Poplar
Polk County, Minnesota — DOW #60000600
44 Surveys
90.47
Acres
23 ft
Max Depth
15 ft
Mean Depth
12
Fish Species
3
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Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Poplar. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06-15 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 2.7 – 9.3 | 1.32 lb | 8 |
| 2005-06-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 | — | 1.46 lb | 17 |
| 1978-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 10.0 (above normal) | 2.7 – 9.3 | 0.94 lb | 30 |
| 1978-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 | — | 0.44 lb | 9 |
| 1995-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 17.0 (above normal) | 2.7 – 9.3 | 1.62 lb | 34 |
| 1995-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 | — | 1.53 lb | 14 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06-15 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.5 – 16.8 | 0.14 lb | 4 |
| 2005-06-15 | Standard trap nets | 29.6 (above normal) | 0.7 – 16.4 | 0.07 lb | 266 |
| 1978-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 158.0 (above normal) | 1.5 – 16.8 | 0.18 lb | 474 |
| 1978-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 473.0 (above normal) | 0.7 – 16.4 | 0.17 lb | 2365 |
| 1995-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 52.0 (above normal) | 1.5 – 16.8 | 0.41 lb | 104 |
| 1995-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 86.1 (above normal) | 0.7 – 16.4 | 0.11 lb | 689 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06-15 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 2.14 lb | 10 |
| 2005-06-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 2.63 lb | 4 |
| 1978-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 2.52 lb | 4 |
| 1978-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 2.60 lb | 1 |
| 1995-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 4.97 lb | 4 |
| 1995-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.80 lb | 3 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.02 lb | 1 |
| 1995-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 1.11 lb | 1 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 2.9 – 41.2 | 0.70 lb | 4 |
| 1995-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (below normal) | 2.9 – 41.2 | 0.30 lb | 13 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.6 | 0.12 lb | 4 |
| 2005-06-15 | Standard gill nets | 36.5 (above normal) | 1.9 – 19.1 | 0.13 lb | 73 |
| 1978-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 5.8 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.6 | 0.38 lb | 29 |
| 1978-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 55.0 (above normal) | 1.9 – 19.1 | 0.30 lb | 165 |
| 1995-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 3.1 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.6 | 0.21 lb | 25 |
| 1995-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 59.5 (above normal) | 1.9 – 19.1 | 0.08 lb | 119 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 2.09 lb | 1 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 0.28 lb | 3 |
| 1995-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 0.90 lb | 2 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.9 | 0.25 lb | 11 |
| 1978-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 7.1 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1978-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 23.6 (above normal) | 0.5 – 5.9 | 0.24 lb | 118 |
| 1995-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 10.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 5.9 | 0.54 lb | 80 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.7 – 4.3 | 0.61 lb | 11 |
| 1995-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.7 – 4.3 | 0.24 lb | 7 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 3.97 lb | 1 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 1.5 – 7.4 | 0.10 lb | 4 |
| 1995-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.4 | 0.06 lb | 16 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 4.01 lb | 2 |
| 1978-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 1.50 lb | 1 |
| 1995-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 1.07 lb | 1 |
Tadpole Madtom
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.06 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.