Stowe
Douglas County, Minnesota — DOW #21026400
224 Surveys
Invasive Species Alert
Stowe has confirmed populations of:
- zebra mussel
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377.07
Acres
14 ft
Max Depth
10 ft
Mean Depth
14
Fish Species
5
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Stowe. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 (normal) | 1.1 – 8.0 | 1.47 lb | 22 |
| 1982-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 2.32 lb | 5 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 6.3 (normal) | 1.1 – 8.0 | 2.24 lb | 57 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 3.63 lb | 2 |
| 2019-08-15 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2019-08-15 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.9 | — | — | 1 |
| 1977-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 1.1 – 8.0 | 2.68 lb | 7 |
| 1977-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 | — | 1.96 lb | 6 |
| 2007-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 5.1 (normal) | 1.1 – 8.0 | 2.84 lb | 46 |
| 2007-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 | — | 2.05 lb | 15 |
| 2013-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 13.7 (above normal) | 1.1 – 8.0 | 2.17 lb | 123 |
| 2013-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 2.11 lb | 12 |
| 1993-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 1.1 – 8.0 | 2.99 lb | 12 |
| 1993-06-29 | Survey seining | 1.6 | — | — | 8 |
| 1998-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 1.1 – 8.0 | 1.38 lb | 5 |
| 1998-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 1.18 lb | 12 |
| 1998-06-29 | Survey seining | 0.8 | — | — | 3 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 7.8 (normal) | 1.1 – 8.0 | 1.82 lb | 31 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 4.3 | — | 1.39 lb | 34 |
| 2019-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 1.1 – 8.0 | 3.44 lb | 54 |
| 2019-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 | — | 2.64 lb | 5 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 230.5 (above normal) | 30.3 – 150.6 | 0.18 lb | 922 |
| 1982-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 23.3 (normal) | 11.5 – 132.6 | 0.28 lb | 163 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (below normal) | 11.5 – 132.6 | 0.38 lb | 7 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 7.2 (below normal) | 30.3 – 150.6 | 0.47 lb | 65 |
| 2019-08-15 | Backpack electrofishing | 61.2 | — | — | 71 |
| 1977-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 9.3 (below normal) | 11.5 – 132.6 | 0.30 lb | 37 |
| 1977-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 191.5 (above normal) | 30.3 – 150.6 | 0.45 lb | 766 |
| 2007-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 7.6 (below normal) | 11.5 – 132.6 | 0.29 lb | 68 |
| 2007-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 107.0 (normal) | 30.3 – 150.6 | 0.22 lb | 963 |
| 1993-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 11.5 – 132.6 | 0.91 lb | 9 |
| 1993-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 30.3 – 150.6 | 0.56 lb | 3 |
| 1998-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 44.2 (normal) | 11.5 – 132.6 | 0.29 lb | 398 |
| 1998-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 463.7 (above normal) | 30.3 – 150.6 | 0.30 lb | 1391 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 100.3 (normal) | 30.3 – 150.6 | 0.45 lb | 401 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 3.9 (below normal) | 11.5 – 132.6 | 0.41 lb | 31 |
| 2019-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 11.5 – 132.6 | 0.54 lb | 6 |
| 2019-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 14.2 (below normal) | 30.3 – 150.6 | 0.41 lb | 128 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 8.5 (above normal) | 0.8 – 6.5 | 1.97 lb | 34 |
| 1982-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 2.40 lb | 1 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 7.9 (above normal) | 0.8 – 6.5 | 2.02 lb | 71 |
| 1977-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 6.5 | 2.20 lb | 5 |
| 1977-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 2.50 lb | 2 |
| 2007-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 5.1 (normal) | 0.8 – 6.5 | 1.98 lb | 46 |
| 2007-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 1.33 lb | 2 |
| 2013-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 11.6 (above normal) | 0.8 – 6.5 | 1.83 lb | 104 |
| 2013-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 3.36 lb | 4 |
| 1993-06-29 | Survey seining | 140.0 | — | — | 700 |
| 1993-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 8.3 (above normal) | 0.8 – 6.5 | 4.09 lb | 75 |
| 1993-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 4.89 lb | 3 |
| 1998-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 6.5 | 2.42 lb | 15 |
| 1998-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 2.43 lb | 1 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 10.5 (above normal) | 0.8 – 6.5 | 2.36 lb | 42 |
