Townline

Aitkin County, Minnesota — DOW #01020700

66 Surveys

114.06

Acres

69 ft

Max Depth

Fish Species

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DNR Fish Surveys

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

Bowfin

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1983-07-18	Standard trap nets	0.6 (normal)	0.5 – 1.2	1.50 lb	7
1991-07-22	Standard trap nets	0.5 (normal)	0.5 – 1.2	3.83 lb	4
1991-07-22	Standard gill nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.0	3.40 lb	1
2012-07-30	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.0	3.73 lb	1
2012-07-30	Standard trap nets	1.2 (above normal)	0.5 – 1.2	2.97 lb	11
2001-07-23	Standard trap nets	0.8 (normal)	0.5 – 1.2	2.82 lb	7
2001-07-23	Standard gill nets	1.2 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.0	2.89 lb	7

Bluegill

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1983-07-18	Standard trap nets	44.6 (normal)	9.5 – 57.3	0.15 lb	535
1991-07-22	Standard trap nets	25.5 (normal)	9.5 – 57.3	0.14 lb	204
1991-07-22	Standard gill nets	4.5	—	0.19 lb	18
2012-07-30	Backpack electrofishing	20.8	—	—	8
2012-07-30	15-ft beach seine	9.0	—	—	45
2012-07-30	Standard gill nets	14.3	—	0.22 lb	86
2012-07-30	Standard trap nets	34.4 (normal)	9.5 – 57.3	0.13 lb	310
2001-07-23	Standard trap nets	35.3 (normal)	9.5 – 57.3	0.13 lb	318
2001-07-23	Standard gill nets	12.8	—	0.24 lb	77

Largemouth Bass

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1983-07-18	Standard trap nets	0.4 (normal)	0.3 – 1.4	0.67 lb	5
1991-07-22	Standard trap nets	1.0 (normal)	0.3 – 1.4	0.29 lb	8
1991-07-22	Standard gill nets	1.5 (normal)	0.4 – 1.6	0.90 lb	6
2012-07-30	Backpack electrofishing	2.6	—	—	1
2012-07-30	15-ft beach seine	2.0	—	—	10
2012-07-30	Standard gill nets	2.3 (above normal)	0.4 – 1.6	1.24 lb	14
2012-07-30	Standard trap nets	1.2 (normal)	0.3 – 1.4	0.39 lb	11
2001-07-23	Standard trap nets	0.4 (normal)	0.3 – 1.4	0.82 lb	4
2001-07-23	Standard gill nets	1.8 (above normal)	0.4 – 1.6	1.46 lb	11

Brown Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1983-07-18	Standard trap nets	0.5 (below normal)	0.6 – 2.6	0.89 lb	6
1991-07-22	Standard gill nets	3.3 (above normal)	0.4 – 2.5	1.28 lb	13
2001-07-23	Standard gill nets	0.5 (normal)	0.4 – 2.5	1.07 lb	3

Black Crappie

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1983-07-18	Standard trap nets	0.9 (normal)	0.8 – 4.0	0.32 lb	11
1991-07-22	Standard gill nets	0.5 (below normal)	1.0 – 3.9	0.80 lb	2
1991-07-22	Standard trap nets	0.4 (below normal)	0.8 – 4.0	0.43 lb	3
2012-07-30	Standard gill nets	1.5 (normal)	1.0 – 3.9	1.30 lb	9
2012-07-30	Standard trap nets	0.4 (below normal)	0.8 – 4.0	0.43 lb	4
2001-07-23	Standard gill nets	5.5 (above normal)	1.0 – 3.9	0.47 lb	33
2001-07-23	Standard trap nets	1.2 (normal)	0.8 – 4.0	0.26 lb	11

Northern Pike

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1983-07-18	Standard trap nets	1.1	—	0.83 lb	13
1991-07-22	Standard gill nets	7.0 (normal)	3.5 – 8.9	1.68 lb	28
1991-07-22	Standard trap nets	1.1	—	0.68 lb	9
2012-07-30	Standard gill nets	8.5 (normal)	3.5 – 8.9	1.69 lb	51
2012-07-30	Standard trap nets	1.4	—	2.12 lb	13
2001-07-23	Standard gill nets	12.5 (above normal)	3.5 – 8.9	1.57 lb	75
2001-07-23	Standard trap nets	1.2	—	0.68 lb	11

