Pearl
Stearns County, Minnesota — DOW #73003700
272 Surveys
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Pearl.
Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1998-08-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.4 | 1.46 lb | 2 |
| 1998-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 1.12 lb | 6 |
| 2014-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.4 | 0.66 lb | 1 |
| 2014-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 4.6 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 1.42 lb | 41 |
| 2023-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.4 | 0.85 lb | 1 |
| 2023-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 1.66 lb | 9 |
| 2017-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.4 | 0.64 lb | 2 |
| 2017-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 1.51 lb | 18 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 9.2 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 1.46 lb | 83 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.4 | 1.63 lb | 2 |
| 2011-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 1.58 lb | 8 |
| 2011-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.4 | 0.46 lb | 1 |
| 2020-08-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.4 | 1.71 lb | 3 |
| 2020-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 3.6 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 1.65 lb | 32 |
| 1992-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 1.04 lb | 5 |
| 2013-08-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.4 | 0.42 lb | 1 |
| 2013-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 2.1 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 1.56 lb | 19 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1998-08-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.13 lb | 1 |
| 1998-08-24 | Survey seining | 108.3 | — | — | 433 |
| 2023-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.06 lb | 1 |
| 2017-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.08 lb | 2 |
| 2008-08-25 | 15-ft beach seine | 2.2 | — | — | 31 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.07 lb | 1 |
| 2011-08-22 | 50-ft beach seine | 758.0 | — | — | 758 |
| 2011-08-22 | 15-ft beach seine | 30.6 | — | — | 337 |
| 2011-08-22 | Backpack electrofishing | 107.3 | — | — | 148 |
| 2020-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | — | 1 |
| 1992-08-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.05 lb | 6 |
| 1992-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.05 lb | 4 |
| 2013-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.07 lb | 1 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1998-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.5 – 7.5 | 0.78 lb | 3 |
| 1998-08-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 0.84 lb | 2 |
| 2014-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 15.4 (above normal) | 0.5 – 7.5 | 0.63 lb | 139 |
| 2014-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 (normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 0.96 lb | 36 |
| 2023-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 22.3 (above normal) | 0.5 – 7.5 | 0.85 lb | 201 |
| 2023-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 0.81 lb | 24 |
| 2017-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 46.2 (above normal) | 0.5 – 7.5 | 0.72 lb | 416 |
| 2017-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 10.6 (above normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 0.62 lb | 127 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 4.5 (normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 0.96 lb | 49 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 12.2 (above normal) | 0.5 – 7.5 | 0.75 lb | 110 |
| 2011-08-22 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.4 | — | — | 2 |
| 2011-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 5.8 (above normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 0.92 lb | 64 |
| 2011-08-22 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | — | 2 |
| 2011-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 9.1 (above normal) | 0.5 – 7.5 | 0.70 lb | 82 |
| 2020-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 49.9 (above normal) | 0.5 – 7.5 | 0.81 lb | 449 |
| 2020-08-31 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 0.94 lb | 26 |
| 1992-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 19.4 (above normal) | 0.5 – 7.5 | 0.57 lb | 136 |
| 1992-08-24 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 0.66 lb | 23 |
| 2013-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 13.4 (above normal) | 0.5 – 7.5 | 0.81 lb | 121 |
| 2013-08-20 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 0.99 lb | 14 |
Spottail Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 1998-08-24 | Survey seining | 80.3 | — | 321 |
| 2008-08-25 | 15-ft beach seine | 3.5 | — | 49 |
| 2011-08-22 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | 1 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1998-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 9.0 (above normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 2.25 lb | 63 |
| 1998-08-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 3.83 lb | 7 |
| 1998-08-24 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 2014-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 13.4 (above normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 2.44 lb | 121 |
| 2014-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 | — | 3.83 lb | 11 |
| 2023-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 9.4 (above normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 2.01 lb | 85 |
| 2023-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 1.74 lb | 2 |
| 2017-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 10.0 (above normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 1.91 lb | 90 |
| 2017-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 | — | 3.61 lb | 13 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 14.1 (above normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 1.96 lb | 127 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 4.41 lb | 11 |
