Minnesota Fishing Guide

Popowski

Lincoln County, Minnesota — DOW #41004400

28 Surveys
142.56
Acres
12 ft
Max Depth
0
4
Fish Species
0
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DNR Fish Surveys

Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Popowski. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2001-07-23 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 1.5 – 14.7 0.15 lb 1
2001-07-23 1/4-in trap nets 1.0 — — 7
2001-07-23 Standard trap nets 2.2 (below normal) 2.4 – 15.1 0.37 lb 22

Fathead Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2001-07-23 1/4-in trap nets 20.9 — 146
2012-07-18 1/4-in trap nets 116.2 — 581

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2001-07-23 Standard gill nets 163.5 (above normal) 9.6 – 91.4 0.09 lb 327
2001-07-23 1/4-in trap nets 150.0 — — 1050
2001-07-23 Standard trap nets 137.2 (above normal) 2.2 – 60.5 0.10 lb 1372
2012-07-18 Standard gill nets 52.0 (normal) 9.6 – 91.4 0.07 lb 52
2012-07-18 1/4-in trap nets 398.0 — — 1990
2012-07-18 Standard trap nets 134.6 (above normal) 2.2 – 60.5 0.03 lb 673

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2001-07-23 1/4-in trap nets 1.3 — — 9
2001-07-23 Standard trap nets 3.1 (normal) 0.5 – 3.4 0.09 lb 31
2001-07-23 Standard gill nets 13.0 (normal) 3.0 – 26.5 0.10 lb 26
2012-07-18 1/4-in trap nets 17.6 — — 88
2012-07-18 Standard trap nets 41.0 (above normal) 0.5 – 3.4 0.05 lb 205
2012-07-18 Standard gill nets 96.0 (above normal) 3.0 – 26.5 0.33 lb 96

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2001-07-23 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.2 1.55 lb 1

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2001-07-23 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 1.0 – 7.3 2.11 lb 1
2001-07-23 1/4-in trap nets 0.6 — — 4
2001-07-23 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.4 – 1.9 3.28 lb 4
2012-07-18 Standard gill nets 27.0 (above normal) 1.0 – 7.3 2.16 lb 27
2012-07-18 1/4-in trap nets 0.8 — — 4
2012-07-18 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.4 – 1.9 2.79 lb 4

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2001-07-23 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.2 2.70 lb 1
2012-07-18 Standard gill nets 39.0 (above normal) 0.5 – 7.4 1.13 lb 39
2012-07-18 1/4-in trap nets 36.6 — — 183
2012-07-18 Standard trap nets 4.0 (above normal) 0.3 – 2.2 1.15 lb 20

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Map & Directions

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

Kjergaard Sports

Lake Benton, MN

(507) 368-4696

★ 4.7

Ace Home & Hardware

Marshall, MN

(507) 532-3296

★ 4.5

Action Sports

Marshall, MN

(507) 532-9649

★ 4.5

Barrels And Arrows

Marshall, MN

(507) 530-5877

★ 4

Borch's Sporting Goods

Marshall, MN

(507) 532-4880

★ 4.3

Bott's Spot Sportscards & Collectibles LLC

Marshall, MN

(320) 808-7106

★ 4.9

Crystal Eyes Jigs LLC

Marshall, MN

(507) 360-1377

★ 5

Harbor Freight

Marshall, MN

(507) 706-6970

★ 4.7

Nearby Marinas

Boat Access

Russell, MN

★ 4

Independence Park, East Lyon Street

Marshall, MN

(507) 537-6760

★ 4.7

LAKE SHETEK PUBLIC WATER ACCESS

Slayton, MN

★ 4

Lakes Marine & Sport

Slayton, MN

(507) 763-3320

★ 4.8

Private Landing @ Schreier’s on Shetek

Currie, MN

(507) 227-7754

Shetek Marine

Slayton, MN

(507) 763-3171

★ 4.6

Resorts & Lodges Near Popowski

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Capital Cove Cabin
Fishing Resort Lake Benton

(605) 370-5649
Lake Benton Resort
Fishing Resort Lake Benton

(507) 368-4399

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Fish Species

Species known to inhabit Popowski. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Black BullheadWalleyeWhite SuckerYellow Perch

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Oak

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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.