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Special Regulations for Rainy
This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.
Combined possession limit eight (not more than four can be walleye). All walleye from 18-26" must be immediately released. One walleye over 26" allowed in possession. (Including the Rainy River above the dam at International Falls, all of Rainy Lake to the dam at Kettle Falls, Black Bay including Gold Portage below the rapids, all of the Rat Root River, and Rat Root Lake) Invasive Species Alert Rainy has confirmed populations of:
spiny waterflea zebra mussel
Clean, drain, and dry all equipment before moving to another water body. It's the law in Minnesota.
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Rainy.
Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Tullibee (Cisco) Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 1998-09-01 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.1 – 10.1 0.15 lb 5 2006-09-05 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 1.1 – 10.1 0.70 lb 10 2009-04-01 Survey seining 0.3 — — 25 2009-04-01 Standard gill nets 3.9 (normal) 1.1 – 10.1 0.56 lb 93 2002-09-03 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.1 – 10.1 0.27 lb 7
Northern Pike Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 1998-09-01 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 1.1 – 2.4 2.03 lb 40 2006-09-05 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 1.1 – 2.4 3.11 lb 41 2006-09-05 Survey seining 0.1 — — 1 2006-09-05 Standard trap nets 1.2 — — 23 2009-04-01 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 1.1 – 2.4 3.84 lb 36 2009-04-01 Survey seining 0.1 — 0.01 lb 12 2009-04-01 Standard trap nets 1.3 — — 26 2016-05-09 Standard gill nets 1.8 (normal) 1.1 – 2.4 2.92 lb 42 2016-05-09 Survey seining 0.1 — — 3 2016-05-09 Standard trap nets 1.8 — 2.30 lb 36 2002-09-03 Standard gill nets 2.6 (above normal) 1.1 – 2.4 2.02 lb 52 2015-05-20 Standard gill nets 1.6 (normal) 1.1 – 2.4 3.23 lb 38 2015-05-20 Survey seining 0.1 — — 3 2015-05-20 Standard trap nets 3.4 — 2.19 lb 67 2018-05-22 Standard gill nets 2.1 (normal) 1.1 – 2.4 3.54 lb 48 2018-05-22 Survey seining 0.1 — — 4 2024-05-13 Standard gill nets 1.7 (normal) 1.1 – 2.4 4.13 lb 41 2024-05-13 Survey seining 0.1 — — 5 2024-05-13 Standard trap nets 3.0 — 2.07 lb 59 2023-05-22 Standard gill nets 2.3 (normal) 1.1 – 2.4 4.10 lb 54 2023-05-22 Survey seining 0.2 — — 10 2023-05-22 Standard trap nets 1.9 — 2.23 lb 38
Black Crappie Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 1998-09-01 Standard gill nets 0.2 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 0.08 lb 4 2006-09-05 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 0.20 lb 15 2006-09-05 Survey seining 1.3 — — 23 2006-09-05 Standard trap nets 2.7 (above normal) 1.3 – 2.6 0.94 lb 52 2009-04-01 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 0.46 lb 6 2009-04-01 Survey seining 0.0 — — 2 2009-04-01 Standard trap nets 4.4 (above normal) 1.3 – 2.6 0.87 lb 88 2016-05-09 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 0.47 lb 13 2016-05-09 Survey seining 1.7 — — 83 2016-05-09 Standard trap nets 5.8 (above normal) 1.3 – 2.6 0.79 lb 115 2002-09-03 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 0.17 lb 6 2015-05-20 Standard gill nets 0.2 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 0.65 lb 5 2015-05-20 Survey seining 0.3 — — 14 2015-05-20 Standard trap nets 8.3 (above