Oliver (east portion)
Swift County, Minnesota — DOW #76014601
68 Surveys
467.25
Acres
32 ft
Max Depth
18
Fish Species
0
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Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Oliver (east portion). Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-13 | 1/4-in trap nets | 16.0 | — | — | 96 |
| 2022-06-13 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 0.14 lb | 10 |
| 2019-06-10 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.3 | — | — | 8 |
| 2019-06-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.52 lb | 1 |
| 2019-06-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 | — | 0.05 lb | 7 |
OTM
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-13 | Fall electrofishing | 12.0 | — | 6 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.03 lb | 1 |
| 2022-06-13 | Fall electrofishing | 110.0 | — | — | 55 |
| 2022-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 | — | 0.09 lb | 12 |
| 2019-06-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.05 lb | 2 |
| 2019-06-10 | Fall electrofishing | 624.0 | — | — | 156 |
| 2019-06-10 | Standard gill nets | 11.7 | — | 0.25 lb | 35 |
| 2023-08-29 | Fall electrofishing | 1280.0 | — | — | 320 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-13 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 | — | 0.11 lb | 9 |
| 2022-06-13 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.8 | — | — | 5 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-13 | 1/4-in trap nets | 2.2 | — | — | 13 |
| 2022-06-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 2019-06-10 | 1/4-in trap nets | 2.2 | — | — | 13 |
| 2019-06-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.82 lb | 1 |
| 2023-08-29 | Fall electrofishing | 80.0 | — | — | 20 |
BIB
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-13 | 1/4-in trap nets | 2.3 | — | 14 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 | — | 1.29 lb | 2 |
| 2022-06-13 | Standard trap nets | 3.9 | — | 1.70 lb | 31 |
| 2022-06-13 | 1/4-in trap nets | 6.7 | — | — | 40 |
| 2019-06-10 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 1.65 lb | 6 |
| 2019-06-10 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 | — | 1.64 lb | 12 |
| 2019-06-10 | 1/4-in trap nets | 5.3 | — | — | 32 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-13 | Fall electrofishing | 490.0 | — | — | 245 |
| 2022-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 | — | 1.20 lb | 7 |
| 2022-06-13 | Standard trap nets | 2.6 | — | 1.46 lb | 21 |
| 2022-06-13 | 1/4-in trap nets | 66.0 | — | — | 396 |
| 2024-09-04 | Fall electrofishing | 24.0 | — | — | 6 |
| 2019-06-10 | Fall electrofishing | 184.0 | — | — | 46 |
| 2019-06-10 | Standard gill nets | 5.7 | — | 1.00 lb | 17 |
| 2019-06-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 2.01 lb | 4 |
| 2019-06-10 | 1/4-in trap nets | 3.2 | — | — | 19 |
| 2023-08-29 | Fall electrofishing | 112.0 | — | — | 28 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-13 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.7 | — | — | 10 |
| 2019-06-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 1.17 lb | 3 |
| 2019-06-10 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.5 | — | — | 3 |
| 2019-06-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 1.77 lb | 3 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-13 | Fall electrofishing | 170.0 | — | — | 85 |
| 2022-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 12.0 | — | 3.26 lb | 36 |
| 2022-06-13 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 3.48 lb | 10 |
| 2022-06-13 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.7 | — | — | 4 |
| 2024-09-04 | Fall electrofishing | 32.0 | — | — | 8 |
| 2019-06-10 | Fall electrofishing | 4.0 | — | — | 1 |
| 2019-06-10 | Standard gill nets | 15.7 | — | 1.80 lb | 47 |
| 2019-06-10 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 | — | 3.42 lb | 12 |
| 2019-06-10 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.5 | — | — | 9 |
| 2023-08-29 | Fall electrofishing | 176.0 | — | 0.01 lb | 44 |
Tadpole Madtom
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-13 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.5 | — | 3 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 2022-06-13 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.5 | — | — | 3 |
| 2019-06-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 13.22 lb | 1 |
OSS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-13 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.5 | — | 9 |
| 2019-06-10 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.3 | — | 8 |
Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-13 | Fall electrofishing | 126.0 | — | 63 |
| 2024-09-04 | Fall electrofishing | 200.0 | — | 50 |
| 2019-06-10 | Fall electrofishing | 360.0 | — | 90 |
| 2023-08-29 | Fall electrofishing | 420.0 | — | 105 |
Spottail Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-13 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.5 | — | 9 |
| 2023-08-29 | Fall electrofishing | 1000.0 | — | 250 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.36 lb | 1 |
CRP
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-13 | Fall electrofishing | 70.0 | — | 35 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 3.02 lb | 3 |
| 2019-06-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 | — | 0.65 lb | 2 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-10 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.5 | — | 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.