South Oscar
Douglas County, Minnesota — DOW #21025702
227 Surveys
Invasive Species Alert
South Oscar has confirmed populations of:
- Eurasian watermilfoil
- zebra mussel
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on South Oscar.
Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1994-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (normal) | 1.5 – 58.0 | 0.72 lb | 20 |
| 1994-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (below normal) | 7.7 – 104.7 | 0.63 lb | 32 |
| 1998-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (normal) | 1.5 – 58.0 | 0.57 lb | 26 |
| 1998-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (below normal) | 7.7 – 104.7 | 0.51 lb | 18 |
| 2006-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 4.3 (normal) | 1.5 – 58.0 | 0.90 lb | 52 |
| 2006-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 0.9 (below normal) | 7.7 – 104.7 | 1.05 lb | 11 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 1.5 – 58.0 | 0.65 lb | 5 |
| 1987-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 1.5 – 58.0 | 0.56 lb | 14 |
| 1987-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 15.7 (normal) | 7.7 – 104.7 | 0.44 lb | 94 |
| 1983-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 1.5 – 58.0 | 0.31 lb | 8 |
| 1983-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (below normal) | 7.7 – 104.7 | 0.33 lb | 40 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1994-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 5.8 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.8 | 0.20 lb | 69 |
| 1994-08-01 | Survey seining | 54.6 | — | — | 273 |
| 1994-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 22.6 (above normal) | 2.0 – 22.3 | 0.23 lb | 271 |
| 1998-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.8 | 0.15 lb | 11 |
| 1998-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 22.9 (above normal) | 2.0 – 22.3 | 0.18 lb | 275 |
| 2006-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.8 | 0.11 lb | 26 |
| 2006-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 88.1 (above normal) | 2.0 – 22.3 | 0.04 lb | 1057 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.8 | 0.12 lb | 3 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 14.8 (normal) | 2.0 – 22.3 | 0.14 lb | 177 |
| 2018-08-20 | Backpack electrofishing | 6.3 | — | — | 13 |
| 2018-08-20 | 50-ft beach seine | 8.5 | — | — | 68 |
| 1987-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.8 | 0.10 lb | 10 |
| 1987-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 36.0 (above normal) | 2.0 – 22.3 | 0.10 lb | 216 |
| 2018-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.8 | 0.12 lb | 2 |
| 2018-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 18.8 (normal) | 2.0 – 22.3 | 0.17 lb | 226 |
| 2022-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.8 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 2022-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 8.5 (normal) | 2.0 – 22.3 | 0.15 lb | 102 |
| 1983-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.8 | 0.08 lb | 16 |
| 1983-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 61.4 (above normal) | 2.0 – 22.3 | 0.10 lb | 491 |
Spottail Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 1994-08-01 | Survey seining | 33.4 | — | 167 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1994-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.0 | 1.23 lb | 7 |
| 1994-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.1 | 1.02 lb | 24 |
| 1998-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.0 | 1.05 lb | 20 |
| 1998-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 2.4 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.1 | 0.73 lb | 29 |
| 2006-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.0 | 1.19 lb | 19 |
| 2006-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.1 | 0.91 lb | 24 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.0 | 0.85 lb | 14 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 3.2 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.1 | 0.76 lb | 38 |
| 2018-08-20 | Backpack electrofishing | 4.8 | — | — | 10 |
| 1987-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.0 | 0.85 lb | 8 |
| 1987-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.1 | 0.59 lb | 17 |
| 2018-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.0 | 1.13 lb | 10 |
| 2018-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 7.1 | 1.10 lb | 3 |
| 2022-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 4.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.0 | 0.85 lb | 55 |
| 2022-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 7.1 | 0.74 lb | 4 |
| 1983-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 3.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.0 | 0.87 lb | 29 |
| 1983-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 9.1 (above normal) | 1.0 – 7.1 | 0.72 lb | 128 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1994-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 2.0 – 10.8 | 5.51 lb | 2 |
| 1994-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 3.64 lb | 2 |
| 1998-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (below normal) | 2.0 – 10.8 | 2.84 lb | 14 |
| 1998-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1.26 lb | 3 |
| 2006-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 2.4 (normal) | 2.0 – 10.8 | 2.98 lb | 29 |
| 2006-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 1.89 lb | 8 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 3.8 (normal) | 2.0 – 10.8 | 2.68 lb | 45 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 1.35 lb | 9 |
| 2018-08-20 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | — | 2 |
| 1987-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (normal) | 2.0 – 10.8 | 2.11 lb | 21 |
| 1987-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 | — | 2.40 lb | 7 |
| 2018-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 2.0 – 10.8 | 2.40 lb | 54 |
| 2018-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 5.57 lb | 2 |
| 2022-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 7.8 (normal) | 2.0 – 10.8 | 2.63 lb | 93 |
| 2022-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 2.73 lb | 6 |
| 1983-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 5.9 (normal) | 2.0 – 10.8 | 2.03 lb | 47 |
| 1983-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 | — | 2.50 lb | 9 |
BKF
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 1994-08-01 | Survey seining | 2.8 | — | 14 |
| 2018-08-20 | 50-ft beach seine | 3.1 | — | 25 |
| 2018-08-20 | Backpack electrofishing | 66.4 | — | 137 |
Fathead Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 1994-08-01 | Survey seining | 5.6 | — | 28 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1994-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 6.50 lb | 5 |
