Villard
Pope County, Minnesota — DOW #61006700
222 Surveys
Special Regulations for Villard
This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.
Invasive Species Alert
Villard has confirmed populations of:
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Villard.
Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2013-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 5.1 | 1.50 lb | 3 |
| 1988-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 15.8 (above normal) | 0.8 – 7.0 | 0.76 lb | 63 |
| 1993-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 5.1 | 1.71 lb | 2 |
| 1993-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.4 (normal) | 0.8 – 7.0 | 2.29 lb | 13 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.8 – 7.0 | 1.19 lb | 15 |
| 1980-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.4 – 5.1 | 1.33 lb | 3 |
| 1980-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.8 – 7.0 | 1.30 lb | 6 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2013-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.8 | 0.15 lb | 1 |
| 2013-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (below normal) | 2.0 – 22.3 | 0.11 lb | 15 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 2.0 – 22.3 | 0.13 lb | 5 |
| 1988-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 2.1 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.8 | 0.08 lb | 17 |
| 1988-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 2.0 – 22.3 | 0.08 lb | 5 |
| 1993-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.8 | 0.10 lb | 2 |
| 1993-07-18 | Survey seining | 25.2 | — | — | 126 |
| 1993-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 9.9 (normal) | 2.0 – 22.3 | 0.12 lb | 89 |
| 2019-07-12 | Backpack electrofishing | 14.5 | — | — | 7 |
| 2019-07-12 | 15-ft beach seine | 2.9 | — | — | 23 |
| 2019-07-12 | 50-ft beach seine | 56.8 | — | — | 227 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.8 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 5.1 (normal) | 2.0 – 22.3 | 0.14 lb | 46 |
| 1980-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 9.5 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.8 | 0.08 lb | 76 |
| 1980-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 35.3 (above normal) | 2.0 – 22.3 | 0.11 lb | 141 |
| 1998-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.8 | 0.21 lb | 2 |
| 1998-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 7.4 (normal) | 2.0 – 22.3 | 0.26 lb | 67 |
| 1985-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.8 | 0.27 lb | 3 |
| 1985-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 3.6 (normal) | 2.0 – 22.3 | 0.23 lb | 18 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2013-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 7.9 (above normal) | 0.5 – 5.0 | 0.76 lb | 71 |
| 2013-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 5.6 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.1 | 0.86 lb | 50 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 22.2 (above normal) | 0.5 – 5.0 | 0.48 lb | 200 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 4.2 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.1 | 0.67 lb | 38 |
| 1988-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 18.3 (above normal) | 0.5 – 5.0 | 0.45 lb | 73 |
| 1988-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 9.1 (above normal) | 1.0 – 7.1 | 0.48 lb | 73 |
| 1993-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 13.7 (above normal) | 0.5 – 5.0 | 1.49 lb | 123 |
| 1993-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 2.9 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.1 | 1.43 lb | 26 |
| 2019-07-12 | Backpack electrofishing | 8.3 | — | — | 4 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 26.8 (above normal) | 0.5 – 5.0 | 0.76 lb | 241 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.1 | 0.80 lb | 24 |
| 1980-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 19.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 5.0 | 0.53 lb | 78 |
| 1980-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 6.4 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.1 | 0.55 lb | 51 |
| 1998-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 15.9 (above normal) | 0.5 – 5.0 | 0.73 lb | 143 |
| 1998-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 5.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.1 | 0.91 lb | 48 |
| 1985-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 11.6 (above normal) | 0.5 – 5.0 | 0.52 lb | 58 |
| 1985-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 2.6 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.1 | 0.71 lb | 21 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2013-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 13.3 (above normal) | 2.0 – 10.8 | 1.71 lb | 120 |
| 2013-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 1.90 lb | 6 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 15.2 (above normal) | 2.0 – 10.8 | 1.79 lb | 137 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 | — | 1.63 lb | 20 |
| 1988-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 12.0 (above normal) | 2.0 – 10.8 | 1.00 lb | 48 |
| 1988-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 | — | 1.17 lb | 7 |
| 1993-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 3.4 (normal) | 2.0 – 10.8 | 2.17 lb | 31 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 15.6 (above normal) | 2.0 – 10.8 | 2.42 lb | 140 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 | — | 2.13 lb | 14 |
| 1980-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 14.3 (above normal) | 2.0 – 10.8 | 1.76 lb | 57 |
| 1980-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 | — | 1.11 lb | 9 |
| 1998-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 15.7 (above normal) | 2.0 – 10.8 | 1.17 lb | 141 |
| 1998-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 0.80 lb | 4 |
| 1985-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 9.8 (normal) | 2.0 – 10.8 | 1.43 lb | 49 |
| 1985-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 | — | 1.57 lb | 12 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2013-07-15 | Standard electrofishing | 16.6 | — | 1.91 lb | 16 |
| 2013-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.63 lb | 1 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard electrofishing | 44.0 | — | 0.87 lb | 33 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 1.29 lb | 3 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 1.67 lb | 5 |
| 1988-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 0.40 lb | 4 |
| 1993-07-18 | Standard electrofishing | 48.9 | — | 0.91 lb | 53 |
| 1993-07-18 | Survey seining | 2.8 | — | — | 14 |
| 1993-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 1.80 lb | 1 |