| 2019-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 9.4 (above normal) | 0.8 – 6.5 | 1.98 lb | 85 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 2.9 (normal) | 1.2 – 20.0 | 0.32 lb | 20 |
| 1982-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.30 lb | 1 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 | — | 0.47 lb | 21 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 8.1 (normal) | 1.2 – 20.0 | 0.19 lb | 65 |
| 2019-08-15 | Backpack electrofishing | 7.8 | — | — | 9 |
| 2019-08-15 | 15-ft beach seine | 10.5 | — | — | 21 |
| 2019-08-15 | 50-ft beach seine | 53.6 | — | — | 429 |
| 2007-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.9 | — | 0.26 lb | 17 |
| 2007-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 18.7 (normal) | 1.2 – 20.0 | 0.24 lb | 168 |
| 2013-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 | — | 0.35 lb | 6 |
| 2013-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 10.2 (normal) | 1.2 – 20.0 | 0.25 lb | 92 |
| 1993-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 0.49 lb | 1 |
| 1993-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 1.2 – 20.0 | 0.11 lb | 4 |
| 1998-06-29 | Survey seining | 68.5 | — | — | 274 |
| 1998-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 (normal) | 1.2 – 20.0 | 0.34 lb | 30 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (normal) | 1.2 – 20.0 | 0.34 lb | 13 |
| 2019-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 4.8 | — | 0.28 lb | 43 |
| 2019-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 5.3 (normal) | 1.2 – 20.0 | 0.32 lb | 48 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 3.8 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1982-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 11.5 (normal) | 2.7 – 25.0 | 0.27 lb | 46 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 4.8 (normal) | 2.7 – 25.0 | 0.16 lb | 43 |
| 2019-08-15 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.5 | — | — | 1 |
| 2019-08-15 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.6 | — | — | 13 |
| 1977-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.8 | 0.10 lb | 2 |
| 1977-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 7.8 (normal) | 2.7 – 25.0 | 0.06 lb | 31 |
| 2007-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 3.8 | 0.17 lb | 2 |
| 2007-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 13.1 (normal) | 2.7 – 25.0 | 0.19 lb | 118 |
| 2013-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 18.2 (normal) | 2.7 – 25.0 | 0.13 lb | 164 |
| 1993-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.8 | 0.05 lb | 6 |
| 1993-06-29 | Survey seining | 0.4 | — | — | 2 |
| 1993-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 35.8 (above normal) | 2.7 – 25.0 | 0.14 lb | 322 |
| 1998-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 3.8 | 0.57 lb | 1 |
| 1998-06-29 | Survey seining | 8.5 | — | — | 34 |
| 1998-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (below normal) | 2.7 – 25.0 | 0.40 lb | 7 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.8 | 0.17 lb | 4 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 13.3 (normal) | 2.7 – 25.0 | 0.19 lb | 53 |
| 2019-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 1.9 (below normal) | 2.7 – 25.0 | 0.26 lb | 17 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (normal) | 2.3 – 18.1 | 1.51 lb | 11 |
| 1982-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 0.98 lb | 6 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 6.1 (normal) | 2.3 – 18.1 | 2.37 lb | 55 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 0.09 lb | 1 |
| 1977-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 7.8 (normal) | 2.3 – 18.1 | 1.52 lb | 31 |
| 1977-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 4.97 lb | 2 |
| 2007-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (normal) | 2.3 – 18.1 | 1.69 lb | 25 |
| 2007-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 1.17 lb | 12 |
| 2013-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 7.7 (normal) | 2.3 – 18.1 | 1.21 lb | 69 |
| 2013-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 0.50 lb | 7 |
| 1993-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.1 (below normal) | 2.3 – 18.1 | 1.33 lb | 10 |
| 1993-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 0.55 lb | 2 |
| 1998-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 2.3 – 18.1 | 1.28 lb | 12 |
| 1998-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 2.78 lb | 3 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 2.3 – 18.1 | 1.10 lb | 2 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 0.55 lb | 6 |
| 2019-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 8.8 (normal) | 2.3 – 18.1 | 0.97 lb | 79 |
| 2019-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 1.80 lb | 3 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.2 – 20.5 | 0.50 lb | 5 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 1.4 – 13.8 | 0.45 lb | 36 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.2 – 20.5 | 0.41 lb | 6 |
