Whitefish
Crow Wing County, Minnesota — DOW #18000100
99 Surveys
709.18
Acres
62 ft
Max Depth
17
Fish Species
15
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Whitefish. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.15 lb | 4 |
| 1997-07-07 | Survey seining | 56.3 | — | — | 169 |
| 1997-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 4.6 (below normal) | 7.0 – 46.3 | 0.15 lb | 41 |
| 1985-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 7.0 – 46.3 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1980-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1980-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 7.0 – 46.3 | 0.16 lb | 5 |
| 2017-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.05 lb | 4 |
| 2017-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 7.0 – 46.3 | 0.12 lb | 2 |
Spottail Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-07 | Survey seining | 10.3 | — | 31 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.2 – 10.9 | 0.85 lb | 3 |
| 1997-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 0.90 lb | 6 |
| 1985-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 2.1 (normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 0.62 lb | 15 |
| 1980-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.2 – 10.9 | 0.60 lb | 3 |
| 1980-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 5.0 (normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 0.64 lb | 40 |
| 2017-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 1.2 – 10.9 | 1.00 lb | 5 |
| 2017-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 1.08 lb | 14 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-07 | Survey seining | 0.7 | — | — | 2 |
| 1997-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.6 – 3.9 | 0.33 lb | 3 |
| 1997-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.14 lb | 20 |
| 1985-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.38 lb | 6 |
| 1980-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 2.4 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.33 lb | 19 |
| 2017-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.6 – 3.9 | 0.23 lb | 1 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 2.8 – 9.0 | 2.36 lb | 27 |
| 1997-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 1.54 lb | 1 |
| 1985-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (below normal) | 2.8 – 9.0 | 4.00 lb | 10 |
| 1985-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 2.67 lb | 3 |
| 1980-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (below normal) | 2.8 – 9.0 | 0.36 lb | 16 |
| 1980-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 3.25 lb | 2 |
| 2017-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 8.4 (normal) | 2.8 – 9.0 | 2.32 lb | 76 |
| 2017-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 | — | 2.28 lb | 10 |
BKF
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-07 | Survey seining | 6.0 | — | 18 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-07 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 1997-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.03 lb | 1 |
| 1985-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 5.1 | — | 0.21 lb | 36 |
| 1980-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 | — | 0.38 lb | 16 |
| 2017-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 0.89 lb | 1 |
| 2017-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 0.31 lb | 4 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (normal) | 0.1 – 0.3 | 0.02 lb | 1 |
| 1980-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (normal) | 0.1 – 0.3 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-07 | Survey seining | 29.7 | — | — | 89 |
| 1997-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.78 lb | 4 |
| 1997-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 2.52 lb | 2 |
| 1985-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 1.50 lb | 3 |
| 1985-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.20 lb | 2 |
| 1980-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.06 lb | 7 |
| 2017-07-10 | Standard electrofishing | 29.0 | — | 1.32 lb | 49 |
| 2017-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 2.08 lb | 3 |
| 2017-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.04 lb | 1 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-07 | Survey seining | 2.0 | — | — | 6 |
| 1997-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 | — | 0.13 lb | 6 |
| 1997-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 18.0 (normal) | 4.4 – 49.0 | 0.13 lb | 162 |
| 1985-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 62.4 (above normal) | 4.4 – 49.0 | 0.14 lb | 437 |
| 1980-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.05 lb | 1 |
| 1980-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 27.9 (normal) | 4.4 – 49.0 | 0.23 lb | 223 |
| 2017-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 | — | 0.21 lb | 5 |
| 2017-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 8.8 (normal) | 4.4 – 49.0 | 0.21 lb | 79 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 3.3 – 8.8 | 2.78 lb | 6 |
| 1980-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 3.3 – 8.8 | 2.92 lb | 6 |
| 2017-07-10 | Standard electrofishing | 0.6 | — | 0.07 lb | 1 |
| 2017-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 3.3 – 8.8 | 4.00 lb | 2 |
| 2017-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 6.49 lb | 2 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 | — | 0.06 lb | 6 |
| 1997-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 4.2 (normal) | 1.8 – 7.8 | 0.13 lb | 38 |
| 1985-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 11.1 (above normal) | 1.8 – 7.8 | 0.16 lb | 78 |
| 1980-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 8.6 (above normal) | 1.8 – 7.8 | 0.25 lb | 69 |
| 2017-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.14 lb | 2 |
| 2017-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (below normal) | 1.8 – 7.8 | 0.09 lb | 11 |
Johnny Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-07 | Survey seining | 1.7 | — | 5 |
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 13.3 (above normal) | 0.8 – 6.2 | 0.74 lb | 120 |
| 1985-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 6.7 (above normal) | 0.8 – 6.2 | 0.62 lb | 40 |
| 1980-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 10.5 (above normal) | 0.8 – 6.2 | 1.20 lb | 63 |
| 2017-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.8 – 6.2 | 1.24 lb | 15 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.0 | 2.30 lb | 24 |
| 1997-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 3.31 lb | 1 |
| 1985-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.9 – 4.0 | 2.27 lb | 3 |
| 1980-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.9 – 4.0 | 1.50 lb | 3 |
| 2017-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 0.9 – 4.0 | 2.15 lb | 5 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.7 | 0.15 lb | 6 |
| 1997-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 4.8 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.28 lb | 43 |
| 1985-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.23 lb | 3 |
| 1980-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.7 | 0.31 lb | 8 |
| 1980-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.33 lb | 15 |
| 2017-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.7 | 0.36 lb | 3 |
| 2017-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.51 lb | 13 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.6 – 6.8 | 0.85 lb | 2 |
| 1985-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 1.20 lb | 1 |
| 1985-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.6 – 6.8 | 1.26 lb | 5 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 3.94 lb | 2 |
| 1985-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 4.34 lb | 16 |
| 1980-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 3.56 lb | 4 |
| 2017-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 3.54 lb | 1 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 1.20 lb | 1 |
| 1980-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.95 lb | 2 |
| 1980-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 9.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 0.81 lb | 58 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 2.1 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 8.70 lb | 15 |
| 1980-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 9.17 lb | 3 |
| 2017-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | — | 1 |
| 2017-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 14.91 lb | 1 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 0.04 lb | 1 |
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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.