| 1993-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 1.79 lb | 3 |
| 2019-07-12 | Backpack electrofishing | 16.6 | — | — | 8 |
| 2019-07-12 | 15-ft beach seine | 6.6 | — | — | 53 |
| 2019-07-12 | 50-ft beach seine | 15.8 | — | — | 63 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard electrofishing | 33.4 | — | 1.30 lb | 32 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 1.75 lb | 6 |
| 1998-07-20 | Standard electrofishing | 32.3 | — | 1.52 lb | 43 |
| 1998-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 0.83 lb | 4 |
| 1998-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.44 lb | 1 |
| 1985-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 0.40 lb | 1 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2013-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.4 | 8.38 lb | 3 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.4 | 7.28 lb | 2 |
| 1988-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 0.94 lb | 16 |
| 1993-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 12.41 lb | 1 |
| 1993-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.4 | 18.40 lb | 2 |
| 2019-07-12 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 4.86 lb | 9 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.4 | 6.12 lb | 3 |
| 1985-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 3.85 lb | 4 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2013-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 0.41 lb | 1 |
| 1993-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.86 lb | 1 |
| 1993-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 0.46 lb | 1 |
| 1998-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 1.38 lb | 1 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2013-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 4.2 (above normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 1.79 lb | 38 |
| 2013-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 4.34 lb | 5 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 2.25 lb | 14 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 4.53 lb | 2 |
| 1988-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (above normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 2.43 lb | 20 |
| 1988-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.63 lb | 3 |
| 1993-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 4.9 (above normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 1.50 lb | 44 |
| 1993-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 1.30 lb | 1 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 4.4 (above normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 2.13 lb | 40 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 1.04 lb | 3 |
| 1980-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 (above normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 1.88 lb | 22 |
| 1980-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 2.82 lb | 5 |
| 1998-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 7.3 (above normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 1.29 lb | 66 |
| 1998-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.61 lb | 4 |
| 1985-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 3.6 (normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 1.14 lb | 18 |
| 1985-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 4.47 lb | 3 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2013-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 4.8 | — | 0.28 lb | 43 |
| 2013-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 16.3 (normal) | 3.5 – 57.1 | 0.25 lb | 147 |
| 2022-05-19 | Standard trap nets | 10.8 (normal) | 3.5 – 57.1 | 0.25 lb | 97 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 6.9 | — | 0.21 lb | 62 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 16.1 (normal) | 3.5 – 57.1 | 0.17 lb | 145 |
| 1988-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 | — | 0.27 lb | 24 |
| 1988-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 11.5 (normal) | 3.5 – 57.1 | 0.08 lb | 92 |
| 1993-07-18 | Survey seining | 23.2 | — | — | 116 |
| 1993-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 12.9 | — | 0.18 lb | 116 |
| 1993-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 23.1 (normal) | 3.5 – 57.1 | 0.16 lb | 208 |
| 2019-07-12 | Backpack electrofishing | 33.2 | — | — | 16 |
| 2019-07-12 | 15-ft beach seine | 5.9 | — | — | 47 |
| 2019-07-12 | 50-ft beach seine | 87.5 | — | — | 350 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 40.9 | — | 0.18 lb | 368 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 34.4 (normal) | 3.5 – 57.1 | 0.16 lb | 310 |
| 1980-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 | — | 0.27 lb | 14 |
| 1980-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 14.1 (normal) | 3.5 – 57.1 | 0.21 lb | 113 |
| 1998-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 3.2 | — | 0.37 lb | 29 |
| 1998-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 3.5 – 57.1 | 0.20 lb | 12 |
| 1985-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 | — | 0.22 lb | 9 |
| 1985-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 15.0 (normal) | 3.5 – 57.1 | 0.09 lb | 120 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2013-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 5.2 | — | 0.17 lb | 47 |
| 2013-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 2.9 (normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 0.26 lb | 26 |
| 2022-05-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 0.31 lb | 8 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 | — | 0.18 lb | 15 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 0.21 lb | 17 |
| 1988-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 7.5 | — | 0.27 lb | 30 |
| 1988-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 3.6 (normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 0.11 lb | 29 |
| 1993-07-18 | Survey seining | 2.6 | — | — | 13 |
| 1993-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 3.1 | — | 0.38 lb | 28 |
| 1993-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 0.32 lb | 10 |
| 2019-07-12 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | — | 2 |
| 2019-07-12 | 50-ft beach seine | 11.5 | — | — | 46 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 5.4 | — | 0.23 lb | 49 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 0.22 lb | 11 |
| 1980-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 | — | 0.22 lb | 24 |
| 1980-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 4.1 (normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 0.24 lb | 33 |
| 1998-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 5.3 | — | 0.50 lb | 48 |
