Sturgeon

Pine County, Minnesota — DOW #58006700

221 Surveys

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1,705.91
Acres
40 ft
Max Depth
22 ft
Mean Depth
15
Fish Species
1
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Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Sturgeon. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1986-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.6 0.50 lb 1
1986-08-04 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.6 – 6.8 1.50 lb 2
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.6 0.17 lb 1
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.6 – 6.8 1.31 lb 7
2019-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.6 1.08 lb 2
2019-08-05 Standard gill nets 2.6 (normal) 0.6 – 6.8 0.87 lb 23
1996-08-05 Standard gill nets 1.8 (normal) 0.6 – 6.8 0.95 lb 22
1991-08-05 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.6 – 6.8 1.18 lb 12
2001-08-06 Standard gill nets 4.2 (normal) 0.6 – 6.8 1.13 lb 46
2015-08-03 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.6 – 6.8 0.95 lb 10
1982-08-02 Standard gill nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.6 – 6.8 0.62 lb 6

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1986-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.10 lb 2
1986-08-04 Standard gill nets 8.3 (normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.11 lb 99
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.07 lb 1
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.10 lb 1
2019-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.8 (below normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.23 lb 7
1996-08-05 Standard gill nets 1.8 (below normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.12 lb 22
1991-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.10 lb 1
1991-08-05 Standard gill nets 1.1 (below normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.10 lb 13
2001-08-06 Standard gill nets 7.8 (normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.10 lb 86
2015-08-03 Standard gill nets 0.9 (below normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.08 lb 11
2023-06-20 Backpack electrofishing 1.7 4
2023-06-20 50-ft beach seine 0.3 5
1982-08-02 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.13 lb 9
1982-08-02 Standard gill nets 16.4 (normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.13 lb 181

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1986-08-04 Standard gill nets 1.7 (normal) 1.2 – 10.9 0.82 lb 20
1986-08-04 Standard trap nets 1.4 (normal) 1.2 – 5.2 1.05 lb 11
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 1.2 – 10.9 0.54 lb 5
2019-08-05 Standard gill nets 4.1 (normal) 1.2 – 10.9 0.66 lb 37
2019-08-05 Standard trap nets 2.9 (normal) 1.2 – 5.2 0.62 lb 29
1996-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.2 – 10.9 0.94 lb 4
1991-08-05 Standard gill nets 2.8 (normal) 1.2 – 10.9 0.77 lb 33
1991-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.9 (below normal) 1.2 – 5.2 0.60 lb 7
2001-08-06 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 1.2 – 10.9 0.48 lb 4
2001-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.5 (below normal) 1.2 – 5.2 0.71 lb 6
2015-08-03 Standard gill nets 3.9 (normal) 1.2 – 10.9 0.64 lb 47
2015-08-03 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 1.2 – 5.2 0.77 lb 15
2023-06-20 Backpack electrofishing 0.8 2
1982-08-02 Standard gill nets 3.5 (normal) 1.2 – 10.9 1.17 lb 39

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1986-08-04 Standard gill nets 8.2 (normal) 2.8 – 9.0 1.52 lb 98
1986-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.1 3.40 lb 1
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 3.5 (normal) 2.8 – 9.0 2.42 lb 42
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.6 2.24 lb 7
2019-08-05 Standard gill nets 9.2 (above normal) 2.8 – 9.0 0.92 lb 83
2019-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.6 0.93 lb 6
1996-08-05 Standard gill nets 12.0 (above normal) 2.8 – 9.0 1.65 lb 144
1996-08-05 Standard trap nets 1.0 1.29 lb 8
1991-08-05 Standard gill nets 12.4 (above normal) 2.8 – 9.0 1.52 lb 149
1991-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.6 1.18 lb 5
2001-08-06 Standard gill nets 6.4 (normal) 2.8 – 9.0 1.94 lb 70
2001-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.8 0.95 lb 9
2015-08-03 Standard gill nets 10.1 (above normal) 2.8 – 9.0 1.27 lb 121
2015-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.8 1.22 lb 10
1982-08-02 Standard gill nets 11.9 (above normal) 2.8 – 9.0 1.02 lb 131
1982-08-02 Standard trap nets 0.5 1.38 lb 4

