Owl
Hubbard County, Minnesota — DOW #29007300
47 Surveys
90.37
Acres
26 ft
Max Depth
5 ft
Mean Depth
4
Fish Species
6
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Owl. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 20.0 (above normal) | 1.5 – 14.0 | 0.42 lb | 20 |
| 1990-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (normal) | 1.1 – 9.6 | 0.44 lb | 7 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 30.2 (above normal) | 1.1 – 9.6 | 0.13 lb | 151 |
| 2010-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.5 – 14.0 | 1.10 lb | 2 |
| 2010-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.1 – 9.6 | 0.97 lb | 3 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 16.0 (above normal) | 4.5 – 11.3 | 2.80 lb | 16 |
| 1990-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 | — | 2.42 lb | 6 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 2.4 | — | 2.67 lb | 12 |
| 2010-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 22.0 (above normal) | 4.5 – 11.3 | 2.75 lb | 22 |
| 2010-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 | — | 1.58 lb | 8 |
| 1962-08-08 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (below normal) | 4.5 – 11.3 | 1.78 lb | 10 |
| 1962-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 1.36 lb | 5 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 17.0 (normal) | 11.5 – 57.8 | 0.34 lb | 17 |
| 1990-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 1.1 – 25.2 | 0.33 lb | 3 |
| 1962-08-08 | Standard gill nets | 10.3 (below normal) | 11.5 – 57.8 | 0.24 lb | 41 |
| 1962-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 23.5 (normal) | 1.1 – 25.2 | 0.22 lb | 141 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 77.6 (above normal) | 4.9 – 49.8 | 0.14 lb | 388 |
| 1990-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.20 lb | 2 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 28.6 (normal) | 4.9 – 49.8 | 0.07 lb | 143 |
| 2010-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (below normal) | 4.9 – 49.8 | 0.08 lb | 10 |
| 2010-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 | — | 0.09 lb | 5 |
| 1962-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 5.8 (normal) | 4.9 – 49.8 | 0.19 lb | 35 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 1.67 lb | 3 |
| 1990-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.5 | 2.30 lb | 2 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.60 lb | 1 |
| 2010-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 4.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 2.36 lb | 43 |
| 2010-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.5 | 1.53 lb | 4 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.8 | 0.45 lb | 2 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 | — | 0.12 lb | 5 |
| 1990-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 37.0 (above normal) | 1.7 – 10.3 | 0.06 lb | 185 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.7 – 10.3 | 0.18 lb | 15 |
| 2010-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 | — | 0.17 lb | 4 |
| 2010-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 3.4 (normal) | 1.7 – 10.3 | 0.42 lb | 31 |
| 1962-08-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.35 lb | 2 |
| 1962-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 6.5 (normal) | 1.7 – 10.3 | 0.09 lb | 39 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 1.2 – 4.8 | 0.45 lb | 2 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.2 – 4.8 | 0.54 lb | 10 |
| 2010-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 11.8 | 0.14 lb | 3 |
| 2010-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.2 – 4.8 | 0.70 lb | 6 |
| 1962-08-08 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 11.8 | 0.27 lb | 20 |
| 1962-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 8.0 (above normal) | 1.2 – 4.8 | 0.22 lb | 48 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 2.5 – 24.8 | 0.13 lb | 3 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.3 | 0.16 lb | 4 |
| 2010-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 2.5 – 24.8 | 0.08 lb | 4 |
| 1962-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 5.3 | 0.60 lb | 1 |
| 1962-08-08 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 2.5 – 24.8 | 0.45 lb | 13 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962-08-08 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.17 lb | 4 |
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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.