Minnesota Fishing Guide

Toad

Becker County, Minnesota — DOW #03010700

298 Surveys

Invasive Species Alert

Toad has confirmed populations of:

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1,714.61
Acres
29 ft
Max Depth
21 ft
Mean Depth
15
Fish Species
4
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DNR Fish Surveys

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

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.6 0.68 lb 3
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 1.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 1.04 lb 24
2001-08-06 Standard trap nets 1.7 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.6 0.82 lb 26
2001-08-06 Standard gill nets 6.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.8 1.00 lb 76
1996-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.6 2.15 lb 5
1996-08-12 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 2.24 lb 3
1981-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.6 0.66 lb 9
1981-08-10 Standard gill nets 3.0 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.8 0.80 lb 18
2011-08-15 Standard trap nets 2.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.6 1.14 lb 27
2011-08-15 Standard gill nets 3.2 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.8 1.24 lb 38
1991-08-12 Standard trap nets 1.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.6 0.71 lb 17
1991-08-12 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 0.75 lb 4
2016-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 1.6 1.44 lb 8
2016-08-08 Standard gill nets 2.7 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.8 1.25 lb 32
2021-08-09 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.6 1.03 lb 3
2021-08-09 Standard gill nets 3.5 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.8 1.30 lb 42

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.22 lb 1
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 2.9 (below normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.11 lb 44
2001-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.07 lb 3
2001-08-06 Survey seining 29.2 — — 146
2001-08-06 Standard gill nets 2.5 (below normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.11 lb 30
1996-08-12 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.09 lb 14
1996-08-12 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.19 lb 2
2017-06-26 50-ft beach seine 2.1 — — 23
2017-06-26 15-ft beach seine 1.0 — — 3
2017-06-26 Backpack electrofishing 7.6 — — 12
2016-08-08 50-ft beach seine 31.0 — — 217
2016-08-08 15-ft beach seine 3.5 — — 14
2016-08-08 Backpack electrofishing 6.6 — — 11
1981-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.05 lb 11
1981-08-10 Standard gill nets 4.3 (below normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.26 lb 26
2011-08-15 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.13 lb 2
2011-08-15 Standard gill nets 0.8 (below normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.09 lb 9
1991-08-12 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.13 lb 11
1991-08-12 Standard gill nets 11.3 (normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.15 lb 68
2016-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.07 lb 3
2016-08-08 Standard gill nets 2.6 (below normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.08 lb 31
2021-08-09 Standard gill nets 1.3 (below normal) 7.0 – 46.3 0.08 lb 15

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 14.1 (above normal) 1.2 – 10.9 0.75 lb 211
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 1.4 (normal) 1.2 – 5.2 0.78 lb 21
2001-08-06 Standard gill nets 37.4 (above normal) 1.2 – 10.9 0.61 lb 449
2001-08-06 Standard trap nets 4.2 (normal) 1.2 – 5.2 0.57 lb 63
1996-08-12 Standard gill nets 17.0 (above normal) 1.2 – 10.9 1.30 lb 102
1996-08-12 Standard trap nets 7.7 (above normal) 1.2 – 5.2 1.33 lb 108
2017-06-26 Backpack electrofishing 7.6 — — 12
2017-06-26 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
2016-08-08 Backpack electrofishing 3.6 — — 6
2016-08-08 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
1981-08-10 Standard gill nets 23.3 (above normal) 1.2 – 10.9 0.69 lb 140
1981-08-10 Standard trap nets 1.1 (below normal) 1.2 – 5.2 0.71 lb 13
2011-08-15 Standard gill nets 16.1 (above normal) 1.2 – 10.9 0.77 lb 193
2011-08-15 Standard trap nets 5.5 (above normal) 1.2 – 5.2 0.98 lb 66
1991-08-12 Standard gill nets 16.5 (above normal) 1.2 – 10.9 0.60 lb 99
1991-08-12 Standard trap nets 7.4 (above normal) 1.2 – 5.2 0.61 lb 81
2016-08-08 Standard gill nets 20.7 (above normal) 1.2 – 10.9 0.79 lb 248
2016-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 1.2 – 5.2 0.97 lb 7
2021-08-09 Standard gill nets 9.9 (normal) 1.2 – 10.9 0.90 lb 119
2021-08-09 Standard trap nets 3.3 (normal) 1.2 – 5.2 0.53 lb 39

