2014-08-18	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.4	—	1
2019-08-19	Standard gill nets	0.7 (normal)	0.3 – 1.8	0.63 lb	6
2019-08-19	Standard trap nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.4	0.70 lb	3

Hybrid Sunfish

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1984-08-20	Standard gill nets	0.2	—	0.10 lb	1
1984-08-20	Standard trap nets	1.8	—	0.48 lb	21
1989-08-21	Standard trap nets	4.0	—	0.10 lb	48
2024-08-12	Standard gill nets	0.2	—	0.18 lb	2
2024-08-12	Standard trap nets	0.6	—	0.25 lb	7
1960-09-12	Standard gill nets	0.1	—	0.10 lb	1
1960-09-12	Standard trap nets	0.1	—	0.65 lb	2
1999-08-23	Standard gill nets	0.3	—	0.35 lb	2
1999-08-23	Standard trap nets	2.8	—	0.37 lb	34
1977-07-11	Standard trap nets	0.9	—	0.58 lb	15
2024-08-14	Backpack electrofishing	1.9	—	—	3
2024-08-14	50-ft beach seine	0.7	—	—	4
2024-08-14	15-ft beach seine	1.0	—	—	1
2009-08-17	Standard gill nets	0.1	—	0.41 lb	1
2009-08-17	Standard trap nets	0.7	—	0.16 lb	8
2014-08-18	Standard gill nets	0.4	—	0.11 lb	4
2014-08-18	Standard trap nets	1.7	—	0.25 lb	19
2019-08-19	Standard gill nets	0.4	—	0.38 lb	4
2019-08-19	Standard trap nets	1.3	—	0.23 lb	15

Walleye

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1984-08-20	Standard gill nets	15.3 (above normal)	1.5 – 5.8	2.09 lb	92
1984-08-20	Standard trap nets	0.4 (normal)	0.3 – 0.8	0.50 lb	5
1989-08-21	Standard gill nets	9.7 (above normal)	1.5 – 5.8	1.22 lb	58
1989-08-21	Standard trap nets	0.4 (normal)	0.3 – 0.8	1.02 lb	5
2024-08-12	Standard gill nets	1.9 (normal)	1.5 – 5.8	2.14 lb	17
2024-08-12	Standard trap nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.3 – 0.8	2.95 lb	3
1960-09-12	Standard gill nets	1.1 (below normal)	1.5 – 5.8	1.78 lb	13
1960-09-12	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.3 – 0.8	4.70 lb	4
1999-08-23	Standard gill nets	3.6 (normal)	1.5 – 5.8	1.13 lb	29
1999-08-23	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 0.8	0.67 lb	4
1977-07-11	Standard gill nets	1.6 (normal)	1.5 – 5.8	1.71 lb	13
1977-07-11	Standard trap nets	0.9 (above normal)	0.3 – 0.8	1.78 lb	15
2009-08-17	Standard gill nets	2.7 (normal)	1.5 – 5.8	1.91 lb	32
2009-08-17	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 0.8	3.76 lb	4
2014-08-18	Standard gill nets	0.3 (below normal)	1.5 – 5.8	3.55 lb	3
2014-08-18	Standard trap nets	0.5 (normal)	0.3 – 0.8	4.08 lb	5
2019-08-19	Standard gill nets	3.9 (normal)	1.5 – 5.8	2.13 lb	35
2019-08-19	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.3 – 0.8	8.14 lb	2

Bluegill

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1984-08-20	Standard gill nets	1.2	—	0.14 lb	7
1984-08-20	Standard trap nets	1.6 (below normal)	2.5 – 25.0	0.04 lb	19
1989-08-21	Standard trap nets	49.7 (above normal)	2.5 – 25.0	0.06 lb	596
2024-08-12	Standard gill nets	9.8	—	0.53 lb	88
2024-08-12	Standard trap nets	4.8 (normal)	2.5 – 25.0	0.23 lb	57
1960-09-12	Standard gill nets	7.6	—	0.13 lb	91
1960-09-12	Standard trap nets	17.5 (normal)	2.5 – 25.0	0.19 lb	332
1999-08-23	Standard gill nets	2.3	—	0.36 lb	18
1999-08-23	Standard trap nets	4.3 (normal)	2.5 – 25.0	0.38 lb	52
1977-07-11	Standard trap nets	3.8 (normal)	2.5 – 25.0	0.57 lb	60
2024-08-14	Backpack electrofishing	65.6	—	—	101
2024-08-14	50-ft beach seine	6.5	—	—	39
2024-08-14	15-ft beach seine	2.0	—	—	2
2009-08-17	Standard gill nets	4.7	—	0.31 lb	56
2009-08-17	Standard trap nets	18.4 (normal)	2.5 – 25.0	0.12 lb	221
2014-08-18	Standard gill nets	9.2	—	0.14 lb	83
2014-08-18	Standard trap nets	18.6 (normal)	2.5 – 25.0	0.16 lb	205
2019-08-19	Standard gill nets	12.9	—	0.30 lb	116
2019-08-19	Standard trap nets	22.6 (normal)	2.5 – 25.0	0.18 lb	271