| 1994-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.4 | 5.28 lb | 6 |
| 1998-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 4.54 lb | 4 |
| 1998-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.4 | 4.67 lb | 3 |
| 2006-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 0.05 lb | 1 |
| 2006-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.4 | 7.20 lb | 1 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.4 | 9.00 lb | 2 |
| 1987-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 3.87 lb | 14 |
| 1987-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.4 | 5.33 lb | 3 |
| 1983-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 5.33 lb | 4 |
| 1983-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.4 | 1.00 lb | 1 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1994-08-01 | Standard electrofishing | 16.6 | — | 2.15 lb | 31 |
| 1994-08-01 | Survey seining | 4.4 | — | — | 22 |
| 1998-07-27 | Standard electrofishing | 37.3 | — | 1.35 lb | 56 |
| 1998-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 0.69 lb | 1 |
| 1998-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 1.74 lb | 2 |
| 2006-07-31 | Standard electrofishing | 69.5 | — | 1.20 lb | 44 |
| 2006-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 1.00 lb | 14 |
| 2006-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 1.06 lb | 4 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard electrofishing | 50.4 | — | 0.95 lb | 41 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 0.47 lb | 3 |
| 2018-08-20 | Backpack electrofishing | 37.3 | — | — | 77 |
| 2018-08-20 | 15-ft beach seine | 18.0 | — | — | 36 |
| 2018-08-20 | 50-ft beach seine | 51.4 | — | — | 411 |
| 1987-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 0.77 lb | 3 |
| 1987-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.18 lb | 6 |
| 2018-07-30 | Standard electrofishing | 37.1 | — | 1.63 lb | 28 |
| 2018-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 0.60 lb | 18 |
| 2022-08-01 | Standard electrofishing | 68.0 | — | 1.40 lb | 68 |
| 2022-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 3.9 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 0.75 lb | 47 |
| 2022-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 1.88 lb | 1 |
| 1983-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 0.30 lb | 1 |
| 1983-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 1994-08-01 | Survey seining | 0.4 | — | 2 |
| 2018-08-20 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.5 | — | 1 |
| 2018-08-20 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.8 | — | 14 |
| 2018-08-20 | Backpack electrofishing | 18.9 | — | 39 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1994-08-01 | Survey seining | 14.2 | — | — | 71 |
| 1994-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 3.8 (normal) | 3.5 – 57.1 | 0.29 lb | 46 |
| 1998-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.21 lb | 3 |
| 1998-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 5.8 (normal) | 3.5 – 57.1 | 0.24 lb | 69 |
| 2006-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 14.3 | — | 0.11 lb | 171 |
| 2006-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 42.7 (normal) | 3.5 – 57.1 | 0.09 lb | 512 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 35.5 | — | 0.19 lb | 426 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 34.6 (normal) | 3.5 – 57.1 | 0.12 lb | 415 |
| 2018-08-20 | Backpack electrofishing | 33.5 | — | — | 69 |
| 2018-08-20 | 15-ft beach seine | 8.0 | — | — | 16 |
| 2018-08-20 | 50-ft beach seine | 51.4 | — | — | 411 |
| 1987-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 11.0 | — | 0.24 lb | 66 |
| 1987-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 9.3 (normal) | 3.5 – 57.1 | 0.23 lb | 102 |
| 2018-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 18.6 | — | 0.18 lb | 223 |
| 2018-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 15.6 (normal) | 3.5 – 57.1 | 0.20 lb | 172 |
| 2022-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 31.5 | — | 0.23 lb | 378 |
| 2022-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 20.3 (normal) | 3.5 – 57.1 | 0.13 lb | 244 |
| 1983-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 43.4 | — | 0.15 lb | 347 |
| 1983-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 34.4 (normal) | 3.5 – 57.1 | 0.15 lb | 482 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1994-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (above normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 3.00 lb | 84 |
| 1994-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 1.21 lb | 6 |
| 1998-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 6.3 (above normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 2.30 lb | 75 |
| 1998-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 1.65 lb | 5 |
| 2006-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 7.9 (above normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 2.35 lb | 95 |
| 2006-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 1.39 lb | 1 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 5.8 (above normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 1.35 lb | 70 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.84 lb | 2 |
| 1987-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 12.0 (above normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 1.05 lb | 72 |
| 1987-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.73 lb | 3 |
| 2018-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 1.92 lb | 40 |
| 2022-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 3.8 (above normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 2.07 lb | 46 |
| 1983-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 3.9 (above normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 1.47 lb | 31 |
| 1983-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.15 lb | 2 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1994-08-01 | Survey seining | 9.0 | — | — | 45 |
| 1994-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.7 – 17.5 | 0.30 lb | 8 |
| 1994-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (below normal) | 2.1 – 24.1 | 0.53 lb | 20 |
| 1998-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 13.3 (normal) | 1.7 – 17.5 | 0.18 lb | 159 |
| 1998-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 3.9 (normal) | 2.1 – 24.1 | 0.36 lb | 47 |
| 2006-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 5.4 (normal) | 1.7 – 17.5 | 0.24 lb | 65 |
| 2006-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 2.1 – 24.1 | 0.44 lb | 28 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 5.2 (normal) | 1.7 – 17.5 | 0.38 lb | 62 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (below normal) | 2.1 – 24.1 | 0.42 lb | 22 |
