Thunder
Cass County, Minnesota — DOW #11006200
221 Surveys
Invasive Species Alert
Thunder has confirmed populations of:
- starry stonewort
- zebra mussel
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Thunder.
Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 1.62 lb | 10 |
| 2012-06-18 | Backpack electrofishing | 10.7 | — | — | 13 |
| 2012-06-18 | Special electrofishing | 15.6 | — | — | 7 |
| 2012-06-18 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | — | 2 |
| 2012-06-18 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.4 | — | — | 3 |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 0.43 lb | 6 |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard electrofishing | 110.8 | — | 1.49 lb | 157 |
| 1995-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 1.13 lb | 8 |
| 1995-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 1.07 lb | 3 |
| 1985-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.75 lb | 1 |
| 1990-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.60 lb | 2 |
| 1990-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 0.40 lb | 2 |
| 2000-06-12 | Special electrofishing | 7.9 | — | 0.87 lb | 25 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 1.79 lb | 1 |
| 2000-06-12 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | — | 2 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 0.11 lb | 6 |
Logperch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2012-06-18 | Special electrofishing | 2.2 | — | 1 |
| 2000-06-12 | Survey seining | 1.3 | — | 8 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2012-06-18 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.5 | — | — | 1 |
| 2012-06-18 | 50-ft beach seine | 7.9 | — | — | 55 |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 3.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.18 lb | 39 |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 33.4 (above normal) | 2.5 – 24.2 | 0.08 lb | 401 |
| 2012-06-18 | Backpack electrofishing | 12.3 | — | — | 15 |
| 2012-06-18 | Special electrofishing | 262.2 | — | — | 118 |
| 1995-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 4.1 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.16 lb | 61 |
| 1995-06-19 | Survey seining | 1.7 | — | — | 10 |
| 1995-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 10.9 (normal) | 2.5 – 24.2 | 0.15 lb | 131 |
| 1985-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 41.1 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.13 lb | 411 |
| 1985-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 26.8 (above normal) | 2.5 – 24.2 | 0.21 lb | 321 |
| 1990-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 12.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.18 lb | 144 |
| 1990-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 25.1 (above normal) | 2.5 – 24.2 | 0.13 lb | 301 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 32.7 (above normal) | 2.5 – 24.2 | 0.07 lb | 392 |
| 2000-06-12 | Survey seining | 49.7 | — | — | 298 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 6.7 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.14 lb | 101 |
Burbot
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.1 – 0.4 | 1.75 lb | 1 |
| 2012-06-18 | Special electrofishing | 2.2 | — | — | 1 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2012-06-18 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | — | 2 |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 0.69 lb | 4 |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard electrofishing | 316.2 | — | 0.11 lb | 448 |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 7.8 (above normal) | 1.3 – 5.5 | 1.90 lb | 94 |
| 2012-06-18 | Special electrofishing | 8.9 | — | — | 4 |
| 2017-09-11 | Fall electrofishing | 7.9 | — | 0.69 lb | 7 |
| 2022-10-19 | Fall electrofishing | 32.5 | — | 0.56 lb | 65 |
| 1995-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 7.7 (above normal) | 1.3 – 5.5 | 1.83 lb | 92 |
| 1995-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 0.73 lb | 6 |
| 2023-09-13 | Fall electrofishing | 6.2 | — | 0.29 lb | 12 |
| 1985-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 5.8 (above normal) | 1.3 – 5.5 | 1.59 lb | 69 |
| 1985-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 2.71 lb | 12 |
| 2015-09-21 | Special electrofishing | 18.8 | — | 0.36 lb | 17 |
| 2016-09-12 | Special electrofishing | 14.8 | — | 0.53 lb | 14 |
| 1990-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 3.4 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.5 | 2.15 lb | 41 |
| 1990-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 1.47 lb | 6 |
| 2000-06-12 | Special electrofishing | 33.9 | — | 0.21 lb | 107 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 6.3 (above normal) | 1.3 – 5.5 | 1.54 lb | 76 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 1.35 lb | 10 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard electrofishing | 17.3 | — | 0.40 lb | 30 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2012-06-18 | Special electrofishing | 6.7 | — | — | 3 |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.0 | 3.85 lb | 1 |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.1 – 0.4 | 2.41 lb | 1 |
| 1995-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.1 – 0.4 | 4.48 lb | 1 |
| 1995-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.0 | 5.83 lb | 3 |
| 1985-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.1 – 0.4 | 0.30 lb | 1 |
| 1985-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.0 | 4.00 lb | 3 |
| 1990-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.0 | 4.64 lb | 5 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (above normal) | 0.1 – 0.4 | 4.11 lb | 6 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.0 | 4.09 lb | 5 |
Johnny Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2012-06-18 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.5 | — | 1 |
| 2012-06-18 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.7 | — | 5 |
| 2012-06-18 | Backpack electrofishing | 15.6 | — | 19 |
| 2000-06-12 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | 2 |
BKF
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2012-06-18 | 50-ft beach seine | 5.4 | — | 38 |
| 2012-06-18 | Backpack electrofishing | 19.7 | — | 24 |
| 2012-06-18 | Special electrofishing | 8.9 | — | 4 |
| 2000-06-12 | Survey seining | 1.5 | — | 9 |