normal) 1.3 – 2.6 0.96 lb 167 2018-05-22 Survey seining 79.4 — — 3889 2018-05-22 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 0.40 lb 13 2024-05-13 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 0.62 lb 16 2024-05-13 Survey seining 7.7 — — 417 2024-05-13 Standard trap nets 18.9 (above normal) 1.3 – 2.6 0.64 lb 377 2023-05-22 Standard gill nets 0.9 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.8 0.57 lb 22 2023-05-22 Survey seining 28.4 — — 1164 2023-05-22 Standard trap nets 8.5 (above normal) 1.3 – 2.6 0.74 lb 170
Black Bullhead Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 1998-09-01 Standard gill nets 3.6 (normal) 0.1 – 4.7 0.10 lb 72 2006-09-05 Standard gill nets 4.3 (normal) 0.1 – 4.7 0.65 lb 86 2006-09-05 Standard trap nets 4.2 — — 80 2009-04-01 Standard trap nets 1.3 — — 25 2016-05-09 Standard gill nets 0.0 (below normal) 0.1 – 4.7 0.08 lb 1 2016-05-09 Standard trap nets 0.5 — 0.12 lb 9 2002-09-03 Standard gill nets 3.5 (normal) 0.1 – 4.7 0.42 lb 71 2015-05-20 Standard trap nets 3.9 — 0.04 lb 77 2024-05-13 Standard gill nets 0.4 (normal) 0.1 – 4.7 0.76 lb 10 2024-05-13 Standard trap nets 7.3 — 0.28 lb 145 2023-05-22 Standard gill nets 2.3 (normal) 0.1 – 4.7 0.48 lb 56 2023-05-22 Standard trap nets 18.1 — 0.07 lb 361
White Sucker Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 1998-09-01 Standard gill nets 2.6 (normal) 1.4 – 3.0 1.91 lb 52 2006-09-05 Survey seining 47.8 — — 860 2006-09-05 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.1 – 0.7 — 12 2006-09-05 Standard gill nets 2.5 (normal) 1.4 – 3.0 1.78 lb 51 2009-04-01 Survey seining 50.6 — — 3948 2009-04-01 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.1 – 0.7 — 13 2009-04-01 Standard gill nets 1.1 (below normal) 1.4 – 3.0 1.47 lb 26 2016-05-09 Survey seining 12.9 — — 630 2016-05-09 Standard trap nets 1.6 (above normal) 0.1 – 0.7 2.84 lb 32 2016-05-09 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 1.4 – 3.0 2.17 lb 35 2002-09-03 Standard gill nets 1.8 (normal) 1.4 – 3.0 1.85 lb 35 2015-05-20 Survey seining 1.4 — — 80 2015-05-20 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.1 – 0.7 2.68 lb 5 2015-05-20 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 1.4 – 3.0 2.08 lb 35 2018-05-22 Survey seining 0.6 — — 28 2018-05-22 Standard gill nets 1.3 (below normal) 1.4 – 3.0 1.96 lb 29 2024-05-13 Survey seining 17.3 — — 934 2024-05-13 Standard trap nets 1.1 (above normal) 0.1 – 0.7 2.39 lb 22 2024-05-13 Standard gill nets 1.7 (normal) 1.4 – 3.0 2.27 lb 41 2023-05-22 Survey seining 17.4 — — 712 2023-05-22 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.1 – 0.7 3.88 lb 5 2023-05-22 Standard gill nets 1.8 (normal) 1.4 – 3.0 2.33 lb 42
Walleye Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 1998-09-01 Standard gill nets 7.6 (normal) 3.6 – 10.8 0.97 lb 152 2006-09-05 Standard gill nets 8.2 (normal) 3.6 – 10.8 1.10 lb 163 2006-09-05 Survey seining 7.1 — — 127 2006-09-05 Standard trap nets 2.6 (above normal) 0.9 – 1.9 — 49 2009-04-01 Special electrofishing 17.4 — 3.36 lb 313 2009-04-01 Standard gill nets 5.8 (normal) 3.6 – 10.8 1.02 lb 139 2009-04-01 Fall electrofishing 33.8 — 0.18 lb 121 2009-04-01 Survey seining 25.8 — — 2010 2009-04-01 Standard trap nets 2.7 (above normal) 0.9 – 1.9 — 54 2009-04-01 Standard electrofishing 46.0 — 0.39 lb 142 2016-05-09 Standard gill nets 5.2 (normal) 3.6 – 10.8 1.01 lb 124 2016-05-09 Survey seining 6.4 — — 312 2016-05-09 Standard trap