Taft
Hennepin County, Minnesota — DOW #27068300
112 Surveys
13.55
Acres
45 ft
Max Depth
15
Fish Species
12
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Taft. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.9 – 18.0 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 1989-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.8 – 18.1 | 0.55 lb | 1 |
| 2012-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.9 – 18.0 | 0.30 lb | 2 |
| 2012-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.8 – 18.1 | 0.16 lb | 4 |
| 2001-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.9 – 18.0 | 0.11 lb | 4 |
| 2001-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 9.5 (normal) | 1.8 – 18.1 | 0.13 lb | 76 |
| 2017-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 19.0 (above normal) | 1.9 – 18.0 | 0.10 lb | 19 |
| 2017-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 7.3 (normal) | 1.8 – 18.1 | 0.17 lb | 44 |
| 1978-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 (normal) | 1.9 – 18.0 | 0.25 lb | 8 |
| 1978-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 7.7 (normal) | 1.8 – 18.1 | 0.17 lb | 23 |
| 1994-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 9.0 (normal) | 1.9 – 18.0 | 0.05 lb | 18 |
| 1994-07-25 | Special trap nets | 0.5 | — | 0.04 lb | 1 |
| 1994-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 90.2 (above normal) | 1.8 – 18.1 | 0.06 lb | 812 |
| 1984-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 20.0 (above normal) | 1.8 – 18.1 | 0.10 lb | 60 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (below normal) | 5.2 – 56.2 | 0.07 lb | 2 |
| 1989-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 14.7 (normal) | 1.3 – 26.0 | 0.08 lb | 44 |
| 2012-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 88.0 (above normal) | 5.2 – 56.2 | 0.17 lb | 176 |
| 2012-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 26.5 (above normal) | 1.3 – 26.0 | 0.17 lb | 159 |
| 2001-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 39.4 (above normal) | 1.3 – 26.0 | 0.15 lb | 315 |
| 2001-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 58.5 (above normal) | 5.2 – 56.2 | 0.12 lb | 117 |
| 2017-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.3 – 26.0 | 0.16 lb | 2 |
| 2017-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 9.0 (normal) | 5.2 – 56.2 | 0.17 lb | 9 |
| 1978-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 94.0 (above normal) | 5.2 – 56.2 | 0.16 lb | 94 |
| 1978-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 12.0 (normal) | 1.3 – 26.0 | 0.19 lb | 36 |
| 1994-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 105.9 (above normal) | 1.3 – 26.0 | 0.06 lb | 953 |
| 1994-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 14.0 (normal) | 5.2 – 56.2 | 0.09 lb | 28 |
| 1994-07-25 | Special trap nets | 54.0 | — | — | 108 |
| 1984-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 9.0 (normal) | 1.3 – 26.0 | 0.22 lb | 27 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 3.7 (below normal) | 6.5 – 59.6 | 0.20 lb | 11 |
| 2012-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (below normal) | 6.5 – 59.6 | 0.07 lb | 7 |
| 2001-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 24.8 (normal) | 6.5 – 59.6 | 0.09 lb | 198 |
| 2017-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 | — | 0.05 lb | 5 |
| 2017-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 19.7 (normal) | 6.5 – 59.6 | 0.05 lb | 118 |
| 1994-07-25 | Special trap nets | 16.0 | — | 0.07 lb | 32 |
| 1994-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 51.6 (normal) | 6.5 – 59.6 | 0.07 lb | 464 |
| 1984-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 6.5 – 59.6 | 0.10 lb | 2 |
White Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.8 | 0.60 lb | 1 |
| 2012-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.8 | 0.23 lb | 1 |
| 2001-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.8 | 0.13 lb | 1 |
| 2001-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 4.6 | 0.17 lb | 6 |
| 2017-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 4.6 | 0.18 lb | 1 |
| 1994-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 18.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 4.8 | 0.04 lb | 37 |
| 1994-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 12.2 (above normal) | 0.4 – 4.6 | 0.07 lb | 110 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.6 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 2.5 – 7.9 | 3.35 lb | 1 |
| 2001-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.25 lb | 1 |
| 2017-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 9.0 (above normal) | 2.5 – 7.9 | 2.80 lb | 9 |
| 1984-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 | — | 1.17 lb | 6 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 0.03 lb | 6 |
| 2001-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 | — | 0.05 lb | 5 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 3.2 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.09 lb | 19 |
