Rush Island
Itasca County, Minnesota — DOW #31083200
220 Surveys
296.78
Acres
32 ft
Max Depth
19 ft
Mean Depth
14
Fish Species
9
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Rush Island. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.4 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.8 | 0.70 lb | 7 |
| 1995-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 2.1 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.8 | 1.69 lb | 19 |
| 2021-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 4.8 | 1.88 lb | 1 |
| 1979-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 4.8 | 1.75 lb | 1 |
| 1989-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.8 | 2.12 lb | 12 |
| 1959-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 7.7 (above normal) | 0.5 – 4.8 | 1.20 lb | 69 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 4.8 | 0.29 lb | 48 |
| 2012-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 4.8 | 0.94 lb | 42 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 7.2 (above normal) | 0.5 – 4.8 | 0.71 lb | 43 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 7.6 (normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 2.03 lb | 38 |
| 1984-08-20 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 | — | 0.98 lb | 6 |
| 1995-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 5.6 (normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 2.73 lb | 50 |
| 1995-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 1.60 lb | 2 |
| 2021-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 17.0 (above normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 2.00 lb | 102 |
| 2021-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 1.08 lb | 4 |
| 1979-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 9.8 (normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 2.09 lb | 59 |
| 1979-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 | — | 3.00 lb | 9 |
| 1989-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 12.0 (above normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 2.14 lb | 72 |
| 1959-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.9 (below normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 5.19 lb | 17 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 16.7 (above normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 2.37 lb | 100 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 1.58 lb | 1 |
| 2012-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 11.5 (above normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 2.18 lb | 69 |
| 2012-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 1.60 lb | 2 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 13.3 (above normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 2.41 lb | 80 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 0.95 lb | 6 |
| 2021-08-16 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.8 | — | — | 1 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.85 lb | 2 |
| 1984-08-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.67 lb | 3 |
| 1995-06-12 | Survey seining | 11.0 | — | — | 33 |
| 2021-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.25 lb | 3 |
| 2021-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.06 lb | 5 |
| 1979-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.43 lb | 14 |
| 1979-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 2.1 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.46 lb | 17 |
| 1989-06-13 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.68 lb | 9 |
| 1959-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.41 lb | 8 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.35 lb | 5 |
| 2012-06-11 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.8 | — | — | 1 |
| 2012-06-11 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | — | 2 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.21 lb | 1 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.10 lb | 2 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.8 – 7.7 | 0.76 lb | 8 |
| 1984-08-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 3.2 | 0.70 lb | 1 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.2 | 0.25 lb | 3 |
| 2012-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 3.2 | 0.72 lb | 2 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 3.64 lb | 5 |
| 1995-06-12 | Survey seining | 0.7 | — | — | 2 |
| 1995-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 2.40 lb | 7 |
| 2021-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 2.38 lb | 5 |
| 1979-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 2.29 lb | 12 |
| 1979-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 2.25 lb | 2 |
| 1989-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 2.05 lb | 6 |
| 1959-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 2.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 1.58 lb | 23 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 2.54 lb | 21 |
| 2012-06-11 | Backpack electrofishing | 3.9 | — | — | 5 |
| 2012-06-11 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.4 | — | — | 3 |
| 2012-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 2.14 lb | 9 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 4.2 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 1.21 lb | 25 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 1.80 lb | 6 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-08-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.40 lb | 1 |
| 1984-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.4 | — | 0.57 lb | 7 |
| 1995-06-12 | Survey seining | 207.7 | — | — | 623 |
| 1995-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 5.2 (below normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.30 lb | 47 |
| 2021-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.28 lb | 12 |
| 2021-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 17.6 (normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.25 lb | 158 |
| 1979-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 | — | 0.35 lb | 10 |
| 1979-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (below normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.33 lb | 18 |
| 1989-06-13 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.15 lb | 6 |
| 1959-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 18.0 (normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.12 lb | 144 |