| 2019-08-15 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.5 | — | — | 1 |
| 2019-08-15 | 50-ft beach seine | 8.5 | — | — | 68 |
| 1977-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.4 – 13.8 | 0.88 lb | 2 |
| 1977-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 3.8 (normal) | 1.2 – 20.5 | 0.32 lb | 15 |
| 2007-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 4.6 (normal) | 1.4 – 13.8 | 0.24 lb | 41 |
| 2007-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 3.4 (normal) | 1.2 – 20.5 | 0.45 lb | 31 |
| 2013-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.4 – 13.8 | 0.50 lb | 9 |
| 2013-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 4.6 (normal) | 1.2 – 20.5 | 0.46 lb | 41 |
| 1993-06-29 | Survey seining | 80.0 | — | — | 400 |
| 1993-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 1.4 – 13.8 | 1.08 lb | 1 |
| 1993-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 1.2 – 20.5 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 1998-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (normal) | 1.2 – 20.5 | 0.47 lb | 17 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (below normal) | 1.2 – 20.5 | 0.59 lb | 7 |
| 2019-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 7.7 (normal) | 1.4 – 13.8 | 0.37 lb | 69 |
| 2019-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (normal) | 1.2 – 20.5 | 0.51 lb | 14 |
BIB
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 6.50 lb | 1 |
| 1977-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 6.75 lb | 2 |
| 2013-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 3.78 lb | 3 |
| 1993-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 4.28 lb | 5 |
| 2019-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 7.14 lb | 1 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 13.8 | 3.73 lb | 4 |
| 1982-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 3.81 lb | 16 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 3.1 (normal) | 1.0 – 13.8 | 5.42 lb | 28 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 6.77 lb | 5 |
| 2019-08-15 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | — | 2 |
| 2019-08-15 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.6 | — | — | 3 |
| 1977-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 13.8 | 3.69 lb | 4 |
| 1977-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 4.33 lb | 6 |
| 2007-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 13.8 | 3.78 lb | 21 |
| 2007-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 4.1 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 4.64 lb | 37 |
| 2013-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.0 – 13.8 | 1.19 lb | 2 |
| 2013-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 6.77 lb | 11 |
| 1993-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 1.0 – 13.8 | 4.50 lb | 5 |
| 1993-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 3.96 lb | 2 |
| 1998-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 7.33 lb | 3 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 7.00 lb | 8 |
| 2019-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 2.9 (normal) | 1.0 – 13.8 | 5.08 lb | 26 |
| 2019-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 3.96 lb | 21 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.5 | 0.87 lb | 1 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.95 lb | 2 |
| 2019-08-15 | Backpack electrofishing | 41.4 | — | — | 48 |
| 1977-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.75 lb | 7 |
| 2007-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.5 | 0.86 lb | 3 |
| 2007-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 5.1 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.73 lb | 46 |
| 2013-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.85 lb | 1 |
| 1993-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.5 | 1.29 lb | 1 |
| 1993-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 2.81 lb | 3 |
| 1998-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.42 lb | 24 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 3.8 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.47 lb | 30 |
| 2019-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.5 | 1.02 lb | 3 |
| 2019-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.75 lb | 4 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.4 – 4.5 | 0.55 lb | 9 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 5.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.6 | 0.66 lb | 48 |
| 1977-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 4.5 | 0.38 lb | 2 |
| 1977-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.6 | 0.50 lb | 2 |
| 2013-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.4 – 4.5 | 0.91 lb | 11 |
| 2013-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 1.4 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.6 | 0.96 lb | 13 |
| 1993-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 4.5 | 1.47 lb | 3 |
| 2019-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 4.5 | 0.95 lb | 5 |
