Osakis
Todd County, Minnesota — DOW #77021500
353 Surveys
Special Regulations for Osakis
This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.
- Minimum size limit 15".
- Daily limit 10. (Including connected Little Osakis Lake)
Invasive Species Alert
Osakis has confirmed populations of:
Clean, drain, and dry all equipment before moving to another water body. It's the law in Minnesota.
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Osakis.
Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1986-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.1 | 0.95 lb | 19 |
| 1986-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 8.9 (above normal) | 0.5 – 4.1 | 0.92 lb | 107 |
| 2018-09-04 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.7 | — | — | 2 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.1 | 0.56 lb | 33 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.1 | 0.78 lb | 35 |
| 2010-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.1 | 0.36 lb | 4 |
| 2010-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 4.1 | 0.57 lb | 5 |
| 2002-08-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.1 | 1.10 lb | 3 |
| 2002-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 15.7 (above normal) | 0.5 – 4.1 | 0.35 lb | 235 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.1 | 1.04 lb | 1 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.1 | 1.12 lb | 27 |
| 2006-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.1 | 1.60 lb | 3 |
| 2006-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.1 | 1.22 lb | 52 |
| 2018-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.1 | 0.76 lb | 1 |
| 2018-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 2.4 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.1 | 0.96 lb | 29 |
| 1994-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 4.1 | 0.98 lb | 5 |
| 1994-08-15 | Survey seining | 0.5 | — | — | 4 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1986-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.68 lb | 18 |
| 1986-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.96 lb | 20 |
| 2018-09-04 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.1 | — | — | 3 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.76 lb | 11 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.84 lb | 68 |
| 2010-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 1.32 lb | 2 |
| 2010-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 1.26 lb | 19 |
| 2002-08-12 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 1.22 lb | 20 |
| 2002-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 1.19 lb | 83 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 1.11 lb | 8 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 1.01 lb | 66 |
| 2018-07-23 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | — | 6 |
| 2006-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 6.6 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 1.38 lb | 99 |
| 2018-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 1.49 lb | 8 |
| 2018-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 1.20 lb | 54 |
| 1994-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 1.37 lb | 9 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1986-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.7 | 0.20 lb | 6 |
| 1986-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 18.0 (normal) | 7.1 – 33.9 | 0.14 lb | 216 |
| 2018-09-04 | 50-ft beach seine | 61.4 | — | — | 982 |
| 2018-09-04 | 15-ft beach seine | 5.2 | — | — | 31 |
| 2018-09-04 | Backpack electrofishing | 77.2 | — | — | 221 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.7 | 0.10 lb | 10 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (below normal) | 7.1 – 33.9 | 0.35 lb | 42 |
| 2010-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.7 | 0.13 lb | 40 |
| 2010-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 33.5 (normal) | 7.1 – 33.9 | 0.13 lb | 502 |
| 2002-08-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.7 | 0.06 lb | 5 |
| 2002-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 3.1 (below normal) | 7.1 – 33.9 | 0.19 lb | 47 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.7 | 0.12 lb | 3 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 3.2 (below normal) | 7.1 – 33.9 | 0.15 lb | 38 |
| 2018-07-23 | 50-ft beach seine | 270.6 | — | — | 5683 |
| 2018-07-23 | Backpack electrofishing | 32.8 | — | — | 104 |
| 2006-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.7 | 0.07 lb | 5 |
| 2006-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 12.1 (normal) | 7.1 – 33.9 | 0.19 lb | 182 |
| 2018-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.7 | 0.08 lb | 8 |
| 2018-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 45.5 (above normal) | 7.1 – 33.9 | 0.10 lb | 546 |
| 1994-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 14.9 (normal) | 7.1 – 33.9 | 0.29 lb | 224 |
| 1994-08-15 | Survey seining | 288.9 | — | — | 2311 |
| 1994-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 6.1 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.7 | 0.13 lb | 86 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1986-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 22.4 (above normal) | 0.6 – 6.4 | 0.75 lb | 269 |
| 1986-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 5.3 (above normal) | 0.9 – 4.8 | 0.98 lb | 95 |
| 2018-09-04 | Backpack electrofishing | 5.9 | — | — | 17 |
| 2018-09-04 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 2 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 44.7 (above normal) | 0.6 – 6.4 | 0.62 lb | 671 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 10.7 (above normal) | 0.9 – 4.8 | 0.83 lb | 160 |
| 2010-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 15.3 (above normal) | 0.6 – 6.4 | 0.83 lb | 229 |
| 2010-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.8 | 0.94 lb | 14 |
| 2002-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 41.9 (above normal) | 0.6 – 6.4 | 0.62 lb | 629 |
