Schutz
Carver County, Minnesota — DOW #10001800
54 Surveys
Invasive Species Alert
Schutz has confirmed populations of:
- Eurasian watermilfoil
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106.37
Acres
49 ft
Max Depth
7
Fish Species
4
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Schutz. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.7 – 25.7 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 1981-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 0.15 lb | 2 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 2.4 (normal) | 0.7 – 25.7 | 0.65 lb | 12 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 0.62 lb | 8 |
| 1986-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 0.37 lb | 6 |
| 1986-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.7 – 25.7 | 0.40 lb | 2 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.4 | 0.60 lb | 2 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.30 lb | 2 |
| 1981-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.08 lb | 5 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.12 lb | 4 |
| 1986-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (below normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.13 lb | 3 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.3 | 0.13 lb | 3 |
| 1981-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.5 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.3 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1986-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.3 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 16.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 7.5 | 0.44 lb | 33 |
| 1981-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 3.6 (normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 0.65 lb | 18 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 7.5 | 0.61 lb | 7 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 4.0 (normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 0.65 lb | 20 |
| 1986-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 7.5 | 0.60 lb | 1 |
| 1986-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 0.50 lb | 2 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 2.18 lb | 11 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 1.51 lb | 9 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 1.90 lb | 1 |
| 1986-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 4.27 lb | 3 |
| 1986-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 3.85 lb | 2 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 0.10 lb | 2 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 1.25 lb | 2 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.44 lb | 5 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 0.10 lb | 2 |
| 1986-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 0.90 lb | 2 |
| 1986-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.33 lb | 3 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 36.5 | — | 0.06 lb | 73 |
| 1981-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 26.6 (normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.11 lb | 133 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 15.0 | — | 0.20 lb | 30 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 93.0 (above normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.17 lb | 465 |
| 1986-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 62.5 (normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.15 lb | 250 |
| 1986-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 13.0 | — | 0.17 lb | 26 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 | — | 0.05 lb | 3 |
| 1981-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.10 lb | 4 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.10 lb | 2 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.09 lb | 8 |
| 1981-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.23 lb | 2 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 28.5 (above normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.07 lb | 57 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 3.4 (normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.14 lb | 17 |
| 1986-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.26 lb | 12 |
| 1986-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (below normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.18 lb | 7 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.0 | 1.40 lb | 2 |
| 1991-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 1.08 lb | 5 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.12 lb | 5 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 4.70 lb | 1 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 2.50 lb | 3 |
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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.