Ripple
Aitkin County, Minnesota — DOW #01014600
239 Surveys
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Ripple.
Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2008-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 1.22 lb | 1 |
| 2018-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.6 – 9.5 | 0.54 lb | 1 |
| 1987-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 0.6 – 9.5 | 0.94 lb | 5 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 1.16 lb | 1 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 0.6 – 9.5 | 0.79 lb | 5 |
| 2023-08-14 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.5 | — | — | 1 |
| 2013-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.75 lb | 1 |
| 2013-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.6 – 9.5 | 0.61 lb | 14 |
| 2013-07-29 | Backpack electrofishing | 218.3 | — | — | 175 |
| 2013-07-29 | 15-ft beach seine | 62.8 | — | — | 314 |
| 1998-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.6 – 9.5 | 1.10 lb | 1 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2008-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 1.47 lb | 2 |
| 2008-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 1.39 lb | 5 |
| 2018-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 1.39 lb | 1 |
| 1987-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 1.02 lb | 13 |
| 1987-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 1.40 lb | 5 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.95 lb | 2 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 1.21 lb | 1 |
| 2023-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.81 lb | 5 |
| 2023-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 1.26 lb | 4 |
| 2013-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 1.34 lb | 1 |
| 2013-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 1.22 lb | 4 |
| 2013-07-29 | Backpack electrofishing | 7.5 | — | — | 6 |
| 2013-07-29 | 15-ft beach seine | 3.6 | — | — | 18 |
| 1998-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 1.14 lb | 6 |
| 1998-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 1.37 lb | 7 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2008-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.08 lb | 2 |
| 2008-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (normal) | 2.5 – 24.2 | 0.10 lb | 25 |
| 2018-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.06 lb | 1 |
| 2018-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 5.2 (normal) | 2.5 – 24.2 | 0.08 lb | 47 |
| 1987-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.11 lb | 12 |
| 1987-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 21.7 (normal) | 2.5 – 24.2 | 0.10 lb | 195 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.10 lb | 8 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 18.8 (normal) | 2.5 – 24.2 | 0.07 lb | 169 |
| 2023-08-14 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.8 | — | — | 6 |
| 2023-08-14 | 50-ft beach seine | 13.1 | — | — | 92 |
| 2023-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.08 lb | 5 |
| 2023-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 3.9 (normal) | 2.5 – 24.2 | 0.09 lb | 35 |
| 2013-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.11 lb | 3 |
| 2013-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 7.3 (normal) | 2.5 – 24.2 | 0.09 lb | 66 |
| 2013-07-29 | Backpack electrofishing | 8.7 | — | — | 7 |
| 2013-07-29 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.8 | — | — | 4 |
| 1998-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.05 lb | 6 |
| 1998-08-03 | Survey seining | 14.0 | — | 0.02 lb | 56 |
| 1998-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 6.7 (normal) | 2.5 – 24.2 | 0.10 lb | 60 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2008-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 5.4 (normal) | 0.9 – 10.0 | 0.77 lb | 49 |
| 2008-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 3.7 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.7 | 0.75 lb | 33 |
| 2018-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.9 (below normal) | 0.9 – 10.0 | 0.84 lb | 8 |
| 2018-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.5 – 7.7 | 1.00 lb | 6 |
| 1987-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 0.9 – 10.0 | 0.77 lb | 6 |
| 1987-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 2.5 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.7 | 0.88 lb | 28 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.9 – 10.0 | 0.88 lb | 10 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.5 – 7.7 | 0.93 lb | 3 |
| 2023-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 1.9 (normal) | 0.9 – 10.0 | 0.85 lb | 17 |
| 2023-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.7 | 0.84 lb | 20 |
| 2013-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.9 – 10.0 | 0.93 lb | 14 |
| 2013-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 2.9 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.7 | 1.04 lb | 26 |
| 2013-07-29 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 1998-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.9 – 10.0 | 0.76 lb | 11 |
| 1998-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.5 – 7.7 | 0.69 lb | 2 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2008-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 3.4 (normal) | 3.1 – 8.5 | 3.05 lb | 31 |
