Minnesota Fishing Guide

Okabena

Nobles County, Minnesota — DOW #53002800

262 Surveys
776.05
Acres
16 ft
Max Depth
8 ft
Mean Depth
18
Fish Species
0
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DNR Fish Surveys

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

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2019-09-11 Fall electrofishing 44.1 — 0.18 lb 271
2006-08-21 Standard gill nets 34.0 (above normal) 3.2 – 15.3 1.68 lb 102
2006-08-21 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 1.44 lb 16
2010-08-23 Standard gill nets 14.7 (normal) 3.2 – 15.3 0.55 lb 44
2010-08-23 Backpack electrofishing 1.8 — — 1
2010-08-23 Standard trap nets 3.4 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.75 lb 41
2010-08-23 50-ft beach seine 0.5 — — 3
2018-07-02 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 2
2018-08-13 Standard gill nets 10.0 (normal) 3.2 – 15.3 0.85 lb 30
2018-08-13 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.32 lb 11
2000-08-21 Standard gill nets 16.6 (above normal) 3.2 – 15.3 1.49 lb 83
2000-08-21 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 1.18 lb 11
1996-08-19 Standard gill nets 28.0 (above normal) 3.2 – 15.3 1.13 lb 112
1996-08-19 Standard trap nets 2.2 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.70 lb 26
2014-08-18 Standard gill nets 12.3 (normal) 3.2 – 15.3 0.85 lb 37
2014-08-18 Standard trap nets 3.6 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.70 lb 43
1982-06-07 Standard gill nets 36.5 (above normal) 3.2 – 15.3 1.24 lb 73
1982-06-07 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 1.70 lb 5
1986-07-29 Standard gill nets 4.3 (normal) 3.2 – 15.3 0.95 lb 13
1986-07-29 Standard trap nets 1.7 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.72 lb 24

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-21 Standard trap nets 7.1 (normal) 1.3 – 78.1 0.89 lb 85
2006-08-21 Standard gill nets 22.7 (normal) 4.6 – 83.0 0.68 lb 68
2010-08-23 Standard gill nets 0.7 (below normal) 4.6 – 83.0 0.48 lb 2
2010-08-23 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 1.3 – 78.1 1.05 lb 7
2018-07-02 50-ft beach seine 4.9 — — 39
2018-08-13 Standard trap nets 0.5 (below normal) 1.3 – 78.1 1.05 lb 5
2018-08-13 Standard gill nets 0.7 (below normal) 4.6 – 83.0 0.93 lb 2
2000-08-21 Standard trap nets 9.0 (normal) 1.3 – 78.1 0.53 lb 108
2000-08-21 Standard gill nets 79.2 (normal) 4.6 – 83.0 0.48 lb 396
1996-08-19 Standard trap nets 1.0 (below normal) 1.3 – 78.1 0.52 lb 12
1996-08-19 Standard gill nets 1.5 (below normal) 4.6 – 83.0 0.58 lb 6
2014-08-18 Standard trap nets 1.3 (below normal) 1.3 – 78.1 0.35 lb 15
2014-08-18 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 4.6 – 83.0 0.25 lb 1
1982-06-07 Standard gill nets 3.0 (below normal) 4.6 – 83.0 0.17 lb 6
1982-06-07 Standard trap nets 0.7 (below normal) 1.3 – 78.1 0.31 lb 13
1986-07-29 Standard gill nets 1.0 (below normal) 4.6 – 83.0 0.80 lb 3
1986-07-29 Standard trap nets 1.1 (below normal) 1.3 – 78.1 0.97 lb 15

White Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-21 Standard gill nets 77.3 (above normal) 0.8 – 11.0 0.04 lb 232
2006-08-21 Standard trap nets 6.2 (normal) 0.5 – 15.9 0.14 lb 74
2010-08-23 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 15.9 0.19 lb 3
2010-08-23 50-ft beach seine 12.5 — — 75
2010-08-23 15-ft beach seine 1.3 — — 4
2010-08-23 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.8 – 11.0 0.48 lb 1
2018-07-02 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
2018-08-13 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 0.8 – 11.0 0.10 lb 6
2018-08-13 Standard trap nets 7.5 (normal) 0.5 – 15.9 0.21 lb 83
2000-08-21 Standard gill nets 3.6 (normal) 0.8 – 11.0 0.27 lb 18
2000-08-21 Standard trap nets 5.1 (normal) 0.5 – 15.9 0.23 lb 61
1996-08-19 Standard gill nets 2.3 (normal) 0.8 – 11.0 0.41 lb 9
1996-08-19 Standard trap nets 6.8 (normal) 0.5 – 15.9 0.14 lb 81
1996-08-19 Survey seining 0.5 — — 2
2014-08-18 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.5 – 15.9 0.21 lb 12
1982-06-07 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 0.8 – 11.0 0.63 lb 3
1982-06-07 Standard trap nets 44.3 (above normal) 0.5 – 15.9 0.55 lb 886
1986-07-29 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.8 – 11.0 0.30 lb 1
1986-07-29 Standard trap nets 1.6 (normal) 0.5 – 15.9 0.33 lb 23

