Perch
Martin County, Minnesota — DOW #46004600
42 Surveys
174.27
Acres
5 ft
Max Depth
3
Fish Species
0
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Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Perch. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.8 | 0.17 lb | 4 |
| 1992-06-09 | Standard trap nets | 2.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.8 | 0.08 lb | 19 |
| 2002-06-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 3.8 | 0.26 lb | 1 |
| 1997-06-09 | Standard trap nets | 4.1 (above normal) | 0.3 – 3.8 | 0.22 lb | 37 |
| 1997-06-09 | Survey seining | 14.0 | — | — | 14 |
| 2008-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.8 | 0.09 lb | 2 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 2.48 lb | 1 |
| 1992-06-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 1.41 lb | 2 |
| 2008-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 2.98 lb | 1 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.29 lb | 2 |
| 1992-06-09 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.36 lb | 12 |
| 2002-06-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.41 lb | 5 |
| 1997-06-09 | Standard trap nets | 7.6 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.39 lb | 68 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 4.29 lb | 5 |
| 1992-06-09 | Standard trap nets | 3.8 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 2.28 lb | 30 |
| 2002-06-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 4.08 lb | 1 |
| 1997-06-09 | Survey seining | 2.0 | — | — | 2 |
| 1997-06-09 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 2.78 lb | 9 |
| 2008-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 6.7 (above normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 4.77 lb | 20 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-16 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 | — | 3.51 lb | 16 |
| 1992-06-09 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 | — | 3.32 lb | 13 |
| 2002-06-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 1.82 lb | 4 |
| 1997-06-09 | Standard trap nets | 5.7 | — | 2.22 lb | 51 |
| 2008-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 2.70 lb | 2 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-16 | Standard trap nets | 113.4 (normal) | 11.5 – 132.6 | 0.05 lb | 1021 |
| 1992-06-09 | Standard trap nets | 27.8 (normal) | 11.5 – 132.6 | 0.30 lb | 222 |
| 2002-06-10 | Standard trap nets | 71.5 (normal) | 11.5 – 132.6 | 0.13 lb | 572 |
| 1997-06-09 | Standard trap nets | 22.1 (normal) | 11.5 – 132.6 | 0.26 lb | 199 |
| 2008-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 37.0 (normal) | 11.5 – 132.6 | 0.20 lb | 111 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-06-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.9 | 0.12 lb | 1 |
| 1997-06-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.9 | 0.08 lb | 1 |
OSS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-06-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 | — | 0.06 lb | 5 |
| 1997-06-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.02 lb | 1 |
| 1997-06-09 | Survey seining | 8.0 | — | — | 8 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-06-09 | Standard trap nets | 21.9 (above normal) | 1.2 – 20.5 | 0.45 lb | 175 |
| 2002-06-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.2 – 20.5 | 0.04 lb | 4 |
| 1997-06-09 | Standard trap nets | 4.1 (normal) | 1.2 – 20.5 | 0.55 lb | 37 |
| 2008-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 24.0 (above normal) | 1.2 – 20.5 | 0.30 lb | 72 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-06-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 0.37 lb | 1 |
| 1997-06-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 1.59 lb | 1 |
Fathead Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-06-09 | Survey seining | 50.0 | — | 50 |
White Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 6.0 | 0.62 lb | 6 |
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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.