| 2008-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 1.53 lb | 4 |
| 2018-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 5.3 (normal) | 3.1 – 8.5 | 1.93 lb | 48 |
| 2018-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 2.05 lb | 9 |
| 1987-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (below normal) | 3.1 – 8.5 | 2.66 lb | 16 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 5.9 (normal) | 3.1 – 8.5 | 2.84 lb | 53 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1.03 lb | 3 |
| 2023-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 8.4 (normal) | 3.1 – 8.5 | 2.86 lb | 76 |
| 2023-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 | — | 1.41 lb | 11 |
| 2013-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 3.1 (normal) | 3.1 – 8.5 | 2.30 lb | 28 |
| 2013-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 2.72 lb | 3 |
| 1998-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 5.3 (normal) | 3.1 – 8.5 | 2.15 lb | 48 |
| 1998-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1.29 lb | 3 |
| 1998-08-03 | Survey seining | 1.0 | — | 0.28 lb | 4 |
| 2012-05-09 | Special trap nets | 0.7 | — | 2.65 lb | 12 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2008-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 0.64 lb | 1 |
| 2018-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.6 – 2.5 | 0.41 lb | 1 |
| 1987-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.6 – 2.5 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 0.68 lb | 1 |
| 2023-08-14 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.3 | — | — | 9 |
| 2023-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 0.67 lb | 3 |
| 2023-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.6 – 2.5 | 0.53 lb | 1 |
| 2013-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 0.59 lb | 1 |
| 2013-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.6 – 2.5 | 0.49 lb | 1 |
| 2013-07-29 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.8 | — | — | 4 |
| 1998-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 0.55 lb | 5 |
| 1998-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.6 – 2.5 | 0.78 lb | 2 |
Shorthead Redhorse
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2008-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 1.4 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.2 | 1.39 lb | 13 |
| 2018-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.2 | 1.09 lb | 2 |
| 2018-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 3.9 | 1.62 lb | 1 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.2 | 1.36 lb | 8 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.9 | 3.21 lb | 5 |
| 2023-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 2.9 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.2 | 1.43 lb | 26 |
| 2023-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 3.9 | 1.57 lb | 1 |
| 2013-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.4 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.2 | 1.72 lb | 13 |
| 2013-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 3.9 | 1.77 lb | 2 |
| 1998-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 3.1 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.2 | 2.24 lb | 28 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2008-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 3.2 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.5 | 2.40 lb | 29 |
| 2018-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 1.6 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.5 | 2.04 lb | 14 |
| 1987-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 3.4 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.5 | 1.43 lb | 31 |
| 1987-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 1.67 lb | 6 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 1.6 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.5 | 2.94 lb | 14 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 3.21 lb | 2 |
| 2023-08-14 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2023-08-14 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.5 | — | — | 1 |
| 2023-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.5 | 1.73 lb | 27 |
| 2013-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.5 | 2.66 lb | 20 |
| 1998-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 3.1 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.5 | 1.89 lb | 28 |
| 1998-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 2.62 lb | 1 |
| 2012-05-09 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | 7.45 lb | 2 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2008-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 1.17 lb | 1 |
| 2018-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.64 lb | 4 |
| 1987-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 2.00 lb | 1 |
| 2023-08-14 | Backpack electrofishing | 16.4 | — | — | 35 |
| 2023-08-14 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 2023-08-14 | 50-ft beach seine | 11.3 | — | — | 79 |
| 2023-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 1.62 lb | 4 |
| 2023-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 1.78 lb | 2 |
| 2013-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 1.46 lb | 1 |