Pumpkinseed

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1983-07-18	Standard trap nets	3.3 (normal)	1.5 – 6.8	0.17 lb	39
1991-07-22	Standard gill nets	0.3	—	0.10 lb	1
1991-07-22	Standard trap nets	1.9 (normal)	1.5 – 6.8	0.24 lb	15
2012-07-30	Standard gill nets	1.0	—	0.20 lb	6
2012-07-30	Standard trap nets	3.9 (normal)	1.5 – 6.8	0.23 lb	35
2001-07-23	Standard gill nets	1.3	—	0.10 lb	8
2001-07-23	Standard trap nets	6.0 (normal)	1.5 – 6.8	0.18 lb	54

Golden Shiner

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1983-07-18	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.1 – 0.5	0.01 lb	1

Yellow Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1983-07-18	Standard trap nets	3.6 (normal)	2.7 – 13.5	0.42 lb	43
1991-07-22	Standard gill nets	70.5 (above normal)	2.1 – 15.8	0.43 lb	282
1991-07-22	Standard trap nets	4.1 (normal)	2.7 – 13.5	0.47 lb	33
2012-07-30	Standard gill nets	5.0 (normal)	2.1 – 15.8	0.56 lb	30
2012-07-30	Standard trap nets	0.9 (below normal)	2.7 – 13.5	0.48 lb	8
2012-07-30	Backpack electrofishing	2.6	—	—	1
2001-07-23	Standard gill nets	10.2 (normal)	2.1 – 15.8	0.38 lb	61
2001-07-23	Standard trap nets	6.7 (normal)	2.7 – 13.5	0.49 lb	60

Hybrid Sunfish

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1991-07-22	Standard trap nets	0.4	—	0.33 lb	3
2012-07-30	15-ft beach seine	0.2	—	—	1
2012-07-30	Standard trap nets	4.0	—	0.37 lb	36
2001-07-23	Standard trap nets	0.1	—	0.24 lb	1

CNM

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2012-07-30	Backpack electrofishing	2.6	—	1

Johnny Darter

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2012-07-30	Backpack electrofishing	2.6	—	1

Tadpole Madtom

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2012-07-30	Backpack electrofishing	7.8	—	3

Yellow Perch

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2001-07-23	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	1.0 – 10.3	0.62 lb	1

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Map & Directions

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

Nearby Marinas

3K StorageMN on Lake Minnewawa

McGregor, MN

(218) 429-2108

★ 5

Aitkin Rental

Aitkin, MN

(218) 927-6907

★ 4.5

Farm Island Repair and Marine

Aitkin, MN

(218) 927-6395

★ 4.7

FLOE International

McGregor, MN

(800) 336-6337

★ 4.8

Horseshoelakestorage.net

McGregor, MN

(218) 670-0063

★ 5

Libby Marine

McGregor, MN

(218) 994-9245

Resorts & Lodges Near Townline

Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near Townline.

Big Sandy Lake Cabin Rental

Fishing Resort McGregor

(612) 735-9455

McGregor Cabin Rentals

Fishing Resort McGregor

(218) 839-7545

Loaf N Leisure Resort and RV Park

Fishing Resort Aitkin

(218) 234-2882

Ole's Resort

Fishing Resort McGregor

(218) 426-3487

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Fish Species

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

Black Crappie Bluegill Bowfin (Dogfish)Hybrid Sunfish Largemouth Bass Northern Pike Pumpkinseed Yellow Bullhead

Fishing Guides Near Townline

Mille Lacs Lake Fishing Guide

Fishing Guide

(651) 271-8600

Mille Lacs Lake Guiding

Fishing Guide

(763) 238-7507

North Mille Lacs Ice Fishing

Fishing Guide

(218) 670-5012

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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.

Townline

DNR Fish Surveys

Bowfin

Bluegill

Largemouth Bass

Brown Bullhead

Black Crappie

Northern Pike

Pumpkinseed

Golden Shiner

Yellow Bullhead

Hybrid Sunfish

CNM

Johnny Darter

Tadpole Madtom

Yellow Perch

Depth Maps & Lake Info

Map & Directions

Nearby Bait & Tackle

Aitkin Backwoods Farm Supply LLC

Bill's Sportsmans Service

Farm Island Store

Farm Island Store & Off Sale

Glen Store

McGregor Oil

Sather's Gateway Store

Sue’s Bait shop

Nearby Marinas

3K StorageMN on Lake Minnewawa

Aitkin Rental

Farm Island Repair and Marine

FLOE International

Horseshoelakestorage.net

Libby Marine

Resorts & Lodges Near Townline

Fish Species

Fishing Guides Near Townline

Other Lakes in Aitkin County

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