| 2002-08-12 | Standard trap nets | 8.1 (above normal) | 0.9 – 4.8 | 0.96 lb | 121 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 25.7 (above normal) | 0.6 – 6.4 | 0.74 lb | 308 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.8 | 0.83 lb | 14 |
| 2018-07-23 | Backpack electrofishing | 5.0 | — | — | 16 |
| 2018-07-23 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 3 |
| 2006-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 23.6 (above normal) | 0.6 – 6.4 | 0.96 lb | 354 |
| 2006-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.8 | 1.16 lb | 15 |
| 2018-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 16.2 (above normal) | 0.6 – 6.4 | 0.76 lb | 194 |
| 2018-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 2.4 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.8 | 1.15 lb | 34 |
| 1994-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.8 | 1.21 lb | 15 |
| 1994-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 13.9 (above normal) | 0.6 – 6.4 | 0.91 lb | 209 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1986-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 (normal) | 3.0 – 7.9 | 2.35 lb | 56 |
| 1986-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 | — | 2.89 lb | 10 |
| 2018-09-04 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.4 | — | — | 7 |
| 2018-09-04 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | — | 1 |
| 2018-09-04 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.1 | — | — | 3 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (normal) | 3.0 – 7.9 | 2.36 lb | 75 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 1.38 lb | 10 |
| 2010-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 3.2 (normal) | 3.0 – 7.9 | 2.34 lb | 48 |
| 2010-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 2.98 lb | 6 |
| 2002-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 8.5 (above normal) | 3.0 – 7.9 | 2.20 lb | 127 |
| 2002-08-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 2.20 lb | 10 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 3.0 – 7.9 | 2.37 lb | 54 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 2.29 lb | 7 |
| 2018-07-23 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.4 | — | — | 8 |
| 2018-07-23 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 2006-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 6.3 (normal) | 3.0 – 7.9 | 2.36 lb | 95 |
| 2006-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1.84 lb | 5 |
| 2018-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 10.4 (above normal) | 3.0 – 7.9 | 2.56 lb | 125 |
| 2018-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.92 lb | 4 |
| 1994-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 (normal) | 3.0 – 7.9 | 1.92 lb | 70 |
| 1994-08-15 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | — | 2 |
| 1994-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 1.10 lb | 2 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1986-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 1.0 – 6.6 | 0.44 lb | 22 |
| 1986-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.3 | 0.45 lb | 2 |
| 2018-09-04 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | — | 4 |
| 2018-09-04 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | — | 1 |
| 2018-09-04 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.4 | — | — | 4 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (normal) | 1.0 – 6.6 | 1.07 lb | 42 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.3 | 0.67 lb | 6 |
| 2010-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 6.6 | 0.52 lb | 20 |
| 2010-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.3 | 0.94 lb | 1 |
| 2002-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 6.6 | 0.59 lb | 30 |
| 2002-08-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.3 | 0.56 lb | 6 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.0 – 6.6 | 0.61 lb | 10 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.3 | 0.56 lb | 4 |
| 2018-07-23 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 2 |
| 2018-07-23 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.3 | — | — | 4 |
| 2006-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 6.6 | 0.61 lb | 15 |
| 2006-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.3 | 0.77 lb | 4 |
| 2018-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 6.6 | 0.49 lb | 3 |
| 2018-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.3 | 0.86 lb | 1 |
| 1994-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 6.6 | 1.14 lb | 15 |
| 1994-08-15 | Survey seining | 2.0 | — | — | 16 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1986-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 17.8 (above normal) | 4.0 – 9.6 | 1.20 lb | 213 |
| 1986-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 2.23 lb | 20 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 10.2 (above normal) | 4.0 – 9.6 | 1.04 lb | 153 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 2.84 lb | 3 |
| 2010-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (normal) | 4.0 – 9.6 | 1.35 lb | 105 |
| 2010-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 1.45 lb | 5 |
| 2002-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 8.3 (normal) | 4.0 – 9.6 | 1.64 lb | 124 |
| 2002-08-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 2.10 lb | 2 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 14.2 (above normal) | 4.0 – 9.6 | 1.43 lb | 170 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 2.16 lb | 1 |
| 2006-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 8.4 (normal) | 4.0 – 9.6 | 1.61 lb | 126 |
| 2006-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 4.60 lb | 4 |
| 2018-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 6.6 (normal) | 4.0 – 9.6 | 1.93 lb | 79 |
| 1994-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 15.3 (above normal) | 4.0 – 9.6 | 0.90 lb | 229 |
| 1994-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 1.69 lb | 4 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1986-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 2.1 | — | 0.18 lb | 25 |