| 2013-07-29 | Backpack electrofishing | 18.7 | — | — | 15 |
| 2013-07-29 | 15-ft beach seine | 4.0 | — | — | 20 |
| 1998-08-03 | Survey seining | 2.8 | — | — | 11 |
| 2012-05-09 | Special trap nets | 0.2 | — | 1.55 lb | 3 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2008-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 | — | 0.19 lb | 25 |
| 2008-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 12.7 (normal) | 5.6 – 42.3 | 0.19 lb | 114 |
| 2018-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 | — | 0.22 lb | 7 |
| 2018-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 12.7 (normal) | 5.6 – 42.3 | 0.17 lb | 114 |
| 1987-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 | — | 0.14 lb | 5 |
| 1987-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 4.4 (below normal) | 5.6 – 42.3 | 0.27 lb | 48 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 1.6 | — | 0.19 lb | 14 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 14.3 (normal) | 5.6 – 42.3 | 0.16 lb | 129 |
| 2023-08-14 | Backpack electrofishing | 21.1 | — | — | 45 |
| 2023-08-14 | 15-ft beach seine | 4.7 | — | — | 14 |
| 2023-08-14 | 50-ft beach seine | 83.1 | — | — | 582 |
| 2023-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 2.6 | — | 0.19 lb | 23 |
| 2023-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 16.2 (normal) | 5.6 – 42.3 | 0.19 lb | 146 |
| 2013-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.9 | — | 0.27 lb | 8 |
| 2013-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 10.4 (normal) | 5.6 – 42.3 | 0.21 lb | 94 |
| 2013-07-29 | Backpack electrofishing | 20.0 | — | — | 16 |
| 2013-07-29 | 15-ft beach seine | 4.2 | — | — | 21 |
| 1998-08-03 | Survey seining | 94.8 | — | — | 379 |
| 1998-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 1.4 | — | 0.30 lb | 13 |
| 1998-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 5.9 (normal) | 5.6 – 42.3 | 0.15 lb | 71 |
| 2012-05-09 | Special trap nets | 29.8 | — | 0.19 lb | 536 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2008-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 | — | 0.23 lb | 4 |
| 2008-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 1.7 – 8.2 | 0.09 lb | 5 |
| 2018-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.18 lb | 2 |
| 2018-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 3.4 (normal) | 1.7 – 8.2 | 0.15 lb | 31 |
| 1987-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (below normal) | 1.7 – 8.2 | 0.17 lb | 17 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 | — | 0.15 lb | 7 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 3.6 (normal) | 1.7 – 8.2 | 0.09 lb | 32 |
| 2023-08-14 | Backpack electrofishing | 5.6 | — | — | 12 |
| 2023-08-14 | 50-ft beach seine | 4.7 | — | — | 33 |
| 2023-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 0.19 lb | 1 |
| 2023-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (normal) | 1.7 – 8.2 | 0.17 lb | 20 |
| 2013-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (normal) | 1.7 – 8.2 | 0.21 lb | 20 |
| 2013-07-29 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.8 | — | — | 4 |
| 1998-08-03 | Survey seining | 2.0 | — | 0.01 lb | 8 |
| 1998-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 | — | 0.15 lb | 6 |
| 1998-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 1.7 – 8.2 | 0.13 lb | 28 |
| 2012-05-09 | Special trap nets | 1.6 | — | 0.26 lb | 28 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2008-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (above normal) | 0.1 – 0.4 | 4.39 lb | 9 |
| 2008-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.0 | 4.32 lb | 5 |
| 2018-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (above normal) | 0.1 – 0.4 | 3.73 lb | 5 |
| 2018-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.0 | 3.74 lb | 14 |
| 1987-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (normal) | 0.1 – 0.4 | 3.50 lb | 1 |
| 1987-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.0 | 4.51 lb | 12 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.9 (above normal) | 0.1 – 0.4 | 4.78 lb | 8 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.0 | 3.54 lb | 9 |
| 2023-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (above normal) | 0.1 – 0.4 | 4.15 lb | 7 |
| 2023-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.0 | 4.58 lb | 21 |
| 2013-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (above normal) | 0.1 – 0.4 | 2.73 lb | 4 |
| 2013-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.0 | 2.59 lb | 6 |
| 1998-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.1 – 0.4 | 5.46 lb | 2 |
| 1998-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.0 | 5.03 lb | 6 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2008-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.5 | 2.69 lb | 24 |
| 2008-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 3.32 lb | 1 |
| 2018-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.5 | 3.10 lb | 4 |
| 1987-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.5 | 2.80 lb | 1 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.5 | 2.26 lb | 5 |
| 2023-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.5 | 1.54 lb | 9 |
| 2013-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.5 | 2.50 lb | 12 |
| 2013-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 2.33 lb | 1 |
