Trace
Todd County, Minnesota — DOW #77000900
19 Surveys
253.41
Acres
6 ft
Max Depth
10
Fish Species
0
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Trace. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.50 lb | 2 |
| 1981-06-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 0.50 lb | 2 |
| 1986-06-10 | Standard trap nets | 8.0 | — | 0.08 lb | 32 |
| 1986-06-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.15 lb | 1 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-06-08 | Standard trap nets | 6.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.7 | 1.25 lb | 24 |
| 1981-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.5 | 1.25 lb | 6 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 39.5 (above normal) | 4.6 – 11.6 | 1.44 lb | 79 |
| 1981-06-08 | Standard trap nets | 5.3 | — | 1.14 lb | 21 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.9 – 57.5 | 0.70 lb | 1 |
| 1986-06-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.9 – 57.5 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1986-06-10 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.1 – 17.4 | 0.23 lb | 8 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-06-10 | Standard trap nets | 11.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.06 lb | 45 |
| 1986-06-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.15 lb | 2 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-06-10 | Standard trap nets | 3.8 (normal) | 1.5 – 9.8 | 0.21 lb | 15 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-06-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.5 | 0.60 lb | 2 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-06-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.6 – 5.0 | 0.40 lb | 1 |
| 1986-06-10 | Standard trap nets | 2.5 (normal) | 1.8 – 7.2 | 0.61 lb | 10 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-06-10 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.4 – 8.6 | 0.10 lb | 6 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-06-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 7.40 lb | 1 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Nancy's Bait & Tackle
Grey Eagle, MN
★ 4.7Da Fishin Hole
Little Falls, MN
★ 4.8Evergreen Outfitting
Royalton, MN
★ 5Fletcher's Bait Shop
Sauk Centre, MN
★ 4.8Ip Lures
Osakis, MN
★ 5Maple Island Park
Little Falls, MN
★ 4.7Minnesota Fishing Museum and Hall of Fame
Little Falls, MN
★ 4.6Old School Tackle Company
Osakis, MN
★ 5Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near Trace
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Trace. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Trace
- Weather forecast for Trace — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 45.8315°N, 94.7556°W — Get Directions
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- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.