Velvet
Crow Wing County, Minnesota — DOW #18028400
20 Surveys
166.87
Acres
29 ft
Max Depth
12
Fish Species
15
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Velvet. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.7 | 0.35 lb | 2 |
| 1985-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.0 – 16.5 | 0.50 lb | 2 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 1.00 lb | 1 |
| 1985-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.3 | 1.00 lb | 3 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.05 lb | 2 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 9.0 (normal) | 1.9 – 12.1 | 0.54 lb | 27 |
| 1985-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 11.3 (above normal) | 2.1 – 10.5 | 0.51 lb | 34 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (below normal) | 4.8 – 12.5 | 0.14 lb | 7 |
| 1985-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 7.30 lb | 1 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.70 lb | 3 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 3.67 lb | 6 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.30 lb | 1 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 0.38 lb | 6 |
| 1985-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.38 lb | 8 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 | — | 0.10 lb | 7 |
| 1985-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 26.7 (normal) | 8.3 – 50.1 | 0.12 lb | 80 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1985-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 3.7 (normal) | 2.8 – 10.3 | 0.13 lb | 11 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 4.8 | 0.12 lb | 12 |
| 1985-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 0.26 lb | 5 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Velvet. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Velvet
- Weather forecast for Velvet — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 46.6602°N, 94.0440°W — Get Directions
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- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
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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.