South Fork
Houston County, Minnesota — DOW #28003100
27 Surveys
35.47
Acres
15 ft
Max Depth
5
Fish Species
2
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on South Fork. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-08-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 0.52 lb | 2 |
| 2008-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 0.89 lb | 14 |
| 1990-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 1.62 lb | 9 |
| 1986-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 15.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 7.4 | 0.82 lb | 31 |
| 1986-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 0.95 lb | 5 |
| 1996-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 0.75 lb | 4 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-08-29 | Standard trap nets | 12.0 (normal) | 1.9 – 29.5 | 0.08 lb | 60 |
| 2008-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 106.6 (above normal) | 1.9 – 29.5 | 0.07 lb | 533 |
| 1990-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 24.4 (normal) | 1.9 – 29.5 | 0.20 lb | 195 |
| 1986-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 13.5 (normal) | 1.9 – 29.5 | 0.17 lb | 54 |
| 1986-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 | — | 0.19 lb | 3 |
| 1996-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 54.6 (above normal) | 1.9 – 29.5 | 0.13 lb | 273 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-08-29 | Standard trap nets | 4.2 (normal) | 2.4 – 15.1 | 0.22 lb | 21 |
| 2008-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 21.8 (above normal) | 2.4 – 15.1 | 0.24 lb | 109 |
| 1990-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 106.0 (above normal) | 2.4 – 15.1 | 0.21 lb | 848 |
| 1986-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 39.5 (above normal) | 1.5 – 14.7 | 0.14 lb | 79 |
| 1986-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 74.0 (above normal) | 2.4 – 15.1 | 0.12 lb | 296 |
| 1996-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 69.8 (above normal) | 2.4 – 15.1 | 0.18 lb | 349 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09-02 | Standard electrofishing | 18.8 | — | 1.03 lb | 25 |
| 1996-07-01 | Standard electrofishing | 1237.5 | — | 0.72 lb | 33 |
Channel Catfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09-02 | Standard electrofishing | 1.5 | — | 7.41 lb | 2 |
| 1990-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 0.60 lb | 4 |
| 1986-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 | — | 1.66 lb | 3 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 2.0 | 0.14 lb | 1 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 6.5 (above normal) | 0.3 – 4.2 | 2.32 lb | 13 |
BNT
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.95 lb | 1 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 6.19 lb | 1 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit South Fork. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to South Fork
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- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
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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.