Onamia
Mille Lacs County, Minnesota — DOW #48000900
37 Surveys
Invasive Species Alert
Onamia has confirmed populations of:
- zebra mussel
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1,043.71
Acres
10 ft
Max Depth
14
Fish Species
10
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Onamia. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 0.18 lb | 10 |
| 1984-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 9.9 (normal) | 3.0 – 22.5 | 0.20 lb | 89 |
| 1989-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 (normal) | 3.0 – 22.5 | 0.40 lb | 14 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 3.6 | 0.42 lb | 45 |
| 1984-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.1 | 0.70 lb | 10 |
| 1989-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 3.6 | 0.52 lb | 13 |
| 1989-06-13 | Standard trap nets | 4.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 4.1 | 0.50 lb | 9 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 9.0 (above normal) | 1.2 – 7.8 | 1.53 lb | 81 |
| 1984-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 0.25 lb | 4 |
| 1989-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 (normal) | 1.2 – 7.8 | 1.07 lb | 11 |
| 1989-06-13 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 0.75 lb | 2 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 9.1 | 7.90 lb | 6 |
| 1984-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 4.5 (normal) | 0.7 – 5.1 | 6.61 lb | 27 |
| 1989-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 9.1 | 6.56 lb | 8 |
Shorthead Redhorse
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 1.4 (normal) | 0.6 – 2.8 | 1.47 lb | 13 |
| 1984-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.7 – 2.1 | 1.67 lb | 3 |
| 1989-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.6 – 2.8 | 1.95 lb | 2 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 3.2 – 15.3 | 2.17 lb | 3 |
| 1984-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 6.00 lb | 1 |
| 1989-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 3.2 – 15.3 | 1.90 lb | 2 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 0.94 lb | 5 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.9 | — | 0.21 lb | 8 |
| 1984-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 14.9 | 0.34 lb | 18 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 3.6 | — | 0.09 lb | 32 |
| 1984-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (normal) | 0.4 – 4.5 | 0.12 lb | 13 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (above normal) | 0.1 – 1.0 | 4.94 lb | 12 |
| 1984-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.1 – 0.7 | 7.83 lb | 3 |
| 1989-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (above normal) | 0.1 – 1.0 | 4.35 lb | 8 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 2.6 (normal) | 0.8 – 5.9 | 1.83 lb | 23 |
| 1984-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 2.00 lb | 1 |
| 1989-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (above normal) | 0.8 – 5.9 | 1.72 lb | 18 |
| 1989-06-13 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 1.69 lb | 4 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.8 – 11.1 | 0.25 lb | 2 |
| 1984-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 1.0 – 12.3 | 0.46 lb | 7 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 5.2 (normal) | 4.6 – 83.0 | 0.38 lb | 47 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.6 – 7.7 | 0.38 lb | 12 |
| 1989-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 0.6 – 7.7 | 0.61 lb | 7 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Onamia. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Onamia
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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.