CNM
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2012-06-18 | Backpack electrofishing | 4.1 | — | 5 |
| 2012-06-18 | Special electrofishing | 8.9 | — | 4 |
Bluntnose Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2012-06-18 | Backpack electrofishing | 25.4 | — | 31 |
| 2012-06-18 | Special electrofishing | 20.0 | — | 9 |
| 2012-06-18 | 15-ft beach seine | 2.0 | — | 4 |
| 2012-06-18 | 50-ft beach seine | 4.6 | — | 32 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 | — | 0.38 lb | 7 |
| 2012-06-18 | Special electrofishing | 2.2 | — | — | 1 |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 2.5 | — | 0.30 lb | 27 |
| 1995-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 | — | 0.04 lb | 7 |
| 1995-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 | — | 0.15 lb | 40 |
| 1985-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 0.09 lb | 5 |
| 1990-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.26 lb | 2 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 | — | 0.24 lb | 33 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 0.44 lb | 72 |
| 2012-06-18 | Backpack electrofishing | 4.1 | — | — | 5 |
| 2012-06-18 | Special electrofishing | 13.3 | — | — | 6 |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 4.8 (above normal) | 0.6 – 2.5 | 0.30 lb | 53 |
| 1995-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 6.4 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 0.27 lb | 77 |
| 1995-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 11.9 (above normal) | 0.6 – 2.5 | 0.21 lb | 178 |
| 1985-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 1.9 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 0.33 lb | 23 |
| 1985-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 12.4 (above normal) | 0.6 – 2.5 | 0.31 lb | 124 |
| 1990-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 0.33 lb | 22 |
| 1990-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 17.1 (above normal) | 0.6 – 2.5 | 0.30 lb | 205 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 9.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 0.33 lb | 117 |
| 2000-06-12 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | — | 2 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 11.9 (above normal) | 0.6 – 2.5 | 0.19 lb | 178 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 35.1 (normal) | 5.6 – 42.3 | 0.09 lb | 386 |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 | — | 0.14 lb | 52 |
| 2012-06-18 | Backpack electrofishing | 18.1 | — | — | 22 |
| 2012-06-18 | Special electrofishing | 126.7 | — | — | 57 |
| 2012-06-18 | 15-ft beach seine | 3.5 | — | — | 7 |
| 2012-06-18 | 50-ft beach seine | 7.9 | — | — | 55 |
| 1995-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 | — | 0.07 lb | 15 |
| 1995-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 50.1 (above normal) | 5.6 – 42.3 | 0.12 lb | 752 |
| 1985-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1985-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 8.0 (normal) | 5.6 – 42.3 | 0.32 lb | 80 |
| 1990-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 | — | 0.18 lb | 5 |
| 1990-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 26.9 (normal) | 5.6 – 42.3 | 0.17 lb | 323 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 | — | 0.15 lb | 22 |
| 2000-06-12 | Survey seining | 19.8 | — | — | 119 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 55.0 (above normal) | 5.6 – 42.3 | 0.05 lb | 825 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 4.3 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 0.27 lb | 47 |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.15 lb | 7 |
| 1995-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.05 lb | 2 |
| 1995-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 0.34 lb | 3 |
| 1985-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.25 lb | 1 |
| 1985-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 3.2 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 0.27 lb | 32 |
| 1990-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 0.28 lb | 15 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.40 lb | 10 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 0.26 lb | 14 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2012-06-18 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | 1 |
| 2012-06-18 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.8 | — | 1 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2012-06-18 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.1 | — | 8 |
| 2012-06-18 | Backpack electrofishing | 17.2 | — | 21 |
| 2012-06-18 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | 2 |
Tadpole Madtom
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2012-06-18 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.6 | — | 2 |
| 2012-06-18 | Special electrofishing | 2.2 | — | 1 |
| 2012-06-18 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | 1 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2012-06-18 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.9 | — | — | 6 |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.1 – 0.4 | 2.82 lb | 1 |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard electrofishing | 29.6 | — | 2.23 lb | 42 |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 2.41 lb | 34 |
| 2012-06-18 | Backpack electrofishing | 9.8 | — | — | 12 |
| 2012-06-18 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | — | 2 |
| 1995-06-19 | Survey seining | 0.8 | — | — | 5 |
| 1995-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 2.03 lb | 5 |
| 1995-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.1 – 0.4 | 0.92 lb | 5 |
| 1985-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 0.92 lb | 3 |
| 1985-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.1 – 0.4 | 0.23 lb | 2 |
| 1990-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 2.30 lb | 16 |
| 1990-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (above normal) | 0.1 – 0.4 | 0.93 lb | 8 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.1 – 0.4 | 0.34 lb | 4 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard electrofishing | 6.3 | — | 0.32 lb | 11 |
| 2000-06-12 | Special electrofishing | 8.6 | — | 1.02 lb | 27 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 1.78 lb | 18 |
| 2000-06-12 | Survey seining | 1.0 | — | — | 6 |
