Riley
Carver County, Minnesota — DOW #10000200
181 Surveys
Special Regulations for Riley
This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.
Invasive Species Alert
Riley has confirmed populations of:
- Eurasian watermilfoil
- 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 Riley.
Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1999-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 25.8 (above normal) | 0.7 – 25.7 | 0.31 lb | 232 |
| 1999-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 30.0 (normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 0.33 lb | 180 |
| 1990-06-13 | Standard trap nets | 15.8 (normal) | 0.7 – 25.7 | 0.34 lb | 95 |
| 1990-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 16.0 (normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 0.33 lb | 48 |
| 2005-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 8.1 (normal) | 0.7 – 25.7 | 0.36 lb | 65 |
| 2005-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (below normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 0.57 lb | 10 |
| 1985-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 260.2 (above normal) | 0.7 – 25.7 | 0.25 lb | 1561 |
| 2011-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 0.7 – 25.7 | 0.66 lb | 21 |
| 2011-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 4.2 (normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 0.61 lb | 25 |
| 2015-07-06 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2021-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 0.93 lb | 4 |
| 1995-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 274.1 (above normal) | 0.7 – 25.7 | 0.23 lb | 2467 |
| 1995-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 81.3 (above normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 0.24 lb | 488 |
| 2015-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.7 – 25.7 | 1.42 lb | 2 |
| 2015-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 0.98 lb | 26 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1999-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.21 lb | 12 |
| 1999-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 60.7 (above normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.12 lb | 364 |
| 1990-06-13 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.09 lb | 16 |
| 1990-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 33.0 (above normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.08 lb | 99 |
| 2005-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 27.2 (normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.11 lb | 163 |
| 1985-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 17.3 (normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.10 lb | 52 |
| 2011-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 11.7 (normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.13 lb | 70 |
| 2015-07-06 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.4 | — | — | 1 |
| 2015-07-06 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | — | 1 |
| 2015-07-06 | 50-ft beach seine | 14.2 | — | — | 128 |
| 2021-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.09 lb | 2 |
| 2021-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 3.8 (normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.10 lb | 23 |
| 1995-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.25 lb | 5 |
| 1995-06-12 | Survey seining | 1.3 | — | — | 5 |
| 1995-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 38.2 (above normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.12 lb | 229 |
| 2015-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.13 lb | 3 |
| 2015-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.10 lb | 36 |
Spottail Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 1999-06-28 | Survey seining | 105.8 | — | 846 |
| 1995-06-12 | Survey seining | 159.8 | — | 639 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1999-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 7.5 | 0.84 lb | 20 |
| 1999-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 6.4 (above normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 0.56 lb | 58 |
| 2005-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 7.5 | 0.66 lb | 12 |
| 2005-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 0.69 lb | 6 |
| 1985-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 5.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 7.5 | 0.41 lb | 16 |
| 1985-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 0.57 lb | 4 |
| 2011-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 6.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 7.5 | 0.49 lb | 41 |
| 2011-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 0.68 lb | 16 |
| 2015-07-06 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2015-07-06 | Backpack electrofishing | 9.7 | — | — | 7 |
| 2021-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 22.7 (above normal) | 0.5 – 7.5 | 0.55 lb | 136 |
| 1995-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 7.5 | 0.98 lb | 4 |
| 1995-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 2.1 (normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 0.85 lb | 19 |
| 2015-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 34.7 (above normal) | 0.5 – 7.5 | 0.65 lb | 208 |
| 2015-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 0.68 lb | 9 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1999-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 15.0 (above normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 4.00 lb | 90 |
| 1999-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 2.4 | — | 3.60 lb | 22 |
| 1999-06-28 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | 0.21 lb | 2 |
| 1990-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 12.0 (above normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 5.07 lb | 36 |
| 1990-06-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 6.30 lb | 1 |
| 2005-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 11.2 (above normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 3.40 lb | 67 |
| 2005-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 2.30 lb | 10 |
| 1985-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 4.50 lb | 10 |
| 2011-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 15.2 (above normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 3.31 lb | 91 |
| 2011-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 2.00 lb | 9 |
| 2021-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 9.8 (above normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 4.25 lb | 59 |
| 2021-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 3.72 lb | 6 |
| 1995-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 13.3 (above normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 3.24 lb | 80 |
| 1995-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 8.27 lb | 1 |
| 2015-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 17.5 (above normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 3.23 lb | 105 |
| 2015-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 2.11 lb | 7 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1999-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.12 lb | 8 |
| 1999-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.12 lb | 20 |
| 1990-06-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.10 lb | 2 |
| 2011-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.19 lb | 1 |
| 1995-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.10 lb | 11 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1999-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 11.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 3.0 | 3.06 lb | 68 |
| 1999-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 3.34 lb | 30 |
| 1990-06-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 6.83 lb | 3 |
| 2005-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.0 | 5.73 lb | 5 |
| 1985-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 4.08 lb | 5 |
| 2011-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 3.86 lb | 1 |
| 1995-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.0 | 3.47 lb | 2 |
| 1995-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 3.8 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 2.88 lb | 34 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1999-06-28 | Standard electrofishing | 28.8 | — | 0.87 lb | 47 |
| 1999-06-28 | Survey seining | 1.0 | — | 0.23 lb | 8 |
| 1999-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.60 lb | 2 |
| 2005-05-31 | Standard electrofishing | 13.3 | — | 1.12 lb | 18 |
| 2005-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 1.45 lb | 1 |
| 2005-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 1.24 lb | 3 |
| 2011-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 1.34 lb | 1 |
| 2011-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 1.46 lb | 4 |
| 2015-07-06 | Backpack electrofishing | 11.1 | — | — | 8 |