nets 2.5 (above normal) 0.9 – 1.9 3.01 lb 49 2002-09-03 Standard gill nets 5.6 (normal) 3.6 – 10.8 1.08 lb 112 2014-04-01 Special electrofishing 6.4 — 3.11 lb 135 2015-05-20 Standard gill nets 6.7 (normal) 3.6 – 10.8 1.09 lb 161 2015-05-20 Survey seining 3.8 — — 210 2015-05-20 Standard trap nets 1.4 (normal) 0.9 – 1.9 3.33 lb 28 2018-05-22 Survey seining 3.4 — — 166 2018-05-22 Standard gill nets 6.0 (normal) 3.6 – 10.8 1.29 lb 137 2024-05-13 Standard gill nets 5.4 (normal) 3.6 – 10.8 0.95 lb 129 2024-05-13 Fall electrofishing 19.9 — 0.16 lb 62 2024-05-13 Survey seining 7.1 — — 384 2024-05-13 Standard trap nets 1.6 (normal) 0.9 – 1.9 3.86 lb 31 2023-05-22 Standard gill nets 7.5 (normal) 3.6 – 10.8 1.17 lb 180 2023-05-22 Fall electrofishing 28.6 — 0.23 lb 90 2023-05-22 Survey seining 4.5 — — 184 2023-05-22 Standard trap nets 1.6 (normal) 0.9 – 1.9 3.14 lb 31
Smallmouth Bass Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 1998-09-01 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.2 – 0.6 1.17 lb 10 2006-09-05 Standard gill nets 0.8 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.6 1.50 lb 16 2006-09-05 Survey seining 3.1 — — 55 2009-04-01 Standard electrofishing 19.8 — 1.67 lb 61 2009-04-01 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.6 1.92 lb 3 2009-04-01 Fall electrofishing 21.8 — 0.57 lb 78 2009-04-01 Survey seining 3.9 — — 307 2016-05-09 Standard electrofishing 21.1 — 0.91 lb 34 2016-05-09 Standard gill nets 0.7 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.6 1.14 lb 16 2016-05-09 Survey seining 0.4 — — 19 2002-09-03 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.6 0.24 lb 3 2015-05-20 Standard electrofishing 24.7 — 1.09 lb 54 2015-05-20 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.6 0.51 lb 7 2015-05-20 Survey seining 1.7 — — 94 2018-05-22 Standard electrofishing 28.8 — 1.46 lb 40 2018-05-22 Survey seining 1.8 — — 88 2018-05-22 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.2 – 0.6 1.40 lb 12 2024-05-13 Standard gill nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 0.6 0.90 lb 9 2024-05-13 Survey seining 3.3 — — 179 2023-05-22 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.3 2.74 lb 1 2023-05-22 Standard electrofishing 33.3 — 1.37 lb 56 2023-05-22 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.2 – 0.6 1.40 lb 12 2023-05-22 Survey seining 4.7 — — 192
Shorthead Redhorse Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 1998-09-01 Standard gill nets 0.1 (normal) 0.1 – 1.0 0.19 lb 2 2006-09-05 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 1.0 3.51 lb 1 2006-09-05 Standard trap nets 0.2 — — 3 2009-04-01 Standard trap nets 0.1 — — 1
Yellow Perch Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 1998-09-01 Standard gill nets 5.8 (normal) 1.4 – 6.8 0.17 lb 117 2006-09-05 Standard gill nets 5.3 (normal) 1.4 – 6.8 0.21 lb 105 2006-09-05 Survey seining 209.9 — — 3779 2006-09-05 Standard trap nets 2.5 (normal) 2.2 – 8.5 — 48 2009-04-01 Standard gill nets 8.8 (above normal) 1.4 – 6.8 0.26 lb 211 2009-04-01 Survey seining 637.0 — — 49688 2009-04-01 Standard trap nets 3.3 (normal) 2.2 – 8.5 — 66 2016-05-09 Standard gill nets 5.8 (normal) 1.4 – 6.8 0.34 lb 140 2016-05-09 Survey seining 49.6 — — 2429 2016-05-09 Standard trap nets 1.7 (below normal) 2.2 – 8.5 0.32 lb 34 2002-09-03 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 1.4 – 6.8 0.23 lb 30 2015-05-20 Standard gill nets 8.0 (above normal) 1.4 – 6.8 0.33 