Orono
Sherburne County, Minnesota — DOW #71001300
127 Surveys
Invasive Species Alert
Orono has confirmed populations of:
- Eurasian watermilfoil
- zebra mussel
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300.5
Acres
18 ft
Max Depth
3.1 ft
Mean Depth
18
Fish Species
1
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Orono. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 4.7 (normal) | 2.2 – 60.5 | 0.42 lb | 33 |
| 1984-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 9.5 (below normal) | 9.6 – 91.4 | 0.21 lb | 19 |
| 2019-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 9.6 – 91.4 | 0.86 lb | 1 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 7.2 (below normal) | 9.6 – 91.4 | 0.49 lb | 43 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 2.2 – 60.5 | 0.26 lb | 5 |
| 1989-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 5.6 (normal) | 2.2 – 60.5 | 0.33 lb | 45 |
| 1989-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 62.5 (normal) | 9.6 – 91.4 | 0.27 lb | 125 |
White Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.2 – 6.4 | 0.07 lb | 4 |
| 1984-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 5.3 (normal) | 2.5 – 11.6 | 0.36 lb | 37 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 2.5 – 11.6 | 0.24 lb | 1 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.2 – 6.4 | 0.11 lb | 1 |
| 1989-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (normal) | 1.2 – 6.4 | 0.17 lb | 7 |
| 1989-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 18.0 (above normal) | 2.5 – 11.6 | 0.21 lb | 144 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1984-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 27.0 (above normal) | 3.0 – 26.5 | 0.36 lb | 54 |
| 2019-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 0.03 lb | 8 |
| 2019-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 7.7 (normal) | 3.0 – 26.5 | 0.39 lb | 46 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 3.0 – 26.5 | 0.40 lb | 18 |
| 2008-08-04 | Survey seining | 1.3 | — | — | 4 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 0.06 lb | 1 |
| 1989-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (below normal) | 3.0 – 26.5 | 0.20 lb | 5 |
| 2021-05-03 | Standard electrofishing | 32.1 | — | 0.02 lb | 55 |
SLR
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 5.1 | — | 2.26 lb | 36 |
| 1984-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 1.00 lb | 2 |
| 2019-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 | — | 4.88 lb | 5 |
| 2019-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 4.35 lb | 6 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 4.8 | — | 2.80 lb | 43 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 2.96 lb | 6 |
| 1989-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 10.3 | — | 1.93 lb | 82 |
| 1989-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 | — | 1.38 lb | 11 |
| 2021-05-03 | Standard electrofishing | 5.8 | — | — | 10 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.0 | 0.82 lb | 4 |
| 1984-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 2.20 lb | 1 |
| 2019-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.0 | 1.94 lb | 10 |
| 2019-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1.55 lb | 3 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.0 | 1.97 lb | 10 |
| 2008-08-04 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 2.37 lb | 2 |
| 1989-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.0 | 2.34 lb | 5 |
| 1989-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 | — | 2.98 lb | 12 |
| 2021-05-03 | Standard electrofishing | 5.8 | — | 0.29 lb | 10 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 4.2 | 2.50 lb | 1 |
| 1984-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 3.4 (normal) | 1.0 – 3.6 | 3.28 lb | 24 |
| 2019-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.0 – 3.6 | 8.64 lb | 6 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 4.2 | 5.12 lb | 6 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 1.0 – 3.6 | 5.34 lb | 10 |
| 1989-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 4.2 | 4.23 lb | 3 |
| 1989-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 2.5 (normal) | 1.0 – 3.6 | 3.42 lb | 20 |
| 2021-05-03 | Standard electrofishing | 17.5 | — | — | 30 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 3.6 (normal) | 0.8 – 6.2 | 0.42 lb | 25 |
| 2019-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.6 – 6.8 | 0.60 lb | 10 |
| 2019-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 0.8 – 6.2 | 1.10 lb | 5 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 6.2 | 0.90 lb | 9 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 3.8 (normal) | 0.6 – 6.8 | 0.38 lb | 23 |
| 1989-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 4.5 (normal) | 0.8 – 6.2 | 0.59 lb | 36 |
Shorthead Redhorse
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 1.50 lb | 2 |
| 1984-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 4.0 (normal) | 1.2 – 6.8 | 1.15 lb | 28 |
| 2019-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 3.02 lb | 10 |
| 2019-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 1.2 – 6.8 | 3.59 lb | 5 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 3.2 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 2.37 lb | 19 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 1.2 – 6.8 | 3.39 lb | 12 |
| 1989-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 0.96 lb | 8 |
