Pleasant
St. Louis County, Minnesota — DOW #69065500
137 Surveys
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Pleasant.
Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1979-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.2 | 0.90 lb | 2 |
| 1989-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.2 | 0.80 lb | 1 |
| 1993-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.2 | 0.73 lb | 6 |
| 1993-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.2 – 10.0 | 0.63 lb | 3 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1979-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 0.67 lb | 7 |
| 1979-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 0.97 lb | 2 |
| 2021-06-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 0.94 lb | 4 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 0.94 lb | 5 |
| 2013-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 1.01 lb | 2 |
| 1986-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 0.65 lb | 4 |
| 1993-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 0.85 lb | 3 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1979-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.5 | 0.17 lb | 9 |
| 1979-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.7 – 14.1 | 0.13 lb | 18 |
| 1989-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.5 | 0.05 lb | 4 |
| 1989-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 9.3 (normal) | 1.7 – 14.1 | 0.08 lb | 56 |
| 2021-06-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.5 | 0.06 lb | 2 |
| 2021-06-07 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 1.7 – 14.1 | 0.10 lb | 20 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.5 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 2003-07-21 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.8 | — | — | 7 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.7 – 14.1 | 0.10 lb | 9 |
| 2013-06-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.9 (below normal) | 1.7 – 14.1 | 0.08 lb | 8 |
| 1986-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 1.6 (below normal) | 1.7 – 14.1 | 0.09 lb | 8 |
| 1993-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.5 | 0.12 lb | 11 |
| 1993-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 37.3 (above normal) | 1.7 – 14.1 | 0.13 lb | 224 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1979-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 (normal) | 1.8 – 5.5 | 4.71 lb | 13 |
| 1979-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 1.92 lb | 6 |
| 1989-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 5.8 (above normal) | 1.8 – 5.5 | 3.96 lb | 35 |
| 1989-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1.65 lb | 2 |
| 2021-06-07 | Standard gill nets | 9.0 (above normal) | 1.8 – 5.5 | 2.91 lb | 54 |
| 2021-06-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 1.97 lb | 4 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 6.3 (above normal) | 1.8 – 5.5 | 3.31 lb | 57 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 | — | 2.84 lb | 5 |
| 2013-06-17 | Standard gill nets | 5.1 (normal) | 1.8 – 5.5 | 2.65 lb | 46 |
| 2013-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 | — | 2.43 lb | 20 |
| 1986-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 3.2 (normal) | 1.8 – 5.5 | 2.79 lb | 16 |
| 1993-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.8 – 5.5 | 5.32 lb | 12 |
| 1993-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 2.98 lb | 2 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1979-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 0.30 lb | 4 |
| 1979-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.10 lb | 3 |
| 1989-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.14 lb | 7 |
| 2021-06-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.16 lb | 2 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 0.26 lb | 5 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.38 lb | 9 |
| 2003-07-21 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.3 | — | — | 5 |
| 2013-06-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 0.54 lb | 2 |
| 2013-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.37 lb | 9 |
| 1993-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 0.93 lb | 3 |
| 1993-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.32 lb | 9 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1979-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.07 lb | 3 |
| 1979-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 4.6 | — | 0.13 lb | 37 |
| 2021-06-07 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 0.23 lb | 6 |
| 2013-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 0.32 lb | 4 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1979-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 2.0 – 9.7 | 3.15 lb | 5 |
| 1989-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 2.0 – 9.7 | 2.27 lb | 15 |
| 1989-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 0.90 lb | 1 |
| 2021-06-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 2.0 – 9.7 | 2.94 lb | 2 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 2.0 – 9.7 | 1.49 lb | 6 |
| 2013-06-17 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (below normal) | 2.0 – 9.7 | 1.62 lb | 11 |
| 2013-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 1.24 lb | 4 |
| 1986-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 9.7 | 1.18 lb | 20 |
| 1993-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (normal) | 2.0 – 9.7 | 1.95 lb | 16 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1979-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 1.46 lb | 5 |
| 1979-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.42 lb | 6 |
| 1989-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 1.10 lb | 6 |
| 1989-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.39 lb | 9 |
| 2021-06-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 1.78 lb | 2 |
| 2021-06-07 | Standard electrofishing | 39.0 | — | 1.71 lb | 52 |
| 2003-07-21 | 1/4-in trap nets | 7.3 | — | — | 29 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 1.99 lb | 6 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.66 lb | 9 |
| 2013-06-17 | Standard electrofishing | 23.4 | — | 1.35 lb | 25 |