lb 192 2015-05-20 Survey seining 35.4 — — 1949 2015-05-20 Standard trap nets 1.7 (below normal) 2.2 – 8.5 0.29 lb 34 2018-05-22 Survey seining 41.3 — — 2023 2018-05-22 Standard gill nets 7.1 (above normal) 1.4 – 6.8 0.30 lb 164 2024-05-13 Standard gill nets 6.6 (normal) 1.4 – 6.8 0.31 lb 158 2024-05-13 Survey seining 149.1 — — 8053 2024-05-13 Standard trap nets 1.6 (below normal) 2.2 – 8.5 0.24 lb 32 2023-05-22 Standard gill nets 9.0 (above normal) 1.4 – 6.8 0.29 lb 216 2023-05-22 Survey seining 129.5 — — 5309 2023-05-22 Standard trap nets 2.4 (normal) 2.2 – 8.5 0.34 lb 47
SAR Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 1998-09-01 Standard gill nets 2.1 (normal) 2.1 – 4.3 0.35 lb 42 2006-09-05 Standard gill nets 1.5 (below normal) 2.1 – 4.3 0.36 lb 30 2009-04-01 Special electrofishing 0.1 — 1.21 lb 1 2009-04-01 Standard gill nets 1.3 (below normal) 2.1 – 4.3 0.25 lb 32 2009-04-01 Standard trap nets 0.1 — — 1 2016-05-09 Standard gill nets 1.6 (below normal) 2.1 – 4.3 0.30 lb 39 2016-05-09 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 0.78 lb 5 2002-09-03 Standard gill nets 1.9 (below normal) 2.1 – 4.3 0.45 lb 37 2015-05-20 Standard gill nets 1.3 (below normal) 2.1 – 4.3 0.26 lb 32 2018-05-22 Standard gill nets 3.0 (normal) 2.1 – 4.3 0.30 lb 68 2024-05-13 Standard gill nets 1.6 (below normal) 2.1 – 4.3 0.27 lb 38 2023-05-22 Standard gill nets 1.9 (below normal) 2.1 – 4.3 0.25 lb 46 2023-05-22 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 1.13 lb 3
Rock Bass Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 1998-09-01 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.6 – 1.6 0.31 lb 7 2006-09-05 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.6 – 1.6 0.26 lb 12 2006-09-05 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 1.2 – 4.0 — 3 2009-04-01 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 0.6 – 1.6 0.32 lb 12 2009-04-01 Survey seining 0.0 — — 1 2016-05-09 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 0.6 – 1.6 0.27 lb 36 2016-05-09 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.2 – 4.0 0.33 lb 5 2002-09-03 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.6 – 1.6 0.33 lb 15 2015-05-20 Standard gill nets 1.7 (above normal) 0.6 – 1.6 0.29 lb 41 2015-05-20 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.2 – 4.0 0.40 lb 5 2018-05-22 Survey seining 0.0 — — 1 2018-05-22 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 0.6 – 1.6 0.36 lb 29 2024-05-13 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.6 – 1.6 0.33 lb 25 2024-05-13 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 1.2 – 4.0 0.34 lb 4 2023-05-22 Standard gill nets 2.0 (above normal) 0.6 – 1.6 0.32 lb 49 2023-05-22 Standard trap nets 0.9 (below normal) 1.2 – 4.0 0.36 lb 19
BCS Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch 2006-09-05 Survey seining 0.3 — 6
Trout-Perch Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch 2006-09-05 Survey seining 0.2 — 4 2009-04-01 Survey seining 0.7 — 53 2016-05-09 Survey seining 0.7 — 33 2015-05-20 Survey seining 0.4 — 20 2018-05-22 Survey seining 0.2 — 11 2023-05-22 Survey seining 0.9 — 37
EMS Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch 2006-09-05 Survey seining 44.8 — 807 2009-04-01 Survey seining 5.1 — 395 2016-05-09 Survey seining 0.7 — 35 2015-05-20 Survey seining 1.3 — 71 2018-05-22 Survey seining 2.4 — 116 2024-05-13 Survey seining 3.4 — 181 2023-05-22 Survey seining 1.4 — 59
