Sunshine
St. Louis County, Minnesota — DOW #69023500
17 Surveys
79.45
Acres
37 ft
Max Depth
11
Fish Species
33
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Sunshine. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-08-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 0.05 lb | 2 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 8.5 | — | 6.53 lb | 17 |
| 1991-08-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 1.03 lb | 3 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 | — | 2.37 lb | 3 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-08-29 | Standard trap nets | 14.0 | — | 0.26 lb | 56 |
| 1991-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.75 lb | 4 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-08-29 | Standard trap nets | 6.0 | — | 0.23 lb | 24 |
| 1991-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 18.5 | — | 0.23 lb | 37 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-08-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 0.15 lb | 2 |
| 1991-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 9.5 | — | 0.23 lb | 19 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-08-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 1991-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 | — | 0.39 lb | 9 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-08-29 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 0.22 lb | 5 |
| 1991-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 | — | 0.23 lb | 7 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 | — | 0.87 lb | 3 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-08-29 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 0.35 lb | 4 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-08-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 0.23 lb | 3 |
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- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
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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.