Minnesota Fishing Guide

Stocking

Wadena County, Minnesota — DOW #80003700

233 Surveys

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361.75
Acres
22 ft
Max Depth
7 ft
Mean Depth
14
Fish Species
3
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Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Stocking. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1972-07-10 Standard trap nets 6.5 (normal) 1.1 – 17.4 0.42 lb 65
1972-07-10 Standard gill nets 13.4 (normal) 1.9 – 57.5 0.39 lb 107
2011-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 1.1 – 17.4 1.06 lb 1
1996-06-17 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.1 – 17.4 0.64 lb 3
1996-06-17 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 1.9 – 57.5 0.40 lb 1
1986-06-25 Standard trap nets 0.5 (below normal) 1.1 – 17.4 0.35 lb 5
1986-06-25 Standard gill nets 1.0 (below normal) 1.9 – 57.5 0.50 lb 4
1981-07-23 Standard gill nets 5.8 (normal) 1.9 – 57.5 0.48 lb 23
2021-06-21 Standard trap nets 2.7 (normal) 1.1 – 17.4 0.24 lb 24
2021-06-21 Standard gill nets 16.6 (normal) 1.9 – 57.5 0.32 lb 133
1991-06-17 Standard gill nets 1.8 (below normal) 1.9 – 57.5 0.77 lb 7
2006-06-12 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 1.9 – 57.5 0.40 lb 4

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1972-07-10 Standard trap nets 6.0 (normal) 1.5 – 9.8 0.56 lb 60
1972-07-10 Standard gill nets 0.6 (below normal) 1.5 – 9.9 0.40 lb 5
2011-06-13 Standard gill nets 1.3 (below normal) 1.5 – 9.9 1.28 lb 10
2011-06-13 Backpack electrofishing 4.5 — — 4
2011-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 1.5 – 9.8 0.91 lb 1
1955-06-29 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 1.5 – 9.9 0.72 lb 1
1955-06-29 Standard trap nets 2.6 (normal) 1.5 – 9.8 0.91 lb 23
2016-06-20 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 1.5 – 9.8 1.30 lb 1
2016-06-20 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 1.5 – 9.9 0.73 lb 1
1996-06-17 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 1.5 – 9.8 1.06 lb 5
1996-06-17 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 1.5 – 9.9 1.41 lb 1
1986-06-25 Standard trap nets 0.8 (below normal) 1.5 – 9.8 0.56 lb 8
1986-06-25 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.5 – 9.9 0.75 lb 1
1991-06-17 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 1.5 – 9.8 0.78 lb 6
1991-06-17 Standard gill nets 3.5 (normal) 1.5 – 9.9 0.80 lb 14
2006-06-12 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 1.5 – 9.8 0.38 lb 1
2006-06-12 Standard gill nets 1.3 (below normal) 1.5 – 9.9 0.94 lb 10

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1972-07-10 Standard trap nets 3.8 (normal) 0.8 – 4.5 0.11 lb 38
1972-07-10 Standard gill nets 1.5 (below normal) 8.0 – 40.3 0.11 lb 12
2011-06-13 15-ft beach seine 14.4 — — 72
2011-06-13 Standard gill nets 3.4 (below normal) 8.0 – 40.3 0.17 lb 27
2011-06-13 Backpack electrofishing 68.8 — — 61
1955-06-29 Standard trap nets 20.2 (above normal) 0.8 – 4.5 0.10 lb 182
1955-06-29 Standard gill nets 43.6 (above normal) 8.0 – 40.3 0.08 lb 392
2016-06-20 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.8 – 4.5 0.07 lb 5
2016-06-20 Standard gill nets 5.5 (below normal) 8.0 – 40.3 0.13 lb 44
1996-06-17 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.8 – 4.5 0.15 lb 9
1996-06-17 Standard gill nets 15.5 (normal) 8.0 – 40.3 0.12 lb 124
1986-06-25 Standard trap nets 8.1 (above normal) 0.8 – 4.5 0.08 lb 81
1986-06-25 Standard gill nets 138.8 (above normal) 8.0 – 40.3 0.10 lb 555
1981-07-23 Standard gill nets 17.3 (normal) 8.0 – 40.3 0.10 lb 69
2021-06-21 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.8 – 4.5 0.11 lb 9
2021-06-21 Standard gill nets 28.8 (normal) 8.0 – 40.3 0.15 lb 230
1991-06-17 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.8 – 4.5 0.09 lb 11
1991-06-17 Standard gill nets 16.0 (normal) 8.0 – 40.3 0.09 lb 64
2006-06-12 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.8 – 4.5 0.12 lb 9
2006-06-12 Standard gill nets 30.0 (normal) 8.0 – 40.3 0.06 lb 240