| 2013-06-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 1.73 lb | 6 |
| 2013-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.13 lb | 1 |
| 1986-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.40 lb | 3 |
| 1993-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.65 lb | 8 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1979-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 | — | 0.24 lb | 7 |
| 1979-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 9.8 (normal) | 3.2 – 21.2 | 0.16 lb | 78 |
| 1989-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 | — | 0.11 lb | 36 |
| 1989-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 21.9 (above normal) | 3.2 – 21.2 | 0.11 lb | 153 |
| 2021-06-07 | Standard trap nets | 69.7 (above normal) | 3.2 – 21.2 | 0.04 lb | 418 |
| 2003-07-21 | 1/4-in trap nets | 26.3 | — | — | 105 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 | — | 0.06 lb | 24 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 28.6 (above normal) | 3.2 – 21.2 | 0.08 lb | 257 |
| 2013-06-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 | — | 0.17 lb | 7 |
| 2013-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 30.2 (above normal) | 3.2 – 21.2 | 0.15 lb | 272 |
| 1986-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 3.4 | — | 0.09 lb | 17 |
| 1993-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 5.2 | — | 0.15 lb | 31 |
| 1993-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 35.6 (above normal) | 3.2 – 21.2 | 0.12 lb | 249 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1979-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 2.3 – 8.7 | 1.69 lb | 18 |
| 1979-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 0.30 lb | 1 |
| 1989-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 6.3 (normal) | 2.3 – 8.7 | 1.32 lb | 38 |
| 1989-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 0.70 lb | 1 |
| 2021-06-07 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 2.3 – 8.7 | 1.36 lb | 15 |
| 2003-07-21 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.8 | — | — | 3 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (normal) | 2.3 – 8.7 | 1.63 lb | 39 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 2.71 lb | 3 |
| 2013-06-17 | Standard gill nets | 2.6 (normal) | 2.3 – 8.7 | 1.70 lb | 23 |
| 2013-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 2.39 lb | 4 |
| 1986-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 5.4 (normal) | 2.3 – 8.7 | 1.90 lb | 27 |
| 1993-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 5.3 (normal) | 2.3 – 8.7 | 2.71 lb | 32 |
| 1993-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 6.30 lb | 19 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1979-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.3 | 0.27 lb | 9 |
| 1979-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 4.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.5 | 0.27 lb | 34 |
| 1989-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.3 | 0.19 lb | 16 |
| 1989-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.5 | 0.19 lb | 19 |
| 2021-06-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.3 | 0.06 lb | 3 |
| 2021-06-07 | Standard trap nets | 5.7 (above normal) | 0.8 – 4.5 | 0.17 lb | 34 |
| 2003-07-21 | 1/4-in trap nets | 3.0 | — | — | 12 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 14.7 (above normal) | 0.4 – 3.3 | 0.14 lb | 132 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 4.6 (above normal) | 0.8 – 4.5 | 0.15 lb | 41 |
| 2013-06-17 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.3 | 0.16 lb | 12 |
| 2013-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 8.0 (above normal) | 0.8 – 4.5 | 0.24 lb | 72 |
| 1986-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.3 | 0.33 lb | 3 |
| 1993-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.3 | 0.20 lb | 15 |
| 1993-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 4.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.5 | 0.18 lb | 28 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1979-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.2 | 0.14 lb | 10 |
| 1989-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1989-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 8.7 (above normal) | 1.0 – 5.2 | 0.11 lb | 61 |
| 2021-06-07 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.2 | 0.12 lb | 6 |
| 2003-07-21 | 1/4-in trap nets | 3.0 | — | — | 12 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 0.21 lb | 1 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 2.6 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.2 | 0.11 lb | 23 |
| 2013-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 4.2 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.2 | 0.19 lb | 38 |
| 1993-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.16 lb | 1 |
| 1993-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.2 | 0.13 lb | 10 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1989-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 12.1 | 0.20 lb | 2 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1989-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.7 – 5.3 | 0.76 lb | 11 |
| 1989-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.8 | 0.72 lb | 13 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.7 – 5.3 | 1.05 lb | 2 |
| 2013-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.8 | 0.93 lb | 2 |
| 1993-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.8 | 0.46 lb | 1 |
Common Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2021-06-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.06 lb | 1 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2021-06-07 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 0.06 lb | 8 |
| 2003-07-21 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.5 | — | — | 2 |
Burbot
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.31 lb | 1 |
Bluntnose Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2003-07-21 | 1/4-in trap nets | 9.3 | — | 37 |
CRC
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2003-07-21 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1 |
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Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026.
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