Portage
Crow Wing County, Minnesota — DOW #18005000
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Portage.
Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1988-06-09 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.2 | 0.52 lb | 3 |
| 1988-06-09 | Standard gill nets | 11.3 (above normal) | 0.8 – 7.7 | 0.62 lb | 34 |
| 2012-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 3.2 (normal) | 0.8 – 7.7 | 0.52 lb | 19 |
| 1986-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 7.7 | 0.20 lb | 3 |
| 2023-07-12 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.9 | — | — | 1 |
| 2023-07-12 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | — | 2 |
| 1984-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 3.2 | 0.60 lb | 1 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 3.2 | 0.25 lb | 2 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.8 – 7.7 | 0.55 lb | 7 |
| 1987-06-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.2 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1987-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 7.7 | 0.33 lb | 12 |
| 2016-06-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 0.8 – 7.7 | 0.69 lb | 4 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1988-06-09 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 0.62 lb | 4 |
| 1988-06-09 | Standard gill nets | 35.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.51 lb | 105 |
| 1989-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 7.3 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.61 lb | 22 |
| 2012-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.66 lb | 1 |
| 2012-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 0.93 lb | 9 |
| 1980-06-09 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.67 lb | 3 |
| 1980-06-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 1.00 lb | 3 |
| 1986-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 1.00 lb | 1 |
| 2023-07-12 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.9 | — | — | 1 |
| 1984-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 8.0 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 0.95 lb | 32 |
| 1984-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.94 lb | 9 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 0.70 lb | 15 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.93 lb | 4 |
| 1987-06-03 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 0.20 lb | 3 |
| 1987-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 8.7 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.33 lb | 26 |
| 2016-06-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.72 lb | 4 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1988-06-09 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.14 lb | 7 |
| 1988-06-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1989-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 2012-06-11 | 50-ft beach seine | 68.8 | — | — | 413 |
| 2012-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.35 lb | 3 |
| 2012-06-11 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 1980-06-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.25 lb | 1 |
| 1986-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.08 lb | 18 |
| 2023-07-12 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.9 | — | — | 1 |
| 2023-07-12 | 50-ft beach seine | 69.1 | — | — | 691 |
| 1984-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (below normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.12 lb | 5 |
| 2006-06-12 | Survey seining | 0.7 | — | — | 2 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.08 lb | 4 |
| 1987-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 6.7 (normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.11 lb | 20 |
| 2016-06-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.24 lb | 4 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1988-06-09 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.50 lb | 3 |
| 1988-06-09 | Standard trap nets | 13.0 (above normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.51 lb | 39 |
| 1989-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.75 lb | 2 |
| 2012-06-11 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2012-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 7.3 (normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.65 lb | 58 |
| 2012-06-11 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | — | 1 |
| 1980-06-09 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 1.00 lb | 5 |
| 1980-06-09 | Standard trap nets | 9.5 (normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.66 lb | 38 |
| 1986-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.55 lb | 2 |
| 2023-07-12 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2023-07-12 | Backpack electrofishing | 6.1 | — | — | 7 |
| 1984-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.76 lb | 5 |
| 1984-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 23.5 (above normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.87 lb | 94 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.57 lb | 3 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 4.9 (normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.72 lb | 39 |
| 2006-06-12 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 1987-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.53 lb | 7 |
| 1987-06-03 | Standard trap nets | 7.0 (normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.64 lb | 14 |
| 2016-06-06 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.77 lb | 7 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1988-06-09 | Standard gill nets | 19.3 (above normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 1.13 lb | 58 |
| 1988-06-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1.50 lb | 1 |
| 1989-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 9.0 (normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 1.50 lb | 27 |
| 2012-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 10.8 (above normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 1.80 lb | 65 |
| 2012-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 0.87 lb | 8 |
| 1980-06-09 | Standard gill nets | 21.7 (above normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 1.18 lb | 65 |
| 1980-06-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1.80 lb | 1 |
| 1986-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 1.42 lb | 12 |