| 2011-08-22 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | — | 2 |
| 2011-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 19.8 (above normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 1.75 lb | 178 |
| 2011-08-22 | Spawning trap | 26.6 | — | 2.06 lb | 426 |
| 2011-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 3.2 | — | 4.09 lb | 35 |
| 2020-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 7.7 (above normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 1.45 lb | 69 |
| 2020-08-31 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 | — | 2.89 lb | 20 |
| 1992-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 4.1 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 2.29 lb | 29 |
| 1992-08-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 2.70 lb | 1 |
| 2013-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 20.8 (above normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 2.55 lb | 187 |
| 2013-08-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 2.80 lb | 6 |
BKF
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 1998-08-24 | Survey seining | 17.8 | — | 71 |
| 2008-08-25 | 15-ft beach seine | 8.1 | — | 113 |
| 2011-08-22 | 15-ft beach seine | 6.1 | — | 67 |
| 2011-08-22 | Backpack electrofishing | 11.6 | — | 16 |
| 2011-08-22 | 50-ft beach seine | 22.0 | — | 22 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1998-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.12 lb | 4 |
| 2014-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.08 lb | 2 |
| 2023-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | — | 1 |
| 2017-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.11 lb | 1 |
| 2020-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.08 lb | 3 |
| 2013-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.09 lb | 11 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1998-08-24 | Survey seining | 7.5 | — | — | 30 |
| 1998-08-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 | — | 0.28 lb | 9 |
| 2014-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 0.54 lb | 8 |
| 2023-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.31 lb | 2 |
| 2017-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.31 lb | 4 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 | — | 0.34 lb | 4 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 0.45 lb | 14 |
| 2011-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 0.27 lb | 1 |
| 2011-08-22 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.4 | — | — | 2 |
| 2011-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 | — | 0.40 lb | 15 |
| 2011-08-22 | 50-ft beach seine | 2.0 | — | — | 2 |
| 2020-08-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.05 lb | 2 |
| 2013-08-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.07 lb | 1 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1998-08-24 | Survey seining | 3.0 | — | — | 12 |
| 1998-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.85 lb | 2 |
| 1998-08-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 1.90 lb | 2 |
| 2014-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 1.65 lb | 3 |
| 2014-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 1.50 lb | 3 |
| 2023-08-28 | Standard electrofishing | 82.3 | — | 1.30 lb | 96 |
| 2023-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 1.94 lb | 20 |
| 2023-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 2.67 lb | 6 |
| 2017-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 1.64 lb | 11 |
| 2017-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 2.66 lb | 1 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard electrofishing | 24.2 | — | 1.67 lb | 31 |
| 2008-08-25 | 15-ft beach seine | 3.8 | — | — | 53 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 1.65 lb | 21 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 1.49 lb | 6 |
| 2011-08-22 | 50-ft beach seine | 8.0 | — | — | 8 |
| 2011-08-22 | Standard electrofishing | 87.3 | — | 1.40 lb | 90 |
| 2011-08-22 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | — | 11 |
| 2011-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 1.46 lb | 5 |
| 2011-08-22 | Backpack electrofishing | 5.8 | — | — | 8 |
| 2011-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 2.41 lb | 3 |
| 2020-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 1.14 lb | 18 |
| 2020-08-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 0.94 lb | 3 |
| 1992-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.86 lb | 7 |
| 2013-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.9 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 1.72 lb | 8 |
| 2013-08-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 0.93 lb | 3 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1998-08-24 | Survey seining | 10.8 | — | — | 43 |
| 1998-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 | — | 0.12 lb | 30 |
| 1998-08-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.14 lb | 18 |
| 2014-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.15 lb | 3 |
| 2014-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.17 lb | 6 |
| 2023-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 | — | 0.38 lb | 4 |
| 2023-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.35 lb | 5 |
| 2017-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.22 lb | 2 |
| 2017-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.15 lb | 9 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.26 lb | 9 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.20 lb | 15 |
| 2008-08-25 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | — | 3 |
| 2011-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 0.23 lb | 1 |
| 2011-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.31 lb | 3 |
| 2011-08-22 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2020-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.32 lb | 3 |
| 2020-08-31 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.13 lb | 14 |