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 6.3 (normal) 2.8 – 9.0 1.59 lb 95
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 1.5 — 2.46 lb 23
2001-08-06 Standard gill nets 17.7 (above normal) 2.8 – 9.0 1.91 lb 212
2001-08-06 Standard trap nets 1.3 — 1.78 lb 19
1996-08-12 Standard gill nets 7.5 (normal) 2.8 – 9.0 1.59 lb 45
1996-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.9 — 1.40 lb 12
2017-06-26 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 3
2017-06-26 Backpack electrofishing 0.6 — — 1
2016-08-08 50-ft beach seine 0.4 — — 3
2016-08-08 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 1
1981-08-10 Standard gill nets 11.7 (above normal) 2.8 – 9.0 1.32 lb 70
1981-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 0.65 lb 3
2011-08-15 Standard gill nets 8.6 (normal) 2.8 – 9.0 1.82 lb 103
2011-08-15 Standard trap nets 1.3 — 2.15 lb 16
1991-08-12 Standard gill nets 11.7 (above normal) 2.8 – 9.0 1.90 lb 70
1991-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.8 — 1.03 lb 9
2016-08-08 Standard gill nets 10.2 (above normal) 2.8 – 9.0 2.00 lb 122
2016-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.4 — 2.45 lb 5
2021-08-09 Standard gill nets 6.6 (normal) 2.8 – 9.0 2.17 lb 79
2021-08-09 Standard trap nets 0.7 — 3.44 lb 8

Rock Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 3.5 (normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.37 lb 53
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.35 lb 19
2001-08-06 Standard gill nets 10.7 (above normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.36 lb 128
2001-08-06 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.32 lb 16
1996-08-12 Standard gill nets 7.3 (above normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.99 lb 44
1996-08-12 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.85 lb 16
2017-06-26 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
2017-06-26 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 1
2017-06-26 Backpack electrofishing 10.1 — — 16
2016-08-08 50-ft beach seine 0.4 — — 3
2016-08-08 Backpack electrofishing 0.6 — — 1
1981-08-10 Standard gill nets 3.8 (normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.53 lb 23
1981-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.24 lb 5
2011-08-15 Standard gill nets 4.8 (above normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.39 lb 57
2011-08-15 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.41 lb 13
1991-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.36 lb 9
2016-08-08 Standard gill nets 4.5 (above normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.28 lb 54
2016-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.54 lb 5
2021-08-09 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 0.6 – 3.9 0.50 lb 16
2021-08-09 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.50 lb 3

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-07 Standard electrofishing 26.8 — 0.44 lb 29
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 3.7 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.96 lb 55
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 2.1 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.43 lb 32
2001-08-06 Survey seining 2.2 — — 11
2001-08-06 Standard gill nets 2.2 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.58 lb 26
2001-08-06 Standard trap nets 5.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.22 lb 80
1996-08-12 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 1.03 lb 2
1996-08-12 Standard trap nets 2.5 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.34 lb 35
2017-06-26 50-ft beach seine 0.6 — — 7
2017-06-26 Backpack electrofishing 1.9 — — 3
2016-08-08 50-ft beach seine 3.0 — — 21
2016-08-08 15-ft beach seine 0.8 — — 3
2016-08-08 Backpack electrofishing 1.2 — — 2
1981-08-10 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.60 lb 5
1981-08-10 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.25 lb 12
2011-08-15 Standard gill nets 3.7 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.88 lb 44
2011-08-15 Standard trap nets 1.7 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.68 lb 20
1991-08-12 Standard trap nets 1.9 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.22 lb 21
2016-08-08 Standard gill nets 4.2 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.4 1.05 lb 50
2016-08-08 Standard trap nets 1.6 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.50 lb 19
2021-08-09 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 1.12 lb 8
2021-08-09 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.31 lb 13

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-07 Standard electrofishing 16.7 — 0.49 lb 18
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 2.5 (normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.44 lb 37
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.54 lb 14
2001-08-06 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.89 lb 6
2001-08-06 Standard trap nets 1.2 (normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.64 lb 18
1996-08-12 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.50 lb 2
1996-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.4 – 2.3 1.16 lb 7
2017-06-26 50-ft beach seine 1.2 — — 13
2016-08-08 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
1981-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.4 – 2.3 1.58 lb 9
2011-08-15 Standard gill nets 1.1 (normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.56 lb 13
2011-08-15 Standard trap nets 1.4 (normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.84 lb 17
1991-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.90 lb 4
2016-08-08 Standard gill nets 2.9 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.35 lb 35
2016-08-08 Standard trap nets 2.5 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.50 lb 30
2021-08-09 Standard gill nets 2.8 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.7 0.46 lb 34
2021-08-09 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.4 – 2.3 0.72 lb 12

