String
Cottonwood County, Minnesota — DOW #17002400
16 Surveys
336.23
Acres
3.8 ft
Max Depth
11
Fish Species
0
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on String. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
BIB
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-15 | Special electrofishing | 80.5 | — | — | 41 |
| 2016-06-08 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 | — | 5.55 lb | 14 |
Fathead Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-15 | Special electrofishing | 53.0 | — | 27 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-15 | Special electrofishing | 13.8 | — | 0.37 lb | 7 |
| 2016-06-08 | Standard trap nets | 21.3 (normal) | 2.2 – 60.5 | 0.36 lb | 170 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-15 | Special electrofishing | 3.9 | — | 0.03 lb | 2 |
| 2016-06-08 | Standard trap nets | 13.8 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 0.15 lb | 110 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-15 | Special electrofishing | 2.0 | — | 0.66 lb | 1 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-15 | Special electrofishing | 7.9 | — | — | 4 |
| 2016-06-08 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 3.6 | 5.06 lb | 18 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 2.0 | 0.15 lb | 3 |
OSS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 0.04 lb | 6 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-08 | Standard trap nets | 5.4 (normal) | 2.4 – 15.1 | 0.13 lb | 43 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 6.83 lb | 1 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 0.90 lb | 6 |
Channel Catfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-08 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 3.90 lb | 8 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit String. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to String
- Weather forecast for String — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 43.8637°N, 95.1994°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.