| 2019-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 5.6 | 1.52 lb | 1 |
Freshwater Drum
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 3.3 | 2.41 lb | 1 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 8.3 | 1.05 lb | 2 |
| 2019-08-15 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.1 | — | — | 9 |
| 2019-08-15 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.9 | — | — | 1 |
| 2019-08-15 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.5 | — | — | 3 |
| 1977-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.2 – 3.3 | 0.62 lb | 2 |
| 1977-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 8.3 | 2.25 lb | 1 |
| 2007-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 8.3 | 0.89 lb | 3 |
| 2013-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 8.3 | 0.07 lb | 1 |
| 2019-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 3.3 | 2.25 lb | 13 |
| 2019-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 2.1 (normal) | 0.5 – 8.3 | 0.95 lb | 19 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-06-29 | Standard electrofishing | 56.7 | — | 1.42 lb | 20 |
| 2009-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.5 | 1.89 lb | 3 |
| 2019-08-15 | Backpack electrofishing | 3.5 | — | — | 4 |
| 2019-08-15 | 15-ft beach seine | 2.0 | — | — | 4 |
| 2019-08-15 | 50-ft beach seine | 16.4 | — | — | 131 |
| 2007-06-25 | Standard electrofishing | 54.4 | — | 1.56 lb | 31 |
| 2007-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.5 | 2.19 lb | 6 |
| 2007-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 0.43 lb | 1 |
| 2013-06-24 | Standard electrofishing | 37.9 | — | 1.06 lb | 24 |
| 2013-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 1.11 lb | 1 |
| 1993-06-29 | Standard electrofishing | 18.0 | — | 1.93 lb | 27 |
| 1993-06-29 | Survey seining | 13.8 | — | — | 69 |
| 1998-06-29 | Standard electrofishing | 13.0 | — | 2.57 lb | 13 |
| 1998-06-29 | Survey seining | 1.3 | — | — | 5 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 2.75 lb | 2 |
| 2019-06-24 | Standard electrofishing | 54.8 | — | 1.78 lb | 53 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 0.35 lb | 3 |
| 2007-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 0.39 lb | 1 |
| 2007-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.17 lb | 1 |
| 1998-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.07 lb | 1 |
BNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-15 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | 1 |
BSD
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-15 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | 1 |
| 2019-08-15 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.9 | — | 1 |
Johnny Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-15 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.7 | — | 2 |
| 2019-08-15 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.4 | — | 3 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-15 | 50-ft beach seine | 15.6 | — | 125 |
Bluntnose Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-15 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.6 | — | 5 |
| 2019-08-15 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.6 | — | 3 |
Spottail Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-15 | 50-ft beach seine | 9.0 | — | 72 |
| 1993-06-29 | Survey seining | 2.0 | — | 10 |
Fathead Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-15 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.1 | — | 9 |
| 2019-08-15 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.7 | — | 2 |
| 1993-06-29 | Survey seining | 50.4 | — | 252 |
Tadpole Madtom
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-15 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | 2 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-15 | Backpack electrofishing | 5.2 | — | 6 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 4.9 | 0.17 lb | 6 |
| 2013-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 4.9 | 0.07 lb | 1 |
| 1993-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 4.9 | 0.11 lb | 2 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 4.9 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
Mimic Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-06-29 | Survey seining | 3.0 | — | 12 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Bosek Fisheries and Wholesale Live Bait
Hoffman, MN
★ 5Brophy Bay Mart
Alexandria, MN
★ 4.5Christopherson Bait and Tackle
Alexandria, MN
★ 4.6Cowing Robards Sports
Alexandria, MN
★ 4.7Dunham's Sports
Alexandria, MN
★ 3.8Ip Lures
Osakis, MN
★ 5Joe’s Bait & Bullets
Brandon, MN
★ 4.7Lake's Area Bait Co
Lowry, MN
★ 4.7Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near Stowe
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Stowe. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Stowe
- Weather forecast for Stowe — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 45.9937°N, 95.6289°W — Get Directions
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- 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.