| 1986-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 10.1 (normal) | 3.7 – 42.9 | 0.10 lb | 181 |
| 2018-09-04 | Backpack electrofishing | 63.6 | — | — | 182 |
| 2018-09-04 | 50-ft beach seine | 219.5 | — | — | 3512 |
| 2018-09-04 | 15-ft beach seine | 77.5 | — | — | 465 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 | — | 0.23 lb | 27 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 11.1 (normal) | 3.7 – 42.9 | 0.11 lb | 167 |
| 2010-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 6.6 | — | 0.30 lb | 99 |
| 2010-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 5.4 (normal) | 3.7 – 42.9 | 0.09 lb | 81 |
| 2002-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 2.9 | — | 0.22 lb | 43 |
| 2002-08-12 | Standard trap nets | 6.3 (normal) | 3.7 – 42.9 | 0.23 lb | 95 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 | — | 0.41 lb | 18 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 (below normal) | 3.7 – 42.9 | 0.21 lb | 50 |
| 2018-07-23 | Backpack electrofishing | 3.1 | — | — | 10 |
| 2018-07-23 | 50-ft beach seine | 18.1 | — | — | 379 |
| 2006-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 9.5 | — | 0.25 lb | 142 |
| 2006-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 3.5 (below normal) | 3.7 – 42.9 | 0.07 lb | 52 |
| 2018-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 13.7 | — | 0.26 lb | 164 |
| 2018-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 9.7 (normal) | 3.7 – 42.9 | 0.19 lb | 136 |
| 1994-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 | — | 0.34 lb | 38 |
| 1994-08-15 | Survey seining | 76.9 | — | — | 615 |
| 1994-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 3.7 – 42.9 | 0.24 lb | 6 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1986-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 | — | 0.18 lb | 14 |
| 1986-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 1.6 – 6.9 | 0.17 lb | 41 |
| 2018-09-04 | Backpack electrofishing | 5.6 | — | — | 16 |
| 2018-09-04 | 50-ft beach seine | 7.5 | — | — | 120 |
| 2018-09-04 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.5 | — | — | 9 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 0.61 lb | 1 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (normal) | 1.6 – 6.9 | 0.39 lb | 26 |
| 2010-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.18 lb | 30 |
| 2010-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (normal) | 1.6 – 6.9 | 0.07 lb | 29 |
| 2002-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.18 lb | 4 |
| 2002-08-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.6 – 6.9 | 0.20 lb | 11 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.31 lb | 12 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (below normal) | 1.6 – 6.9 | 0.17 lb | 17 |
| 2018-07-23 | 50-ft beach seine | 2.5 | — | — | 53 |
| 2006-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.9 | — | 0.19 lb | 13 |
| 2006-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 1.6 – 6.9 | 0.06 lb | 19 |
| 2018-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 | — | 0.23 lb | 14 |
| 2018-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (below normal) | 1.6 – 6.9 | 0.26 lb | 20 |
| 1994-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.57 lb | 4 |
| 1994-08-15 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | — | 2 |
| 1994-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.6 – 6.9 | 0.41 lb | 3 |
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1986-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.2 | 1.52 lb | 11 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.2 | 3.03 lb | 15 |
| 2010-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 5.2 | 0.23 lb | 5 |
| 2002-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 5.2 | 0.25 lb | 4 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 5.2 | 1.63 lb | 3 |
| 2006-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.2 | 1.30 lb | 41 |
| 2018-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.5 – 5.2 | 1.84 lb | 5 |
| 1994-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.2 | 1.12 lb | 33 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1986-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 3.5 | 1.38 lb | 16 |
| 1986-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 5.10 lb | 2 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 4.1 (above normal) | 1.0 – 3.5 | 2.34 lb | 61 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 2.27 lb | 1 |
| 2010-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.0 – 3.5 | 1.93 lb | 12 |
| 2002-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 3.5 | 2.68 lb | 35 |
| 2002-08-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 3.55 lb | 8 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 3.5 | 3.25 lb | 4 |
| 2006-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.0 – 3.5 | 2.78 lb | 10 |
| 2006-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 2.24 lb | 1 |
| 2018-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.0 – 3.5 | 1.84 lb | 10 |
| 1994-08-15 | Survey seining | 0.5 | — | — | 4 |
| 1994-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 2.1 (normal) | 1.0 – 3.5 | 2.82 lb | 32 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1986-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 1.4 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.28 lb | 17 |
| 1986-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 2.1 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.44 lb | 37 |
| 2018-09-04 | Backpack electrofishing | 15.4 | — | — | 44 |
| 2018-09-04 | 50-ft beach seine | 93.6 | — | — | 1498 |
| 2018-09-04 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.8 | — | — | 5 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.13 lb | 3 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.69 lb | 6 |
| 2010-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.27 lb | 56 |
| 2010-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.40 lb | 10 |
| 2002-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 3.8 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.23 lb | 57 |