| 2012-06-11 | Backpack electrofishing | 7.1 | — | — | 9 |
| 2012-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 7.1 (normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.17 lb | 64 |
| 2012-06-11 | 15-ft beach seine | 2.9 | — | — | 23 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.22 lb | 1 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 (below normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.16 lb | 27 |
| 2021-08-16 | Backpack electrofishing | 16.5 | — | — | 22 |
| 2021-08-16 | 15-ft beach seine | 4.0 | — | — | 20 |
| 2021-08-16 | 50-ft beach seine | 4.0 | — | — | 4 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-08-20 | Standard trap nets | 7.3 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.27 lb | 29 |
| 1984-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 211.4 (above normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.24 lb | 1057 |
| 1995-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 24.6 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.20 lb | 221 |
| 1995-06-12 | Survey seining | 21.3 | — | — | 64 |
| 1995-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 333.1 (above normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.21 lb | 2998 |
| 2021-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.21 lb | 13 |
| 2021-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 25.0 (normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.09 lb | 150 |
| 1979-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.18 lb | 24 |
| 1979-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 180.5 (above normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.11 lb | 1083 |
| 1989-06-13 | Standard trap nets | 11.3 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.28 lb | 68 |
| 1989-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 81.2 (above normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.28 lb | 487 |
| 1959-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 4.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.24 lb | 68 |
| 1959-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 136.8 (above normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.26 lb | 1231 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 8.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.12 lb | 64 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 108.0 (above normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.06 lb | 648 |
| 2012-06-11 | 15-ft beach seine | 11.9 | — | — | 95 |
| 2012-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 101.7 (above normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.07 lb | 610 |
| 2012-06-11 | Backpack electrofishing | 13.4 | — | — | 17 |
| 2012-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 4.9 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.16 lb | 44 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 15.6 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.15 lb | 140 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 217.8 (above normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.09 lb | 1307 |
| 2021-08-16 | Backpack electrofishing | 4.5 | — | — | 6 |
| 2021-08-16 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.6 | — | — | 3 |
| 2021-08-16 | 50-ft beach seine | 7.0 | — | — | 7 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 1.68 lb | 9 |
| 1984-08-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.7 | 4.30 lb | 1 |
| 1995-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 2.27 lb | 2 |
| 2021-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 2.39 lb | 11 |
| 2021-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.7 | 4.63 lb | 1 |
| 1979-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 1.24 lb | 20 |
| 1979-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.7 | 4.00 lb | 1 |
| 1989-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 1.23 lb | 12 |
| 1989-06-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.7 | 1.50 lb | 2 |
| 1959-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 5.6 (above normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 1.71 lb | 50 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 2.91 lb | 15 |
| 2012-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 1.85 lb | 11 |
| 2012-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.7 | 2.31 lb | 3 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 3.03 lb | 26 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.7 | 2.94 lb | 6 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.80 lb | 1 |
| 1995-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.75 lb | 1 |
| 2021-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (below normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.61 lb | 11 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.33 lb | 2 |
| 2012-06-11 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.8 | — | — | 1 |
| 2012-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.57 lb | 7 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.63 lb | 2 |
| 2021-08-16 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.8 | — | — | 1 |
| 2021-08-16 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | — | 1 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 0.89 lb | 14 |
| 1995-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 1.37 lb | 1 |
| 2021-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 1.19 lb | 1 |
| 2021-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.63 lb | 3 |
| 1979-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 1.12 lb | 10 |
| 1979-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.75 lb | 1 |
| 1989-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 1.00 lb | 3 |
| 1989-06-13 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 1.48 lb | 6 |
| 1959-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 1.00 lb | 3 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 0.57 lb | 1 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.44 lb | 1 |
| 2012-06-11 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 1.03 lb | 2 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 1.03 lb | 2 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-06-12 | Survey seining | 36.7 | — | 110 |
| 2012-06-11 | 15-ft beach seine | 4.6 | — | 37 |
| 2012-06-11 | Backpack electrofishing | 11.0 | — | 14 |
| 2021-08-16 | 50-ft beach seine | 174.0 | — | 174 |