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-21 Standard trap nets 6.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 2.6 0.19 lb 82
2006-08-21 Standard gill nets 116.7 (above normal) 3.0 – 22.5 0.10 lb 350
2010-08-23 50-ft beach seine 0.7 — — 4
2010-08-23 Standard gill nets 24.7 (above normal) 3.0 – 22.5 0.33 lb 74
2010-08-23 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.3 – 2.6 0.22 lb 13
2018-07-02 50-ft beach seine 3.8 — — 30
2018-07-02 Backpack electrofishing 10.3 — — 7
2018-08-13 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.3 – 2.6 0.14 lb 10
2018-08-13 Standard gill nets 7.7 (normal) 3.0 – 22.5 0.40 lb 23
2000-08-21 Standard trap nets 2.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 2.6 0.30 lb 33
2000-08-21 Standard gill nets 64.6 (above normal) 3.0 – 22.5 0.23 lb 323
1996-08-19 Standard trap nets 11.5 (above normal) 0.3 – 2.6 0.32 lb 138
1996-08-19 Standard gill nets 103.8 (above normal) 3.0 – 22.5 0.30 lb 415
2014-08-18 Standard trap nets 2.7 (above normal) 0.3 – 2.6 0.12 lb 32
2014-08-18 Standard gill nets 23.0 (above normal) 3.0 – 22.5 0.18 lb 69
1982-06-07 Standard trap nets 1.6 (normal) 0.3 – 2.6 0.41 lb 31
1982-06-07 Standard gill nets 13.5 (normal) 3.0 – 22.5 0.32 lb 27
1986-07-29 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 2.6 0.31 lb 11
1986-07-29 Standard gill nets 9.7 (normal) 3.0 – 22.5 0.48 lb 29

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-21 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 1.2 – 7.8 2.85 lb 4
2006-08-21 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 5.14 lb 4
2010-08-23 50-ft beach seine 0.2 — — 1
2010-08-23 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.2 – 7.8 2.92 lb 1
2018-08-13 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.2 – 7.8 1.39 lb 1
2018-08-13 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 6.37 lb 3
2000-08-21 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 1.2 – 7.8 2.54 lb 1
1996-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.6 — 2.66 lb 7
2014-08-18 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 1.2 – 7.8 2.51 lb 4
2014-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 2.66 lb 2
1982-06-07 Standard gill nets 1.0 (below normal) 1.2 – 7.8 1.00 lb 2
1986-07-29 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.80 lb 2

Channel Catfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-21 Standard gill nets 8.7 — 0.59 lb 26
2006-08-21 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 4.02 lb 1
2010-08-23 Standard trap nets 0.7 — 2.27 lb 8
2010-08-23 50-ft beach seine 0.2 — — 1
2010-08-23 Standard gill nets 43.0 — 1.40 lb 129
2018-07-02 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 2
2018-08-13 Standard gill nets 12.7 — 4.66 lb 38
2018-08-13 Standard trap nets 1.8 — 5.58 lb 20
2000-08-21 Standard gill nets 2.2 — 5.02 lb 11
1996-08-19 Survey seining 0.3 — — 1
1996-08-19 Standard gill nets 8.0 — 3.86 lb 32
1996-08-19 Standard trap nets 1.8 — 4.63 lb 21
1996-08-19 Special trotlines 2.0 — 1.82 lb 2
2014-08-18 Standard gill nets 20.0 — 2.67 lb 60
2014-08-18 Standard trap nets 1.9 — 2.98 lb 23
1982-06-07 Standard gill nets 2.0 — 1.65 lb 4
1986-07-29 Standard gill nets 106.3 — 0.64 lb 319
1986-07-29 Standard trap nets 1.8 — 0.98 lb 25