| 1992-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 3.9 | — | 0.19 lb | 27 |
| 1992-08-24 | Standard trap nets | 2.9 (normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.09 lb | 29 |
| 2013-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 | — | 0.23 lb | 4 |
| 2013-08-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.16 lb | 9 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1998-08-24 | Survey seining | 27.3 | — | — | 109 |
| 1998-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 4.6 | — | 0.14 lb | 32 |
| 1998-08-24 | Standard trap nets | 31.9 (normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.07 lb | 319 |
| 2014-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 9.2 | — | 0.19 lb | 83 |
| 2014-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 9.0 (normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.17 lb | 108 |
| 2023-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 7.9 | — | 0.35 lb | 71 |
| 2023-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 2.1 (below normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.16 lb | 25 |
| 2017-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 3.2 | — | 0.21 lb | 29 |
| 2017-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 16.8 (normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.23 lb | 201 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 11.7 | — | 0.19 lb | 105 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 16.1 (normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.18 lb | 177 |
| 2008-08-25 | 15-ft beach seine | 8.7 | — | — | 122 |
| 2011-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 16.4 | — | 0.21 lb | 148 |
| 2011-08-22 | Backpack electrofishing | 63.8 | — | — | 88 |
| 2011-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 13.4 (normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.19 lb | 147 |
| 2011-08-22 | 50-ft beach seine | 236.0 | — | — | 236 |
| 2011-08-22 | 15-ft beach seine | 40.1 | — | — | 441 |
| 2020-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 3.1 | — | 0.18 lb | 28 |
| 2020-08-31 | Standard trap nets | 11.8 (normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.12 lb | 142 |
| 1992-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 8.9 | — | 0.13 lb | 62 |
| 1992-08-24 | Standard trap nets | 41.1 (normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.06 lb | 411 |
| 2013-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 10.2 | — | 0.20 lb | 92 |
| 2013-08-20 | Standard trap nets | 7.8 (normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.15 lb | 93 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1998-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 1.57 lb | 42 |
| 1998-08-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 2.76 lb | 2 |
| 2014-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 5.4 (normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 1.77 lb | 49 |
| 2017-09-26 | Fall electrofishing | 4.2 | — | 1.19 lb | 6 |
| 2023-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 8.3 (above normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 1.78 lb | 75 |
| 2017-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 8.4 (above normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 1.71 lb | 76 |
| 2017-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 2.09 lb | 4 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 3.02 lb | 54 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 4.63 lb | 1 |
| 2011-08-22 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2011-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 5.1 (normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 1.67 lb | 46 |
| 2011-08-22 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.7 | — | — | 1 |
| 2011-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 2.95 lb | 2 |
| 2020-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 2.63 lb | 24 |
| 2020-08-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 3.44 lb | 2 |
| 1992-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 10.4 (above normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 2.16 lb | 73 |
| 2013-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 1.97 lb | 45 |
BST
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 1998-08-24 | Survey seining | 0.5 | — | 2 |
| 2008-08-25 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.9 | — | 27 |
| 2011-08-22 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | 2 |
Johnny Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 1998-08-24 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | 1 |
| 2008-08-25 | 15-ft beach seine | 2.9 | — | 40 |
| 2011-08-22 | 50-ft beach seine | 34.0 | — | 34 |
| 2011-08-22 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | 2 |
| 2011-08-22 | Backpack electrofishing | 10.2 | — | 14 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1998-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 5.51 lb | 1 |
| 1998-08-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 4.63 lb | 2 |
| 2014-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 4.67 lb | 4 |
| 2014-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 4.47 lb | 13 |
| 2023-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 3.26 lb | 6 |
| 2017-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 4.60 lb | 2 |
| 2017-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 2.6 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 4.65 lb | 31 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 4.00 lb | 19 |
| 2011-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.60 lb | 1 |
| 2011-08-22 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.4 | — | — | 2 |
| 2011-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 2.71 lb | 18 |
| 2020-08-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 4.59 lb | 10 |
| 1992-08-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 3.50 lb | 5 |
| 2013-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 5.97 lb | 2 |
