Powderhorn
Hennepin County, Minnesota — DOW #27001400
Invasive Species Alert
Powderhorn has confirmed populations of:
- Eurasian watermilfoil
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Powderhorn. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 4.3 (above normal) | 0.4 – 3.8 | 0.05 lb | 26 |
| 1995-07-31 | Survey seining | 116.0 | — | — | 116 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 | — | 0.05 lb | 16 |
| 1995-07-31 | Survey seining | 3.0 | — | 0.02 lb | 3 |
| 2003-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.28 lb | 1 |
| 2007-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.09 lb | 2 |
| 2016-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 | — | 0.44 lb | 7 |
| 1985-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 0.28 lb | 2 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-07-31 | Survey seining | 361.0 | — | — | 361 |
| 1995-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 10.3 (above normal) | 0.8 – 9.3 | 0.03 lb | 62 |
| 2003-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 0.8 – 9.3 | 0.26 lb | 5 |
| 2007-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 | — | 0.06 lb | 11 |
| 2007-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 7.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 9.3 | 0.06 lb | 63 |
| 2016-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 0.8 – 9.3 | 0.35 lb | 5 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 40.2 (normal) | 2.8 – 43.3 | 0.04 lb | 241 |
| 1995-07-31 | Survey seining | 24.0 | — | 0.01 lb | 24 |
| 1980-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 2.8 – 43.3 | 0.72 lb | 4 |
| 2003-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 26.0 (normal) | 2.8 – 43.3 | 0.08 lb | 234 |
| 2003-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 | — | 0.06 lb | 11 |
| 2007-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 11.4 (normal) | 2.8 – 43.3 | 0.07 lb | 103 |
| 2007-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 | — | 0.06 lb | 8 |
| 2016-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 20.8 (normal) | 2.8 – 43.3 | 0.12 lb | 166 |
| 2016-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.40 lb | 4 |
| 1985-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 2.8 – 43.3 | 0.14 lb | 5 |
| 1990-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 2.8 – 43.3 | 0.30 lb | 2 |
GOF
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 1.57 lb | 5 |
| 1980-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 2007-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.45 lb | 2 |
| 2016-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 21.5 | — | 0.36 lb | 43 |
| 2016-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 | — | 0.38 lb | 11 |
| 1985-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 11.0 | — | 0.25 lb | 44 |
| 1990-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 | — | 0.71 lb | 7 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 30.8 (above normal) | 1.3 – 27.7 | 0.08 lb | 185 |
| 1995-07-31 | Survey seining | 21.0 | — | 0.04 lb | 21 |
| 1980-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 1.3 – 27.7 | 0.66 lb | 9 |
| 2003-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 19.5 (above normal) | 2.0 – 19.0 | 0.07 lb | 39 |
| 2003-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 24.7 (normal) | 1.3 – 27.7 | 0.13 lb | 222 |
| 2007-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 20.0 (above normal) | 2.0 – 19.0 | 0.07 lb | 40 |
| 2007-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (normal) | 1.3 – 27.7 | 0.08 lb | 14 |
| 1985-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 4.5 (normal) | 1.3 – 27.7 | 0.53 lb | 18 |
| 1990-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.3 – 27.7 | 0.53 lb | 4 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 96.3 (above normal) | 2.5 – 70.2 | 0.15 lb | 578 |
| 1980-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (below normal) | 2.5 – 70.2 | 0.43 lb | 7 |
| 2003-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 19.0 (normal) | 8.0 – 90.0 | 0.10 lb | 38 |
| 2003-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 28.3 (normal) | 2.5 – 70.2 | 0.10 lb | 255 |
| 2007-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 38.0 (normal) | 8.0 – 90.0 | 0.20 lb | 76 |
| 2007-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 32.8 (normal) | 2.5 – 70.2 | 0.08 lb | 295 |
| 2016-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 28.5 (normal) | 8.0 – 90.0 | 0.11 lb | 57 |
| 2016-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 44.9 (normal) | 2.5 – 70.2 | 0.11 lb | 359 |
| 1985-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 11.3 (normal) | 2.5 – 70.2 | 0.10 lb | 45 |
| 1990-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 2.5 – 70.2 | 0.27 lb | 3 |
Fathead Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-07-31 | Survey seining | 31.0 | — | 31 |
White Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 8.2 | 0.75 lb | 4 |
| 1985-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 8.2 | 0.46 lb | 9 |
| 1990-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 8.2 | 0.90 lb | 1 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.5 – 9.0 | 2.68 lb | 2 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.5 | 4.52 lb | 1 |
Channel Catfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 4.59 lb | 4 |
| 2016-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 | — | 1.71 lb | 7 |
| 2016-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 1.14 lb | 3 |
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Bloomington, MN
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Wayzata, MN
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Maple Grove, MN
★ 3.9Hyland Lake Park Reserve
Bloomington, MN
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Bloomington, MN
★ 5JR's Tackle Fishing Tackle Outlet
Brooklyn Park, MN
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Plan Your Trip to Powderhorn
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- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.