Widow
Cass County, Minnesota — DOW #11027300
218 Surveys
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Widow.
Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2021-07-07 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.8 | — | — | 2 |
| 2021-07-07 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.3 | — | — | 4 |
| 2021-07-07 | 50-ft beach seine | 7.5 | — | — | 45 |
| 2006-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.89 lb | 24 |
| 2006-07-31 | Special trap nets | 1.1 | — | 0.72 lb | 21 |
| 2006-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.19 lb | 6 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.84 lb | 14 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.50 lb | 14 |
| 2020-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 5.2 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.91 lb | 31 |
| 2020-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.70 lb | 8 |
| 2022-06-21 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.6 | — | — | 4 |
| 2022-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.61 lb | 13 |
| 1999-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.67 lb | 14 |
| 1999-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.21 lb | 7 |
| 1994-05-26 | Standard electrofishing | 88.0 | — | 0.68 lb | 95 |
| 1994-05-26 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.61 lb | 11 |
| 1994-05-26 | Special trap nets | 1.3 | — | 0.14 lb | 4 |
| 1994-05-26 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.48 lb | 13 |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.54 lb | 22 |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 6.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.69 lb | 54 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2021-07-07 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.8 | — | — | 2 |
| 2021-07-07 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | — | 3 |
| 2021-07-07 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.7 | — | — | 4 |
| 2006-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 3.2 | — | 0.15 lb | 19 |
| 2006-07-31 | Special trap nets | 1.1 | — | 0.29 lb | 21 |
| 2006-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 2.4 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.24 lb | 22 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 | — | 0.22 lb | 14 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.13 lb | 2 |
| 2020-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 | — | 0.20 lb | 22 |
| 2020-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (below normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.20 lb | 15 |
| 2022-06-21 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.7 | — | — | 1 |
| 2022-06-21 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.1 | — | — | 8 |
| 2022-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 4.9 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.25 lb | 44 |
| 1999-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 | — | 0.11 lb | 9 |
| 1999-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (below normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.06 lb | 15 |
| 1994-05-26 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 | — | 0.16 lb | 22 |
| 1994-05-26 | Special trap nets | 1.0 | — | 0.13 lb | 3 |
| 1994-05-26 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.10 lb | 20 |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.28 lb | 12 |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 4.5 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.20 lb | 36 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2021-07-07 | Backpack electrofishing | 80.8 | — | — | 90 |
| 2021-07-07 | 15-ft beach seine | 47.3 | — | — | 142 |
| 2021-07-07 | 50-ft beach seine | 87.2 | — | — | 523 |
| 2006-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 | — | 0.15 lb | 20 |
| 2006-07-31 | Special trap nets | 7.7 | — | 0.22 lb | 146 |
| 2006-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 14.4 (normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.09 lb | 130 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 6.5 | — | 0.25 lb | 39 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 8.7 (normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.17 lb | 78 |
| 2020-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 11.0 | — | 0.21 lb | 66 |
| 2020-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 8.1 (normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.15 lb | 73 |
| 2022-06-21 | Backpack electrofishing | 72.7 | — | — | 100 |
| 2022-06-21 | 15-ft beach seine | 2.0 | — | — | 4 |
| 2022-06-21 | 50-ft beach seine | 18.4 | — | — | 129 |
| 2022-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 40.7 (normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.25 lb | 366 |
| 1999-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 | — | 0.17 lb | 8 |
| 1999-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 4.6 (below normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.07 lb | 41 |
| 1994-05-26 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 | — | 0.17 lb | 28 |
| 1994-05-26 | Special trap nets | 17.7 | — | 0.07 lb | 53 |
| 1994-05-26 | Standard trap nets | 27.2 (normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.11 lb | 245 |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 25.0 | — | 0.18 lb | 150 |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 56.1 (above normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.14 lb | 449 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2021-07-07 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | — | 1 |
| 2006-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 10.0 (normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 1.43 lb | 60 |
| 2006-07-31 | Special trap nets | 1.3 | — | 2.16 lb | 25 |
| 2006-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 1.26 lb | 12 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 15.0 (above normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 1.48 lb | 90 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 2.05 lb | 4 |
| 2020-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 1.93 lb | 36 |
| 2020-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 0.81 lb | 7 |