| 2013-08-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 4.20 lb | 6 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1998-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 14.9 (normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.10 lb | 104 |
| 1998-08-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (below normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.10 lb | 11 |
| 2014-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 7.9 (normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.33 lb | 71 |
| 2014-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.30 lb | 7 |
| 2023-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 15.1 (normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.55 lb | 136 |
| 2017-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 2.4 (below normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.56 lb | 22 |
| 2017-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.48 lb | 10 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.23 lb | 54 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (below normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.24 lb | 17 |
| 2008-08-25 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | — | 3 |
| 2011-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 10.9 (normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.35 lb | 98 |
| 2011-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 2.6 (normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.44 lb | 29 |
| 2011-08-22 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2020-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 16.4 (normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.54 lb | 148 |
| 2020-08-31 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.39 lb | 28 |
| 1992-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 2.1 (below normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.18 lb | 15 |
| 2013-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 17.0 (above normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.20 lb | 153 |
| 2013-08-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.17 lb | 8 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1998-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 4.4 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.2 | 2.56 lb | 31 |
| 1998-08-24 | Standard trap nets | 2.1 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 2.91 lb | 21 |
| 2014-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.2 | 2.26 lb | 10 |
| 2014-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 3.51 lb | 1 |
| 2023-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 3.2 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.2 | 2.39 lb | 29 |
| 2017-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.2 | 2.38 lb | 11 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 3.09 lb | 2 |
| 2008-08-25 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.4 | — | — | 6 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.2 | 3.00 lb | 18 |
| 2011-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 3.87 lb | 8 |
| 2011-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.2 | 2.43 lb | 16 |
| 2020-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.2 | 2.23 lb | 12 |
| 2020-08-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 3.11 lb | 3 |
| 1992-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.2 | 2.47 lb | 23 |
| 1992-08-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 3.00 lb | 1 |
| 2013-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.2 | 2.69 lb | 11 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1998-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 0.34 lb | 1 |
| 2014-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 0.99 lb | 1 |
| 2023-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (below normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 1.50 lb | 11 |
| 2017-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 1.62 lb | 1 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.9 (below normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 0.99 lb | 8 |
| 2011-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 0.95 lb | 9 |
| 2011-08-22 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2020-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 0.91 lb | 1 |
| 1992-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 0.54 lb | 5 |
| 2013-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 0.26 lb | 1 |
BNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 1998-08-24 | Survey seining | 47.0 | — | 188 |
| 2008-08-25 | 15-ft beach seine | 4.6 | — | 65 |
| 2011-08-22 | 15-ft beach seine | 2.9 | — | 32 |
| 2011-08-22 | 50-ft beach seine | 173.0 | — | 173 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2008-08-25 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.3 | 0.05 lb | 1 |
| 2011-08-22 | Backpack electrofishing | 3.6 | — | — | 5 |
| 1992-08-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.3 | 0.04 lb | 5 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2008-08-25 | 15-ft beach seine | 5.7 | — | 80 |
| 2011-08-22 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | 11 |
| 2011-08-22 | Backpack electrofishing | 8.0 | — | 11 |
Bluntnose Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2008-08-25 | 15-ft beach seine | 18.1 | — | 254 |
| 2011-08-22 | 15-ft beach seine | 29.2 | — | 321 |
| 2011-08-22 | Backpack electrofishing | 55.9 | — | 77 |
| 2011-08-22 | 50-ft beach seine | 337.0 | — | 337 |
BCS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2008-08-25 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | 3 |
| 2011-08-22 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.4 | — | 2 |
| 2011-08-22 | 50-ft beach seine | 3.0 | — | 3 |
| 2011-08-22 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.9 | — | 10 |
Tadpole Madtom
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2011-08-22 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.6 | — | 6 |
Fathead Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2011-08-22 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | 1 |
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