Rock Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1986-08-04 Standard gill nets 4.6 (above normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.35 lb 55
1986-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.18 lb 5
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.88 lb 1
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.29 lb 5
2019-08-05 Standard gill nets 2.6 (normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.46 lb 23
2019-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.21 lb 1
1996-08-05 Standard gill nets 3.6 (normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.49 lb 43
1996-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.34 lb 2
1991-08-05 Standard gill nets 3.5 (normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.38 lb 42
1991-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.18 lb 5
2001-08-06 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.43 lb 14
2001-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.24 lb 1
2015-08-03 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.25 lb 3
2015-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.22 lb 5
2023-06-20 50-ft beach seine 0.4 6
2023-06-20 Backpack electrofishing 1.3 3
1982-08-02 Standard gill nets 2.5 (normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.27 lb 28
1982-08-02 Standard trap nets 2.5 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.45 lb 20

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1986-08-04 Standard gill nets 3.1 0.17 lb 37
1986-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.6 0.17 lb 5
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 0.5 0.37 lb 6
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 1.5 0.11 lb 18
2019-08-05 Standard gill nets 6.0 0.46 lb 54
2019-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.4 0.28 lb 4
1996-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.9 0.33 lb 11
1996-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.1 0.31 lb 1
1991-08-05 Standard gill nets 2.1 0.24 lb 25
1991-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.5 0.23 lb 4
2024-05-20 Special trap nets 1.5 0.48 lb 72
2001-08-06 Standard gill nets 0.1 0.23 lb 1
2001-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.4 0.30 lb 5
2015-08-03 Standard gill nets 2.5 0.44 lb 30
2015-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.8 0.27 lb 10
2023-06-20 50-ft beach seine 0.1 2
2023-06-20 Backpack electrofishing 6.8 16

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1986-08-04 Standard gill nets 7.8 (normal) 3.3 – 8.8 2.11 lb 94
1986-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 2.43 lb 6
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 1.3 (below normal) 3.3 – 8.8 3.14 lb 16
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 0.40 lb 3
2019-08-05 Standard gill nets 2.0 (below normal) 3.3 – 8.8 1.80 lb 18
2019-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 1.11 lb 4
1996-08-05 Standard gill nets 2.4 (below normal) 3.3 – 8.8 2.27 lb 29
1996-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 0.45 lb 3
1991-08-05 Standard gill nets 3.5 (normal) 3.3 – 8.8 2.25 lb 42
1991-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 4.05 lb 4
2024-05-20 Special trap nets 0.0 1
2001-08-06 Standard gill nets 3.0 (below normal) 3.3 – 8.8 2.54 lb 33
2001-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 0.40 lb 3
2015-08-03 Standard gill nets 1.8 (below normal) 3.3 – 8.8 2.00 lb 21
1982-08-02 Standard gill nets 5.7 (normal) 3.3 – 8.8 1.86 lb 63
1982-08-02 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.8 0.50 lb 1

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1986-08-04 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.4 1.17 lb 3
1986-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 2.50 lb 4
2006-08-07 Standard electrofishing 78.8 1.28 lb 79
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.87 lb 12
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.3 3.91 lb 1
2019-08-05 Standard electrofishing 85.4 1.46 lb 129
2019-08-05 Standard gill nets 5.2 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.4 1.08 lb 47
2019-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.3 2.36 lb 2
1996-08-05 Standard electrofishing 51.4 1.23 lb 79
1996-08-05 Survey seining 2.8 11
1996-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 1.08 lb 10
1991-08-05 Standard gill nets 1.5 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.72 lb 18
1991-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.10 lb 1
2001-08-06 Standard electrofishing 90.5 1.14 lb 120
2001-08-06 Standard gill nets 1.7 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.87 lb 19
2001-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.3 1.54 lb 3
2015-08-03 Standard electrofishing 80.0 1.10 lb 104
2015-08-03 Standard gill nets 2.9 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.89 lb 35
2015-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 1.38 lb 5
2023-06-20 Backpack electrofishing 10.6 25
2023-06-20 15-ft beach seine 7.0 7
2023-06-20 50-ft beach seine 2.0 30
1982-08-02 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.75 lb 2
1982-08-02 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.40 lb 5

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1986-08-04 Standard gill nets 11.4 0.13 lb 137
1986-08-04 Standard trap nets 15.9 (normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.14 lb 127
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 2.5 0.06 lb 30
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 28.3 (normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.03 lb 339
2019-08-05 Standard gill nets 3.9 0.21 lb 35
2019-08-05 Standard trap nets 10.6 (normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.24 lb 106
1996-08-05 Survey seining 2.3 9
1996-08-05 Standard gill nets 12.7 0.15 lb 152
1996-08-05 Standard trap nets 9.1 (normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.18 lb 73
1991-08-05 Standard gill nets 11.4 0.13 lb 137
1991-08-05 Standard trap nets 10.6 (normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.13 lb 85
2024-05-20 Special trap nets 8.6 0.40 lb 413
2001-08-06 Standard gill nets 19.2 0.10 lb 211
2001-08-06 Standard trap nets 25.6 (normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.06 lb 307
2015-08-03 Standard gill nets 5.9 0.10 lb 71
2015-08-03 Standard trap nets 26.2 (normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.17 lb 314
2023-06-20 Backpack electrofishing 48.6 115
2023-06-20 15-ft beach seine 8.0 8
2023-06-20 50-ft beach seine 12.9 193
1982-08-02 Standard gill nets 11.4 0.17 lb 126
1982-08-02 Standard trap nets 26.9 (normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.13 lb 215

