Spectacle
Isanti County, Minnesota — DOW #30013500
226 Surveys
Invasive Species Alert
Spectacle has confirmed populations of:
- Eurasian watermilfoil
- zebra mussel
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246.19
Acres
51.5 ft
Max Depth
8.6 ft
Mean Depth
12
Fish Species
0
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Spectacle. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.5 | 0.58 lb | 5 |
| 1996-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.6 – 2.6 | 0.58 lb | 9 |
| 1996-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.5 | 0.62 lb | 26 |
| 1975-09-10 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 (above normal) | 0.6 – 2.6 | 0.74 lb | 21 |
| 1975-09-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.5 | 0.71 lb | 8 |
| 1991-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.6 – 2.6 | 0.87 lb | 6 |
| 2001-08-27 | Standard trap nets | 2.6 (normal) | 0.6 – 2.6 | 0.77 lb | 23 |
| 2001-08-27 | Standard gill nets | 9.0 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.5 | 0.53 lb | 54 |
| 2006-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 3.9 (above normal) | 0.6 – 2.6 | 0.57 lb | 31 |
| 2006-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 34.8 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.5 | 0.07 lb | 209 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 3.5 – 8.9 | 3.27 lb | 24 |
| 1996-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (normal) | 3.5 – 8.9 | 2.18 lb | 42 |
| 1996-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 2.10 lb | 8 |
| 1986-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (below normal) | 3.5 – 8.9 | 2.81 lb | 10 |
| 1986-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 3.20 lb | 1 |
| 1975-09-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (below normal) | 3.5 – 8.9 | 3.72 lb | 10 |
| 1975-09-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 2.80 lb | 1 |
| 1991-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 (normal) | 3.5 – 8.9 | 2.41 lb | 28 |
| 1991-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 2.20 lb | 1 |
| 2001-08-27 | Standard gill nets | 8.5 (normal) | 3.5 – 8.9 | 1.77 lb | 51 |
| 2001-08-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 | — | 1.95 lb | 11 |
| 2013-08-19 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2013-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 6.8 (normal) | 3.5 – 8.9 | 1.94 lb | 41 |
| 2013-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 | — | 0.85 lb | 14 |
| 2006-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 6.8 (normal) | 3.5 – 8.9 | 2.01 lb | 41 |
| 2006-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 1.52 lb | 6 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.1 | 0.45 lb | 4 |
| 1986-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.30 lb | 1 |
| 1986-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 3.1 | 40.75 lb | 1 |
| 1975-09-10 | Standard trap nets | 3.4 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.40 lb | 24 |
| 1975-09-10 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.1 | 0.38 lb | 18 |
| 2001-08-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 1.28 lb | 2 |
| 2001-08-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 3.1 | 1.05 lb | 1 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 2.00 lb | 1 |
| 1996-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 3.20 lb | 2 |
| 1986-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 2.65 lb | 2 |
| 1975-09-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 2.03 lb | 3 |
| 1975-09-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 3.50 lb | 1 |
| 1991-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 1.75 lb | 2 |
| 1991-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 4.00 lb | 1 |
| 2006-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 1.41 lb | 1 |
| 2006-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 4.52 lb | 2 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 13.5 (normal) | 9.5 – 57.3 | 0.08 lb | 54 |
| 1982-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 18.7 | — | 0.07 lb | 112 |
| 2022-08-25 | Backpack electrofishing | 39.3 | — | — | 37 |
| 2022-08-25 | 15-ft beach seine | 119.0 | — | — | 119 |
| 2022-08-25 | 50-ft beach seine | 165.9 | — | — | 1327 |
| 1996-08-26 | Survey seining | 35.0 | — | — | 140 |
| 1996-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 6.3 | — | 0.11 lb | 38 |
| 1996-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 27.4 (normal) | 9.5 – 57.3 | 0.09 lb | 219 |
| 1986-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 | — | 0.09 lb | 28 |
| 1986-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 43.8 (normal) | 9.5 – 57.3 | 0.09 lb | 175 |
