Minnesota Fishing Guide

Tilde

Clay County, Minnesota — DOW #14000400

50 Surveys

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Tilde has confirmed populations of:

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248.48
Acres
13 ft
Max Depth
9 ft
Mean Depth
6
Fish Species
3
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DNR Fish Surveys

Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Tilde. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2020-08-24 Standard gill nets 14.0 (above normal) 1.1 – 8.0 1.12 lb 14
2020-08-24 Trapnet - Mini Fyke 0.2 — — 1
1986-08-25 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.1 – 8.0 0.20 lb 1
1986-08-25 Standard trap nets 0.5 — 2.25 lb 4
2016-08-22 Standard gill nets 5.5 (normal) 1.1 – 8.0 1.83 lb 11
2016-08-22 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 2.16 lb 2
2005-08-22 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 1.1 – 8.0 0.40 lb 1
2005-08-22 Standard trap nets 0.7 — 2.08 lb 6
1996-08-19 Standard gill nets 1.0 (below normal) 1.1 – 8.0 0.32 lb 2

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2020-08-24 Standard gill nets 17.0 (above normal) 0.8 – 6.5 0.59 lb 17
2020-08-24 Trapnet - Mini Fyke 0.2 — — 1
1986-08-25 Standard gill nets 9.8 (above normal) 0.8 – 6.5 0.95 lb 39
1986-08-25 Standard trap nets 11.4 (above normal) 0.3 – 2.6 2.31 lb 91
2005-08-22 Standard trap nets 1.9 (normal) 0.3 – 2.6 3.06 lb 17
1996-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.6 3.41 lb 1

CNM

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2020-08-24 Trapnet - Mini Fyke 1.0 — 5
1996-08-19 Survey seining 0.3 — 1

Fathead Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2020-08-24 Minnow traps 73.0 — 730
2020-08-24 Trapnet - Mini Fyke 2700.0 — 13500
1996-08-19 Survey seining 268.8 — 1075

BST

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2020-08-24 Minnow traps 9.2 — 92
2020-08-24 Trapnet - Mini Fyke 290.0 — 1450
1996-08-19 Survey seining 250.0 — 1000

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1986-08-25 Standard gill nets 95.3 (normal) 30.3 – 150.6 0.70 lb 381
1986-08-25 Standard trap nets 212.0 (above normal) 11.5 – 132.6 0.17 lb 1696
2005-08-22 Standard gill nets 23.7 (below normal) 30.3 – 150.6 0.31 lb 142
2005-08-22 Standard trap nets 69.2 (normal) 11.5 – 132.6 0.04 lb 623
1991-08-19 Standard gill nets 18.3 (below normal) 30.3 – 150.6 0.33 lb 73
1991-08-19 Standard trap nets 16.1 (normal) 11.5 – 132.6 0.07 lb 129
1996-08-19 Standard gill nets 90.0 (normal) 30.3 – 150.6 0.59 lb 180
1996-08-19 Standard trap nets 13.0 (normal) 11.5 – 132.6 0.44 lb 117
1996-08-19 Survey seining 2.8 — — 11

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1986-08-25 Standard gill nets 18.3 (above normal) 2.3 – 18.1 0.94 lb 73
1986-08-25 Standard trap nets 21.5 (above normal) 0.5 – 3.0 0.47 lb 172
2016-08-22 Standard trap nets 8.8 (above normal) 0.5 – 3.0 0.34 lb 53
2016-08-22 Standard gill nets 199.5 (above normal) 2.3 – 18.1 0.16 lb 399
2005-08-22 Standard gill nets 3.0 (normal) 2.3 – 18.1 1.64 lb 18
2005-08-22 Standard trap nets 1.4 (normal) 0.5 – 3.0 2.45 lb 13
1991-08-19 Standard gill nets 2.3 (below normal) 2.3 – 18.1 0.09 lb 9
1996-08-19 Standard gill nets 55.0 (above normal) 2.3 – 18.1 2.42 lb 110
1996-08-19 Standard trap nets 3.8 (above normal) 0.5 – 3.0 2.28 lb 34

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1986-08-25 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.45 lb 4

Rock Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2016-08-22 Standard gill nets 0.5 — 0.77 lb 1

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2016-08-22 Standard gill nets 1.5 (below normal) 2.7 – 25.0 0.15 lb 3

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2016-08-22 Standard trap nets 5.5 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.7 0.93 lb 33
2016-08-22 Standard gill nets 13.5 (above normal) 0.2 – 1.5 1.21 lb 27

Common Carp

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2005-08-22 Standard gill nets 3.2 (normal) 1.0 – 13.8 0.20 lb 19
2005-08-22 Standard trap nets 1.4 (normal) 1.0 – 5.5 0.16 lb 13

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1996-08-19 Standard trap nets 6.4 (normal) 1.2 – 20.0 0.13 lb 58
1996-08-19 Standard gill nets 1.5 — 0.07 lb 3

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Map & Directions

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

Casey's

Dilworth, MN

(218) 233-3846

★ 3.9

Easten Shopping Center

Moorhead, MN

★ 4.2

Exchange Station

Moorhead, MN

(218) 233-8843

★ 3.1

Exotic Fishkeepers (Saltwater Fish, Coral's.)

Moorhead, MN

(320) 760-8222

★ 4.8

MAC'S Hardware

Moorhead, MN

(218) 233-2600

★ 4.4

Menards

Moorhead, MN

(218) 287-1381

★ 4.1

Sportland Inc.

Moorhead, MN

(218) 236-7676

★ 4.4

Tractor Supply Co.

Dilworth, MN

(218) 512-0202

★ 4.2

Nearby Marinas

DiamondRock SmartStorage

Moorhead, MN

★ 5

Kovash Marine

Moorhead, MN

(218) 233-3300

★ 4.3

Kovash Marine Showroom

Moorhead, MN

(218) 512-0105

★ 5

Marina Wellness & Massage

Moorhead, MN

(218) 686-4864

★ 5

Marina Yoga and Massage LLC

Moorhead, MN

(218) 686-4864

★ 5

MegaStorage Fargo Moorhead

Moorhead, MN

(218) 461-8158

★ 3.7

Resorts & Lodges Near Tilde

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(218) 233-8880

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Fish Species

Species known to inhabit Tilde. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Largemouth BassNorthern PikeRock BassWalleyeWhite SuckerYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Tilde

Panfish Paradise Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(701) 991-1836
Runnings
Fishing Guide

(218) 512-0382
Scheels
Fishing Guide

(218) 233-2751

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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.