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1986-08-04 Standard gill nets 4.4 0.17 lb 53
1986-08-04 Standard trap nets 1.3 (below normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.14 lb 10
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 1.3 0.12 lb 15
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 1.3 (below normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.04 lb 15
2019-08-05 Standard gill nets 3.0 0.41 lb 27
2019-08-05 Standard trap nets 1.0 (below normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.17 lb 10
1996-08-05 Standard gill nets 2.9 0.15 lb 35
1996-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.5 (below normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.26 lb 4
1991-08-05 Standard gill nets 4.3 0.15 lb 52
1991-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.08 lb 5
2024-05-20 Special trap nets 1.3 0.41 lb 62
2001-08-06 Standard gill nets 6.3 0.09 lb 69
2001-08-06 Standard trap nets 1.8 (normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.09 lb 22
2015-08-03 Standard gill nets 2.3 0.16 lb 27
2015-08-03 Standard trap nets 1.4 (below normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.22 lb 17
2023-06-20 Backpack electrofishing 1.3 3
1982-08-02 Standard gill nets 11.2 0.10 lb 123
1982-08-02 Standard trap nets 3.4 (normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.16 lb 27

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1986-08-04 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.9 – 4.0 2.34 lb 4
1986-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.1 4.40 lb 1
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.9 – 4.0 0.31 lb 1
2019-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.9 – 4.0 0.86 lb 1
1996-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.9 – 4.0 3.42 lb 2
1991-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 0.9 – 4.0 2.42 lb 6
2001-08-06 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.9 – 4.0 2.30 lb 11
2015-08-03 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.9 – 4.0 2.47 lb 2
1982-08-02 Standard gill nets 1.6 (normal) 0.9 – 4.0 2.35 lb 18
1982-08-02 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.1 3.00 lb 1

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1986-08-04 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.42 lb 12
1986-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.40 lb 4
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 2.3 (normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.25 lb 27
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.26 lb 12
2019-08-05 Standard gill nets 3.4 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.41 lb 31
2019-08-05 Standard trap nets 1.9 (normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.34 lb 19
1996-08-05 Standard gill nets 1.2 (normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.22 lb 14
1996-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.17 lb 1
1991-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.51 lb 9
1991-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.20 lb 1
2024-05-20 Special trap nets 0.4 0.40 lb 18
2001-08-06 Standard gill nets 1.4 (normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.27 lb 16
2001-08-06 Standard trap nets 5.8 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.20 lb 70
2015-08-03 Standard gill nets 1.9 (normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.24 lb 23
2015-08-03 Standard trap nets 2.0 (normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.28 lb 24
1982-08-02 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.61 lb 7
1982-08-02 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.20 lb 1

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 1.6 0.60 lb 8
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.8 0.91 lb 2
1996-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.6 0.44 lb 1
1996-08-05 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 0.65 lb 15
1991-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.6 1.10 lb 2
1991-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 1.18 lb 6
2001-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.6 0.79 lb 9
2001-08-06 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 0.72 lb 6

Green Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.4 0.09 lb 1
1996-08-05 Survey seining 0.3 1
2023-06-20 Backpack electrofishing 11.4 27
2023-06-20 50-ft beach seine 0.9 14

Bluntnose Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
1996-08-05 Survey seining 0.3 1
2023-06-20 50-ft beach seine 54.5 817
2023-06-20 Backpack electrofishing 79.8 189

Smallmouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1996-08-05 Survey seining 0.3 1
1991-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.9 0.70 lb 1
1982-08-02 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.9 1.70 lb 1

SFS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
1996-08-05 Survey seining 9.5 38

Johnny Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2023-06-20 Backpack electrofishing 1.3 3
2023-06-20 50-ft beach seine 0.2 3

Tadpole Madtom

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2023-06-20 Backpack electrofishing 2.1 5

BNS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2023-06-20 Backpack electrofishing 0.8 2

BKF

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2023-06-20 Backpack electrofishing 0.8 2

Iowa Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2023-06-20 Backpack electrofishing 0.4 1

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