Star
Meeker County, Minnesota — DOW #47012900
131 Surveys
552.86
Acres
15 ft
Max Depth
10
Fish Species
0
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Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Star. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.0 | 0.50 lb | 14 |
| 1978-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 3.73 lb | 3 |
| 2023-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 11.7 (above normal) | 1.5 – 7.0 | 3.08 lb | 105 |
| 1973-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.0 | 3.22 lb | 14 |
| 1973-07-02 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 4.55 lb | 8 |
| 2013-06-17 | Standard gill nets | 5.7 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.0 | 3.87 lb | 51 |
| 2013-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 | — | 5.30 lb | 8 |
| 1991-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 3.9 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.0 | 1.40 lb | 31 |
| 1980-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 | — | 2.59 lb | 7 |
| 2003-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 9.0 (above normal) | 1.5 – 7.0 | 2.36 lb | 54 |
| 2003-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 2.81 lb | 12 |
| 1997-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 8.6 (above normal) | 1.5 – 7.0 | 2.18 lb | 43 |
| 1997-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 | — | 3.07 lb | 11 |
| 1997-06-30 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 2007-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 11.3 (above normal) | 1.5 – 7.0 | 2.95 lb | 102 |
| 2007-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 4.27 lb | 9 |
| 1986-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.5 – 7.0 | 1.82 lb | 5 |
| 1986-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 0.83 lb | 3 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (normal) | 1.0 – 3.6 | 0.61 lb | 17 |
| 1978-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 15.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 4.2 | 0.12 lb | 30 |
| 2023-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 4.2 | 9.09 lb | 5 |
| 1973-07-02 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (normal) | 1.0 – 3.6 | 1.46 lb | 17 |
| 2013-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.0 – 3.6 | 8.19 lb | 6 |
| 1980-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 22.2 (above normal) | 1.0 – 3.6 | 1.37 lb | 111 |
| 2003-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 5.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 4.2 | 1.86 lb | 32 |
| 2003-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 6.0 (above normal) | 1.0 – 3.6 | 2.24 lb | 54 |
| 1997-06-30 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 1997-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 4.2 | 0.76 lb | 4 |
| 1997-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (below normal) | 1.0 – 3.6 | 6.31 lb | 8 |
| 2007-06-14 | Survey seining | 2.3 | — | — | 9 |
| 2007-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 4.2 | 3.58 lb | 24 |
| 2007-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 4.4 (above normal) | 1.0 – 3.6 | 3.55 lb | 40 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 50.0 (normal) | 9.6 – 91.4 | 1.84 lb | 100 |
| 1978-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 28.3 (normal) | 2.2 – 60.5 | 1.62 lb | 170 |
| 2023-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 7.7 (below normal) | 9.6 – 91.4 | 0.83 lb | 69 |
| 2013-06-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 9.6 – 91.4 | 0.96 lb | 1 |
| 2013-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (below normal) | 2.2 – 60.5 | 0.96 lb | 10 |
| 1991-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 3.4 (below normal) | 9.6 – 91.4 | 0.16 lb | 27 |
| 1991-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 109.8 (above normal) | 2.2 – 60.5 | 0.19 lb | 659 |
| 1980-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 22.6 (normal) | 2.2 – 60.5 | 0.28 lb | 113 |
| 2003-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 148.0 (above normal) | 9.6 – 91.4 | 0.04 lb | 888 |
| 2003-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 96.4 (above normal) | 2.2 – 60.5 | 0.06 lb | 868 |
| 1997-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 215.4 (above normal) | 9.6 – 91.4 | 0.08 lb | 1077 |
| 1997-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 645.1 (above normal) | 2.2 – 60.5 | 0.01 lb | 5806 |
| 1997-06-30 | Survey seining | 0.8 | — | — | 3 |
| 2007-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 11.4 (normal) | 2.2 – 60.5 | 0.21 lb | 103 |
| 2007-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 11.3 (normal) | 9.6 – 91.4 | 0.21 lb | 102 |
| 1986-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 232.3 (above normal) | 9.6 – 91.4 | 0.39 lb | 1626 |
| 1986-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 46.3 (normal) | 2.2 – 60.5 | 0.35 lb | 278 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 (normal) | 1.9 – 29.5 | 0.29 lb | 20 |
| 1978-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.45 lb | 2 |
| 2023-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.17 lb | 3 |
| 2013-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 9.9 (normal) | 1.9 – 29.5 | 0.19 lb | 89 |
| 1991-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 63.3 (above normal) | 1.9 – 29.5 | 0.07 lb | 380 |
| 1991-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.06 lb | 8 |
| 1980-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 8.2 (normal) | 1.9 – 29.5 | 0.20 lb | 41 |
| 2003-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 1.9 – 29.5 | 0.13 lb | 4 |
| 2003-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.12 lb | 1 |
| 1997-06-30 | Survey seining | 0.5 | — | — | 2 |
| 2007-06-14 | Survey seining | 713.8 | — | — | 2855 |
| 2007-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.13 lb | 9 |
| 2007-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 24.6 (normal) | 1.9 – 29.5 | 0.06 lb | 221 |
| 1986-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.9 – 29.5 | 0.23 lb | 3 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 82.1 (above normal) | 1.5 – 14.7 | 0.12 lb | 739 |