Common Carp

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 6.61 lb 1
1991-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 18.00 lb 1
2016-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.2 – 1.0 1.95 lb 8
2021-08-09 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 — 1
2021-08-09 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 1.0 — 3

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 9.5 (above normal) 3.3 – 8.8 2.55 lb 142
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 5.71 lb 9
2001-08-06 Standard gill nets 15.8 (above normal) 3.3 – 8.8 1.49 lb 189
2001-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 3.90 lb 9
1996-08-12 Standard gill nets 11.5 (above normal) 3.3 – 8.8 1.74 lb 69
1996-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.2 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 4.37 lb 3
1981-08-10 Standard gill nets 12.5 (above normal) 3.3 – 8.8 1.19 lb 75
1981-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 2.59 lb 9
2011-08-15 Standard gill nets 16.3 (above normal) 3.3 – 8.8 1.80 lb 195
2011-08-15 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 5.58 lb 4
1991-08-12 Standard gill nets 18.5 (above normal) 3.3 – 8.8 1.10 lb 111
1991-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 1.25 lb 3
2016-08-08 Standard gill nets 9.0 (above normal) 3.3 – 8.8 2.26 lb 108
2016-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 3.69 lb 3
2021-08-09 Standard gill nets 10.3 (above normal) 3.3 – 8.8 1.99 lb 124
2021-08-09 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 4.48 lb 9

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 2.1 — 0.18 lb 32
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 49.1 (above normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.08 lb 737
2001-08-06 Survey seining 63.0 — — 315
2001-08-06 Standard gill nets 5.5 — 0.17 lb 66
2001-08-06 Standard trap nets 27.7 (normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.07 lb 415
1996-08-12 Standard gill nets 2.3 — 0.34 lb 14
1996-08-12 Standard trap nets 5.2 (normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.20 lb 73
2017-06-26 Backpack electrofishing 139.4 — — 221
2017-06-26 50-ft beach seine 8.4 — — 92
2017-06-26 15-ft beach seine 10.7 — — 32
2016-08-08 Backpack electrofishing 38.8 — — 65
2016-08-08 50-ft beach seine 201.3 — — 1409
2016-08-08 15-ft beach seine 17.3 — — 69
1981-08-10 Standard gill nets 1.7 — 0.12 lb 10
1981-08-10 Standard trap nets 7.7 (normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.23 lb 92
2011-08-15 Standard gill nets 10.3 — 0.23 lb 123
2011-08-15 Standard trap nets 9.5 (normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.20 lb 114
1991-08-12 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 0.10 lb 1
1991-08-12 Standard trap nets 23.8 (normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.13 lb 262
2016-08-08 Standard gill nets 8.6 — 0.16 lb 103
2016-08-08 Standard trap nets 27.9 (normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.16 lb 335
2021-08-09 Standard gill nets 1.8 — 0.22 lb 22
2021-08-09 Standard trap nets 15.4 (normal) 4.4 – 49.0 0.16 lb 185

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 1.6 — 0.15 lb 24
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 10.5 (above normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.17 lb 157
2001-08-06 Survey seining 10.2 — — 51
2001-08-06 Standard gill nets 7.8 — 0.14 lb 94
2001-08-06 Standard trap nets 12.1 (above normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.09 lb 182
1996-08-12 Standard gill nets 1.0 — 0.35 lb 6
1996-08-12 Standard trap nets 4.1 (normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.28 lb 58
2017-06-26 Backpack electrofishing 7.6 — — 12
2017-06-26 50-ft beach seine 1.4 — — 15
2017-06-26 15-ft beach seine 5.3 — — 16
2016-08-08 Backpack electrofishing 2.4 — — 4
2016-08-08 50-ft beach seine 10.9 — — 76
2016-08-08 15-ft beach seine 4.5 — — 18
1981-08-10 Standard gill nets 0.5 — 0.34 lb 3
1981-08-10 Standard trap nets 3.6 (normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.29 lb 43
2011-08-15 Standard gill nets 2.4 — 0.22 lb 29
2011-08-15 Standard trap nets 2.1 (normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.20 lb 25
1991-08-12 Standard gill nets 1.3 — 0.10 lb 8
1991-08-12 Standard trap nets 7.7 (normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.18 lb 85
2016-08-08 Standard gill nets 5.8 — 0.15 lb 70
2016-08-08 Standard trap nets 1.6 (below normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.25 lb 19
2021-08-09 Standard gill nets 1.0 — 0.21 lb 12
2021-08-09 Standard trap nets 1.4 (below normal) 1.8 – 7.8 0.23 lb 17