| 2002-08-12 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.39 lb | 20 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 13.9 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.51 lb | 167 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 12.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.47 lb | 180 |
| 2018-07-23 | Backpack electrofishing | 6.9 | — | — | 22 |
| 2018-07-23 | 50-ft beach seine | 113.2 | — | — | 2377 |
| 2006-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 3.4 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.30 lb | 51 |
| 2006-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.31 lb | 5 |
| 2018-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.39 lb | 54 |
| 2018-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 4.6 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.48 lb | 65 |
| 1994-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.67 lb | 11 |
| 1994-08-15 | Survey seining | 8.9 | — | — | 71 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1986-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.4 | 1.46 lb | 5 |
| 2018-09-04 | 50-ft beach seine | 5.3 | — | — | 85 |
| 2018-09-04 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.7 | — | — | 10 |
| 2018-09-04 | Backpack electrofishing | 22.0 | — | — | 63 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard electrofishing | 14.8 | — | 1.54 lb | 21 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.4 | 1.19 lb | 2 |
| 2010-08-16 | Standard electrofishing | 17.6 | — | 1.55 lb | 17 |
| 2010-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.20 lb | 3 |
| 2010-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.4 | 0.21 lb | 27 |
| 2002-08-12 | Standard electrofishing | 63.4 | — | 1.21 lb | 56 |
| 2002-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.41 lb | 2 |
| 2002-08-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.4 | 1.19 lb | 11 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard electrofishing | 45.1 | — | 1.60 lb | 40 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 1.23 lb | 1 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.4 | 1.30 lb | 3 |
| 2018-07-23 | 50-ft beach seine | 12.5 | — | — | 262 |
| 2018-07-23 | Backpack electrofishing | 12.0 | — | — | 38 |
| 2006-08-14 | Standard electrofishing | 31.7 | — | 1.88 lb | 31 |
| 2006-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.22 lb | 1 |
| 2006-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.4 | 1.44 lb | 6 |
| 2018-08-13 | Standard electrofishing | 82.0 | — | 0.99 lb | 164 |
| 2018-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.43 lb | 1 |
| 2018-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.4 | 1.55 lb | 8 |
| 1994-08-15 | Standard electrofishing | 26.3 | — | 1.39 lb | 35 |
| 1994-08-15 | Survey seining | 7.8 | — | — | 62 |
| 1994-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.4 | 0.03 lb | 16 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1986-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 2.9 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 3.57 lb | 52 |
| 2018-09-04 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 3.78 lb | 10 |
| 2010-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 4.82 lb | 3 |
| 2002-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (above normal) | 0.1 – 0.2 | 1.25 lb | 7 |
| 2002-08-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 2.44 lb | 13 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (above normal) | 0.1 – 0.2 | 3.00 lb | 3 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 3.38 lb | 18 |
| 2018-07-23 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.6 | — | — | 2 |
| 2018-07-23 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 2 |
| 2006-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (above normal) | 0.1 – 0.2 | 4.26 lb | 6 |
| 2006-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 4.79 lb | 18 |
| 2018-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 4.81 lb | 16 |
| 1994-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 3.16 lb | 8 |
Johnny Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2018-09-04 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | 2 |
| 2018-09-04 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | 1 |
| 2018-09-04 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.1 | — | 6 |
| 2018-07-23 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | 5 |
| 2018-07-23 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.6 | — | 5 |
| 1994-08-15 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | 2 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2018-09-04 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | — | 2 |
| 2018-09-04 | Backpack electrofishing | 68.5 | — | — | 196 |
| 2018-09-04 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.6 | — | — | 10 |
| 2018-07-23 | Backpack electrofishing | 65.6 | — | — | 208 |
| 2018-07-23 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.1 | — | — | 23 |
| 2018-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 0.14 lb | 1 |
CNM
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2018-09-04 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | 2 |
| 2018-09-04 | Backpack electrofishing | 8.0 | — | 23 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2018-09-04 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.4 | — | — | 7 |
| 2018-09-04 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 2 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 0.56 lb | 4 |
| 2010-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 1.31 lb | 5 |
| 2010-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.1 – 0.6 | 0.08 lb | 1 |
| 2002-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 1.79 lb | 2 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 1.44 lb | 3 |
| 2018-07-23 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.6 | — | — | 2 |
| 2018-07-23 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | — | 5 |
| 2006-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 1.37 lb | 1 |