| 1975-09-10 | Standard gill nets | 13.3 | — | 0.09 lb | 80 |
| 1975-09-10 | Standard trap nets | 110.0 (above normal) | 9.5 – 57.3 | 0.09 lb | 770 |
| 1991-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 6.2 | — | 0.07 lb | 37 |
| 1991-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 33.7 (normal) | 9.5 – 57.3 | 0.07 lb | 101 |
| 2001-08-27 | Survey seining | 31.5 | — | — | 126 |
| 2001-08-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.12 lb | 6 |
| 2001-08-27 | Standard trap nets | 11.8 (normal) | 9.5 – 57.3 | 0.08 lb | 106 |
| 2013-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | — | 2 |
| 2013-08-19 | Backpack electrofishing | 86.9 | — | — | 75 |
| 2013-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 9.9 (normal) | 9.5 – 57.3 | 0.11 lb | 69 |
| 2013-08-19 | 50-ft beach seine | 80.4 | — | — | 724 |
| 2006-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 | — | 0.18 lb | 20 |
| 2006-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 10.5 (normal) | 9.5 – 57.3 | 0.09 lb | 84 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 2022-08-25 | 50-ft beach seine | 2.4 | — | — | 19 |
| 1996-08-26 | Survey seining | 5.3 | — | 0.01 lb | 21 |
| 1996-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 10.3 | 0.12 lb | 2 |
| 1986-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.13 lb | 3 |
| 1975-09-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.10 lb | 4 |
| 1975-09-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.3 | 0.09 lb | 7 |
| 1991-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.0 – 10.3 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 2013-08-19 | 50-ft beach seine | 3.3 | — | — | 30 |
| 2013-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.0 – 10.3 | — | 1 |
| 2013-08-19 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.2 | — | — | 1 |
| 2013-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.11 lb | 3 |
| 2006-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.07 lb | 1 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 4.12 lb | 2 |
| 1996-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 2.55 lb | 7 |
| 1996-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.5 | 1.06 lb | 1 |
| 1986-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 7.75 lb | 1 |
| 1986-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.5 | 5.35 lb | 2 |
| 1975-09-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 3.33 lb | 3 |
| 1975-09-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.5 | 5.10 lb | 3 |
| 1991-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 4.00 lb | 3 |
| 1991-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.5 | 0.60 lb | 4 |
| 2001-08-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 3.35 lb | 6 |
| 2001-08-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.5 | 6.28 lb | 1 |
| 2013-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 1.64 lb | 14 |
| 2013-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.5 | 0.60 lb | 2 |
| 2013-08-19 | Standard electrofishing | 11.2 | — | 0.31 lb | 10 |
| 2006-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 2.33 lb | 15 |
| 2006-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.5 | 0.87 lb | 7 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 | — | 0.09 lb | 9 |
| 1982-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 6.0 (normal) | 1.5 – 6.8 | 0.09 lb | 24 |
| 2022-08-25 | 15-ft beach seine | 7.0 | — | — | 7 |
| 2022-08-25 | 50-ft beach seine | 2.4 | — | — | 19 |
| 1996-08-26 | Survey seining | 10.5 | — | — | 42 |
| 1996-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 | — | 0.15 lb | 7 |
| 1996-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 16.1 (above normal) | 1.5 – 6.8 | 0.16 lb | 129 |
| 1986-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.08 lb | 3 |
| 1986-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 4.0 (normal) | 1.5 – 6.8 | 0.09 lb | 16 |
| 1975-09-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 | — | 0.12 lb | 4 |
| 1975-09-10 | Standard trap nets | 14.6 (above normal) | 1.5 – 6.8 | 0.09 lb | 102 |
| 1991-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 | — | 0.06 lb | 21 |
| 1991-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 9.3 (above normal) | 1.5 – 6.8 | 0.08 lb | 28 |
| 2001-08-27 | Survey seining | 0.5 | — | — | 2 |
| 2001-08-27 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (normal) | 1.5 – 6.8 | 0.17 lb | 24 |
| 2013-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.13 lb | 1 |
| 2013-08-19 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.3 | — | — | 2 |
| 2013-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 3.9 (normal) | 1.5 – 6.8 | 0.16 lb | 27 |
| 2013-08-19 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.9 | — | — | 17 |
