Wasson
Itasca County, Minnesota — DOW #31028100
81 Surveys
438.35
Acres
67 ft
Max Depth
11
Fish Species
9
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Wasson. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (normal) | 3.1 – 8.5 | 1.70 lb | 30 |
| 1986-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 | — | 1.28 lb | 5 |
| 1992-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 7.4 (normal) | 3.1 – 8.5 | 1.67 lb | 67 |
| 1992-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 1.40 lb | 12 |
| 2010-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 6.7 (normal) | 3.1 – 8.5 | 2.08 lb | 60 |
| 2010-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 | — | 1.44 lb | 8 |
| 1976-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 7.4 (normal) | 3.1 – 8.5 | 1.66 lb | 59 |
| 1976-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 1.91 lb | 14 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.23 lb | 4 |
| 1986-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 3.4 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 0.28 lb | 27 |
| 1992-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.47 lb | 33 |
| 1992-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 0.49 lb | 8 |
| 2010-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.37 lb | 39 |
| 2010-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 0.26 lb | 4 |
| 1976-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 6.4 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.36 lb | 51 |
| 1976-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 4.6 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 0.34 lb | 51 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 8.1 (normal) | 5.6 – 42.3 | 0.09 lb | 65 |
| 1986-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.9 | — | 0.15 lb | 6 |
| 1992-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 11.1 (normal) | 5.6 – 42.3 | 0.12 lb | 100 |
| 1992-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 4.8 | — | 0.15 lb | 43 |
| 2010-06-14 | Backpack electrofishing | 7.8 | — | — | 10 |
| 2010-06-14 | 15-ft beach seine | 2.8 | — | — | 14 |
| 2010-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 1.9 | — | 0.06 lb | 17 |
| 2010-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 22.8 (normal) | 5.6 – 42.3 | 0.09 lb | 205 |
| 1976-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 6.8 | — | 0.21 lb | 54 |
| 1976-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 13.2 (normal) | 5.6 – 42.3 | 0.20 lb | 145 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 0.30 lb | 1 |
| 1992-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 0.13 lb | 6 |
| 1992-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 1.4 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 1.16 lb | 13 |
| 2010-06-14 | Backpack electrofishing | 15.7 | — | — | 20 |
| 2010-06-14 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.8 | — | — | 9 |
| 2010-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 1.40 lb | 2 |
| 1976-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 2.45 lb | 2 |
| 1976-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 0.68 lb | 4 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.6 – 2.5 | 0.23 lb | 4 |
| 1986-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 0.38 lb | 5 |
| 1992-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.6 – 2.5 | 0.15 lb | 2 |
| 1992-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 0.36 lb | 18 |
| 2010-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.6 – 2.5 | 0.11 lb | 2 |
| 1976-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 0.17 lb | 3 |
| 1976-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.6 – 2.5 | 0.47 lb | 7 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 2.07 lb | 7 |
| 1992-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 1.48 lb | 4 |
| 2010-06-14 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.8 | — | — | 9 |
| 2010-06-14 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.8 | — | — | 1 |
| 1976-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 1.31 lb | 7 |
| 1976-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.1 – 0.4 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.7 – 8.2 | 0.23 lb | 6 |
| 1992-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 | — | 0.17 lb | 16 |
| 1992-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (below normal) | 1.7 – 8.2 | 0.13 lb | 15 |
| 2010-06-14 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.8 | — | — | 1 |
| 2010-06-14 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | — | 1 |
| 2010-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.06 lb | 3 |
| 2010-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (normal) | 1.7 – 8.2 | 0.17 lb | 24 |
| 1976-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.9 | — | 0.13 lb | 7 |
| 1976-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (below normal) | 1.7 – 8.2 | 0.19 lb | 10 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 2.5 – 24.2 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1992-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.10 lb | 4 |
| 1992-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 2.5 – 24.2 | 0.12 lb | 6 |
| 2010-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.06 lb | 2 |
| 2010-06-14 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.4 | — | — | 3 |
| 2010-06-14 | 15-ft beach seine | 6.2 | — | — | 31 |
| 2010-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 2.5 – 24.2 | 0.13 lb | 7 |
| 1976-08-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1976-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 1.1 (below normal) | 2.5 – 24.2 | 0.24 lb | 9 |
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 0.54 lb | 11 |
| 1976-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 0.84 lb | 8 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 5.1 | 0.10 lb | 2 |
| 2010-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (normal) | 0.1 – 0.7 | — | 1 |
| 2010-06-14 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | — | 1 |
| 1976-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 5.1 | 0.20 lb | 2 |
CNM
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-06-14 | Backpack electrofishing | 6.3 | — | 8 |
Tadpole Madtom
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-06-14 | Backpack electrofishing | 3.1 | — | — | 4 |
| 1976-08-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 | — | 0.06 lb | 5 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-06-14 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | 1 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 | — | 0.21 lb | 4 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.3 – 5.5 | 3.31 lb | 3 |
Bluntnose Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-06-14 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.6 | — | 2 |
| 2010-06-14 | 15-ft beach seine | 28.6 | — | 143 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.5 | 2.43 lb | 1 |
BCS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-06-14 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.8 | — | 9 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Wasson. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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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.