Shoper-Bush Reservoir
Cottonwood County, Minnesota — DOW #17008500
11 Surveys
13.81
Acres
15 ft
Max Depth
1
Fish Species
0
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Shoper-Bush Reservoir. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 | — | 0.18 lb | 5 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 277.0 | — | 0.13 lb | 277 |
| 1990-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 27.7 | — | 0.22 lb | 83 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 152.0 | — | 0.15 lb | 152 |
| 1990-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 78.0 | — | 0.11 lb | 234 |
OSS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.10 lb | 1 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 18.0 | — | 1.08 lb | 18 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 | — | 0.28 lb | 5 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 15.3 | — | 0.13 lb | 46 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 | — | 0.18 lb | 10 |
| 1990-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 | — | 0.18 lb | 5 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Shoper-Bush Reservoir. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Shoper-Bush Reservoir
- Weather forecast for Shoper-Bush Reservoir — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 44.1138°N, 95.2077°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.