Spottail Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2012-06-18 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.8 | — | 1 |
| 2012-06-18 | Special electrofishing | 4.4 | — | 2 |
Mimic Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2012-06-18 | 50-ft beach seine | 11.7 | — | 82 |
| 2012-06-18 | Backpack electrofishing | 30.4 | — | 37 |
| 2012-06-18 | Special electrofishing | 4.4 | — | 2 |
Common Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2012-06-18 | Special electrofishing | 11.1 | — | — | 5 |
| 2012-06-18 | 50-ft beach seine | 3.0 | — | — | 21 |
| 1995-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 0.08 lb | 6 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.07 lb | 3 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.5 | 1.79 lb | 30 |
| 2012-06-18 | Special electrofishing | 8.9 | — | — | 4 |
| 1995-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.5 | 1.75 lb | 52 |
| 1985-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.5 | 1.45 lb | 39 |
| 1985-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 2.92 lb | 6 |
| 1990-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 4.4 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.5 | 2.62 lb | 53 |
| 1990-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 1.73 lb | 3 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 1.65 lb | 1 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 3.1 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.5 | 2.00 lb | 37 |
Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2012-06-18 | Backpack electrofishing | 4.9 | — | 6 |
| 2012-06-18 | 15-ft beach seine | 3.5 | — | 7 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 0.79 lb | 2 |
| 1995-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.69 lb | 1 |
| 1985-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.36 lb | 27 |
| 1985-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 0.25 lb | 6 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 2.5 (normal) | 1.7 – 8.2 | 0.17 lb | 28 |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 | — | 0.11 lb | 21 |
| 1995-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.22 lb | 3 |
| 1995-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 1.7 – 8.2 | 0.11 lb | 34 |
| 1985-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.10 lb | 4 |
| 1985-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 2.4 (normal) | 1.7 – 8.2 | 0.17 lb | 24 |
| 1990-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 | — | 0.22 lb | 5 |
| 1990-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 6.8 (normal) | 1.7 – 8.2 | 0.22 lb | 82 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.08 lb | 6 |
| 2000-06-12 | Survey seining | 0.5 | — | — | 3 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 3.7 (normal) | 1.7 – 8.2 | 0.12 lb | 55 |
BNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2012-06-18 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | 2 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.1 (below normal) | 3.1 – 8.5 | 5.07 lb | 13 |
| 2012-06-18 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.5 | — | — | 3 |
| 1995-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 2.4 (below normal) | 3.1 – 8.5 | 3.26 lb | 29 |
| 1985-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (below normal) | 3.1 – 8.5 | 3.67 lb | 21 |
| 1990-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.4 (below normal) | 3.1 – 8.5 | 4.07 lb | 17 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (below normal) | 3.1 – 8.5 | 3.88 lb | 24 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.31 lb | 1 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 1.5 – 7.7 | 0.87 lb | 1 |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 0.9 – 10.0 | 1.01 lb | 10 |
| 2012-06-18 | Backpack electrofishing | 4.1 | — | — | 5 |
| 1995-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 0.9 – 10.0 | 0.71 lb | 7 |
| 1995-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 3.2 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.7 | 0.62 lb | 48 |
| 1985-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.9 – 10.0 | 0.50 lb | 5 |
| 1985-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 6.2 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.7 | 0.65 lb | 62 |
| 1990-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.9 – 10.0 | 1.24 lb | 20 |
| 1990-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.7 | 0.98 lb | 34 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.5 – 7.7 | 0.86 lb | 5 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.9 – 10.0 | 1.58 lb | 2 |
BIB
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.5 | 14.35 lb | 16 |
Mottled Sculpin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2012-06-18 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.5 | — | 3 |
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 3.2 (normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 1.29 lb | 38 |
| 1995-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 10.2 (above normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 0.92 lb | 122 |
| 1985-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 7.2 (above normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 0.77 lb | 86 |
| 1990-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 16.3 (above normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 1.25 lb | 196 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 0.81 lb | 39 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1985-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 9.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.27 lb | 97 |
| 1985-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 (normal) | 0.6 – 9.5 | 0.26 lb | 26 |
| 1990-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.80 lb | 1 |
LKW
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1990-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.1 – 0.7 | 9.00 lb | 1 |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.1 – 0.7 | 1.67 lb | 1 |
OTM
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2000-06-12 | Survey seining | 119.2 | — | 715 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.4 | 0.03 lb | 1 |
Shorthead Redhorse
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2000-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 3.9 | 3.97 lb | 2 |
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