Bowfin

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.1 – 0.4 3.30 lb 4
2006-08-07 Standard trap nets 2.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.1 4.49 lb 34
2001-08-06 Standard gill nets 1.2 (above normal) 0.1 – 0.4 3.60 lb 14
2001-08-06 Standard trap nets 1.4 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.1 4.67 lb 21
1996-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 7.28 lb 11
2017-06-26 Backpack electrofishing 1.3 — — 2
2016-08-08 Backpack electrofishing 1.2 — — 2
1981-08-10 Standard gill nets 0.5 (above normal) 0.1 – 0.4 3.11 lb 3
1981-08-10 Standard trap nets 1.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.1 3.88 lb 15
2011-08-15 Standard gill nets 0.6 (above normal) 0.1 – 0.4 4.14 lb 7
2011-08-15 Standard trap nets 1.7 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.1 4.79 lb 20
1991-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 4.89 lb 7
2016-08-08 Standard gill nets 1.2 (above normal) 0.1 – 0.4 3.18 lb 14
2016-08-08 Standard trap nets 1.2 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.1 5.20 lb 14
2021-08-09 Standard gill nets 0.6 (above normal) 0.1 – 0.4 4.31 lb 7
2021-08-09 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 — 6

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 2.3 (normal) 0.9 – 4.0 1.37 lb 34
2001-08-06 Standard gill nets 0.9 (normal) 0.9 – 4.0 2.39 lb 11
1996-08-12 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 0.9 – 4.0 3.70 lb 9
1981-08-10 Standard gill nets 2.3 (normal) 0.9 – 4.0 2.20 lb 14
1981-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 1.1 3.05 lb 4
2011-08-15 Standard gill nets 1.7 (normal) 0.9 – 4.0 2.73 lb 20
2011-08-15 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.1 4.57 lb 2
1991-08-12 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.9 – 4.0 2.17 lb 6
1991-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.1 2.62 lb 2
2016-08-08 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.9 – 4.0 2.75 lb 1
2016-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.1 2.21 lb 1
2021-08-09 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.9 – 4.0 2.64 lb 3

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-07 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 0.6 – 6.8 0.54 lb 8
2001-08-06 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.6 – 6.8 0.54 lb 2
1996-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.6 0.59 lb 3
1996-08-12 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.6 – 6.8 0.19 lb 1
2016-08-08 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
1981-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 2.6 0.55 lb 5
1981-08-10 Standard gill nets 1.2 (normal) 0.6 – 6.8 0.72 lb 7
2011-08-15 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.6 – 6.8 0.73 lb 3
1991-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 2.6 0.69 lb 8
1991-08-12 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.6 – 6.8 0.81 lb 4
2016-08-08 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.6 – 6.8 0.59 lb 3
2021-08-09 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.6 – 6.8 1.06 lb 2

Spottail Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2001-08-06 Survey seining 3.6 — 18
2016-08-08 Backpack electrofishing 0.6 — 1
2016-08-08 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — 2

BKF

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2001-08-06 Survey seining 2.6 — 13
2017-06-26 15-ft beach seine 1.0 — 3
2017-06-26 Backpack electrofishing 1.3 — 2
2017-06-26 50-ft beach seine 3.0 — 33
2016-08-08 15-ft beach seine 1.5 — 6
2016-08-08 Backpack electrofishing 0.6 — 1
2016-08-08 50-ft beach seine 3.1 — 22

Burbot

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2001-08-06 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.3 2.20 lb 1
1991-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.5 2.00 lb 1
1991-08-12 Standard gill nets 0.2 (normal) 0.1 – 0.3 3.00 lb 1