| 2021-08-16 | Backpack electrofishing | 6.8 | — | 9 |
Bluntnose Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-06-12 | Survey seining | 33.3 | — | 100 |
| 2012-06-11 | 15-ft beach seine | 2.3 | — | 18 |
| 2012-06-11 | Backpack electrofishing | 3.9 | — | 5 |
| 2021-08-16 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | 1 |
| 2021-08-16 | Backpack electrofishing | 14.3 | — | 19 |
| 2021-08-16 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.6 | — | 3 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-06-12 | Survey seining | 53.7 | — | — | 161 |
| 1995-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 0.76 lb | 3 |
| 1995-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.48 lb | 7 |
| 2021-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 0.33 lb | 16 |
| 2021-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.19 lb | 10 |
| 1979-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 0.45 lb | 16 |
| 1979-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.83 lb | 3 |
| 1989-06-13 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.56 lb | 13 |
| 1959-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.33 lb | 6 |
| 1959-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.34 lb | 1 |
| 2012-06-11 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | — | 2 |
| 2012-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.34 lb | 9 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 0.37 lb | 4 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.46 lb | 8 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-06-12 | Survey seining | 6.0 | — | — | 18 |
| 2021-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 4.41 lb | 1 |
| 1979-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 1.85 lb | 5 |
| 1959-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | — | 1 |
| 2012-06-11 | 15-ft beach seine | 14.8 | — | — | 118 |
| 2012-06-11 | Backpack electrofishing | 11.0 | — | — | 14 |
| 2012-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.06 lb | 1 |
| 2021-08-16 | Backpack electrofishing | 26.3 | — | — | 35 |
| 2021-08-16 | 15-ft beach seine | 4.2 | — | — | 21 |
| 2021-08-16 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | — | 1 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 4.6 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.32 lb | 41 |
| 2021-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.12 lb | 3 |
| 2021-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 4.8 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.13 lb | 43 |
| 1979-08-06 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 | — | 0.31 lb | 9 |
| 1979-08-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.25 lb | 5 |
| 1989-06-13 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.40 lb | 1 |
| 1989-06-13 | Standard trap nets | 10.3 (above normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.11 lb | 62 |
| 1959-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1959-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.30 lb | 5 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 5.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.20 lb | 40 |
| 2012-06-11 | Backpack electrofishing | 3.1 | — | — | 4 |
| 2012-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (below normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.23 lb | 15 |
| 2012-06-11 | 15-ft beach seine | 2.0 | — | — | 16 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.09 lb | 1 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 3.2 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.11 lb | 29 |
| 2021-08-16 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.3 | — | — | 3 |
| 2021-08-16 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.2 | — | — | 6 |
| 2021-08-16 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | — | 1 |
BNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-06-12 | Survey seining | 16.7 | — | 50 |
| 2021-08-16 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | 1 |
| 2021-08-16 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.8 | — | 1 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 3.63 lb | 8 |
| 2021-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 4.97 lb | 8 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 7.77 lb | 1 |
| 2006-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 3.88 lb | 5 |
| 2012-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 3.33 lb | 5 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 3.91 lb | 2 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 4.22 lb | 4 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.82 lb | 1 |
| 2012-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.50 lb | 2 |
| 2021-08-16 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.8 | — | — | 1 |
BCS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-06-11 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.8 | — | 1 |
| 2012-06-11 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.6 | — | 5 |
| 2021-08-16 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.8 | — | 1 |
CRC
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-06-11 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.8 | — | 1 |
Johnny Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-06-11 | 15-ft beach seine | 2.5 | — | 20 |
| 2012-06-11 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.4 | — | 3 |
CNM
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-06-11 | Backpack electrofishing | 4.7 | — | 6 |
| 2021-08-16 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.3 | — | 3 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-06-11 | Backpack electrofishing | 3.1 | — | 4 |
| 2021-08-16 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | 1 |
Tadpole Madtom
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-06-11 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.6 | — | 2 |
| 2021-08-16 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | 1 |
BKF
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-16 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.4 | — | 2 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Rush Island. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Rush Island
Other Lakes in Itasca County
Plan Your Trip to Rush Island
- Weather forecast for Rush Island — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.6245°N, 93.9582°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.