West Jefferson
Le Sueur County, Minnesota — DOW #40009202
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West Jefferson has confirmed populations of:
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on West Jefferson.
Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2008-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 8.8 (normal) | 0.7 – 25.7 | 0.38 lb | 79 |
| 2008-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 103.8 (above normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 0.15 lb | 623 |
| 2024-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 1.45 lb | 4 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.7 – 25.7 | 0.71 lb | 12 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 14.3 (normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 0.65 lb | 86 |
| 1986-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 38.8 (above normal) | 0.7 – 25.7 | 0.37 lb | 155 |
| 1986-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 53.5 (above normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 0.40 lb | 214 |
| 2021-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 1.60 lb | 3 |
| 1992-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 219.5 (above normal) | 0.7 – 25.7 | 0.09 lb | 1317 |
| 1992-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 201.5 (above normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 0.07 lb | 1209 |
| 2018-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.7 – 25.7 | 1.35 lb | 2 |
| 2018-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 1.87 lb | 2 |
| 1983-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 65.3 (above normal) | 0.7 – 25.7 | 0.20 lb | 392 |
| 1983-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 244.3 (above normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 0.15 lb | 1710 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2008-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.22 lb | 3 |
| 2008-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 9.5 (normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.15 lb | 57 |
| 2024-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.27 lb | 5 |
| 2024-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 6.3 (normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.12 lb | 57 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.06 lb | 4 |
| 1986-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 11.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.20 lb | 44 |
| 2018-07-09 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.0 | — | — | 2 |
| 2018-07-09 | 50-ft beach seine | 6.5 | — | — | 65 |
| 2021-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.18 lb | 1 |
| 2021-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 3.9 (normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.06 lb | 35 |
| 1992-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.53 lb | 2 |
| 2018-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.08 lb | 1 |
| 2018-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.09 lb | 9 |
| 1983-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.12 lb | 2 |
| 1983-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 13.7 (normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.10 lb | 96 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2008-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 7.5 | 0.90 lb | 3 |
| 2008-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 0.67 lb | 5 |
| 2024-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 7.5 | 1.60 lb | 16 |
| 2024-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 1.29 lb | 20 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 7.5 | 0.35 lb | 3 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 0.68 lb | 7 |
| 1986-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 0.94 lb | 2 |
| 2018-07-09 | Backpack electrofishing | 3.0 | — | — | 3 |
| 2021-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 9.1 (above normal) | 0.5 – 7.5 | 1.34 lb | 82 |
| 2021-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 4.3 (normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 1.25 lb | 34 |
| 1992-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 0.88 lb | 3 |
| 2018-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 7.5 | 0.65 lb | 27 |
| 2018-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 5.0 (normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 1.20 lb | 45 |
| 1983-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 3.2 (normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 0.56 lb | 19 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2008-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 4.04 lb | 9 |
| 2008-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 7.61 lb | 2 |
| 2024-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 3.52 lb | 16 |
| 2024-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.84 lb | 2 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 1.85 lb | 36 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 2.12 lb | 7 |
| 1986-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 3.56 lb | 1 |
| 1986-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 4.99 lb | 3 |
| 2018-07-09 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | — | 2 |
| 2021-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 3.34 lb | 25 |
| 2021-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 4.75 lb | 3 |
| 1992-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 1.32 lb | 28 |
| 1992-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 2.48 lb | 3 |
| 2018-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 3.15 lb | 15 |
| 2018-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 | — | 4.38 lb | 14 |
| 1983-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 1.44 lb | 3 |
| 1983-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.81 lb | 2 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2008-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.10 lb | 20 |
| 2008-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.10 lb | 5 |
| 2024-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.12 lb | 4 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.11 lb | 1 |
| 1986-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.10 lb | 5 |
| 2018-07-09 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.9 | — | — | 9 |
| 2021-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.07 lb | 6 |
| 2018-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.15 lb | 1 |
| 1983-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.06 lb | 1 |
| 1983-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.06 lb | 1 |
Freshwater Drum
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2008-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.2 | 1.37 lb | 8 |
| 2008-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (below normal) | 4.0 – 32.3 | 0.82 lb | 11 |
| 2024-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.2 | 2.34 lb | 21 |
| 2024-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.1 (below normal) | 4.0 – 32.3 | 1.50 lb | 10 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.2 | 1.79 lb | 5 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 (below normal) | 4.0 – 32.3 | 1.29 lb | 22 |
| 1986-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 17.8 (normal) | 4.0 – 32.3 | 0.77 lb | 71 |
| 2021-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.2 | 2.53 lb | 18 |
| 2021-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 4.1 (normal) | 4.0 – 32.3 | 1.75 lb | 37 |
| 1992-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.2 | 1.27 lb | 3 |