| 2006-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.12 lb | 2 |
| 2006-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.5 – 6.8 | 0.16 lb | 16 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 (normal) | 2.1 – 15.8 | 0.47 lb | 22 |
| 2022-08-25 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 1996-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 8.7 (normal) | 2.1 – 15.8 | 0.42 lb | 52 |
| 1996-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (below normal) | 2.7 – 13.5 | 0.33 lb | 13 |
| 1986-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 3.8 (normal) | 2.1 – 15.8 | 0.29 lb | 23 |
| 1986-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 14.8 (above normal) | 2.7 – 13.5 | 0.53 lb | 59 |
| 1975-09-10 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 2.1 – 15.8 | 0.21 lb | 14 |
| 1975-09-10 | Standard trap nets | 7.9 (normal) | 2.7 – 13.5 | 0.27 lb | 55 |
| 1991-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 11.7 (normal) | 2.1 – 15.8 | 0.41 lb | 70 |
| 1991-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 7.3 (normal) | 2.7 – 13.5 | 0.42 lb | 22 |
| 2001-08-27 | Standard gill nets | 5.2 (normal) | 2.1 – 15.8 | 0.38 lb | 31 |
| 2001-08-27 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (below normal) | 2.7 – 13.5 | 0.40 lb | 21 |
| 2013-08-19 | Backpack electrofishing | 5.8 | — | — | 5 |
| 2013-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 6.0 (normal) | 2.7 – 13.5 | 0.66 lb | 42 |
| 2013-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 17.0 (above normal) | 2.1 – 15.8 | 0.56 lb | 102 |
| 2006-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 2.7 – 13.5 | 0.29 lb | 1 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.12 lb | 2 |
| 2022-08-25 | 15-ft beach seine | 7.0 | — | — | 7 |
| 2022-08-25 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.5 | — | — | 12 |
| 2022-08-25 | Backpack electrofishing | 7.4 | — | — | 7 |
| 1996-08-26 | Survey seining | 0.5 | — | — | 2 |
| 1996-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.15 lb | 2 |
| 1996-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 | — | 0.15 lb | 14 |
| 1986-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 | — | 0.06 lb | 7 |
| 1986-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 5.0 | — | 0.11 lb | 20 |
| 1975-09-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.10 lb | 2 |
| 1975-09-10 | Standard trap nets | 4.7 | — | 0.09 lb | 33 |
| 1991-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 | — | 0.17 lb | 10 |
| 2001-08-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.12 lb | 2 |
| 2013-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.57 lb | 1 |
| 2013-08-19 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.3 | — | — | 2 |
| 2013-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 | — | 0.27 lb | 11 |
| 2013-08-19 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.7 | — | — | 6 |
| 2006-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.19 lb | 1 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.6 | 1.50 lb | 1 |
| 2022-08-25 | Backpack electrofishing | 7.4 | — | — | 7 |
| 2022-08-25 | 15-ft beach seine | 4.0 | — | — | 4 |
| 2022-08-25 | 50-ft beach seine | 18.6 | — | — | 149 |
| 1996-08-26 | Standard electrofishing | 37.4 | — | 0.90 lb | 40 |
| 1996-08-26 | Survey seining | 3.0 | — | 0.17 lb | 12 |
| 1996-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.6 | 1.79 lb | 7 |
| 1996-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.15 lb | 4 |
| 1986-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.6 | 3.70 lb | 1 |
| 1986-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.30 lb | 1 |
| 1975-09-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1991-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.6 | 2.08 lb | 6 |
| 1991-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.15 lb | 2 |
| 2001-08-27 | Standard electrofishing | 54.6 | — | 1.06 lb | 56 |
| 2001-08-27 | Survey seining | 2.3 | — | — | 9 |
| 2001-08-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.6 | 1.38 lb | 8 |
| 2001-08-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.91 lb | 3 |
| 2013-08-19 | 50-ft beach seine | 10.9 | — | — | 98 |
| 2013-08-19 | Standard electrofishing | 80.8 | — | 0.60 lb | 72 |
| 2013-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.6 | 0.77 lb | 24 |
| 2013-08-19 | Backpack electrofishing | 9.3 | — | — | 8 |
| 2013-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.33 lb | 7 |
| 2006-08-28 | Standard electrofishing | 32.9 | — | 1.09 lb | 23 |
| 2006-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.6 | 0.64 lb | 11 |
| 2006-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.35 lb | 2 |
CNM