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1972-07-10 Standard gill nets 7.0 (normal) 4.6 – 11.6 1.67 lb 56
1972-07-10 Standard trap nets 0.7 — 2.21 lb 7
2011-06-13 Standard gill nets 6.3 (normal) 4.6 – 11.6 1.15 lb 50
2011-06-13 Standard trap nets 1.0 — 1.03 lb 9
1955-06-29 Standard gill nets 2.2 (below normal) 4.6 – 11.6 4.10 lb 20
2016-06-20 Standard gill nets 8.8 (normal) 4.6 – 11.6 1.41 lb 70
2016-06-20 Standard trap nets 1.1 — 1.52 lb 10
1996-06-17 Standard gill nets 9.0 (normal) 4.6 – 11.6 2.15 lb 72
1996-06-17 Standard trap nets 0.4 — 1.15 lb 4
1986-06-25 Standard gill nets 5.5 (normal) 4.6 – 11.6 5.19 lb 22
1986-06-25 Standard trap nets 0.6 — 5.42 lb 6
1981-07-23 Standard gill nets 4.8 (normal) 4.6 – 11.6 3.52 lb 19
2021-06-21 Standard gill nets 10.9 (normal) 4.6 – 11.6 1.87 lb 87
2021-06-21 Standard trap nets 1.4 — 2.08 lb 13
1991-06-17 Standard gill nets 8.3 (normal) 4.6 – 11.6 2.54 lb 33
1991-06-17 Standard trap nets 0.5 — 3.96 lb 5
2006-06-12 Standard gill nets 23.4 (above normal) 4.6 – 11.6 2.05 lb 187
2006-06-12 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 1.07 lb 1

Golden Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1972-07-10 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.3 0.10 lb 1
1972-07-10 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 0.10 lb 3
2011-06-13 Backpack electrofishing 3.4 — — 3

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1972-07-10 Standard trap nets 2.8 (normal) 1.8 – 7.2 0.68 lb 28
2011-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.7 (below normal) 1.8 – 7.2 1.05 lb 6
2011-06-13 Standard gill nets 1.1 (normal) 0.6 – 5.0 1.08 lb 9
2016-06-20 Standard gill nets 1.1 (normal) 0.6 – 5.0 1.29 lb 9
2016-06-20 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 1.8 – 7.2 1.15 lb 1
1996-06-17 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.6 – 5.0 1.13 lb 3
1996-06-17 Standard trap nets 2.7 (normal) 1.8 – 7.2 0.88 lb 24
1986-06-25 Standard trap nets 4.2 (normal) 1.8 – 7.2 0.43 lb 42
1981-07-23 Standard gill nets 2.3 (normal) 0.6 – 5.0 0.61 lb 9
2021-06-21 Standard gill nets 1.1 (normal) 0.6 – 5.0 0.67 lb 9
2021-06-21 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 1.8 – 7.2 0.36 lb 5
1991-06-17 Standard gill nets 3.0 (normal) 0.6 – 5.0 0.54 lb 12
1991-06-17 Standard trap nets 1.8 (normal) 1.8 – 7.2 0.41 lb 18
2006-06-12 Standard gill nets 6.9 (above normal) 0.6 – 5.0 0.66 lb 55
2006-06-12 Standard trap nets 4.0 (normal) 1.8 – 7.2 0.53 lb 36

