Whitefish
Polk County, Minnesota — DOW #60001500
84 Surveys
242.75
Acres
18 ft
Max Depth
14
Fish Species
3
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Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Whitefish. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 7.0 | 0.28 lb | 4 |
| 1976-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 6.0 (above normal) | 0.4 – 5.1 | 0.29 lb | 24 |
| 1989-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 7.0 | 0.70 lb | 4 |
| 1989-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 9.6 (above normal) | 0.4 – 5.1 | 0.31 lb | 77 |
| 1995-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 5.2 (above normal) | 0.4 – 5.1 | 0.72 lb | 47 |
| 1995-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 7.0 | 0.72 lb | 13 |
| 2015-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 5.1 | 0.60 lb | 18 |
| 2015-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.8 – 7.0 | 0.60 lb | 2 |
| 2005-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 7.0 | 0.53 lb | 20 |
| 2005-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 3.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 5.1 | 0.13 lb | 33 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (normal) | 2.0 – 10.8 | 0.93 lb | 7 |
| 1976-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 6.00 lb | 2 |
| 1989-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 6.3 (normal) | 2.0 – 10.8 | 1.98 lb | 25 |
| 1995-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 2.0 – 10.8 | 3.36 lb | 1 |
| 1995-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 2.46 lb | 2 |
| 2015-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 8.7 (normal) | 2.0 – 10.8 | 2.35 lb | 52 |
| 2015-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 | — | 2.14 lb | 8 |
| 2005-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 19.5 (above normal) | 2.0 – 10.8 | 1.56 lb | 117 |
| 2005-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 1.16 lb | 6 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.7 – 17.5 | 1.20 lb | 1 |
| 1976-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 2.1 – 24.1 | 0.75 lb | 4 |
| 1989-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.7 – 17.5 | 0.40 lb | 2 |
| 1989-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 5.5 (normal) | 2.1 – 24.1 | 0.43 lb | 44 |
| 1995-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.7 – 17.5 | 0.14 lb | 2 |
| 1995-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (below normal) | 2.1 – 24.1 | 0.40 lb | 16 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 241.5 (above normal) | 7.7 – 104.7 | 0.32 lb | 483 |
| 1976-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 49.3 (normal) | 1.5 – 58.0 | 0.18 lb | 197 |
| 1989-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 136.5 (above normal) | 7.7 – 104.7 | 0.29 lb | 546 |
| 1989-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 1004.0 (above normal) | 1.5 – 58.0 | 0.02 lb | 8032 |
| 1995-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 224.7 (above normal) | 1.5 – 58.0 | 0.22 lb | 2022 |
| 1995-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 79.0 (normal) | 7.7 – 104.7 | 0.33 lb | 316 |
| 2015-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 1.5 – 58.0 | 0.36 lb | 1 |
| 2015-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 155.8 (above normal) | 7.7 – 104.7 | 0.12 lb | 935 |
| 2005-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 43.7 (normal) | 7.7 – 104.7 | 0.07 lb | 262 |
| 2005-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 4.1 (normal) | 1.5 – 58.0 | 0.05 lb | 37 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 1.29 lb | 6 |
| 1976-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.2 | 2.03 lb | 7 |
| 1989-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 2.53 lb | 17 |
| 1989-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.2 | 4.00 lb | 1 |
| 1995-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 13.8 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 2.31 lb | 55 |
| 1995-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.2 | 3.22 lb | 20 |
| 2015-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 7.2 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 2.08 lb | 43 |
| 2015-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.2 | 3.80 lb | 1 |
| 2005-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 0.55 lb | 42 |
| 2005-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.2 | 0.17 lb | 1 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (below normal) | 3.5 – 57.1 | 0.64 lb | 9 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 5.0 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.8 | 0.54 lb | 20 |
| 1976-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 87.0 (above normal) | 2.0 – 22.3 | 0.62 lb | 174 |
| 1989-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.8 | 0.28 lb | 8 |
| 1989-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 18.3 (normal) | 2.0 – 22.3 | 0.39 lb | 73 |
| 1995-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 8.7 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.8 | 0.19 lb | 78 |
| 1995-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 76.3 (above normal) | 2.0 – 22.3 | 0.06 lb | 305 |
| 2015-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.8 | 0.13 lb | 9 |
| 2015-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 54.2 (above normal) | 2.0 – 22.3 | 0.11 lb | 325 |
| 2005-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.8 | 0.08 lb | 6 |
| 2005-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 27.3 (above normal) | 2.0 – 22.3 | 0.31 lb | 164 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 1989-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 0.50 lb | 2 |
| 1995-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 0.12 lb | 1 |
| 2015-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 0.21 lb | 1 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 5.00 lb | 2 |
| 1976-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.4 | 2.75 lb | 8 |
| 1995-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 2.33 lb | 2 |
| 1995-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.4 | 9.92 lb | 14 |
| 2015-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.4 | 18.19 lb | 1 |
| 2005-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 0.09 lb | 1 |
| 2005-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.4 | 0.09 lb | 1 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 0.30 lb | 1 |
| 1989-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 0.05 lb | 4 |
| 1995-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 0.12 lb | 18 |
| 2015-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 0.03 lb | 1 |
| 2005-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 0.04 lb | 17 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 4.00 lb | 1 |
| 2015-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.05 lb | 1 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 3.17 lb | 6 |
| 1995-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 2.58 lb | 6 |
| 2015-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (above normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 2.59 lb | 24 |
| 2015-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 2.11 lb | 6 |
| 2005-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 0.39 lb | 5 |
| 2005-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.27 lb | 7 |
Tadpole Madtom
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 | — | 0.07 lb | 11 |
| 2015-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.03 lb | 1 |
| 2015-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.01 lb | 1 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.35 lb | 2 |
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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.