Union
Douglas County, Minnesota — DOW #21004100
212 Surveys
Invasive Species Alert
Union has confirmed populations of:
- zebra mussel
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107.31
Acres
45 ft
Max Depth
14 ft
Mean Depth
13
Fish Species
5
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Union. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 1.53 lb | 6 |
| 1979-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 1.00 lb | 1 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 1.24 lb | 9 |
| 2022-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 1.87 lb | 3 |
| 2022-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 1.30 lb | 2 |
| 1984-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 1.15 lb | 15 |
| 1984-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 1.25 lb | 4 |
| 2016-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 1.51 lb | 6 |
| 2010-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 1.83 lb | 1 |
| 2010-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 1.29 lb | 1 |
| 1995-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 1.51 lb | 1 |
| 1995-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 1.25 lb | 1 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.08 lb | 9 |
| 1979-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.25 lb | 4 |
| 2017-06-26 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.1 | — | — | 3 |
| 2017-06-26 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | — | 2 |
| 2017-06-26 | 50-ft beach seine | 13.0 | — | — | 13 |
| 2022-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.18 lb | 8 |
| 2022-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.32 lb | 1 |
| 1984-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.18 lb | 6 |
| 1984-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1989-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.20 lb | 3 |
| 2000-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.30 lb | 2 |
| 2000-07-17 | Survey seining | 0.5 | — | — | 1 |
| 2016-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.15 lb | 7 |
| 2010-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.19 lb | 9 |
| 1995-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.38 lb | 11 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.3 | 0.06 lb | 7 |
| 2017-06-26 | Backpack electrofishing | 23.7 | — | — | 33 |
| 2017-06-26 | 15-ft beach seine | 5.4 | — | — | 49 |
| 2017-06-26 | 50-ft beach seine | 6.0 | — | — | 6 |
| 1984-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.3 | 0.17 lb | 6 |
| 1989-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.3 | 0.16 lb | 7 |
| 2000-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.3 | 0.11 lb | 1 |
| 2010-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.3 | 0.07 lb | 2 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 25.5 (above normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.52 lb | 51 |
| 1979-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 (normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.64 lb | 10 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 10.5 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.75 lb | 42 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 (normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.96 lb | 30 |
| 2022-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 9.5 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.79 lb | 38 |
| 2022-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 1.10 lb | 7 |
| 1984-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 25.8 (above normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.61 lb | 103 |
| 1984-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 28.0 (above normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.54 lb | 224 |
| 1989-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 32.0 (above normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.72 lb | 128 |
| 1989-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.61 lb | 13 |
| 2000-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 21.5 (above normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.85 lb | 86 |
| 2000-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 3.5 (normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.95 lb | 28 |
| 2016-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 12.3 (above normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.88 lb | 49 |
| 2016-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (below normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.99 lb | 10 |
| 2010-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 17.0 (above normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.95 lb | 68 |
| 2010-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (below normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.89 lb | 10 |
| 1995-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 19.5 (above normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 1.05 lb | 78 |
| 1995-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (below normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.91 lb | 10 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 16.0 (above normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 1.56 lb | 32 |
| 1979-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 0.45 lb | 2 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 12.0 (above normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 1.63 lb | 48 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 | — | 2.00 lb | 10 |
| 2017-06-26 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.7 | — | — | 1 |
| 2022-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 (normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 1.29 lb | 22 |
| 2022-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1.09 lb | 3 |
| 1984-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 (normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 1.58 lb | 32 |
| 1984-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 1.63 lb | 3 |
| 1989-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 4.8 (normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 1.93 lb | 19 |
| 1989-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 1.60 lb | 1 |
| 2000-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 8.8 (normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 2.01 lb | 35 |
| 2000-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.99 lb | 2 |
| 2016-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 13.8 (above normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 1.66 lb | 55 |
| 2016-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 1.49 lb | 7 |
| 2010-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 8.5 (normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 1.30 lb | 34 |
| 2010-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1.04 lb | 3 |
| 1995-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 15.3 (above normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 2.21 lb | 61 |
| 1995-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 1.15 lb | 1 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.60 lb | 2 |
| 1979-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 4.0 | — | 0.32 lb | 12 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.53 lb | 1 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 | — | 0.38 lb | 17 |
| 2017-06-26 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | — | 2 |
| 2017-06-26 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | — | 1 |
| 2017-06-26 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.7 | — | — | 1 |
| 2022-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.36 lb | 8 |
| 2022-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 3.4 | — | 0.27 lb | 31 |
| 1984-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 | — | 0.24 lb | 26 |
| 2000-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 0.23 lb | 3 |
| 2016-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 | — | 0.31 lb | 11 |
| 2010-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.52 lb | 2 |
| 2010-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 | — | 0.27 lb | 5 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 2.52 lb | 4 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 2.47 lb | 1 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.7 | 4.51 lb | 2 |
| 2022-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 3.10 lb | 3 |
| 1984-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 4.70 lb | 4 |
| 1989-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 2.65 lb | 2 |
| 1989-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.7 | 0.34 lb | 5 |
| 2000-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 1.63 lb | 2 |
| 2016-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 3.03 lb | 5 |
| 2010-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 5.60 lb | 2 |
| 2010-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.7 | 0.41 lb | 3 |
| 1995-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 2.16 lb | 7 |
| 1995-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.7 | 0.22 lb | 3 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 1.70 lb | 1 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard electrofishing | 7.7 | — | 1.09 lb | 4 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.60 lb | 1 |
