Perch
Becker County, Minnesota — DOW #03027300
50 Surveys
47.65
Acres
38 ft
Max Depth
7
Fish Species
4
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Perch. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 127.8 (above normal) | 0.9 – 4.9 | 0.14 lb | 1150 |
| 1997-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 211.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 37.0 | 0.14 lb | 422 |
| 1997-07-07 | Special trap nets | 32.8 | — | — | 131 |
| 1976-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 13.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 37.0 | 0.28 lb | 27 |
| 1976-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.9 | 0.57 lb | 8 |
| 2007-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 37.0 | 0.67 lb | 12 |
| 2007-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.9 – 4.9 | 0.68 lb | 4 |
| 1987-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 68.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 37.0 | 0.09 lb | 272 |
| 1987-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 342.8 (above normal) | 0.9 – 4.9 | 0.09 lb | 1371 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 4.2 (normal) | 0.5 – 10.0 | 1.09 lb | 38 |
| 1997-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 21.6 | 1.30 lb | 2 |
| 1997-07-07 | Special trap nets | 7.3 | — | — | 29 |
| 2007-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 21.6 | 0.82 lb | 2 |
| 1987-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 10.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 10.0 | 0.36 lb | 42 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 54.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.06 lb | 486 |
| 1997-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 53.5 (above normal) | 1.5 – 20.5 | 0.11 lb | 107 |
| 1997-07-07 | Special trap nets | 49.5 | — | — | 198 |
| 1976-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1976-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.5 – 20.5 | 0.23 lb | 3 |
| 1987-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 133.8 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.24 lb | 535 |
| 1987-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 174.5 (above normal) | 1.5 – 20.5 | 0.22 lb | 698 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 2.5 – 7.8 | 2.01 lb | 1 |
| 1976-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (below normal) | 2.5 – 7.8 | 3.33 lb | 3 |
| 1976-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 2.10 lb | 5 |
| 2007-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (below normal) | 2.5 – 7.8 | 5.45 lb | 4 |
| 1987-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 2.5 – 7.8 | 4.00 lb | 1 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 0.17 lb | 5 |
| 1997-07-07 | Special trap nets | 10.0 | — | — | 40 |
| 1997-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.7 | 0.11 lb | 14 |
| 1987-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 0.06 lb | 5 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-07 | Special trap nets | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 1997-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 0.8 | 2.10 lb | 1 |
| 2007-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 0.8 | 0.45 lb | 1 |
Fathead Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-07 | Special trap nets | 0.5 | — | 2 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.31 lb | 1 |
| 1997-07-07 | Special trap nets | 7.3 | — | — | 29 |
| 1997-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (below normal) | 4.3 – 32.8 | 0.41 lb | 14 |
| 2007-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 78.9 (above normal) | 4.3 – 32.8 | 0.06 lb | 710 |
| 2007-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 70.5 | — | 0.14 lb | 141 |
| 1987-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 4.3 – 32.8 | 0.04 lb | 5 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.64 lb | 1 |
| 1976-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.09 lb | 1 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.1 – 10.6 | 0.85 lb | 2 |
| 1976-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.0 – 9.1 | 0.80 lb | 1 |
| 1976-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 1.1 – 10.6 | 0.22 lb | 9 |
| 2007-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 15.0 (above normal) | 1.0 – 9.1 | 0.15 lb | 30 |
| 2007-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 6.9 (normal) | 1.1 – 10.6 | 0.27 lb | 62 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 4.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.4 | 0.50 lb | 36 |
| 2007-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.1 | 0.09 lb | 2 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.0 | 0.90 lb | 2 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Perch. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Perch
- Weather forecast for Perch — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 46.8482°N, 95.7081°W — Get Directions
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- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.