BNS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2001-08-06 Survey seining 1.6 — 8
2017-06-26 50-ft beach seine 3.5 — 39
2016-08-08 Backpack electrofishing 0.6 — 1
2016-08-08 50-ft beach seine 0.9 — 6

CNM

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2017-06-26 15-ft beach seine 1.0 — 3
2017-06-26 Backpack electrofishing 12.0 — 19
2017-06-26 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — 1
2016-08-08 Backpack electrofishing 0.6 — 1

Iowa Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2017-06-26 15-ft beach seine 1.3 — 4
2017-06-26 Backpack electrofishing 0.6 — 1
2017-06-26 50-ft beach seine 0.5 — 5
2016-08-08 15-ft beach seine 0.8 — 3
2016-08-08 Backpack electrofishing 0.6 — 1
2016-08-08 50-ft beach seine 2.1 — 15

Mimic Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2017-06-26 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — 1
2017-06-26 Backpack electrofishing 0.6 — 1
2017-06-26 50-ft beach seine 780.5 — 8585
2016-08-08 Backpack electrofishing 0.6 — 1

Bluntnose Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2017-06-26 15-ft beach seine 1.3 — 4
2017-06-26 Backpack electrofishing 20.2 — 32
2017-06-26 50-ft beach seine 12.1 — 133
2016-08-08 15-ft beach seine 9.5 — 38
2016-08-08 Backpack electrofishing 14.9 — 25
2016-08-08 50-ft beach seine 121.9 — 853

NRD

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2017-06-26 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — 1

BCS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2017-06-26 50-ft beach seine 12.6 — 139
2016-08-08 50-ft beach seine 6.3 — 44
2016-08-08 15-ft beach seine 3.0 — 12

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2017-06-26 Backpack electrofishing 0.6 — — 1
2017-06-26 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 3
2016-08-08 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
2016-08-08 15-ft beach seine 13.0 — — 52
1991-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.25 lb 1
2016-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 0.27 lb 2
2021-08-09 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.03 lb 1

LED

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2017-06-26 50-ft beach seine 0.5 — 5

Golden Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2017-06-26 50-ft beach seine 0.2 — 2
2016-08-08 50-ft beach seine 0.6 — 4

Johnny Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2016-08-08 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — 2

BST

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2016-08-08 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — 1

Common Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2016-08-08 50-ft beach seine 42.9 — 300

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Cormorant Store

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Deez Fish Co

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 203-0932

★ 5

Detroit Lakes Corner Market

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 847-3190

★ 4.1

Hod Fishing Rods

Detroit Lakes, MN

(701) 412-8888

Lakes Sport Shop

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 847-2645

★ 4.4

L&M Fleet Supply

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 847-1171

★ 4.5

Osage Bait & Tackle

Osage, MN

(218) 573-3990

★ 4.5

Nearby Marinas

Arctic Marine

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 850-4728

At Ease Dock & Lift

Frazee, MN

(218) 334-2202

★ 4.8

Beach King, Inc

Frazee, MN

(218) 846-3415

★ 4.7

Detroit Power Sports

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 234-5759

★ 4.5

Dl Dock & Lift/Webber Dock & Lift

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 847-2108

★ 5

GoGo Rental

Detroit Lakes, MN

(866) 739-4114

★ 4.8

Resorts & Lodges Near Toad

Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near Toad.

218 Escapes
Fishing Resort Detroit Lakes

(218) 234-2702
En-Of-Trail Resort
Fishing Resort Ponsford

(218) 573-3791
IC Rental
Fishing Resort Detroit Lakes
Two Inlets Resort
Fishing Resort Park Rapids

(218) 699-3632

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Fish Species

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

Black BullheadBlack CrappieBluegillBowfin (Dogfish)Brown BullheadCommon CarpHybrid SunfishLargemouth BassNorthern PikePumpkinseedRock BassWalleyeWhite SuckerYellow BullheadYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Toad

Baxstar Fishing
Fishing Guide

(701) 261-3703
Brad Laabs Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 849-6108
fishing guides Detroit Lakes MN
Fishing Guide

(218) 841-5357
Front 20 Outfitters Fly Shop & Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 346-4899

Other Lakes in Becker County

Acorn

153.72 acres

Bad Medicine

803.03 acres

Bass

129.81 acres

Big Cormorant

3,657.12 acres

Big Sugar Bush

521.51 acres

Bijou

225.12 acres

Plan Your Trip to Toad

Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.