| 2022-06-21 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2022-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 0.45 lb | 7 |
| 2022-06-21 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.4 | — | — | 2 |
| 1999-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 (normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 2.20 lb | 33 |
| 1999-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 3.20 lb | 3 |
| 1994-05-26 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 1.57 lb | 42 |
| 1994-05-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 | — | 1.41 lb | 5 |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 6.5 (normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 2.88 lb | 39 |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 1.80 lb | 1 |
Johnny Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2021-07-07 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.9 | — | 1 |
Tadpole Madtom
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2021-07-07 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.9 | — | 1 |
| 2022-06-21 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.4 | — | 2 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2021-07-07 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | — | 2 |
| 1999-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.2 | 0.09 lb | 1 |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (normal) | 0.1 – 0.5 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
Bluntnose Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2021-07-07 | 50-ft beach seine | 2.0 | — | 12 |
| 2021-07-07 | 15-ft beach seine | 3.7 | — | 11 |
| 2022-06-21 | 50-ft beach seine | 4.3 | — | 30 |
| 2022-06-21 | Backpack electrofishing | 3.6 | — | 5 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2021-07-07 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | — | 1 |
| 2021-07-07 | Backpack electrofishing | 8.1 | — | — | 9 |
| 2021-07-07 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.7 | — | — | 2 |
| 2006-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 0.29 lb | 36 |
| 2006-07-31 | Special trap nets | 1.3 | — | 0.29 lb | 24 |
| 2006-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.31 lb | 11 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 0.31 lb | 17 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.32 lb | 8 |
| 2020-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 0.44 lb | 5 |
| 2020-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.21 lb | 11 |
| 2022-06-21 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | — | 7 |
| 2022-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.28 lb | 10 |
| 2022-06-21 | Backpack electrofishing | 12.4 | — | — | 17 |
| 1999-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 5.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 0.22 lb | 35 |
| 1999-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.23 lb | 8 |
| 1994-05-26 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 0.27 lb | 20 |
| 1994-05-26 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.29 lb | 13 |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 0.21 lb | 8 |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.28 lb | 9 |
BCS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2021-07-07 | 50-ft beach seine | 58.8 | — | 353 |
| 2021-07-07 | Backpack electrofishing | 3.6 | — | 4 |
| 2021-07-07 | 15-ft beach seine | 8.3 | — | 25 |
| 2022-06-21 | 50-ft beach seine | 38.0 | — | 266 |
| 2022-06-21 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.9 | — | 4 |
BKF
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2021-07-07 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.5 | — | 3 |
| 2021-07-07 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | 1 |
| 2022-06-21 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.7 | — | 12 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2021-07-07 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.7 | — | — | 2 |
| 2021-07-07 | 50-ft beach seine | 2.0 | — | — | 12 |
| 2006-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.09 lb | 2 |
| 2006-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.16 lb | 8 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.46 lb | 1 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.10 lb | 2 |
| 2020-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.26 lb | 2 |
| 2022-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.42 lb | 3 |
| 1999-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.11 lb | 6 |
| 1999-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 14.5 (normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.10 lb | 87 |
| 1994-05-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.12 lb | 5 |
| 1994-05-26 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.15 lb | 27 |
| 1994-05-26 | Special trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.09 lb | 1 |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2021-07-07 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | — | 1 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.51 lb | 1 |
| 2020-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.30 lb | 3 |
| 2020-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 0.20 lb | 7 |
| 2022-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.40 lb | 1 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2021-07-07 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.8 | — | — | 2 |
| 2006-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 7.5 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.62 lb | 45 |
| 2006-07-31 | Special trap nets | 3.6 | — | 0.62 lb | 68 |
| 2006-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.51 lb | 17 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 13.3 (above normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.54 lb | 80 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 2.1 (normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.60 lb | 19 |
| 2020-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 5.8 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.50 lb | 35 |
| 2020-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.52 lb | 12 |
| 2022-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 (normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.55 lb | 30 |
| 2022-06-21 | Backpack electrofishing | 5.1 | — | — | 7 |
