Papoose
Crow Wing County, Minnesota — DOW #18020600
29 Surveys
88.57
Acres
21 ft
Max Depth
9
Fish Species
15
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Papoose. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 5.7 (normal) | 4.5 – 11.3 | 3.06 lb | 17 |
| 1990-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (below normal) | 4.5 – 11.3 | 4.26 lb | 8 |
| 1990-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 5.00 lb | 1 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 35.7 (above normal) | 1.0 – 11.8 | 0.20 lb | 107 |
| 1985-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 5.0 (above normal) | 1.2 – 4.8 | 0.18 lb | 20 |
| 1990-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 46.7 (above normal) | 1.0 – 11.8 | 0.19 lb | 140 |
| 1990-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 6.3 (above normal) | 1.2 – 4.8 | 0.19 lb | 25 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 40.8 (normal) | 4.9 – 49.8 | 0.21 lb | 163 |
| 1985-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 | — | 0.20 lb | 11 |
| 1990-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 178.0 (above normal) | 4.9 – 49.8 | 0.06 lb | 712 |
| 1990-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 21.3 | — | 0.15 lb | 64 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 6.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 5.3 | 0.14 lb | 24 |
| 1985-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 38.0 (above normal) | 2.5 – 24.8 | 0.12 lb | 114 |
| 1990-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.3 | 0.10 lb | 8 |
| 1990-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 14.7 (normal) | 2.5 – 24.8 | 0.13 lb | 44 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 | — | 0.13 lb | 15 |
| 1985-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (normal) | 1.7 – 10.3 | 0.15 lb | 11 |
| 1990-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 | — | 0.17 lb | 8 |
| 1990-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 3.5 (normal) | 1.7 – 10.3 | 0.16 lb | 14 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 3.50 lb | 1 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 15.0 (normal) | 2.1 – 15.3 | 0.38 lb | 45 |
| 1985-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 22.3 (above normal) | 2.2 – 16.4 | 0.36 lb | 89 |
| 1990-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 7.3 (normal) | 2.1 – 15.3 | 0.29 lb | 22 |
| 1990-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 23.5 (above normal) | 2.2 – 16.4 | 0.36 lb | 94 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.5 | 1.27 lb | 3 |
| 1990-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.65 lb | 2 |
| 1990-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.5 | 1.23 lb | 3 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.10 lb | 4 |
| 1990-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.5 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
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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.