BNS Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch 2006-09-05 Survey seining 0.5 — 9 2009-04-01 Survey seining 0.3 — 25 2015-05-20 Survey seining 0.6 — 35 2018-05-22 Survey seining 0.1 — 3 2024-05-13 Survey seining 0.0 — 2 2023-05-22 Survey seining 0.1 — 4
Iowa Darter Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch 2006-09-05 Survey seining 0.1 — 2 2009-04-01 Survey seining 0.0 — 3 2016-05-09 Survey seining 0.0 — 1 2018-05-22 Survey seining 0.0 — 1 2023-05-22 Survey seining 0.3 — 13
Mimic Shiner Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch 2006-09-05 Survey seining 3.7 — 66 2009-04-01 Survey seining 0.2 — 15
Bluntnose Minnow Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch 2006-09-05 Survey seining 10.9 — 197 2009-04-01 Survey seining 2.7 — 209 2016-05-09 Survey seining 0.7 — 35 2015-05-20 Survey seining 0.4 — 21 2018-05-22 Survey seining 0.5 — 23 2024-05-13 Survey seining 1.1 — 59 2023-05-22 Survey seining 0.6 — 26
Burbot Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2006-09-05 Standard trap nets 0.1 — — 2 2009-04-01 Standard gill nets 0.0 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.3 1.00 lb 1 2009-04-01 Survey seining 0.0 — — 1 2009-04-01 Standard trap nets 0.1 — — 1 2016-05-09 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.15 lb 2 2015-05-20 Standard gill nets 0.0 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.3 0.41 lb 1 2015-05-20 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.52 lb 1 2018-05-22 Standard gill nets 0.0 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.3 0.11 lb 1 2024-05-13 Standard gill nets 0.0 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.3 0.35 lb 1 2024-05-13 Survey seining 0.0 — — 1 2023-05-22 Standard gill nets 0.0 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.3 1.13 lb 1
Golden Shiner Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2006-09-05 Survey seining 3.4 — — 61 2009-04-01 Survey seining 0.1 — 0.01 lb 12 2016-05-09 Survey seining 0.0 — — 1 2016-05-09 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.05 lb 1 2015-05-20 Survey seining 0.0 — — 1 2018-05-22 Survey seining 3.0 — — 147 2024-05-13 Standard gill nets 0.0 — 0.11 lb 1 2024-05-13 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.07 lb 2 2023-05-22 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 0.10 lb 2 2023-05-22 Survey seining 0.0 — — 1 2023-05-22 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.06 lb 1
Logperch Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch 2006-09-05 Survey seining 3.9 — 71 2009-04-01 Survey seining 2.0 — 157 2016-05-09 Survey seining 1.1 — 56 2015-05-20 Survey seining 1.7 — 92 2018-05-22 Survey seining 0.7 — 33 2024-05-13 Survey seining 0.6 — 31 2023-05-22 Survey seining 1.4 — 56
Johnny Darter Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch 2006-09-05 Survey seining 0.8 — 14 2009-04-01 Survey seining 1.7 — 132 2016-05-09 Survey seining 0.2 — 9 2015-05-20 Survey seining 0.5 — 25 2018-05-22 Survey seining 0.2 — 10 2024-05-13 Survey seining 0.6 — 32 2023-05-22 Survey seining 1.3 — 53
Spottail Shiner Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch 2006-09-05 Survey seining 94.6 — 1702 2009-04-01 Survey seining 3.4 — 267 2016-05-09 Survey seining 0.0 — 2 2015-05-20 Survey seining 0.0 — 1 2018-05-22 Survey seining 1.1 — 52 2024-05-13 Survey seining 0.3 — 17 2023-05-22 Survey seining 0.6 — 24