| 2023-07-12 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.5 | — | — | 5 |
| 1984-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 22.7 (above normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 0.76 lb | 68 |
| 1984-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 0.68 lb | 4 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 10.5 (normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 1.39 lb | 63 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 2.37 lb | 4 |
| 1987-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 13.7 (above normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 1.15 lb | 41 |
| 1987-06-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 1.00 lb | 1 |
| 2016-06-06 | Standard gill nets | 10.3 (normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 1.35 lb | 62 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1988-06-09 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.50 lb | 3 |
| 2012-06-11 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | — | 2 |
| 2012-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 0.24 lb | 2 |
| 2012-06-11 | Backpack electrofishing | 6.8 | — | — | 6 |
| 2012-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.43 lb | 3 |
| 1980-06-09 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.47 lb | 6 |
| 1980-06-09 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 0.25 lb | 6 |
| 2023-07-12 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | — | 3 |
| 2023-07-12 | Backpack electrofishing | 3.5 | — | — | 4 |
| 1984-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 0.46 lb | 7 |
| 1984-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 7.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.52 lb | 30 |
| 2006-06-12 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 0.26 lb | 1 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.28 lb | 6 |
| 1987-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 0.33 lb | 9 |
| 1987-06-03 | Standard trap nets | 2.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.50 lb | 5 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1988-06-09 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 1.50 lb | 4 |
| 1989-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 1.49 lb | 7 |
| 2012-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 4.92 lb | 9 |
| 2012-06-11 | Standard electrofishing | 14.4 | — | 0.45 lb | 7 |
| 1980-06-09 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 3.27 lb | 4 |
| 1986-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 2.50 lb | 1 |
| 1984-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 2.47 lb | 12 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 5.70 lb | 9 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.7 | 5.44 lb | 1 |
| 1987-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 2.26 lb | 5 |
| 2016-06-06 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 4.12 lb | 11 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1988-06-09 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 1.06 lb | 4 |
| 1988-06-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.30 lb | 1 |
| 2012-06-11 | 50-ft beach seine | 5.5 | — | — | 33 |
| 2012-06-11 | Standard electrofishing | 65.7 | — | 1.36 lb | 32 |
| 2012-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 1.56 lb | 5 |
| 2012-06-11 | Backpack electrofishing | 13.7 | — | — | 12 |
| 2012-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 1.85 lb | 2 |
| 2023-07-12 | Backpack electrofishing | 7.8 | — | — | 9 |
| 2023-07-12 | 50-ft beach seine | 20.5 | — | — | 205 |
| 1984-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.60 lb | 1 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard electrofishing | 54.6 | — | 1.15 lb | 27 |
| 2006-06-12 | Survey seining | 0.7 | — | — | 2 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 1.65 lb | 6 |
| 2016-06-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 1.68 lb | 1 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1988-06-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.25 lb | 1 |
| 1988-06-09 | Standard trap nets | 58.3 (above normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.10 lb | 175 |
| 1989-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 | — | 0.33 lb | 9 |
| 2012-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.16 lb | 2 |
| 2012-06-11 | Backpack electrofishing | 42.2 | — | — | 37 |
| 2012-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 15.4 (normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.20 lb | 123 |
| 2012-06-11 | 50-ft beach seine | 10.3 | — | — | 62 |
| 1980-06-09 | Standard trap nets | 30.0 (normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.08 lb | 120 |
| 1980-06-09 | Standard gill nets | 6.3 | — | 0.21 lb | 19 |
| 1986-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 | — | 0.10 lb | 5 |
| 2023-07-12 | Backpack electrofishing | 13.0 | — | — | 15 |
| 2023-07-12 | 50-ft beach seine | 108.4 | — | — | 1084 |
| 1984-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 | — | 0.19 lb | 7 |
| 1984-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 99.0 (above normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.14 lb | 396 |
| 2006-06-12 | Survey seining | 47.7 | — | — | 143 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 | — | 0.36 lb | 5 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 7.3 (normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.19 lb | 58 |
| 1987-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 | — | 0.14 lb | 13 |
| 1987-06-03 | Standard trap nets | 40.0 (normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.11 lb | 80 |
| 2016-06-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.05 lb | 2 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1988-06-09 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 | — | 0.25 lb | 11 |
| 1988-06-09 | Standard trap nets | 10.7 (above normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.15 lb | 32 |
| 2012-06-11 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2012-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.29 lb | 8 |
| 2012-06-11 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.2 | — | — | 7 |
| 1980-06-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1980-06-09 | Standard trap nets | 9.3 (above normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.14 lb | 37 |