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1972-07-10 Standard gill nets 1.6 (normal) 1.5 – 5.8 2.36 lb 13
1972-07-10 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 0.8 1.80 lb 7
2011-06-13 Standard gill nets 2.1 (normal) 1.5 – 5.8 2.40 lb 17
2011-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.8 6.06 lb 2
1955-06-29 Standard gill nets 2.7 (normal) 1.5 – 5.8 2.14 lb 24
1955-06-29 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.8 3.15 lb 2
2016-06-20 Standard gill nets 4.1 (normal) 1.5 – 5.8 2.16 lb 33
2016-06-20 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.8 7.11 lb 1
1996-06-17 Standard gill nets 5.3 (normal) 1.5 – 5.8 2.40 lb 42
1986-06-25 Standard gill nets 0.8 (below normal) 1.5 – 5.8 1.58 lb 3
1981-07-23 Standard gill nets 4.0 (normal) 1.5 – 5.8 1.39 lb 16
2021-06-21 Standard gill nets 1.1 (below normal) 1.5 – 5.8 0.81 lb 9
1991-06-17 Standard gill nets 3.0 (normal) 1.5 – 5.8 1.74 lb 12
1991-06-17 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 0.8 1.25 lb 4
2006-06-12 Standard gill nets 6.6 (above normal) 1.5 – 5.8 2.34 lb 53

Bowfin

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1972-07-10 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 1.5 3.75 lb 2
1972-07-10 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.5 – 1.7 4.88 lb 4
2011-06-13 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.5 – 1.5 4.86 lb 5
2011-06-13 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.5 – 1.7 3.18 lb 12
2016-06-20 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.5 – 1.7 4.78 lb 5
1996-06-17 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.5 – 1.5 3.51 lb 3
1996-06-17 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.5 – 1.7 3.33 lb 4
1986-06-25 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 1.7 2.75 lb 2
2021-06-21 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 1.7 3.26 lb 3
1991-06-17 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.5 – 1.5 3.87 lb 3
1991-06-17 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 1.7 4.10 lb 1
2006-06-12 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.5 – 1.5 3.32 lb 3
2006-06-12 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.5 – 1.7 5.09 lb 8

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1972-07-10 Standard gill nets 4.8 (normal) 1.0 – 5.5 0.61 lb 38
1972-07-10 Standard trap nets 3.0 (above normal) 0.4 – 1.5 1.54 lb 30
2011-06-13 Backpack electrofishing 3.4 — — 3
2011-06-13 15-ft beach seine 1.6 — — 8
2011-06-13 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.0 – 5.5 3.24 lb 2
1955-06-29 Standard gill nets 9.1 (above normal) 1.0 – 5.5 0.55 lb 82
1955-06-29 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.4 – 1.5 1.83 lb 8
2016-06-20 Standard gill nets 0.6 (below normal) 1.0 – 5.5 1.75 lb 5
2016-06-20 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.5 0.07 lb 3
1996-06-17 Standard gill nets 12.4 (above normal) 1.0 – 5.5 1.77 lb 99
1996-06-17 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.4 – 1.5 1.48 lb 6
1986-06-25 Standard gill nets 3.3 (normal) 1.0 – 5.5 1.29 lb 13
1986-06-25 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.4 – 1.5 1.25 lb 8
1981-07-23 Standard gill nets 2.8 (normal) 1.0 – 5.5 0.89 lb 11
2021-06-21 Standard gill nets 1.4 (normal) 1.0 – 5.5 2.15 lb 11
1991-06-17 Standard gill nets 8.8 (above normal) 1.0 – 5.5 1.49 lb 35
1991-06-17 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.5 1.80 lb 1
2006-06-12 Standard gill nets 2.5 (normal) 1.0 – 5.5 1.25 lb 20

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1972-07-10 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.9 0.20 lb 1
2011-06-13 15-ft beach seine 1.0 — — 5
2011-06-13 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.3 2.40 lb 1
2011-06-13 Backpack electrofishing 15.8 — — 14
2011-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 0.9 1.49 lb 4
1955-06-29 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 0.9 0.54 lb 3
1955-06-29 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.27 lb 1
2016-06-20 Standard electrofishing 16.8 — 1.00 lb 35
2016-06-20 Standard gill nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.66 lb 3
2016-06-20 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 0.9 1.54 lb 7
1996-06-17 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.9 1.98 lb 1
1986-06-25 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 0.9 0.19 lb 4
1981-07-23 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.20 lb 1
2021-06-21 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.3 1.92 lb 1
2021-06-21 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 0.9 1.22 lb 3
1991-06-17 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.75 lb 4
1991-06-17 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 0.9 1.27 lb 4
2006-06-12 Standard electrofishing 11.3 — 0.95 lb 11
2006-06-12 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 0.9 0.47 lb 6