Pumpkinseed

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1984-08-20	Standard gill nets	4.3	—	0.23 lb	26
1984-08-20	Standard trap nets	1.1 (below normal)	1.4 – 8.6	0.08 lb	13
1989-08-21	Standard trap nets	5.6 (normal)	1.4 – 8.6	0.04 lb	67
2024-08-12	Standard gill nets	2.7	—	0.21 lb	24
2024-08-12	Standard trap nets	0.7 (below normal)	1.4 – 8.6	0.29 lb	8
1960-09-12	Standard gill nets	3.7	—	0.17 lb	44
1960-09-12	Standard trap nets	1.8 (normal)	1.4 – 8.6	0.34 lb	34
1999-08-23	Standard gill nets	16.5	—	0.21 lb	132
1999-08-23	Standard trap nets	10.3 (above normal)	1.4 – 8.6	0.26 lb	124
1977-07-11	Standard trap nets	1.9 (normal)	1.4 – 8.6	0.37 lb	30
2024-08-14	Backpack electrofishing	1.9	—	—	3
2024-08-14	50-ft beach seine	0.3	—	—	2
2009-08-17	Standard gill nets	0.6	—	0.18 lb	7
2009-08-17	Standard trap nets	0.9 (below normal)	1.4 – 8.6	0.12 lb	11
2014-08-18	Standard gill nets	6.3	—	0.15 lb	57
2014-08-18	Standard trap nets	0.4 (below normal)	1.4 – 8.6	0.19 lb	4
2019-08-19	Standard gill nets	0.9	—	0.18 lb	8
2019-08-19	Standard trap nets	0.8 (below normal)	1.4 – 8.6	0.18 lb	9

Tullibee (Cisco)

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1984-08-20	Standard gill nets	1.2 (normal)	0.3 – 1.4	0.60 lb	7
1989-08-21	Standard gill nets	3.0 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.4	1.52 lb	18
1960-09-12	Standard gill nets	1.0 (normal)	0.3 – 1.4	0.79 lb	12
1999-08-23	Standard gill nets	0.8 (normal)	0.3 – 1.4	1.92 lb	6
1977-07-11	Standard gill nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.4	3.00 lb	1
2009-08-17	Standard gill nets	0.4 (normal)	0.3 – 1.4	1.08 lb	5

White Sucker

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1984-08-20	Standard gill nets	7.0 (above normal)	1.0 – 5.5	1.64 lb	42
1984-08-20	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.4 – 1.5	2.50 lb	1
1989-08-21	Standard gill nets	2.8 (normal)	1.0 – 5.5	1.14 lb	17
1989-08-21	Standard trap nets	1.1 (normal)	0.4 – 1.5	2.35 lb	13
2024-08-12	Standard gill nets	1.1 (normal)	1.0 – 5.5	2.01 lb	10
1960-09-12	Standard gill nets	1.8 (normal)	1.0 – 5.5	2.07 lb	22
1960-09-12	Standard trap nets	0.6 (normal)	0.4 – 1.5	3.03 lb	11
1999-08-23	Standard gill nets	3.0 (normal)	1.0 – 5.5	2.29 lb	24
1999-08-23	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.4 – 1.5	2.29 lb	1
1977-07-11	Standard gill nets	2.1 (normal)	1.0 – 5.5	2.15 lb	17
1977-07-11	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.4 – 1.5	2.50 lb	3
2024-08-14	50-ft beach seine	0.3	—	—	2
2009-08-17	Standard gill nets	1.2 (normal)	1.0 – 5.5	2.67 lb	14
2009-08-17	Standard trap nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.4 – 1.5	3.28 lb	4
2014-08-18	Standard gill nets	0.1 (below normal)	1.0 – 5.5	2.45 lb	1
2014-08-18	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.4 – 1.5	1.42 lb	1
2019-08-19	Standard gill nets	0.1 (below normal)	1.0 – 5.5	2.99 lb	1

Smallmouth Bass

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1984-08-20	Standard trap nets	0.1	—	2.00 lb	1
1977-07-11	Standard trap nets	0.1	—	2.50 lb	1