| 2018-08-20 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.5 | — | — | 1 |
| 1987-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (normal) | 1.7 – 17.5 | 0.14 lb | 21 |
| 1987-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (below normal) | 2.1 – 24.1 | 0.33 lb | 22 |
| 2018-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 5.7 (normal) | 1.7 – 17.5 | 0.44 lb | 68 |
| 2018-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 2.5 (normal) | 2.1 – 24.1 | 0.47 lb | 28 |
| 2022-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 1.7 – 17.5 | 0.37 lb | 48 |
| 2022-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 2.1 – 24.1 | 0.31 lb | 9 |
| 1983-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 11.0 (normal) | 1.7 – 17.5 | 0.22 lb | 88 |
| 1983-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 4.8 (normal) | 2.1 – 24.1 | 0.22 lb | 67 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1994-08-01 | Survey seining | 0.4 | — | — | 2 |
| 1994-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 0.77 lb | 30 |
| 1994-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.2 | 2.79 lb | 4 |
| 1998-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 2.13 lb | 10 |
| 1998-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.2 | 2.54 lb | 4 |
| 2006-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 1.20 lb | 6 |
| 2006-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.2 | 3.42 lb | 1 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 2.04 lb | 3 |
| 1987-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 0.85 lb | 2 |
| 1987-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.2 | 2.65 lb | 4 |
| 2022-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 2.70 lb | 1 |
| 2022-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.2 | 3.74 lb | 1 |
| 1983-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 1.65 lb | 2 |
| 1983-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.2 | 2.00 lb | 5 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1994-08-01 | Survey seining | 0.4 | — | — | 2 |
| 2006-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.16 lb | 1 |
| 2018-08-20 | Backpack electrofishing | 18.9 | — | — | 39 |
| 2018-08-20 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2022-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.09 lb | 1 |
| 2022-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.5 | 0.06 lb | 4 |
Mimic Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 1994-08-01 | Survey seining | 42.6 | — | 213 |
Muskellunge
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1994-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 10.91 lb | 1 |
| 2006-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 10.49 lb | 4 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 9.09 lb | 1 |
| 1987-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 1.10 lb | 1 |
| 2024-03-12 | Special electrofishing | 1.5 | — | 18.97 lb | 44 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1994-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 0.31 lb | 4 |
| 1998-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 0.38 lb | 1 |
| 1998-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 0.36 lb | 9 |
| 2006-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 | — | 0.12 lb | 5 |
| 2006-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 0.14 lb | 22 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 | — | 0.18 lb | 33 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 4.9 (normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 0.12 lb | 59 |
| 2018-08-20 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.5 | — | — | 1 |
| 2018-08-20 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.5 | — | — | 3 |
| 2018-08-20 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.8 | — | — | 14 |
| 1987-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 | — | 0.18 lb | 16 |
| 1987-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 4.5 (normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 0.14 lb | 50 |
| 2018-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 1.6 | — | 0.17 lb | 19 |
| 2018-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 0.10 lb | 10 |
| 2022-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 3.8 | — | 0.20 lb | 45 |
| 2022-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 0.12 lb | 21 |
| 1983-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 4.4 | — | 0.11 lb | 35 |
| 1983-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 0.07 lb | 18 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1998-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 5.1 | 0.71 lb | 8 |
| 1998-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 0.8 – 7.0 | 0.55 lb | 7 |
| 2006-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 4.4 (normal) | 0.4 – 5.1 | 0.65 lb | 53 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 5.1 | 0.80 lb | 8 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.8 – 7.0 | 0.80 lb | 1 |
| 1987-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 5.1 | 0.70 lb | 1 |
| 2022-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.8 – 7.0 | 0.71 lb | 1 |
| 1983-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 5.1 | 0.80 lb | 3 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1998-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 0.54 lb | 6 |
| 2006-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 | — | 0.22 lb | 21 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.22 lb | 2 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 3.5 | — | 0.23 lb | 42 |
| 2018-08-20 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | — | 8 |
| 2018-08-20 | Backpack electrofishing | 7.3 | — | — | 15 |
| 1987-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1987-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 | — | 0.17 lb | 15 |
| 2018-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 | — | 0.33 lb | 9 |
| 2018-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 2.4 | — | 0.30 lb | 26 |
| 2022-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 | — | 0.26 lb | 32 |
| 2022-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 | — | 0.37 lb | 32 |
| 1983-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 0.25 lb | 11 |
CNM
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2018-08-20 | Backpack electrofishing | 3.9 | — | 8 |
Tadpole Madtom
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2018-08-20 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.4 | — | 3 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2018-08-20 | Backpack electrofishing | 5.8 | — | — | 12 |
| 2018-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.07 lb | 1 |
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