| 1992-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (below normal) | 4.0 – 32.3 | 0.46 lb | 9 |
| 2018-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.2 | 2.05 lb | 24 |
| 2018-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (below normal) | 4.0 – 32.3 | 1.56 lb | 11 |
| 1983-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 4.2 | 0.43 lb | 2 |
| 1983-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (normal) | 4.0 – 32.3 | 0.72 lb | 49 |
White Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2008-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 6.6 | 0.73 lb | 1 |
| 2024-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.7 – 10.4 | 0.17 lb | 15 |
| 2024-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 6.6 | 0.33 lb | 24 |
| 1986-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.7 – 10.4 | 0.37 lb | 7 |
| 1986-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 6.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 6.6 | 0.39 lb | 25 |
| 2018-07-09 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2021-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.7 – 10.4 | 0.12 lb | 7 |
| 2021-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 6.6 | 0.30 lb | 6 |
| 1992-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (normal) | 0.7 – 10.4 | 0.12 lb | 16 |
| 1992-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 6.6 | 0.28 lb | 10 |
| 2018-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.7 – 10.4 | 0.32 lb | 4 |
| 2018-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.5 – 6.6 | 0.54 lb | 4 |
| 1983-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.7 – 10.4 | 0.05 lb | 11 |
| 1983-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 6.6 | 0.12 lb | 2 |
White Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2008-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 1.06 lb | 2 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.8 | 1.40 lb | 5 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 1.10 lb | 1 |
| 2018-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.8 | 1.89 lb | 7 |
| 2018-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 1.72 lb | 5 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2008-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.0 | 4.19 lb | 12 |
| 2008-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 2.97 lb | 14 |
| 2024-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 3.0 | 2.18 lb | 1 |
| 2024-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 2.79 lb | 4 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 3.0 | 4.57 lb | 22 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 4.48 lb | 6 |
| 1986-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.0 | 5.00 lb | 4 |
| 1986-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 4.12 lb | 4 |
| 2021-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 3.0 | 5.50 lb | 2 |
| 2021-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 4.73 lb | 6 |
| 1992-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.0 | 3.90 lb | 2 |
| 1992-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 4.2 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 2.81 lb | 25 |
| 2018-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 3.0 | 4.94 lb | 2 |
| 2018-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 6.08 lb | 6 |
| 1983-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 12.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 3.0 | 1.36 lb | 86 |
| 1983-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 2.38 lb | 4 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2008-07-29 | Standard electrofishing | 68.0 | — | 1.02 lb | 68 |
| 2008-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 1.87 lb | 3 |
| 2008-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 2.91 lb | 5 |
| 2024-07-22 | Standard electrofishing | 75.0 | — | 0.55 lb | 86 |
| 2024-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.28 lb | 1 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.84 lb | 3 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 5.84 lb | 1 |
| 2018-07-09 | Backpack electrofishing | 14.2 | — | — | 14 |
| 2018-07-09 | 50-ft beach seine | 6.8 | — | — | 68 |
| 2021-07-19 | Standard electrofishing | 35.4 | — | 0.86 lb | 42 |
| 2021-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.90 lb | 4 |
| 1992-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 1992-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 1.19 lb | 1 |
| 2018-07-23 | Standard electrofishing | 51.3 | — | 1.00 lb | 77 |
| 2018-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 1.12 lb | 7 |
| 2018-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 1.88 lb | 5 |
| 1983-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.12 lb | 1 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2008-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | — | 1 |
| 2008-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.23 lb | 3 |
| 2024-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 0.34 lb | 9 |
| 1986-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.25 lb | 1 |
| 2018-07-09 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2021-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.33 lb | 2 |
| 2021-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 | — | 0.26 lb | 9 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2008-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 3.88 lb | 11 |
| 2024-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 3.41 lb | 2 |
| 2024-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 3.31 lb | 1 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 1.87 lb | 1 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 6.83 lb | 1 |
| 1986-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 2.19 lb | 3 |
| 1986-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 2.35 lb | 4 |
| 2018-07-09 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | — | 2 |
| 2021-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 3.29 lb | 2 |
| 1992-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (below normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 0.98 lb | 7 |
| 1992-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 2.11 lb | 10 |
| 2018-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 2.74 lb | 4 |
| 2018-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 2.32 lb | 7 |
| 1983-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 1.92 lb | 3 |
| 1983-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 1.38 lb | 2 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2008-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 8.8 | — | 0.16 lb | 53 |
| 2008-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 89.2 (above normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.05 lb | 803 |
| 2024-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 21.9 | — | 0.25 lb | 197 |
| 2024-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 48.3 (normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.13 lb | 435 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 | — | 0.14 lb | 20 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 27.6 (normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.08 lb | 248 |
| 1986-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 21.8 (normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.32 lb | 87 |
| 2018-07-09 | Backpack electrofishing | 49.8 | — | — | 49 |
| 2018-07-09 | 50-ft beach seine | 29.7 | — | — | 297 |
| 2021-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 25.9 | — | 0.21 lb | 233 |
