Minnesota Fishing Guide

West Hunter

Sherburne County, Minnesota — DOW #71002200

22 Surveys
61.32
Acres
6 ft
Max Depth
4.2 ft
Mean Depth
1
Fish Species
1
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DNR Fish Surveys

Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on West Hunter. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2007-06-11 Survey seining 3.5 — — 7
2007-06-11 Standard trap nets 23.4 (above normal) 0.8 – 9.3 0.19 lb 117
1987-07-08 Standard trap nets 5.2 (normal) 0.8 – 9.3 0.05 lb 31

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2007-06-11 Standard trap nets 29.8 (normal) 2.8 – 43.3 0.10 lb 149
2007-06-11 Survey seining 19.0 — — 38
1987-07-08 Standard trap nets 36.5 (normal) 2.8 – 43.3 0.11 lb 219

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2007-06-11 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.2 – 1.1 2.11 lb 4
2007-06-11 Standard electrofishing 49.9 — 2.08 lb 25
2007-06-11 Survey seining 0.5 — 0.10 lb 1
1987-07-08 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.1 0.60 lb 1

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2007-06-11 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 1.3 – 27.7 0.14 lb 1
1987-07-08 Standard trap nets 4.2 (normal) 1.3 – 27.7 0.34 lb 25

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2007-06-11 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 1.74 lb 1

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2007-06-11 Standard trap nets 4.2 (normal) 2.5 – 70.2 0.43 lb 21
1987-07-08 Standard trap nets 668.2 (above normal) 2.5 – 70.2 0.08 lb 4009

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2007-06-11 Survey seining 1.5 — — 3
1987-07-08 Standard trap nets 2.5 — 0.13 lb 15

Green Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-07-08 Standard trap nets 3.7 (normal) 0.4 – 3.8 0.22 lb 22

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-07-08 Standard trap nets 15.3 (above normal) 0.4 – 3.5 0.13 lb 92

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-07-08 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.2 – 2.2 0.60 lb 6

Golden Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-07-08 Standard trap nets 2.2 (normal) 0.4 – 3.9 0.06 lb 13

Common Carp

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-07-08 Standard trap nets 4.2 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.9 0.47 lb 25

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

Dunwright Tackle

Big Lake, MN

(612) 817-2440

Fish-On Gear and Tackle

Big Lake, MN

★ 3

Gapen Co

Becker, MN

(763) 263-3558

★ 5

Marties Feed and Seed

Elk River, MN

(763) 441-7550

★ 4.7

Riverside Sporting Gear

Elk River, MN

(763) 263-9587

★ 5

Sand Dunes Bait and Tackle + Outdoors

Big Lake, MN

(763) 263-8200

★ 4.5

Tales & Trails Sports Shop

Zimmerman, MN

(763) 856-3985

★ 4.2

Tractor Supply Co.

Elk River, MN

(763) 441-6400

★ 4.2

Nearby Marinas

Central Lakes Rental

Big Lake, MN

(320) 491-2699

★ 5

Due North Dock & Lift

Zimmerman, MN

(763) 856-8020

★ 5

Marina's Sewing

Elk River, MN

(763) 274-1107

★ 4.8

Rivers Edge Commons

Elk River, MN

(763) 635-1150

★ 4.6

Rivers Edge Commons Park Dock

Elk River, MN

★ 5

Riverview Sports And Marine

Elk River, MN

(763) 441-1799

★ 4.6

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Fish Species

Species known to inhabit West Hunter. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Black Bullhead

Fishing Guides Near West Hunter

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Fishing Guide

(612) 804-7244

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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.