| 1998-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 3.7 (normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 0.34 lb | 33 |
| 1985-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 6.2 | — | 0.20 lb | 31 |
| 1985-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 4.9 (normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 0.12 lb | 39 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2013-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 4.37 lb | 1 |
| 2013-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 2.35 lb | 6 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 4.13 lb | 7 |
| 1988-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 1.00 lb | 1 |
| 1988-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 3.88 lb | 18 |
| 1993-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 5.95 lb | 2 |
| 1993-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 7.27 lb | 4 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 4.52 lb | 1 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 4.36 lb | 3 |
| 1980-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 3.50 lb | 1 |
| 1998-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 3.16 lb | 3 |
| 1998-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 4.57 lb | 3 |
| 1985-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 3.46 lb | 9 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2013-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 2.02 lb | 14 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 2.47 lb | 2 |
| 1988-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 3.80 lb | 2 |
| 1988-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.2 | 3.10 lb | 1 |
| 1993-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 6.51 lb | 2 |
| 2019-07-12 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.2 | 3.89 lb | 2 |
| 1980-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 2.18 lb | 5 |
| 1980-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.2 | 3.50 lb | 1 |
| 1998-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 2.24 lb | 10 |
| 1985-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 1.70 lb | 2 |
| 1985-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.2 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2013-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.7 – 17.5 | 0.74 lb | 7 |
| 2013-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 2.1 – 24.1 | 0.55 lb | 9 |
| 2022-05-19 | Standard trap nets | 3.6 (normal) | 2.1 – 24.1 | 0.79 lb | 32 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (below normal) | 1.7 – 17.5 | 0.36 lb | 11 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (below normal) | 2.1 – 24.1 | 0.32 lb | 16 |
| 1988-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.7 – 17.5 | 0.23 lb | 3 |
| 1988-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (below normal) | 2.1 – 24.1 | 0.45 lb | 13 |
| 1993-07-18 | Survey seining | 0.2 | — | — | 1 |
| 1993-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 2.1 (normal) | 1.7 – 17.5 | 0.25 lb | 19 |
| 1993-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 2.9 (normal) | 2.1 – 24.1 | 0.30 lb | 26 |
| 2019-07-12 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2019-07-12 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.6 | — | — | 13 |
| 2019-07-12 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.3 | — | — | 5 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 3.9 (normal) | 1.7 – 17.5 | 0.26 lb | 35 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 2.4 (normal) | 2.1 – 24.1 | 0.31 lb | 22 |
| 1980-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 1.7 – 17.5 | 0.42 lb | 13 |
| 1980-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 2.1 – 24.1 | 0.46 lb | 18 |
| 1998-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (below normal) | 1.7 – 17.5 | 0.27 lb | 15 |
| 1998-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 2.1 – 24.1 | 0.28 lb | 12 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2022-05-19 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 | — | 0.38 lb | 10 |
| 2019-07-12 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.1 | — | — | 1 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.5 – 58.0 | 1.29 lb | 3 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 6.4 (below normal) | 7.7 – 104.7 | 1.03 lb | 58 |
| 1988-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 9.0 (normal) | 7.7 – 104.7 | 0.77 lb | 36 |
| 1993-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 7.7 – 104.7 | 1.04 lb | 2 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 7.7 – 104.7 | 1.16 lb | 5 |
| 1980-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 1.5 – 58.0 | 0.93 lb | 3 |
| 1980-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (below normal) | 7.7 – 104.7 | 0.98 lb | 6 |
| 1998-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 7.7 – 104.7 | 1.54 lb | 9 |
| 1985-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (below normal) | 1.5 – 58.0 | 1.19 lb | 7 |
| 1985-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 7.7 – 104.7 | 0.28 lb | 4 |
Bluntnose Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 1993-07-18 | Survey seining | 8.0 | — | 40 |
| 2019-07-12 | 50-ft beach seine | 2.5 | — | 10 |
| 2019-07-12 | Backpack electrofishing | 4.2 | — | 2 |
| 2019-07-12 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | 1 |
BCS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 1993-07-18 | Survey seining | 1.0 | — | 5 |
| 2019-07-12 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | 2 |
BKF
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 1993-07-18 | Survey seining | 0.2 | — | 1 |
| 2019-07-12 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | 4 |
| 2019-07-12 | Backpack electrofishing | 12.4 | — | 6 |
| 2019-07-12 | 15-ft beach seine | 3.1 | — | 25 |
Johnny Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 1993-07-18 | Survey seining | 0.2 | — | 1 |
| 2019-07-12 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.1 | — | 1 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2019-07-12 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.9 | — | 15 |
| 2019-07-12 | Backpack electrofishing | 4.2 | — | 2 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2019-07-12 | 50-ft beach seine | 42.5 | — | 170 |
| 2019-07-12 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.1 | — | 1 |
Spottail Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2019-07-12 | 50-ft beach seine | 94.8 | — | 379 |
| 2019-07-12 | 15-ft beach seine | 11.4 | — | 91 |
PGS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2019-07-12 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.1 | — | 1 |
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