| 1999-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.76 lb | 36 |
| 1999-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 3.8 (normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.67 lb | 34 |
| 1994-05-26 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.58 lb | 28 |
| 1994-05-26 | Special trap nets | 1.3 | — | 0.50 lb | 4 |
| 1994-05-26 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.51 lb | 15 |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 5.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.50 lb | 32 |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 9.8 (normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.44 lb | 78 |
LED
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2021-07-07 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | 1 |
| 2022-06-21 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | 1 |
BNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2021-07-07 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.7 | — | 2 |
| 2022-06-21 | 50-ft beach seine | 3.6 | — | 25 |
| 2022-06-21 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.7 | — | 1 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2021-07-07 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.9 | — | 1 |
| 2022-06-21 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | 1 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2006-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 6.8 (above normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 2.44 lb | 41 |
| 2006-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.7 | 5.14 lb | 1 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 3.78 lb | 6 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.7 | 7.07 lb | 1 |
| 2020-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 2.00 lb | 16 |
| 2022-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.7 | 1.28 lb | 5 |
| 1999-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 2.93 lb | 24 |
| 1999-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.7 | 3.80 lb | 7 |
| 1994-05-26 | Standard electrofishing | 0.9 | — | 2.20 lb | 1 |
| 1994-05-26 | Standard gill nets | 3.2 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 2.80 lb | 19 |
| 1994-05-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.7 | 4.02 lb | 5 |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 1.12 lb | 16 |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.7 | 0.70 lb | 1 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2006-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 4.35 lb | 2 |
| 2006-07-31 | Special trap nets | 0.3 | — | 3.43 lb | 6 |
| 2006-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 4.87 lb | 5 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 5.64 lb | 1 |
| 2020-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 4.10 lb | 6 |
| 2022-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 4.31 lb | 7 |
| 1999-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 4.64 lb | 1 |
| 1999-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 3.72 lb | 2 |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 5.80 lb | 1 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2006-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.24 lb | 20 |
| 2006-07-31 | Special trap nets | 1.7 | — | 0.60 lb | 32 |
| 2006-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.23 lb | 4 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 9.7 (above normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.33 lb | 58 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.24 lb | 25 |
| 2020-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 28.5 (above normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.41 lb | 171 |
| 2020-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.31 lb | 3 |
| 2022-06-21 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | — | 2 |
| 2022-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 7.7 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.42 lb | 69 |
| 1999-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.37 lb | 9 |
| 1999-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.46 lb | 2 |
| 1994-05-26 | Standard electrofishing | 26.9 | — | 0.63 lb | 29 |
| 1994-05-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.12 lb | 5 |
| 1994-05-26 | Special trap nets | 0.7 | — | — | 2 |
| 1994-05-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.78 lb | 1 |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.38 lb | 5 |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.42 lb | 12 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2006-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.33 lb | 1 |
| 2006-07-31 | Special trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.84 lb | 4 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 0.47 lb | 1 |
| 2013-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.96 lb | 3 |
| 2020-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.75 lb | 13 |
| 2022-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 0.93 lb | 2 |
| 1999-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 1.16 lb | 1 |
| 1994-05-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 0.45 lb | 1 |
| 1994-05-26 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 1.07 lb | 8 |
| 1994-05-26 | Special trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.58 lb | 1 |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 0.60 lb | 1 |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.76 lb | 27 |
CNM
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2022-06-21 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.7 | — | 1 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1999-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 2.95 lb | 2 |
| 1999-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 4.79 lb | 1 |
| 1994-05-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 0.72 lb | 1 |
| 1994-05-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 5.18 lb | 1 |
GRR
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1994-05-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 2.91 lb | 1 |
Shorthead Redhorse
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 4.00 lb | 1 |
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