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1972-07-10 Standard trap nets 17.5 (above normal) 1.4 – 8.6 0.10 lb 175
2011-06-13 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 0.44 lb 1
2011-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 1.4 – 8.6 0.42 lb 4
1955-06-29 Standard gill nets 3.1 — 0.04 lb 28
1955-06-29 Standard trap nets 10.9 (above normal) 1.4 – 8.6 0.10 lb 98
2016-06-20 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.21 lb 2
2016-06-20 Standard trap nets 0.8 (below normal) 1.4 – 8.6 0.25 lb 7
1996-06-17 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 1.4 – 8.6 0.11 lb 1
1986-06-25 Standard gill nets 4.5 — 0.14 lb 18
1986-06-25 Standard trap nets 28.2 (above normal) 1.4 – 8.6 0.12 lb 282
1981-07-23 Standard gill nets 8.0 — 0.15 lb 32
2021-06-21 Standard gill nets 2.4 — 0.14 lb 19
2021-06-21 Standard trap nets 7.7 (normal) 1.4 – 8.6 0.16 lb 69
1991-06-17 Standard gill nets 3.5 — 0.19 lb 14
1991-06-17 Standard trap nets 3.6 (normal) 1.4 – 8.6 0.24 lb 36
2006-06-12 Standard gill nets 3.1 — 0.18 lb 25
2006-06-12 Standard trap nets 9.4 (above normal) 1.4 – 8.6 0.04 lb 85

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1972-07-10 Standard trap nets 3.6 (normal) 2.5 – 25.0 0.17 lb 36
2011-06-13 Standard gill nets 8.1 — 0.45 lb 65
2011-06-13 Backpack electrofishing 4.5 — — 4
2011-06-13 Standard trap nets 1.0 (below normal) 2.5 – 25.0 0.37 lb 9
2011-06-13 15-ft beach seine 0.2 — — 1
1955-06-29 Standard trap nets 11.6 (normal) 2.5 – 25.0 0.08 lb 104
1955-06-29 Standard gill nets 1.2 — 0.07 lb 11
2016-06-20 Standard gill nets 1.3 — 0.28 lb 10
2016-06-20 Standard trap nets 18.3 (normal) 2.5 – 25.0 0.07 lb 165
1996-06-17 Standard gill nets 0.4 — 0.60 lb 3
1996-06-17 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 2.5 – 25.0 0.57 lb 3
1986-06-25 Standard gill nets 1.8 — 0.14 lb 7
1986-06-25 Standard trap nets 98.1 (above normal) 2.5 – 25.0 0.12 lb 981
1981-07-23 Standard gill nets 0.5 — 0.20 lb 2
2021-06-21 Standard gill nets 1.1 — 0.33 lb 9
2021-06-21 Standard trap nets 11.2 (normal) 2.5 – 25.0 0.18 lb 101
1991-06-17 Standard gill nets 19.3 — 0.25 lb 77
1991-06-17 Standard trap nets 28.7 (above normal) 2.5 – 25.0 0.27 lb 287
2006-06-12 Standard gill nets 8.1 — 0.13 lb 65
2006-06-12 Standard trap nets 57.0 (above normal) 2.5 – 25.0 0.03 lb 513

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1972-07-10 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.8 – 6.5 0.80 lb 6
2011-06-13 Standard gill nets 2.4 (normal) 1.0 – 7.3 0.87 lb 19
2011-06-13 Backpack electrofishing 9.0 — — 8
2011-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.8 – 6.5 0.68 lb 1
2011-06-13 15-ft beach seine 0.4 — — 2
1955-06-29 Standard gill nets 1.8 (normal) 1.0 – 7.3 0.24 lb 16
1955-06-29 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.8 – 6.5 0.16 lb 8
2016-06-20 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 1.0 – 7.3 1.41 lb 1
1996-06-17 Standard gill nets 1.1 (normal) 1.0 – 7.3 0.68 lb 9
1996-06-17 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.8 – 6.5 0.47 lb 5
1986-06-25 Standard gill nets 6.3 (normal) 1.0 – 7.3 0.29 lb 25
1986-06-25 Standard trap nets 1.9 (normal) 0.8 – 6.5 0.36 lb 19
1981-07-23 Standard gill nets 7.3 (normal) 1.0 – 7.3 0.22 lb 29
2021-06-21 Standard gill nets 17.0 (above normal) 1.0 – 7.3 0.32 lb 136
2021-06-21 Standard trap nets 4.2 (normal) 0.8 – 6.5 0.31 lb 38
1991-06-17 Standard gill nets 10.3 (above normal) 1.0 – 7.3 0.22 lb 41
1991-06-17 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.8 – 6.5 0.28 lb 8
2006-06-12 Standard electrofishing 9.2 — 0.39 lb 9
2006-06-12 Standard gill nets 2.6 (normal) 1.0 – 7.3 0.21 lb 21
2006-06-12 Standard trap nets 0.7 (below normal) 0.8 – 6.5 0.23 lb 6