| 2018-08-13 | Fall electrofishing | 98.0 | — | 2.56 lb | 49 |
| 2018-08-13 | Standard electrofishing | 0.5 | — | 4.25 lb | 1 |
| 2018-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 1.34 lb | 3 |
| 1994-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 1.08 lb | 5 |
Fathead Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2018-09-04 | Backpack electrofishing | 4.2 | — | 12 |
| 2018-09-04 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.9 | — | 14 |
| 2018-07-23 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.2 | — | 7 |
| 2018-07-23 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.8 | — | 17 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2018-09-04 | 15-ft beach seine | 2.3 | — | 14 |
| 2018-09-04 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.1 | — | 6 |
| 2018-09-04 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.8 | — | 12 |
| 2018-07-23 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.9 | — | 19 |
| 1994-08-15 | Survey seining | 0.1 | — | 1 |
Bluntnose Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2018-09-04 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | 2 |
| 2018-09-04 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.8 | — | 8 |
| 2018-09-04 | 50-ft beach seine | 2.0 | — | 32 |
| 2018-07-23 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.4 | — | 8 |
| 1994-08-15 | Survey seining | 14.5 | — | 116 |
BKF
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2018-09-04 | 15-ft beach seine | 4.3 | — | 26 |
| 2018-09-04 | Backpack electrofishing | 9.4 | — | 27 |
| 2018-09-04 | 50-ft beach seine | 3.5 | — | 56 |
| 2018-07-23 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.6 | — | 5 |
| 2018-07-23 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.5 | — | 31 |
BCS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2018-09-04 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | 5 |
| 2018-07-23 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.3 | — | 1 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2018-09-04 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.1 | — | — | 6 |
| 2018-09-04 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 2 |
| 2018-09-04 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | — | 1 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 0.65 lb | 1 |
| 2018-07-23 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 2018-07-23 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 3 |
| 2018-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.28 lb | 4 |
| 1994-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.27 lb | 1 |
Tadpole Madtom
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2018-09-04 | 15-ft beach seine | 5.7 | — | 34 |
| 2018-09-04 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.8 | — | 8 |
| 2018-07-23 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | 3 |
| 2018-07-23 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.6 | — | 2 |
BNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2018-09-04 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.7 | — | 2 |
| 2018-09-04 | 50-ft beach seine | 10.1 | — | 161 |
| 2018-07-23 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | 2 |
| 1994-08-15 | Survey seining | 1.9 | — | 15 |
LED
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2018-09-04 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | 1 |
Logperch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2018-09-04 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.3 | — | 1 |
| 2018-07-23 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.4 | — | 9 |
| 1994-08-15 | Survey seining | 0.1 | — | 1 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2018-09-04 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.7 | — | — | 2 |
| 1998-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 4.29 lb | 11 |
| 2010-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (normal) | 0.1 – 0.5 | 7.93 lb | 2 |
| 2010-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 8.59 lb | 6 |
| 2002-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.1 – 0.5 | 3.07 lb | 4 |
| 2002-08-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 5.19 lb | 6 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (above normal) | 0.1 – 0.5 | 6.35 lb | 8 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 5.13 lb | 4 |
| 2018-07-23 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 2018-07-23 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 3 |
| 2006-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.1 – 0.5 | 4.85 lb | 7 |
| 2006-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 7.11 lb | 8 |
| 2018-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (above normal) | 0.1 – 0.5 | 4.59 lb | 12 |
| 2018-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 7.01 lb | 6 |
| 1994-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 6.18 lb | 4 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2018-09-04 | 50-ft beach seine | 2.0 | — | 32 |
| 2018-07-23 | 50-ft beach seine | 11.0 | — | 231 |
| 1994-08-15 | Survey seining | 0.4 | — | 3 |
BST
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2018-07-23 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | 2 |
| 1994-08-15 | Survey seining | 0.6 | — | 5 |
Spottail Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2018-07-23 | 50-ft beach seine | 10.4 | — | 219 |
| 1994-08-15 | Survey seining | 31.4 | — | 251 |
Shorthead Redhorse
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1994-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.1 – 0.5 | 4.96 lb | 1 |
EMS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 1994-08-15 | Survey seining | 0.1 | — | 1 |
Mimic Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 1994-08-15 | Survey seining | 6.9 | — | 55 |
Common Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 1994-08-15 | Survey seining | 1.3 | — | 10 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Osakis. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026.
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