| 1989-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.2 – 6.8 | 1.76 lb | 12 |
| 2021-05-03 | Standard electrofishing | 8.7 | — | — | 15 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 2019-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.1 | 0.29 lb | 33 |
| 2019-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.29 lb | 6 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.1 | 0.36 lb | 8 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.14 lb | 5 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.25 lb | 2 |
| 2019-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.02 lb | 1 |
| 1989-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.15 lb | 2 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 7.4 | 0.55 lb | 10 |
| 1984-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 1.27 lb | 14 |
| 2019-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 7.4 | 1.58 lb | 5 |
| 2019-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 2.51 lb | 5 |
| 2008-08-04 | Survey seining | 3.3 | — | 0.02 lb | 10 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 1.28 lb | 6 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 7.4 | 1.59 lb | 18 |
| 1989-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 7.4 | 0.30 lb | 4 |
| 1989-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 4.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 1.14 lb | 38 |
| 2021-05-03 | Standard electrofishing | 29.1 | — | — | 50 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (normal) | 0.1 – 0.2 | 0.30 lb | 1 |
| 2019-08-09 | Standard electrofishing | 49.6 | — | 1.92 lb | 130 |
| 2019-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 | — | 0.88 lb | 8 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard electrofishing | 36.9 | — | 0.65 lb | 37 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 1.46 lb | 6 |
| 2008-08-04 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 1989-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (normal) | 0.1 – 0.2 | 1.40 lb | 1 |
| 2021-05-03 | Standard electrofishing | 1.2 | — | 0.28 lb | 2 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (normal) | 1.5 – 14.7 | 0.13 lb | 7 |
| 1984-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 4.3 (normal) | 2.4 – 15.1 | 0.72 lb | 30 |
| 2019-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 4.2 (normal) | 1.5 – 14.7 | 0.29 lb | 25 |
| 2019-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 3.2 (normal) | 2.4 – 15.1 | 0.30 lb | 29 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 1.5 – 14.7 | 0.19 lb | 10 |
| 2008-08-04 | Survey seining | 1.0 | — | — | 3 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 4.2 (normal) | 2.4 – 15.1 | 0.21 lb | 38 |
| 1989-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 1.5 – 14.7 | 0.17 lb | 8 |
| 1989-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 6.0 (normal) | 2.4 – 15.1 | 0.25 lb | 48 |
| 2021-05-03 | Standard electrofishing | 12.8 | — | 0.27 lb | 22 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 7.7 (normal) | 1.9 – 29.5 | 0.27 lb | 54 |
| 2019-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 | — | 0.47 lb | 5 |
| 2019-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 1.9 – 29.5 | 0.26 lb | 12 |
| 2008-08-04 | Survey seining | 8.0 | — | — | 24 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (below normal) | 1.9 – 29.5 | 0.06 lb | 10 |
| 1989-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (below normal) | 1.9 – 29.5 | 0.20 lb | 15 |
| 2021-05-03 | Standard electrofishing | 5.3 | — | 0.08 lb | 9 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.8 – 8.4 | 0.20 lb | 2 |
| 2021-05-03 | Standard electrofishing | 1.2 | — | 0.08 lb | 2 |
Channel Catfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.58 lb | 1 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.12 lb | 2 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-09 | Standard electrofishing | 1.1 | — | 2.09 lb | 3 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.3 | 2.16 lb | 6 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.3 | 2.98 lb | 13 |
| 2008-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.9 | 3.34 lb | 2 |
| 1989-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.0 – 7.3 | 1.50 lb | 1 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 1.45 lb | 1 |
| 2019-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.7 | 2.41 lb | 2 |
| 1989-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.7 | 3.90 lb | 1 |
| 2021-05-03 | Standard electrofishing | 0.6 | — | — | 1 |
Trout-Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-08-04 | Survey seining | 1.0 | — | 3 |
Brook Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-08-04 | Survey seining | 6.7 | — | 20 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-08-04 | Survey seining | 3.0 | — | 9 |
Bluntnose Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-08-04 | Survey seining | 5.7 | — | 17 |
Johnny Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-08-04 | Survey seining | 6.3 | — | 19 |
Common Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-08-04 | Survey seining | 6.0 | — | 0.02 lb | 18 |
Spottail Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-08-04 | Survey seining | 1.7 | — | 5 |
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Fish Species
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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.