Sullivan
Wright County, Minnesota — DOW #86011900
91 Surveys
70.58
Acres
58 ft
Max Depth
15.5 ft
Mean Depth
11
Fish Species
6
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Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Sullivan. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.4 | 0.50 lb | 2 |
| 1983-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.7 – 6.2 | 0.63 lb | 3 |
| 1972-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 17.7 (above normal) | 0.5 – 5.4 | 0.36 lb | 53 |
| 2020-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 0.7 – 6.2 | 1.22 lb | 2 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 0.10 lb | 5 |
| 1972-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 4.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 0.12 lb | 14 |
| 1989-08-30 | Standard trap nets | 8.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 0.06 lb | 32 |
| 1989-08-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 2020-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 0.04 lb | 5 |
| 2001-08-20 | Standard trap nets | 3.6 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 0.04 lb | 32 |
| 2001-08-20 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 29.7 (above normal) | 1.0 – 6.9 | 0.38 lb | 89 |
| 1983-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 9.8 (above normal) | 0.8 – 5.0 | 0.29 lb | 39 |
| 1972-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (normal) | 0.8 – 5.0 | 0.93 lb | 8 |
| 1989-08-30 | Standard gill nets | 28.7 (above normal) | 1.0 – 6.9 | 0.32 lb | 86 |
| 1989-08-30 | Standard trap nets | 10.3 (above normal) | 0.8 – 5.0 | 0.31 lb | 41 |
| 2020-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 18.3 (above normal) | 1.0 – 6.9 | 0.51 lb | 55 |
| 2020-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 2.4 (normal) | 0.8 – 5.0 | 0.62 lb | 22 |
| 2001-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 18.7 (above normal) | 1.0 – 6.9 | 0.37 lb | 56 |
| 2001-08-20 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.8 – 5.0 | 0.56 lb | 11 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 (normal) | 2.5 – 7.9 | 2.94 lb | 14 |
| 1983-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.70 lb | 1 |
| 1972-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 0.85 lb | 2 |
| 2020-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 9.3 (above normal) | 2.5 – 7.9 | 2.90 lb | 28 |
| 2001-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 8.7 (above normal) | 2.5 – 7.9 | 2.21 lb | 26 |
| 2001-08-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 3.12 lb | 4 |
| 2001-08-20 | Standard electrofishing | 1.1 | — | 1.37 lb | 1 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 | — | 0.10 lb | 4 |
| 1983-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 9.3 | — | 0.12 lb | 37 |
| 1989-08-30 | Standard trap nets | 14.3 | — | 0.12 lb | 57 |
| 1989-08-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 2020-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 7.8 | — | 0.16 lb | 70 |
| 2001-08-20 | Survey seining | 18.7 | — | — | 56 |
| 2001-08-20 | Standard trap nets | 3.9 | — | 0.11 lb | 35 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 3.50 lb | 1 |
| 1972-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 0.93 lb | 8 |
| 1989-08-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 7.90 lb | 1 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 0.60 lb | 1 |
| 1983-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.35 lb | 8 |
| 1972-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.38 lb | 8 |
| 1989-08-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 0.40 lb | 1 |
| 2001-08-20 | Standard electrofishing | 11.0 | — | 0.08 lb | 10 |
| 2001-08-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 1.17 lb | 1 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 7.7 | — | 0.15 lb | 23 |
| 1983-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 49.5 (normal) | 6.5 – 59.6 | 0.16 lb | 198 |
| 1972-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 85.0 (above normal) | 6.5 – 59.6 | 0.13 lb | 255 |
| 1972-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 | — | 0.16 lb | 4 |
| 1989-08-30 | Standard trap nets | 27.5 (normal) | 6.5 – 59.6 | 0.12 lb | 110 |
| 1989-08-30 | Standard gill nets | 15.0 | — | 0.12 lb | 45 |
| 2020-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 29.2 (normal) | 6.5 – 59.6 | 0.13 lb | 263 |
| 2020-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 29.3 | — | 0.14 lb | 88 |
| 2001-08-20 | Survey seining | 2.3 | — | — | 7 |
| 2001-08-20 | Standard trap nets | 2.1 (below normal) | 6.5 – 59.6 | 0.20 lb | 19 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1983-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 0.10 lb | 11 |
| 1972-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1972-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 12.7 (above normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 0.12 lb | 38 |
| 1989-08-30 | Standard trap nets | 2.5 (normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 0.11 lb | 10 |
| 2020-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 | — | 0.22 lb | 2 |
| 2020-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 3.9 (normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 0.13 lb | 35 |
| 2001-08-20 | Survey seining | 2.7 | — | — | 8 |
| 2001-08-20 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 0.05 lb | 11 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 (normal) | 1.9 – 18.0 | 0.23 lb | 11 |
| 1983-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.8 – 18.1 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1972-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.9 – 18.0 | 0.25 lb | 1 |
| 1972-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 4.3 (normal) | 1.8 – 18.1 | 0.19 lb | 13 |
| 1989-08-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.9 – 18.0 | 0.40 lb | 1 |
| 2020-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 6.3 (normal) | 1.9 – 18.0 | 0.18 lb | 19 |
| 2020-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.8 – 18.1 | 0.30 lb | 3 |
| 2001-08-20 | Standard electrofishing | 23.2 | — | 0.14 lb | 21 |
| 2001-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 16.0 (normal) | 1.9 – 18.0 | 0.10 lb | 48 |
| 2001-08-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 1.8 – 18.1 | 0.12 lb | 5 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 9.0 (normal) | 5.2 – 56.2 | 0.51 lb | 27 |
| 1972-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 6.7 (normal) | 1.3 – 26.0 | 0.47 lb | 20 |
| 1989-08-30 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (below normal) | 5.2 – 56.2 | 0.70 lb | 5 |
| 1989-08-30 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 1.3 – 26.0 | 0.82 lb | 5 |
| 2020-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 5.2 – 56.2 | 0.97 lb | 3 |
| 2001-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 22.7 (normal) | 5.2 – 56.2 | 0.32 lb | 68 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 2.40 lb | 2 |
| 2020-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 3.26 lb | 2 |
| 2001-08-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 2.98 lb | 2 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.9 | 0.14 lb | 3 |
| 2001-08-20 | Survey seining | 1.0 | — | 0.09 lb | 3 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.5 – 12.8 | 0.07 lb | 1 |
| 2001-08-20 | Standard electrofishing | 1.1 | — | 0.09 lb | 1 |
| 2001-08-20 | Survey seining | 3.0 | — | 0.09 lb | 9 |
| 2001-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.5 – 12.8 | 0.08 lb | 9 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-08-20 | Standard electrofishing | 1.1 | — | 2.13 lb | 1 |
| 2001-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.5 | 3.66 lb | 3 |
| 2001-08-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 4.19 lb | 1 |
Tadpole Madtom
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-08-20 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | 1 |
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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.