| 2022-07-18 | Standard electrofishing | 82.0 | — | 1.08 lb | 82 |
| 2022-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 1.11 lb | 6 |
| 2022-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.08 lb | 2 |
| 1984-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.17 lb | 3 |
| 1989-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 1.55 lb | 4 |
| 1989-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 2000-07-17 | Standard electrofishing | 66.0 | — | 1.15 lb | 33 |
| 2000-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 1.23 lb | 1 |
| 2000-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.16 lb | 1 |
| 2016-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.19 lb | 3 |
| 2016-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.95 lb | 3 |
| 2010-07-21 | Standard electrofishing | 19.6 | — | 1.64 lb | 18 |
| 2010-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 1.43 lb | 10 |
| 2010-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.41 lb | 12 |
| 1995-07-17 | Standard electrofishing | 92.8 | — | 1.40 lb | 72 |
| 1995-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 1.66 lb | 1 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 | — | 0.53 lb | 3 |
| 1979-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 75.3 (above normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.21 lb | 226 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 | — | 0.34 lb | 5 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 14.6 (normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.22 lb | 131 |
| 2017-06-26 | Backpack electrofishing | 35.2 | — | — | 49 |
| 2017-06-26 | 15-ft beach seine | 15.6 | — | — | 140 |
| 2017-06-26 | 50-ft beach seine | 34.0 | — | — | 34 |
| 2022-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 9.8 | — | 0.22 lb | 39 |
| 2022-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 22.3 (normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.15 lb | 201 |
| 1984-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 | — | 0.26 lb | 17 |
| 1984-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 45.3 (normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.15 lb | 362 |
| 1989-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 7.3 | — | 0.36 lb | 29 |
| 1989-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 9.1 (normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.12 lb | 64 |
| 2000-07-17 | Survey seining | 11.0 | — | — | 22 |
| 2000-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 | — | 0.24 lb | 5 |
| 2000-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 10.5 (normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.12 lb | 84 |
| 2016-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 23.9 (normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.14 lb | 215 |
| 2016-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 | — | 0.17 lb | 13 |
| 2010-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 | — | 0.24 lb | 13 |
| 2010-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 24.4 (normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.08 lb | 220 |
| 1995-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 | — | 0.26 lb | 16 |
| 1995-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 16.1 (normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.13 lb | 145 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 3.30 lb | 1 |
| 1979-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 5.35 lb | 2 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 4.41 lb | 16 |
| 2022-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 5.18 lb | 2 |
| 1984-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 2.60 lb | 1 |
| 1989-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 2.20 lb | 1 |
| 2000-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 3.21 lb | 11 |
| 2016-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 3.99 lb | 2 |
| 2010-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 4.40 lb | 2 |
| 2010-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 5.10 lb | 5 |
| 1995-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 2.64 lb | 2 |
| 1995-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 1.99 lb | 9 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 2.00 lb | 1 |
| 2000-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 2.82 lb | 1 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 3.9 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.43 lb | 35 |
| 2022-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.58 lb | 11 |
| 2022-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.35 lb | 20 |
| 1984-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.50 lb | 3 |
| 1984-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.44 lb | 10 |
| 1989-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.85 lb | 2 |
| 1989-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.40 lb | 1 |
| 2000-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.41 lb | 4 |
| 2000-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.38 lb | 18 |
| 2016-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.55 lb | 6 |
| 2016-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.38 lb | 25 |
| 2010-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.55 lb | 5 |
| 1995-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.04 lb | 3 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 6.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.12 lb | 18 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (below normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.31 lb | 17 |
| 2017-06-26 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.7 | — | — | 1 |
| 2017-06-26 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | — | 3 |
| 2022-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 | — | 0.25 lb | 9 |
| 2022-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 7.3 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.21 lb | 66 |
| 1984-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 8.6 (above normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.20 lb | 69 |
| 1989-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 1989-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.13 lb | 23 |
| 2000-07-17 | Survey seining | 0.5 | — | — | 1 |
| 2000-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.19 lb | 22 |
| 2016-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 3.9 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.20 lb | 35 |
| 2010-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 | — | 0.36 lb | 12 |
| 2010-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 3.9 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.13 lb | 35 |
| 1995-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.89 lb | 1 |
| 1995-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 2.6 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.35 lb | 23 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.8 – 7.7 | 1.05 lb | 1 |
| 2022-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.8 – 7.7 | 1.00 lb | 2 |
| 1984-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 7.7 | 1.48 lb | 9 |
| 1989-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 3.2 | 1.50 lb | 1 |
| 1989-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 7.7 | 1.58 lb | 9 |
| 2000-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 3.2 | 1.95 lb | 1 |
| 2000-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 7.7 | 1.14 lb | 5 |
| 1995-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 3.2 | 2.95 lb | 1 |
| 1995-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 7.7 | 1.72 lb | 4 |
PGS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-26 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | 2 |
| 2017-06-26 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | 1 |
CNM
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-26 | Backpack electrofishing | 17.9 | — | 25 |
| 2017-06-26 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.6 | — | 5 |
LED
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-26 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.7 | — | 1 |
| 2017-06-26 | 15-ft beach seine | 2.7 | — | 24 |
| 2017-06-26 | 50-ft beach seine | 7.0 | — | 7 |
Bluntnose Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-26 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | 1 |
| 2000-07-17 | Survey seining | 12.5 | — | 25 |
BST
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-26 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | 2 |
BCS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-26 | 50-ft beach seine | 7.0 | — | 7 |
| 2017-06-26 | 15-ft beach seine | 4.6 | — | 41 |
BKF
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-26 | 50-ft beach seine | 29.0 | — | 29 |
| 2017-06-26 | Backpack electrofishing | 3.6 | — | 5 |
| 2017-06-26 | 15-ft beach seine | 3.2 | — | 29 |
BNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-26 | 15-ft beach seine | 2.8 | — | 25 |
Johnny Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-26 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | 1 |
Spottail Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-17 | Survey seining | 11.0 | — | 22 |
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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.