| 2021-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 47.0 (normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.10 lb | 376 |
| 1992-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.17 lb | 3 |
| 2018-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 3.8 | — | 0.11 lb | 34 |
| 2018-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 34.4 (normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.13 lb | 310 |
| 1983-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 | — | 0.03 lb | 23 |
| 1983-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 11.0 (normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.12 lb | 66 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2008-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.2 | 1.75 lb | 1 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.2 | 2.47 lb | 2 |
| 1986-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 2.87 lb | 1 |
| 1992-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.2 | 2.31 lb | 1 |
| 1992-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 2.13 lb | 1 |
| 2018-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 3.06 lb | 2 |
| 1983-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.2 | 1.87 lb | 1 |
| 1983-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 1.62 lb | 1 |
BIB
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2008-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 4.35 lb | 2 |
| 2008-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 6.58 lb | 3 |
| 2024-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 10.07 lb | 1 |
| 2024-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 9.79 lb | 1 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 3.41 lb | 5 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 3.87 lb | 4 |
| 1992-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.94 lb | 1 |
| 1992-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.75 lb | 3 |
| 2018-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 7.03 lb | 2 |
| 2018-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 5.60 lb | 16 |
| 1983-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 3.19 lb | 9 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2008-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 22.2 (above normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.21 lb | 133 |
| 2008-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 20.0 (normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.24 lb | 180 |
| 2024-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 23.9 (above normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.30 lb | 215 |
| 2024-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 44.4 (above normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.21 lb | 400 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 6.7 (normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.20 lb | 40 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 13.1 (normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.20 lb | 118 |
| 1986-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 6.5 (normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.37 lb | 26 |
| 1986-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 79.0 (above normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.36 lb | 316 |
| 2018-07-09 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.0 | — | — | 2 |
| 2018-07-09 | 50-ft beach seine | 18.2 | — | — | 182 |
| 2021-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 43.8 (above normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.16 lb | 394 |
| 2021-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 70.8 (above normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.09 lb | 566 |
| 1992-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 4.2 (normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.15 lb | 25 |
| 1992-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 8.7 (normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.20 lb | 52 |
| 2018-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 18.3 (above normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.18 lb | 165 |
| 2018-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 56.3 (above normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.17 lb | 507 |
| 1983-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 16.7 (above normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.12 lb | 117 |
| 1983-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 10.5 (normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.27 lb | 63 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2008-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.19 lb | 8 |
| 2024-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 0.25 lb | 1 |
| 2024-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 7.9 (above normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.29 lb | 71 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.24 lb | 2 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.09 lb | 17 |
| 1986-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.20 lb | 5 |
| 2018-07-09 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | — | 2 |
| 2021-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.20 lb | 14 |
| 2018-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.15 lb | 6 |
| 1983-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 | — | 0.08 lb | 3 |
| 1983-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.08 lb | 6 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2008-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 5.99 lb | 2 |
| 2024-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 3.85 lb | 6 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 3.27 lb | 4 |
| 1986-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 4.25 lb | 1 |
| 1986-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 4.10 lb | 5 |
| 2021-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 4.22 lb | 3 |
| 2021-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 2.4 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 4.27 lb | 19 |
| 1992-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 3.26 lb | 5 |
| 2018-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 3.06 lb | 1 |
| 2018-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 4.74 lb | 6 |
| 1983-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 2.12 lb | 2 |
| 1983-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 2.62 lb | 5 |
LNG
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2024-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.47 lb | 1 |
| 2021-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 1.22 lb | 1 |
Bluntnose Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2018-07-09 | 50-ft beach seine | 41.4 | — | 414 |
| 2018-07-09 | Backpack electrofishing | 7.1 | — | 7 |
Spottail Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2018-07-09 | 50-ft beach seine | 12.3 | — | 123 |
| 2018-07-09 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.0 | — | 2 |
Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2018-07-09 | Backpack electrofishing | 13.2 | — | 13 |
Logperch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2018-07-09 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | 1 |
EMS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2018-07-09 | 50-ft beach seine | 8.0 | — | 80 |
PGM
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2018-07-09 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.8 | — | 8 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2018-07-09 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | 2 |
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