| 1973-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 46.5 (above normal) | 1.5 – 14.7 | 0.17 lb | 93 |
| 1973-07-02 | Standard trap nets | 155.8 (above normal) | 2.4 – 15.1 | 0.25 lb | 935 |
| 2013-06-17 | Standard gill nets | 7.6 (normal) | 1.5 – 14.7 | 0.22 lb | 68 |
| 2013-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 4.3 (normal) | 2.4 – 15.1 | 0.31 lb | 39 |
| 1991-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.5 – 14.7 | 0.14 lb | 8 |
| 1991-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 30.0 (above normal) | 2.4 – 15.1 | 0.23 lb | 180 |
| 1980-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (below normal) | 2.4 – 15.1 | 0.28 lb | 8 |
| 2003-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.5 – 14.7 | 0.43 lb | 4 |
| 2003-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 2.4 – 15.1 | 0.40 lb | 9 |
| 1997-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 2.4 – 15.1 | 0.40 lb | 1 |
| 2007-06-14 | Survey seining | 2.8 | — | — | 11 |
| 2007-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 51.9 (above normal) | 1.5 – 14.7 | 0.17 lb | 467 |
| 2007-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 11.1 (normal) | 2.4 – 15.1 | 0.13 lb | 100 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 2.4 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.3 | 3.46 lb | 22 |
| 2013-06-17 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.3 | 2.74 lb | 12 |
| 2013-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.9 | 5.16 lb | 11 |
| 1991-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.3 | 1.34 lb | 18 |
| 1991-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.9 | 1.20 lb | 3 |
| 1980-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 4.6 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.9 | 0.21 lb | 23 |
| 2003-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 18.0 (above normal) | 1.0 – 7.3 | 0.74 lb | 108 |
| 2003-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.9 | 1.01 lb | 5 |
| 2007-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 2.4 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.3 | 3.35 lb | 22 |
| 2007-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 3.1 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.9 | 3.88 lb | 28 |
| 1986-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 7.3 | 0.25 lb | 2 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.4 – 4.3 | 0.07 lb | 8 |
| 2007-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.4 – 4.3 | 0.08 lb | 4 |
| 2007-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 4.1 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 0.04 lb | 37 |
| 1986-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 4.3 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1986-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.0 | 3.62 lb | 1 |
| 2007-06-14 | Standard electrofishing | 0.7 | — | 0.60 lb | 1 |
| 2007-06-14 | Survey seining | 3.5 | — | — | 14 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (below normal) | 3.0 – 26.5 | 0.08 lb | 21 |
| 2013-06-17 | Standard gill nets | 11.2 (normal) | 3.0 – 26.5 | 0.12 lb | 101 |
| 1991-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 0.31 lb | 7 |
| 1991-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.9 (below normal) | 3.0 – 26.5 | 0.28 lb | 15 |
| 1980-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 0.17 lb | 3 |
| 2003-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 0.55 lb | 2 |
| 2003-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 4.2 (normal) | 3.0 – 26.5 | 0.19 lb | 25 |
| 1997-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 0.20 lb | 4 |
| 1997-06-30 | Survey seining | 18.0 | — | — | 72 |
| 1997-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 37.0 (above normal) | 3.0 – 26.5 | 0.10 lb | 185 |
| 2007-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 0.11 lb | 11 |
| 2007-06-14 | Survey seining | 9.3 | — | — | 37 |
| 2007-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 4.8 (normal) | 3.0 – 26.5 | 0.11 lb | 43 |
| 1986-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 0.10 lb | 4 |
| 1986-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (below normal) | 3.0 – 26.5 | 0.16 lb | 16 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-07-02 | Standard trap nets | 158.7 (above normal) | 1.4 – 6.6 | 0.32 lb | 952 |
| 1973-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 17.5 (above normal) | 1.0 – 6.0 | 0.44 lb | 35 |
| 2013-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 1.4 – 6.6 | 1.03 lb | 1 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.44 lb | 2 |
| 1991-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 0.25 lb | 6 |
| 2007-06-14 | Survey seining | 2.3 | — | — | 9 |
| 2007-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.12 lb | 1 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 2.0 | 0.38 lb | 2 |
| 2007-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 2.0 | 0.07 lb | 2 |
| 2007-06-14 | Survey seining | 1.5 | — | — | 6 |
| 1986-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 2.0 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 0.15 lb | 1 |
| 1991-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 8.8 (above normal) | 0.8 – 8.4 | 0.13 lb | 53 |
| 2007-06-14 | Survey seining | 2.5 | — | — | 10 |
| 2007-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 0.8 – 8.4 | 0.05 lb | 5 |
| 1986-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.8 – 8.4 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 7.4 | 1.98 lb | 1 |
| 2007-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 7.4 | 2.83 lb | 1 |
Fathead Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-06-14 | Survey seining | 9.5 | — | 38 |
Common Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-06-14 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | 1 |
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Cedar Mills Outfitters
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★ 5Crow River Custom Rods
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★ 3.7Frozen Flights Outfitters,LLC
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★ 1FUYU Outdoors
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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.