Purvis
St. Louis County, Minnesota — DOW #69016600
30 Surveys
53.34
Acres
50 ft
Max Depth
5
Fish Species
33
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Purvis. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.3 | 1.26 lb | 13 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.3 | 1.58 lb | 6 |
| 1989-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.3 | 1.85 lb | 6 |
| 1999-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.3 | 2.74 lb | 11 |
| 1993-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 2.4 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.3 | 3.58 lb | 12 |
| 2019-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.3 | 1.81 lb | 7 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.3 | 0.13 lb | 1 |
| 1993-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.3 | 0.09 lb | 1 |
| 2019-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.3 | 0.09 lb | 1 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 2.21 lb | 7 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 2.20 lb | 2 |
| 1989-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 2.60 lb | 1 |
| 1999-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 1.97 lb | 5 |
| 1993-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 2.6 (normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 2.51 lb | 13 |
| 2019-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 4.67 lb | 1 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 7.0 | 0.09 lb | 1 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 7.0 | 0.10 lb | 2 |
| 1989-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 7.0 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1999-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 7.0 | 0.10 lb | 4 |
| 1993-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 7.0 | 0.10 lb | 10 |
| 2019-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 7.0 | 0.15 lb | 1 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.2 – 4.9 | 2.41 lb | 2 |
| 1993-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 1.2 – 4.9 | 1.89 lb | 2 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 1.18 lb | 2 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 1.50 lb | 1 |
| 1989-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 0.90 lb | 3 |
| 1999-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 0.95 lb | 2 |
| 1993-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 1.35 lb | 1 |
| 2019-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 1.21 lb | 1 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.04 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.