| 1998-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.5 | 3.61 lb | 4 |
| 1998-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 3.64 lb | 1 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2008-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 19.1 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.22 lb | 172 |
| 2008-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 3.6 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 0.17 lb | 32 |
| 2018-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 7.1 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.21 lb | 64 |
| 2018-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 0.28 lb | 17 |
| 1987-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 30.3 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.18 lb | 273 |
| 1987-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 0.33 lb | 10 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.22 lb | 45 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 2.1 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 0.24 lb | 19 |
| 2023-08-14 | Backpack electrofishing | 3.3 | — | — | 7 |
| 2023-08-14 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | — | 2 |
| 2023-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 8.8 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.24 lb | 79 |
| 2023-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 3.7 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 0.27 lb | 33 |
| 2013-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 15.9 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.22 lb | 143 |
| 2013-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 2.1 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 0.18 lb | 19 |
| 2013-07-29 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.5 | — | — | 2 |
| 2013-07-29 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.4 | — | — | 2 |
| 1998-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 18.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.20 lb | 162 |
| 1998-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 4.3 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 0.30 lb | 51 |
| 2012-05-09 | Special trap nets | 4.9 | — | 0.31 lb | 89 |
SLR
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2018-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 3.97 lb | 1 |
| 2023-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 4.79 lb | 3 |
| 2013-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 3.97 lb | 1 |
| 1998-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 4.96 lb | 2 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2018-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.19 lb | 3 |
| 2003-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 0.23 lb | 4 |
| 2023-08-14 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.4 | — | — | 3 |
| 2023-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.07 lb | 1 |
| 2012-05-09 | Special trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.43 lb | 4 |
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1987-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 1.60 lb | 2 |
| 1998-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 1.65 lb | 3 |
Brook Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2023-08-14 | 50-ft beach seine | 6.9 | — | 48 |
| 1998-08-03 | Survey seining | 124.3 | — | 497 |
CNM
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2023-08-14 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.5 | — | 1 |
| 2013-07-29 | Backpack electrofishing | 3.7 | — | 3 |
BNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2023-08-14 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.4 | — | 3 |
| 1998-08-03 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | 1 |
Johnny Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2023-08-14 | Backpack electrofishing | 4.2 | — | 9 |
| 2023-08-14 | 50-ft beach seine | 6.3 | — | 44 |
| 2013-07-29 | Backpack electrofishing | 7.5 | — | 6 |
| 2013-07-29 | 15-ft beach seine | 5.8 | — | 29 |
| 1998-08-03 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | 1 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2023-08-14 | 50-ft beach seine | 3.1 | — | 22 |
| 2023-08-14 | Backpack electrofishing | 19.3 | — | 41 |
| 2013-07-29 | Backpack electrofishing | 15.0 | — | 12 |
Bluntnose Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2023-08-14 | 50-ft beach seine | 117.6 | — | 823 |
| 2023-08-14 | Backpack electrofishing | 40.4 | — | 86 |
| 2023-08-14 | 15-ft beach seine | 3.0 | — | 9 |
| 2013-07-29 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.3 | — | 1 |
| 2013-07-29 | 15-ft beach seine | 3.6 | — | 18 |
| 1998-08-03 | Survey seining | 25.8 | — | 103 |
BCS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2023-08-14 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.7 | — | 5 |
| 2023-08-14 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.4 | — | 3 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2023-08-14 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | 2 |
Spottail Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2013-07-29 | 15-ft beach seine | 16.0 | — | 80 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Ripple. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026.
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