| 2012-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 49.5 (above normal) | 1.5 – 12.8 | 0.10 lb | 99 |
| 2001-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.07 lb | 14 |
| 2001-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 1.5 – 12.8 | 0.09 lb | 9 |
| 2017-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.05 lb | 6 |
| 1978-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1978-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 10.0 (normal) | 1.5 – 12.8 | 0.10 lb | 10 |
| 1994-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.06 lb | 7 |
| 1994-07-25 | Special trap nets | 0.5 | — | 0.05 lb | 1 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.5 | 0.96 lb | 9 |
| 2001-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.5 | 0.67 lb | 2 |
| 2017-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.5 | 2.89 lb | 1 |
| 2017-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 2.69 lb | 3 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.9 | 0.13 lb | 5 |
| 2001-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.9 | 0.08 lb | 2 |
| 2001-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.4 | 0.09 lb | 1 |
| 1978-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.4 | 0.03 lb | 2 |
| 1984-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.4 | 0.05 lb | 1 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 1.36 lb | 2 |
| 2001-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 1.63 lb | 3 |
| 2017-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.09 lb | 1 |
| 1978-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.0 | 1.15 lb | 2 |
| 1994-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.0 | 0.73 lb | 1 |
| 1994-07-25 | Special trap nets | 2.5 | — | 0.37 lb | 5 |
| 1994-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 4.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.47 lb | 39 |
| 1984-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 1.20 lb | 1 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.0 | 3.39 lb | 3 |
| 2012-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 0.15 lb | 1 |
| 2001-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 15.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 4.0 | 0.06 lb | 30 |
| 2001-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 5.4 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 0.16 lb | 43 |
| 2017-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.0 | 4.90 lb | 1 |
| 1978-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 1.76 lb | 4 |
| 1994-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 6.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 4.0 | 1.43 lb | 13 |
| 1994-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 0.93 lb | 13 |
| 1984-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 5.35 lb | 2 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.0 – 6.9 | 0.38 lb | 1 |
| 2012-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.8 – 5.0 | 0.36 lb | 2 |
| 2001-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.8 – 5.0 | 0.55 lb | 1 |
| 2017-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 6.9 | 1.12 lb | 2 |
| 2017-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.8 – 5.0 | 0.30 lb | 3 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 0.04 lb | 4 |
| 2017-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 0.07 lb | 4 |
| 1994-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 0.05 lb | 1 |
| 1994-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.02 lb | 1 |
| 1994-07-25 | Special trap nets | 0.5 | — | 0.02 lb | 1 |
Channel Catfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.16 lb | 4 |
| 2001-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 0.34 lb | 10 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-30 | Standard electrofishing | 14.9 | — | 0.89 lb | 8 |
| 2001-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.47 lb | 1 |
| 2017-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 2.17 lb | 1 |
| 2017-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 1.63 lb | 4 |
| 1994-07-25 | Special trap nets | 0.5 | — | — | 1 |
| 1994-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.54 lb | 1 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.04 lb | 2 |
| 2001-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 3.4 (normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 0.04 lb | 27 |
| 2017-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 3.2 (normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 0.05 lb | 19 |
| 1978-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 0.04 lb | 4 |
| 1994-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 0.05 lb | 2 |
| 1984-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 0.12 lb | 2 |
TME
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 1.40 lb | 1 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 4.41 lb | 2 |
| 2017-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 3.57 lb | 3 |
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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.