Shipman
Becker County, Minnesota — DOW #03000500
82 Surveys
60.89
Acres
55 ft
Max Depth
9
Fish Species
4
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Shipman. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 0.90 lb | 1 |
| 1983-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 0.70 lb | 5 |
| 1963-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 5.2 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 0.59 lb | 31 |
| 1963-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 5.1 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 0.76 lb | 41 |
| 2000-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 0.42 lb | 7 |
| 2000-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 0.55 lb | 7 |
| 2010-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 0.88 lb | 1 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (below normal) | 2.8 – 8.7 | 0.88 lb | 6 |
| 1963-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (normal) | 2.8 – 8.7 | 1.59 lb | 17 |
| 1963-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 0.55 lb | 4 |
| 2000-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (normal) | 2.8 – 8.7 | 2.22 lb | 10 |
| 2010-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 2.8 – 8.7 | 1.87 lb | 9 |
| 2010-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 1.66 lb | 2 |
| 2022-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (below normal) | 2.8 – 8.7 | 1.23 lb | 4 |
| 2022-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 1.38 lb | 1 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 11.0 | 0.58 lb | 10 |
| 1983-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.17 lb | 2 |
| 2000-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.52 lb | 1 |
| 2000-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 11.0 | 0.71 lb | 3 |
| 2022-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 11.0 | 0.34 lb | 5 |
| 2022-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.55 lb | 1 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 0.78 lb | 4 |
| 1983-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.5 | 1.00 lb | 1 |
| 1963-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 2.99 lb | 11 |
| 1963-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.5 | 3.83 lb | 3 |
| 2000-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.5 | 2.92 lb | 4 |
| 2010-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 3.55 lb | 3 |
| 2010-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.5 | 2.78 lb | 1 |
| 2022-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 3.81 lb | 2 |
| 2022-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.5 | 3.11 lb | 2 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 16.7 (normal) | 5.7 – 40.5 | 0.13 lb | 100 |
| 1963-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 35.5 (normal) | 5.7 – 40.5 | 0.12 lb | 284 |
| 1963-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 | — | 0.08 lb | 11 |
| 2000-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 | — | 0.17 lb | 3 |
| 2000-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 27.1 (normal) | 5.7 – 40.5 | 0.08 lb | 244 |
| 2010-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 29.4 (normal) | 5.7 – 40.5 | 0.10 lb | 265 |
| 2010-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 | — | 0.10 lb | 3 |
| 2022-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 19.7 (normal) | 5.7 – 40.5 | 0.22 lb | 177 |
| 2022-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 6.5 | — | 0.22 lb | 13 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.16 lb | 13 |
| 1983-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 1.5 – 23.0 | 0.14 lb | 7 |
| 1963-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.12 lb | 4 |
| 1963-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (below normal) | 1.5 – 23.0 | 0.09 lb | 7 |
| 2000-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 2.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.12 lb | 23 |
| 2000-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.5 – 23.0 | 0.21 lb | 3 |
| 2010-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.08 lb | 5 |
| 2010-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (normal) | 1.5 – 23.0 | 0.14 lb | 10 |
| 2022-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.13 lb | 6 |
| 2022-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.5 – 23.0 | 0.21 lb | 2 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.34 lb | 13 |
| 1983-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 1963-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.23 lb | 4 |
| 1963-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.57 lb | 3 |
| 2000-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 1.06 lb | 2 |
| 2000-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.97 lb | 1 |
| 2022-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.83 lb | 3 |
| 2022-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.80 lb | 3 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.24 lb | 8 |
| 1963-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.38 lb | 18 |
| 2000-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.9 | 0.36 lb | 7 |
| 2000-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.39 lb | 13 |
| 2010-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 8.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.9 | 0.46 lb | 17 |
| 2010-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 2.4 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.49 lb | 22 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 11.0 | 0.40 lb | 2 |
| 1983-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 5.7 (normal) | 1.0 – 8.4 | 0.42 lb | 34 |
| 1963-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 11.0 | 0.31 lb | 8 |
| 1963-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 3.5 (normal) | 1.0 – 8.4 | 0.36 lb | 28 |
| 2000-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 11.0 | 0.37 lb | 6 |
| 2000-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (normal) | 1.0 – 8.4 | 0.50 lb | 25 |
| 2010-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 11.0 | 0.61 lb | 7 |
| 2010-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 1.0 – 8.4 | 0.76 lb | 5 |
| 2022-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 11.0 | 0.51 lb | 5 |
| 2022-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 8.4 | 0.44 lb | 9 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 1.3 – 6.3 | 0.10 lb | 8 |
| 1963-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.20 lb | 2 |
| 1963-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 5.5 (normal) | 1.3 – 6.3 | 0.21 lb | 44 |
| 2000-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 7.2 (above normal) | 1.3 – 6.3 | 0.07 lb | 65 |
| 2010-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (normal) | 1.3 – 6.3 | 0.08 lb | 17 |
| 2022-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (normal) | 1.3 – 6.3 | 0.19 lb | 15 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.13 lb | 1 |
| 2022-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.38 lb | 1 |
| 2022-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.28 lb | 1 |
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Fish Species
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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.