Sturgeon
Pine County, Minnesota — DOW #58006700
221 Surveys
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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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