Pauline
St. Louis County, Minnesota — DOW #69058800
29 Surveys
63.07
Acres
25 ft
Max Depth
4
Fish Species
33
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Pauline. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.3 | 1.17 lb | 12 |
| 2021-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.3 | 2.30 lb | 12 |
| 2010-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.3 | 1.80 lb | 7 |
| 1974-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 6.5 (above normal) | 1.3 – 5.3 | 1.37 lb | 26 |
| 1974-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 0.75 lb | 2 |
| 1986-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 7.8 (above normal) | 1.3 – 5.3 | 1.38 lb | 31 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.3 | 0.29 lb | 3 |
| 1974-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 3.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.8 | 0.34 lb | 14 |
| 1974-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.3 | 0.24 lb | 7 |
| 1986-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.3 | 0.17 lb | 3 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 (above normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 0.83 lb | 22 |
| 2021-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 3.04 lb | 5 |
| 2010-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 1.56 lb | 5 |
| 1986-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 1.54 lb | 5 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 7.0 | 0.51 lb | 3 |
| 2021-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 7.0 | 0.15 lb | 4 |
| 2010-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 7.0 | 0.47 lb | 6 |
| 1974-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 7.0 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1986-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 3.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 7.0 | 0.17 lb | 15 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 6.5 (above normal) | 1.2 – 4.9 | 2.25 lb | 26 |
| 2021-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 6.3 (above normal) | 1.2 – 4.9 | 1.80 lb | 25 |
| 2010-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.2 – 4.9 | 1.81 lb | 12 |
| 1974-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 1.2 – 4.9 | 1.73 lb | 13 |
| 1974-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.7 | 2.54 lb | 13 |
| 1986-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 5.8 (above normal) | 1.2 – 4.9 | 1.37 lb | 23 |
RHS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 1.50 lb | 1 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1974-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
Shorthead Redhorse
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 2.00 lb | 2 |
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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.