SCU Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch 2009-04-01 Survey seining 0.1 — 11 2018-05-22 Survey seining 0.0 — 1 2024-05-13 Survey seining 0.0 — 2 2023-05-22 Survey seining 0.0 — 1
LKW Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2009-04-01 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.1 – 3.0 0.82 lb 12 2009-04-01 Survey seining 0.2 — — 14 2009-04-01 Standard trap nets 0.1 — — 1 2016-05-09 Standard gill nets 0.2 (normal) 0.1 – 3.0 0.86 lb 5 2002-09-03 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 3.0 0.22 lb 1 2015-05-20 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 3.0 1.72 lb 2 2018-05-22 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 3.0 3.14 lb 2 2024-05-13 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.1 – 3.0 1.18 lb 6 2023-05-22 Standard gill nets 0.1 (normal) 0.1 – 3.0 1.75 lb 3
NST Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch 2009-04-01 Survey seining 0.0 — 1 2016-05-09 Survey seining 0.0 — 1
SHI Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch 2009-04-01 Survey seining 1.4 — 106
Common Shiner Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2009-04-01 Survey seining 0.0 — 0.01 lb 1
NRD Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch 2009-04-01 Survey seining 0.0 — 3
Pumpkinseed Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2016-05-09 Standard gill nets 0.0 — 0.07 lb 1 2024-05-13 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.07 lb 6 2024-05-13 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.22 lb 1 2023-05-22 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 0.23 lb 3
RHS Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2016-05-09 Standard gill nets 0.0 — 0.51 lb 1 2016-05-09 Survey seining 0.0 — — 2 2016-05-09 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 2.74 lb 1 2018-05-22 Survey seining 0.0 — — 1 2018-05-22 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 3.13 lb 6 2024-05-13 Standard gill nets 0.0 — 2.20 lb 1 2024-05-13 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 1.64 lb 2 2023-05-22 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 2.00 lb 8 2023-05-22 Survey seining 0.1 — — 3 2023-05-22 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 1.73 lb 1
CIS Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2016-05-09 Standard gill nets 3.3 — 0.74 lb 78 2016-05-09 Survey seining 1.3 — — 63 2015-05-20 Standard gill nets 3.8 — 0.96 lb 91 2015-05-20 Survey seining 1.8 — — 101 2018-05-22 Survey seining 0.1 — — 3 2018-05-22 Standard gill nets 1.4 — 0.64 lb 31 2024-05-13 Standard gill nets 0.9 — 1.06 lb 22 2024-05-13 Survey seining 3.6 — — 196 2023-05-22 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 1.01 lb 1 2023-05-22 Standard gill nets 0.9 — 0.69 lb 21 2023-05-22 Survey seining 0.1 — — 2
Fathead Minnow Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch 2016-05-09 Survey seining 0.0 — 2 2015-05-20 Survey seining 0.0 — 1 2018-05-22 Survey seining 0.0 — 1
RBS Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2015-05-20 Standard gill nets 0.0 — 0.02 lb 1 2018-05-22 Standard gill nets 0.0 — 0.03 lb 1 2024-05-13 Survey seining 0.0 — — 1
Largemouth Bass Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch 2018-05-22 Survey seining 0.1 — 3 2024-05-13 Survey seining 0.1 — 4
BND Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch 2024-05-13 Survey seining 0.1 — 6
BST Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch 2023-05-22 Survey seining 0.0 — 1
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