Common Carp

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-21 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 0.5 – 9.1 3.78 lb 6
2006-08-21 Standard trap nets 4.4 (normal) 0.7 – 5.1 4.21 lb 53
2010-08-23 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 9.1 9.37 lb 1
2010-08-23 Standard trap nets 3.3 (normal) 0.7 – 5.1 6.89 lb 39
2010-08-23 50-ft beach seine 0.2 — — 1
2018-07-02 Backpack electrofishing 10.3 — — 7
2018-08-13 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.5 – 9.1 8.83 lb 3
2018-08-13 Standard trap nets 1.4 (normal) 0.7 – 5.1 7.46 lb 16
2000-08-21 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.7 – 5.1 5.54 lb 11
1996-08-19 Survey seining 1.3 — — 5
1996-08-19 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 9.1 5.10 lb 2
1996-08-19 Standard trap nets 2.2 (normal) 0.7 – 5.1 5.80 lb 26
2014-08-18 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 9.1 1.32 lb 1
2014-08-18 Standard trap nets 16.0 (above normal) 0.7 – 5.1 1.08 lb 192
1986-07-29 Standard trap nets 3.5 (normal) 0.7 – 5.1 4.11 lb 49

Golden Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-21 Standard trap nets 3.5 (above normal) 0.2 – 1.0 0.04 lb 42
2010-08-23 15-ft beach seine 1.7 — — 5
2010-08-23 Standard gill nets 1.0 (above normal) 0.1 – 0.7 0.15 lb 3
2010-08-23 Standard trap nets 5.4 (above normal) 0.2 – 1.0 0.07 lb 65
2010-08-23 50-ft beach seine 4.7 — — 28
2018-07-02 50-ft beach seine 0.5 — — 4
2018-08-13 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 0.07 lb 1
2000-08-21 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 1.0 0.07 lb 5
1996-08-19 Standard trap nets 4.7 (above normal) 0.2 – 1.0 0.09 lb 56
2014-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 0.11 lb 2

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-21 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.06 lb 1
2006-08-21 Standard trap nets 3.8 (normal) 1.0 – 14.9 0.11 lb 45
2010-08-23 Standard gill nets 1.0 — 0.40 lb 3
2010-08-23 Backpack electrofishing 8.8 — — 5
2010-08-23 Standard trap nets 6.3 (normal) 1.0 – 14.9 0.35 lb 76
2018-07-02 Backpack electrofishing 26.6 — — 18
2018-07-02 50-ft beach seine 0.8 — — 6
2018-07-02 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 1
2018-08-13 Standard trap nets 1.4 (normal) 1.0 – 14.9 0.34 lb 16
2000-08-21 Standard gill nets 0.6 — 0.21 lb 3
2000-08-21 Standard trap nets 12.7 (normal) 1.0 – 14.9 0.20 lb 152
1996-08-19 Standard trap nets 1.5 (normal) 1.0 – 14.9 0.26 lb 18
2014-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 1.0 – 14.9 0.38 lb 5
1982-06-07 Standard trap nets 0.7 (below normal) 1.0 – 14.9 0.57 lb 13
1986-07-29 Standard trap nets 0.5 (below normal) 1.0 – 14.9 0.49 lb 7

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-21 Standard gill nets 3.0 — 0.13 lb 9
2006-08-21 Standard trap nets 3.5 (normal) 0.4 – 4.5 0.09 lb 42
2010-08-23 Backpack electrofishing 1.8 — — 1
2010-08-23 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.4 – 4.5 0.37 lb 9
2018-07-02 Backpack electrofishing 22.1 — — 15
2018-07-02 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
2018-08-13 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.30 lb 1
2018-08-13 Standard trap nets 1.6 (normal) 0.4 – 4.5 0.22 lb 17
2000-08-21 Standard gill nets 7.4 — 0.25 lb 37
2000-08-21 Standard trap nets 15.3 (above normal) 0.4 – 4.5 0.21 lb 183
1996-08-19 Standard trap nets 5.6 (above normal) 0.4 – 4.5 0.22 lb 67
2014-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.4 – 4.5 0.26 lb 8
1986-07-29 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 4.5 0.40 lb 1