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-25 | Backpack electrofishing | 7.4 | — | 7 |
SFS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-25 | Backpack electrofishing | 83.9 | — | 79 |
| 2022-08-25 | 50-ft beach seine | 58.4 | — | 467 |
| 2013-08-19 | Backpack electrofishing | 34.8 | — | 30 |
| 2013-08-19 | 50-ft beach seine | 13.0 | — | 117 |
BNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-25 | 50-ft beach seine | 113.1 | — | 905 |
| 2022-08-25 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.1 | — | 1 |
| 1996-08-26 | Survey seining | 57.5 | — | 230 |
| 2013-08-19 | 50-ft beach seine | 14.4 | — | 130 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-25 | Backpack electrofishing | 8.5 | — | — | 8 |
| 2022-08-25 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | — | 1 |
| 1975-09-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 0.9 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 2013-08-19 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.3 | — | — | 2 |
Tadpole Madtom
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-25 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.1 | — | 1 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-25 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | 1 |
| 2022-08-25 | 50-ft beach seine | 5.0 | — | 40 |
| 2022-08-25 | Backpack electrofishing | 3.2 | — | 3 |
| 2013-08-19 | Backpack electrofishing | 3.5 | — | 3 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-25 | 50-ft beach seine | 2.4 | — | — | 19 |
| 1975-09-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.1 – 0.5 | 0.10 lb | 2 |
Bluntnose Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-25 | 50-ft beach seine | 96.4 | — | 771 |
| 2022-08-25 | Backpack electrofishing | 26.6 | — | 25 |
| 2022-08-25 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | 1 |
| 2013-08-19 | Backpack electrofishing | 32.4 | — | 28 |
| 2013-08-19 | 50-ft beach seine | 20.6 | — | 185 |
BCS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-25 | 50-ft beach seine | 11.9 | — | 95 |
| 2022-08-25 | 15-ft beach seine | 3.0 | — | 3 |
| 2013-08-19 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.7 | — | 6 |
BKF
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-25 | 50-ft beach seine | 7.6 | — | 61 |
| 2022-08-25 | Backpack electrofishing | 19.1 | — | 18 |
| 1996-08-26 | Survey seining | 0.5 | — | 2 |
| 2013-08-19 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.2 | — | 1 |
| 2013-08-19 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.7 | — | 15 |
PGS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-25 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.6 | — | 5 |
EMS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-08-26 | Survey seining | 2.3 | — | 9 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 3.9 | 0.23 lb | 14 |
| 1996-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.0 | 0.30 lb | 15 |
| 1986-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.8 – 4.0 | 0.25 lb | 2 |
| 1975-09-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.0 – 3.9 | 0.30 lb | 3 |
| 1991-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 1.0 – 3.9 | 0.29 lb | 7 |
| 1991-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 0.8 – 4.0 | 0.20 lb | 2 |
| 2001-08-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 3.9 | 0.22 lb | 2 |
| 2013-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 3.9 | 0.17 lb | 2 |
| 2013-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.0 | 0.19 lb | 7 |
| 2006-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.0 – 3.9 | 0.26 lb | 5 |
| 2006-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 0.8 – 4.0 | 0.38 lb | 5 |
Spottail Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-08-27 | Survey seining | 1.8 | — | 7 |
Johnny Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-08-27 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | 1 |
Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-08-19 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.7 | — | 15 |
Mimic Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-08-19 | Backpack electrofishing | 38.2 | — | 33 |
| 2013-08-19 | 50-ft beach seine | 10.8 | — | 97 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 6 |
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★ 4.8BackWoods Bear Bait
Forest Lake, MN
★ 5Bait & Tackle Shop
Lino Lakes, MN
★ 4.9Big Marine Lake Store
Marine on St Croix, MN
★ 4.2Nearby Marinas
Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Spectacle. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Other Lakes in Isanti County
Plan Your Trip to Spectacle
- Weather forecast for Spectacle — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 45.5735°N, 93.4055°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.