BNS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2011-06-13 15-ft beach seine 1.0 — 5

Iowa Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2011-06-13 15-ft beach seine 0.4 — 2
2011-06-13 Backpack electrofishing 3.4 — 3

Bluntnose Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2011-06-13 15-ft beach seine 37.2 — 186
2011-06-13 Backpack electrofishing 4.5 — 4

BKF

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2011-06-13 15-ft beach seine 0.8 — 4

Common Carp

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2011-06-13 15-ft beach seine 0.6 — — 3
2011-06-13 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 7.66 lb 5
2011-06-13 Backpack electrofishing 15.8 — — 14
2011-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 6.47 lb 8
2016-06-20 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 9.32 lb 5
1996-06-17 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 9.09 lb 4
1986-06-25 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 5.14 lb 7
2021-06-21 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.4 9.30 lb 2
1991-06-17 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 7.25 lb 4
2006-06-12 Standard trap nets 2.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.4 8.82 lb 21

Johnny Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2011-06-13 15-ft beach seine 4.6 — 23
2011-06-13 Backpack electrofishing 23.7 — 21

NRD

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2011-06-13 15-ft beach seine 0.4 — 2

Fathead Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2011-06-13 15-ft beach seine 2.0 — 10

BRM

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2011-06-13 15-ft beach seine 0.4 — 2

Rock Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2016-06-20 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.8 0.72 lb 1
1986-06-25 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.20 lb 2
2006-06-12 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.66 lb 1

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1996-06-17 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 0.62 lb 2

Shorthead Redhorse

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-06-12 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 3.1 3.14 lb 2

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Map & Directions

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

A Bit of Tack

Verndale, MN

(218) 445-5849

★ 4.7

Fleet Supply

Wadena, MN

(218) 631-1660

★ 4.6

Super One Foods

Wadena, MN

(218) 631-3410

★ 4.5

The Blackhole Outdoors

Verndale, MN

(218) 296-2009

The Rising Phoenix

Wadena, MN

(218) 631-2113

★ 3.5

Tools & More of Verndale

Verndale, MN

(218) 296-3601

★ 4.6

Wadena Lanes & Proshop

Wadena, MN

(218) 631-2345

★ 4.6

Weber's Wadena Hardware Co

Wadena, MN

(218) 631-2454

★ 4.8

Nearby Marinas

Duck Lake Public Boat Access

Park Rapids, MN

★ 4.4

Wadena U--Stor & Lok

Wadena, MN

(888) 815-5643

★ 4.3

265th St. RV & Boat Storage

Henning, MN

(218) 210-8874

★ 4.8

Bob's Boat Storage

Laporte, MN

(218) 224-2505

★ 4.8

Bradford & Blake Boat Storage

Hackensack, MN

(218) 348-9580

Captain Gary Leech Lake Pontoon Rental

Walker, MN

(218) 547-2231

★ 5

Resorts & Lodges Near Stocking

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Twin Lakes Lodge & Resort
Fishing Resort Menahga

(218) 564-4148
The Treehouse
Fishing Resort Wadena

(218) 639-8017

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Fish Species

Species known to inhabit Stocking. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Black BullheadBlack CrappieBluegillBowfin (Dogfish)Brown BullheadCommon CarpLargemouth BassNorthern PikePumpkinseedRock BassWalleyeWhite SuckerYellow BullheadYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Stocking

Big Fish Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 255-4661
Crow Wing Outdoors, LLC
Fishing Guide

(218) 895-5663
The Outdoor Report
Fishing Guide

(218) 639-3130

Other Lakes in Wadena County

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Spirit

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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.