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-21 Standard gill nets 3.7 (normal) 0.8 – 5.9 2.21 lb 11
2006-08-21 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 2.16 lb 9
2010-08-23 Standard trap nets 2.4 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.3 2.82 lb 29
2010-08-23 Standard gill nets 1.7 (normal) 0.8 – 5.9 2.42 lb 5
2018-07-02 Backpack electrofishing 4.4 — — 3
2018-08-13 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.8 – 5.9 1.11 lb 1
2018-08-13 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 2.21 lb 11
2000-08-21 Standard gill nets 2.4 (normal) 0.8 – 5.9 2.21 lb 12
2000-08-21 Standard trap nets 1.4 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.3 2.43 lb 17
1996-08-19 Standard gill nets 9.5 (above normal) 0.8 – 5.9 2.77 lb 38
1996-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 2.29 lb 6
2014-08-18 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.8 – 5.9 2.31 lb 1
2014-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 2.29 lb 10
1982-06-07 Standard gill nets 17.0 (above normal) 0.8 – 5.9 2.50 lb 34
1982-06-07 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 2.60 lb 10
1986-07-29 Standard gill nets 5.7 (normal) 0.8 – 5.9 1.89 lb 17
1986-07-29 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 1.71 lb 8

BIB

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-21 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.3 – 6.1 3.94 lb 3
2018-07-02 50-ft beach seine 0.4 — — 3
2018-08-13 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 0.3 – 6.1 7.02 lb 6
2018-08-13 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.2 – 1.5 5.84 lb 10
2000-08-21 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 6.1 7.72 lb 3
2000-08-21 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.5 4.46 lb 1
1996-08-19 Survey seining 0.3 — — 1
1996-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.5 1.38 lb 2
2014-08-18 Standard gill nets 22.7 (above normal) 0.3 – 6.1 0.46 lb 68
2014-08-18 Standard trap nets 11.5 (above normal) 0.2 – 1.5 0.37 lb 138
1982-06-07 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 6.1 0.10 lb 1

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-21 Standard gill nets 2.7 (normal) 0.8 – 11.1 0.10 lb 8
2006-08-21 Standard trap nets 6.5 (normal) 1.0 – 12.3 0.11 lb 78
2010-08-23 Standard gill nets 5.0 (normal) 0.8 – 11.1 0.38 lb 15
2010-08-23 Backpack electrofishing 1.8 — — 1
2010-08-23 Standard trap nets 8.8 (normal) 1.0 – 12.3 0.38 lb 106
2010-08-23 50-ft beach seine 14.0 — — 84
2010-08-23 15-ft beach seine 0.7 — — 2
2018-07-02 Backpack electrofishing 1.5 — — 1
2018-07-02 50-ft beach seine 44.3 — — 354
2018-07-02 15-ft beach seine 11.7 — — 35
2018-08-13 Standard gill nets 2.3 (normal) 0.8 – 11.1 0.08 lb 7
2018-08-13 Standard trap nets 8.0 (normal) 1.0 – 12.3 0.20 lb 88
2000-08-21 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.8 – 11.1 0.13 lb 2
2000-08-21 Standard trap nets 9.5 (normal) 1.0 – 12.3 0.21 lb 114
1996-08-19 Survey seining 0.3 — — 1
1996-08-19 Standard gill nets 3.8 (normal) 0.8 – 11.1 0.35 lb 15
1996-08-19 Standard trap nets 17.1 (above normal) 1.0 – 12.3 0.25 lb 205
2014-08-18 Standard gill nets 4.0 (normal) 0.8 – 11.1 0.17 lb 12
2014-08-18 Standard trap nets 36.7 (above normal) 1.0 – 12.3 0.10 lb 440
1982-06-07 Standard trap nets 0.8 (below normal) 1.0 – 12.3 0.46 lb 17
1986-07-29 Standard trap nets 1.8 (normal) 1.0 – 12.3 0.38 lb 25

Freshwater Drum

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2010-08-23 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 4.0 0.06 lb 1
2018-07-02 50-ft beach seine 2.1 — — 17
2018-08-13 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.4 – 4.0 1.13 lb 2
2018-08-13 Standard gill nets 13.0 (normal) 3.6 – 24.2 0.91 lb 39
2014-08-18 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.4 – 4.0 0.40 lb 16
2014-08-18 Standard gill nets 23.0 (normal) 3.6 – 24.2 0.45 lb 69

Johnny Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2010-08-23 50-ft beach seine 10.0 — 60
2010-08-23 Backpack electrofishing 211.7 — 120
2018-07-02 50-ft beach seine 0.8 — 6
2018-07-02 Backpack electrofishing 7.4 — 5