Largemouth Bass

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1984-08-20	Standard trap nets	0.6 (normal)	0.3 – 0.9	0.57 lb	7
2024-08-12	Standard gill nets	0.6 (normal)	0.3 – 1.3	0.62 lb	5
2024-08-12	Standard trap nets	0.7 (normal)	0.3 – 0.9	1.27 lb	8
1960-09-12	Standard gill nets	0.8 (normal)	0.3 – 1.3	1.18 lb	10
1960-09-12	Standard trap nets	1.5 (above normal)	0.3 – 0.9	1.64 lb	29
1999-08-23	Standard gill nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.3	1.62 lb	1
1999-08-23	Standard trap nets	2.4 (above normal)	0.3 – 0.9	1.10 lb	29
1977-07-11	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 0.9	6.00 lb	1
2024-08-14	50-ft beach seine	19.2	—	—	115
2024-08-14	15-ft beach seine	2.0	—	—	2
2024-08-14	Backpack electrofishing	27.3	—	—	42
2009-08-17	Standard gill nets	0.4 (normal)	0.3 – 1.3	2.77 lb	5
2009-08-17	Standard trap nets	0.5 (normal)	0.3 – 0.9	1.96 lb	6
2014-08-18	Standard gill nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 1.3	1.68 lb	3
2014-08-18	Standard trap nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.3 – 0.9	1.28 lb	3
2019-08-19	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.3	1.86 lb	2
2019-08-19	Standard trap nets	0.4 (normal)	0.3 – 0.9	0.73 lb	5

Black Crappie

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1984-08-20	Standard trap nets	0.4 (below normal)	0.8 – 6.5	1.64 lb	5
1989-08-21	Standard trap nets	0.8 (below normal)	0.8 – 6.5	0.94 lb	9
2024-08-12	Standard gill nets	1.8 (normal)	1.0 – 7.3	0.32 lb	16
2024-08-12	Standard trap nets	0.4 (below normal)	0.8 – 6.5	0.66 lb	5
1960-09-12	Standard gill nets	0.9 (below normal)	1.0 – 7.3	0.43 lb	11
1960-09-12	Standard trap nets	1.7 (normal)	0.8 – 6.5	0.59 lb	32
1999-08-23	Standard gill nets	1.3 (normal)	1.0 – 7.3	0.75 lb	10
1999-08-23	Standard trap nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.8 – 6.5	0.65 lb	3
1977-07-11	Standard gill nets	0.9 (below normal)	1.0 – 7.3	1.32 lb	7
1977-07-11	Standard trap nets	2.3 (normal)	0.8 – 6.5	1.24 lb	37
2024-08-14	Backpack electrofishing	0.7	—	—	1
2009-08-17	Standard gill nets	0.4 (below normal)	1.0 – 7.3	1.00 lb	5
2009-08-17	Standard trap nets	0.5 (below normal)	0.8 – 6.5	0.44 lb	6
2014-08-18	Standard gill nets	1.3 (normal)	1.0 – 7.3	0.54 lb	12
2014-08-18	Standard trap nets	1.1 (normal)	0.8 – 6.5	0.39 lb	12
2019-08-19	Standard gill nets	2.7 (normal)	1.0 – 7.3	0.57 lb	24
2019-08-19	Standard trap nets	0.8 (below normal)	0.8 – 6.5	0.38 lb	9

Green Sunfish

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1989-08-21	Standard trap nets	1.2 (normal)	0.3 – 1.5	0.04 lb	14
2024-08-12	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.5	0.04 lb	1
2024-08-14	Backpack electrofishing	1.3	—	—	2
2009-08-17	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.5	0.01 lb	1

Tadpole Madtom

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2024-08-14	50-ft beach seine	0.7	—	4
2024-08-14	Backpack electrofishing	0.7	—	1

Iowa Darter

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2024-08-14	15-ft beach seine	7.0	—	7
2024-08-14	Backpack electrofishing	11.0	—	17
2024-08-14	50-ft beach seine	14.0	—	84

BCS

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2024-08-14	50-ft beach seine	1.2	—	7

CNM

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2024-08-14	Backpack electrofishing	7.8	—	12

BNS

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2024-08-14	Backpack electrofishing	0.7	—	1
2024-08-14	50-ft beach seine	0.5	—	3

Bluntnose Minnow

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2024-08-14	Backpack electrofishing	3.9	—	6
2024-08-14	50-ft beach seine	14.7	—	88

BKF

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2024-08-14	Backpack electrofishing	7.2	—	11
2024-08-14	50-ft beach seine	2.2	—	13

Golden Shiner

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2024-08-14	50-ft beach seine	0.2	—	1

BST

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2024-08-14	Backpack electrofishing	0.7	—	1

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Fish Species

Species known to inhabit North Twin. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Black Bullhead Black Crappie Bluegill Brown Bullhead Green Sunfish Hybrid Sunfish Largemouth Bass Northern Pike Pumpkinseed Rock Bass Walleye White Sucker Yellow Bullhead Yellow Perch

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