| 2015-07-06 | 15-ft beach seine | 2.0 | — | — | 2 |
| 2015-07-06 | 50-ft beach seine | 12.6 | — | — | 113 |
| 2021-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 1.28 lb | 1 |
| 1995-06-12 | Survey seining | 3.8 | — | 0.12 lb | 15 |
| 1995-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 1.06 lb | 1 |
| 2015-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 0.11 lb | 4 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1999-06-28 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | — | 2 |
| 1999-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 | — | 0.22 lb | 26 |
| 1999-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 194.7 (above normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.21 lb | 1752 |
| 1990-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1990-06-13 | Standard trap nets | 11.0 (normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.21 lb | 66 |
| 2005-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 | — | 0.18 lb | 18 |
| 2005-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 60.8 (normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.08 lb | 486 |
| 1985-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 19.8 (normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.25 lb | 119 |
| 1985-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 13.0 | — | 0.20 lb | 39 |
| 2011-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 21.8 | — | 0.19 lb | 131 |
| 2011-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 50.9 (normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.17 lb | 458 |
| 2015-07-06 | Backpack electrofishing | 8.3 | — | — | 6 |
| 2015-07-06 | 50-ft beach seine | 7.7 | — | — | 69 |
| 2021-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 12.3 (normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.13 lb | 111 |
| 2021-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 6.5 | — | 0.16 lb | 39 |
| 1995-06-12 | Survey seining | 36.0 | — | — | 144 |
| 1995-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 | — | 0.35 lb | 4 |
| 1995-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 189.8 (above normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.21 lb | 1708 |
| 2015-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 | — | 0.40 lb | 22 |
| 2015-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 11.4 (normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.14 lb | 103 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1999-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 9.0 (above normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 1.92 lb | 54 |
| 1999-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.54 lb | 20 |
| 2005-05-31 | Standard electrofishing | 3.7 | — | 0.60 lb | 5 |
| 1990-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 4.50 lb | 1 |
| 2005-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 2.64 lb | 20 |
| 2005-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 3.27 lb | 2 |
| 2011-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (below normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 2.67 lb | 7 |
| 2011-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 2.89 lb | 3 |
| 2021-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 2.40 lb | 9 |
| 2021-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 4.00 lb | 3 |
| 1995-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 3.28 lb | 9 |
| 2015-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 4.02 lb | 12 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1999-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.2 | 1.13 lb | 26 |
| 1999-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 1.63 lb | 10 |
| 1990-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.2 | 2.40 lb | 1 |
| 2005-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.2 | 2.22 lb | 18 |
| 2005-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 1.77 lb | 1 |
| 2011-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.2 | 2.93 lb | 4 |
| 2015-07-06 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.4 | — | — | 1 |
| 1995-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.2 | 2.27 lb | 10 |
| 2015-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.2 | 7.16 lb | 1 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1999-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 36.3 (above normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.22 lb | 218 |
| 1999-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 129.3 (above normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.22 lb | 1164 |
| 1990-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 10.7 (normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.22 lb | 32 |
| 1990-06-13 | Standard trap nets | 11.7 (normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.25 lb | 70 |
| 2005-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 11.2 (normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.18 lb | 67 |
| 2005-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 12.5 (normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.26 lb | 100 |
| 1985-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.16 lb | 9 |
| 1985-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 26.5 (above normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.25 lb | 159 |
| 2011-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.28 lb | 3 |
| 2011-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.22 lb | 20 |
| 2015-07-06 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.4 | — | — | 1 |
| 2015-07-06 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2021-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 (normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.22 lb | 22 |
| 2021-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.11 lb | 3 |
| 1995-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.44 lb | 1 |
| 1995-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 24.7 (above normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.26 lb | 222 |
| 2015-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.50 lb | 8 |
| 2015-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 9.2 (normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.09 lb | 83 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1999-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.11 lb | 16 |
| 1990-06-13 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.14 lb | 11 |
| 2005-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.13 lb | 1 |
| 2005-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.06 lb | 2 |
| 1985-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.10 lb | 3 |
| 2011-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.13 lb | 1 |
| 2011-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.09 lb | 3 |
| 2021-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.07 lb | 2 |
| 2021-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.11 lb | 1 |
| 1995-06-12 | Survey seining | 2.3 | — | — | 9 |
| 1995-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.07 lb | 2 |
| 1995-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 5.8 (above normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.13 lb | 52 |
| 2015-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.25 lb | 2 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1990-06-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.4 | 1.12 lb | 5 |
| 1990-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 0.73 lb | 11 |
| 2021-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 42.2 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 0.66 lb | 253 |
| 2021-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.4 | 1.04 lb | 2 |
| 1995-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.4 | 0.37 lb | 1 |
| 1995-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 0.32 lb | 2 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1990-06-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.3 | 0.20 lb | 3 |
| 2015-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.3 | 0.09 lb | 1 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2011-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (normal) | 0.1 – 0.8 | 0.24 lb | 1 |
CNM
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2015-07-06 | Backpack electrofishing | 4.2 | — | 3 |
| 2015-07-06 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | 2 |
Bluntnose Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2015-07-06 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.4 | — | 4 |
Fathead Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2015-07-06 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.8 | — | 2 |
| 1995-06-12 | Survey seining | 2.8 | — | 11 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1995-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 0.28 lb | 7 |
| 2015-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.16 lb | 1 |
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