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2010-08-23 Standard gill nets 3.3 — 0.14 lb 10
2010-08-23 Backpack electrofishing 19.4 — — 11
2010-08-23 Standard trap nets 2.1 — 0.28 lb 25
2010-08-23 50-ft beach seine 0.8 — — 5
2010-08-23 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 1
2018-07-02 Backpack electrofishing 10.3 — — 7
2018-08-13 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.22 lb 1
2000-08-21 Standard trap nets 3.6 — 0.12 lb 43
1996-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 0.08 lb 4

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2010-08-23 50-ft beach seine 0.8 — — 5
2010-08-23 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 1
2010-08-23 Backpack electrofishing 7.1 — — 4
2010-08-23 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 0.05 lb 2
2018-07-02 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
2018-07-02 Backpack electrofishing 7.4 — — 5
2000-08-21 Standard trap nets 0.2 (normal) 0.1 – 0.8 1.07 lb 2

Spottail Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2010-08-23 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — 2
2018-07-02 Backpack electrofishing 13.3 — 9
2018-07-02 50-ft beach seine 59.3 — 474
2018-07-02 15-ft beach seine 1.0 — 3

Fathead Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2010-08-23 50-ft beach seine 2.7 — 16
2018-07-02 Backpack electrofishing 1.5 — 1
2018-07-02 50-ft beach seine 10.1 — 81
2018-07-02 15-ft beach seine 1.3 — 4
1996-08-19 Survey seining 1.3 — 5

Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2010-08-23 Backpack electrofishing 93.5 — 53
2010-08-23 50-ft beach seine 815.0 — 4890
2010-08-23 15-ft beach seine 64.7 — 194
1996-08-19 Survey seining 88.8 — 355

Iowa Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2010-08-23 Backpack electrofishing 61.7 — 35
2010-08-23 50-ft beach seine 0.5 — 3
2018-07-02 Backpack electrofishing 3.0 — 2
2018-07-02 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — 1

Tadpole Madtom

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2010-08-23 Backpack electrofishing 5.3 — 3

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-07-02 Backpack electrofishing 3.0 — — 2
2018-08-13 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 3.6 0.50 lb 1
1996-08-19 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 3.6 0.45 lb 1

OSS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-07-02 Backpack electrofishing 20.7 — — 14
2018-07-02 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
2018-08-13 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 0.02 lb 2
2000-08-21 Standard trap nets 4.0 — 0.07 lb 48
2000-08-21 Standard gill nets 2.2 — 0.06 lb 11
1982-06-07 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 0.16 lb 5

Green Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-07-02 Backpack electrofishing 5.9 — 4

OTM

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
1996-08-19 Survey seining 7.5 — 30

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

Blue Line Junction

Worthington, MN

(507) 372-4038

★ 4.1

Silverback Pro

Worthington, MN

(507) 329-6019

Tractor Supply Co.

Worthington, MN

(507) 376-9733

★ 4.6

Lolkus Outdoors

Chandler, MN

(507) 879-5748

★ 5

Loon Lake Store and Bait Shop

Jackson, MN

(507) 318-8617

★ 4.8

The Bait shop

Lake Wilson, MN

★ 4

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Beach Nook

Worthington, MN

(888-847-4866

★ 4.4

Centennial Park

Worthington, MN

★ 4.5

Chautauqua Park

Worthington, MN

(507) 372-8601

★ 4.6

Lake Front Park

Worthington, MN

(507) 329-0760

★ 4.6

M & M Warehouse

Worthington, MN

(507) 343-0131

★ 5

Olson Campground WORTHINGTON

Worthington, MN

(507) 372-8600

★ 4.3

Resorts & Lodges Near Okabena

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Langseth Lodge
Fishing Resort Worthington

(507) 360-5844
Comfort Suites & Conference Center
Fishing Resort Worthington

(507) 295-9185
Elks Lodge
Fishing Resort Worthington

(507) 372-2735
Tri State Rental Center
Fishing Resort Worthington

(507) 372-7669

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Fish Species

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

Bigmouth BuffaloBlack BullheadBlack CrappieBluegillChannel CatfishCommon CarpFreshwater DrumGreen SunfishHybrid SunfishLargemouth BassNorthern PikeOrangespotted SunfishPumpkinseedWalleyeWhite CrappieWhite SuckerYellow BullheadYellow Perch

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Plan Your Trip to Okabena

Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.