Prairie Ponds
Dakota County, Minnesota — DOW #19045700
12 Surveys
12.35
Acres
12 ft
Max Depth
7
Fish Species
1
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Prairie Ponds. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-06-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.5 | 0.06 lb | 3 |
| 2014-06-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.5 | 0.09 lb | 4 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-06-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 2.2 | 1.60 lb | 1 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-06-04 | Standard trap nets | 37.2 (normal) | 2.8 – 43.3 | 0.06 lb | 186 |
| 2014-06-02 | Standard trap nets | 31.0 (normal) | 2.8 – 43.3 | 0.08 lb | 155 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-06-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 1.64 lb | 2 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-06-04 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 | — | 0.19 lb | 6 |
| 2014-06-02 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 | — | 0.16 lb | 10 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-06-04 | Standard trap nets | 22.2 (normal) | 1.3 – 27.7 | 0.09 lb | 111 |
| 2014-06-02 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (normal) | 1.3 – 27.7 | 0.12 lb | 11 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-02 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.8 | 0.37 lb | 8 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.8 – 9.3 | 0.17 lb | 1 |
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Fish Species
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Plan Your Trip to Prairie Ponds
- Weather forecast for Prairie Ponds — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 44.6324°N, 93.1281°W — Get Directions
- View on MN DNR LakeFinder for the latest survey data and lake info
- 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.