| 1986-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 | — | 0.06 lb | 9 |
| 2023-07-12 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.9 | — | — | 1 |
| 2023-07-12 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | — | 10 |
| 1984-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 14.5 (above normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.19 lb | 58 |
| 2006-06-12 | Survey seining | 4.0 | — | — | 12 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.24 lb | 8 |
| 1987-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1987-06-03 | Standard trap nets | 7.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.14 lb | 14 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1988-06-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 3.75 lb | 2 |
| 1988-06-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 6.38 lb | 2 |
| 2012-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 5.57 lb | 8 |
| 1984-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 4.88 lb | 4 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 3.70 lb | 2 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 2.4 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 4.65 lb | 19 |
| 1987-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 8.40 lb | 1 |
| 1987-06-03 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 3.53 lb | 3 |
| 2016-06-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 7.38 lb | 1 |
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1988-06-09 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.8 | 0.35 lb | 5 |
| 2012-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 17.2 (above normal) | 0.5 – 4.8 | 0.67 lb | 103 |
| 1980-06-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.8 | 1.50 lb | 2 |
| 1986-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.8 | 1.87 lb | 3 |
| 1984-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.8 | 2.06 lb | 5 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.8 | 0.84 lb | 4 |
| 1987-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.8 | 0.82 lb | 4 |
| 2016-06-06 | Standard gill nets | 11.3 (above normal) | 0.5 – 4.8 | 0.69 lb | 68 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1988-06-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 1.50 lb | 1 |
| 1989-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 2.00 lb | 1 |
| 2012-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 3.24 lb | 2 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1988-06-09 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.50 lb | 4 |
| 1988-06-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.38 lb | 2 |
| 1989-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 19.0 (above normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.81 lb | 57 |
| 2012-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.96 lb | 3 |
| 2012-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.58 lb | 1 |
| 1980-06-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.40 lb | 1 |
| 1986-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1984-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.53 lb | 4 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.96 lb | 6 |
| 1987-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.50 lb | 3 |
| 1987-06-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.70 lb | 1 |
| 2016-06-06 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.73 lb | 6 |
Johnny Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2012-06-11 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.7 | — | 10 |
| 2012-06-11 | Backpack electrofishing | 4.6 | — | 4 |
| 2023-07-12 | Backpack electrofishing | 72.0 | — | 83 |
| 2023-07-12 | 50-ft beach seine | 8.7 | — | 87 |
Fathead Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2012-06-11 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | 1 |
| 2023-07-12 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.7 | — | 2 |
BCS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2012-06-11 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | 1 |
| 2023-07-12 | 50-ft beach seine | 6.4 | — | 64 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2012-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 0.33 lb | 6 |
| 2023-07-12 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2006-06-12 | Survey seining | 1.0 | — | — | 3 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 0.37 lb | 8 |
| 2016-06-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.42 lb | 1 |
Bluntnose Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2012-06-11 | Backpack electrofishing | 17.1 | — | 15 |
| 2012-06-11 | 50-ft beach seine | 9.5 | — | 57 |
| 2023-07-12 | 50-ft beach seine | 73.4 | — | 734 |
| 2023-07-12 | Backpack electrofishing | 14.7 | — | 17 |
| 2006-06-12 | Survey seining | 16.3 | — | 49 |
BNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2012-06-11 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | 1 |
| 2023-07-12 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.3 | — | 13 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2012-06-11 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.5 | — | 3 |
| 2023-07-12 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | 10 |
BKF
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2012-06-11 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.3 | — | 8 |
| 2023-07-12 | 50-ft beach seine | 3.2 | — | 32 |
| 2023-07-12 | Backpack electrofishing | 9.5 | — | 11 |
| 2006-06-12 | Survey seining | 0.7 | — | 2 |
Brook Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2023-07-12 | 50-ft beach seine | 6.4 | — | 64 |
Tadpole Madtom
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2023-07-12 | Backpack electrofishing | 5.2 | — | 6 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2023-07-12 | 50-ft beach seine | 89.9 | — | 899 |
Spottail Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2023-07-12 | 50-ft beach seine | 6.5 | — | 65 |
| 2006-06-12 | Survey seining | 1.0 | — | 3 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2023-07-12 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | 1 |
Mimic Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2023-07-12 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | 2 |
LED
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2023-07-12 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.5 | — | 5 |
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