Wilkins
Aitkin County, Minnesota — DOW #01010200
232 Surveys
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Wilkins.
Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2024-07-01 | Backpack electrofishing | 70.8 | — | — | 118 |
| 2024-07-01 | 15-ft beach seine | 3.4 | — | — | 24 |
| 2024-07-01 | 50-ft beach seine | 7.5 | — | — | 15 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 1.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.99 lb | 13 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.40 lb | 5 |
| 2019-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 2.1 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.78 lb | 19 |
| 2019-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.29 lb | 3 |
| 1977-05-31 | Standard gill nets | 3.2 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.94 lb | 19 |
| 1977-05-31 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.31 lb | 7 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.71 lb | 11 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 1.74 lb | 3 |
| 2009-07-27 | Special seining | 3.0 | — | 0.08 lb | 9 |
| 2009-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.80 lb | 23 |
| 2009-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.38 lb | 2 |
| 1985-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.47 lb | 3 |
| 1985-06-03 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.58 lb | 9 |
| 2014-07-29 | Backpack electrofishing | 11.9 | — | — | 6 |
| 2014-07-29 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.6 | — | — | 11 |
| 2014-07-29 | 50-ft beach seine | 6.5 | — | — | 13 |
| 2019-05-21 | Special trap nets | 0.2 | — | 2.58 lb | 2 |
| 2024-07-29 | Standard electrofishing | 57.0 | — | 0.92 lb | 114 |
| 2024-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 2.4 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.83 lb | 22 |
| 2024-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.44 lb | 6 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2024-07-01 | Backpack electrofishing | 40.2 | — | — | 67 |
| 2024-07-01 | 15-ft beach seine | 29.9 | — | — | 209 |
| 2024-07-01 | 50-ft beach seine | 138.5 | — | — | 277 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.30 lb | 9 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 9.2 (normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.23 lb | 92 |
| 2019-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.6 | — | 0.20 lb | 14 |
| 2019-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 16.0 (normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.21 lb | 160 |
| 1977-05-31 | Standard gill nets | 7.5 | — | 0.18 lb | 45 |
| 1977-05-31 | Standard trap nets | 67.5 (above normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.13 lb | 405 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 3.9 | — | 0.18 lb | 35 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 15.7 (normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.16 lb | 141 |
| 2009-07-27 | Special seining | 24.0 | — | 0.05 lb | 72 |
| 2009-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 | — | 0.24 lb | 33 |
| 2009-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 7.4 (normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.19 lb | 89 |
| 1985-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 | — | 0.11 lb | 9 |
| 1985-06-03 | Standard trap nets | 99.1 (above normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.26 lb | 793 |
| 2014-07-29 | Backpack electrofishing | 47.5 | — | — | 24 |
| 2014-07-29 | 15-ft beach seine | 19.1 | — | — | 134 |
| 2014-07-29 | 50-ft beach seine | 182.0 | — | — | 364 |
| 2019-05-21 | Special trap nets | 23.9 | — | 0.32 lb | 239 |
| 2024-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 | — | 0.25 lb | 33 |
| 2024-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 11.6 (normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.22 lb | 116 |
CNM
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2024-07-01 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.6 | — | 1 |
BNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2024-07-01 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | 2 |
| 2024-07-01 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | 1 |
| 2014-07-29 | 50-ft beach seine | 46.5 | — | 93 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2024-07-01 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.6 | — | — | 1 |
| 2024-07-01 | 50-ft beach seine | 13.5 | — | — | 27 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.61 lb | 1 |
| 2019-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.35 lb | 9 |
| 1977-05-31 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.12 lb | 8 |
| 1977-05-31 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.10 lb | 27 |
| 2009-07-27 | Special seining | 8.0 | — | — | 24 |
| 1985-06-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1985-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.12 lb | 4 |
| 2014-07-29 | Backpack electrofishing | 5.9 | — | — | 3 |
| 2014-07-29 | 50-ft beach seine | 32.0 | — | — | 64 |
Mimic Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2024-07-01 | Backpack electrofishing | 6.0 | — | 10 |
| 2024-07-01 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.3 | — | 9 |
| 2024-07-01 | 50-ft beach seine | 6.5 | — | 13 |
| 2014-07-29 | Backpack electrofishing | 13.9 | — | 7 |
Tadpole Madtom
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2024-07-01 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.6 | — | 1 |
| 2014-07-29 | Backpack electrofishing | 4.0 | — | 2 |
Bluntnose Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2024-07-01 | 50-ft beach seine | 79.5 | — | 159 |
| 2024-07-01 | Backpack electrofishing | 52.8 | — | 88 |
| 2024-07-01 | 15-ft beach seine | 33.4 | — | 234 |
| 2014-07-29 | 50-ft beach seine | 167.5 | — | 335 |
| 2014-07-29 | Backpack electrofishing | 35.7 | — | 18 |
| 2014-07-29 | 15-ft beach seine | 9.7 | — | 68 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2024-07-01 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.55 lb | 4 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.35 lb | 15 |
| 2019-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.9 (normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.51 lb | 17 |
| 2019-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.44 lb | 11 |
| 1977-05-31 | Standard gill nets | 13.5 (above normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.63 lb | 81 |
| 1977-05-31 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.70 lb | 7 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (above normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.55 lb | 45 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.24 lb | 5 |
| 2009-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.33 lb | 13 |
| 2009-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.31 lb | 9 |
| 1985-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.66 lb | 7 |
| 1985-06-03 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.75 lb | 9 |
| 2019-05-21 | Special trap nets | 1.7 | — | 0.28 lb | 17 |
| 2024-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.46 lb | 12 |
| 2024-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.24 lb | 19 |
BCS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2024-07-01 | 50-ft beach seine | 6.5 | — | 13 |
| 2014-07-29 | 50-ft beach seine | 4.0 | — | 8 |
| 2014-07-29 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.1 | — | 8 |
BKF
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2024-07-01 | 50-ft beach seine | 6.5 | — | 13 |
| 2024-07-01 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.2 | — | 2 |
| 2024-07-01 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | 7 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2024-07-01 | Backpack electrofishing | 5.4 | — | — | 9 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 3.6 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.79 lb | 32 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 4.4 (normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.82 lb | 44 |
| 2019-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 2.6 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.71 lb | 23 |
| 2019-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 2.5 (normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 1.00 lb | 25 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.63 lb | 18 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 4.2 (normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.73 lb | 38 |
| 2009-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.68 lb | 33 |
| 2009-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 2.1 (normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.75 lb | 25 |
| 1985-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 5.2 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.63 lb | 31 |
| 1985-06-03 | Standard trap nets | 23.1 (above normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.75 lb | 185 |
| 2014-07-29 | Backpack electrofishing | 7.9 | — | — | 4 |
| 2024-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 3.6 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.72 lb | 32 |
| 2024-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 4.9 (normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.80 lb | 49 |
Johnny Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2024-07-01 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | 2 |
| 2009-07-27 | Special seining | 2.0 | — | 6 |
| 2014-07-29 | Backpack electrofishing | 4.0 | — | 2 |
| 2014-07-29 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | 1 |
Mottled Sculpin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2024-07-01 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.6 | — | 1 |
Spottail Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2024-07-01 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.4 | — | 4 |
| 2014-07-29 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.0 | — | 1 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2024-07-01 | Backpack electrofishing | 7.2 | — | — | 12 |
| 2024-07-01 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 0.40 lb | 6 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.41 lb | 6 |
| 2019-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 0.41 lb | 12 |
| 2019-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.39 lb | 1 |
| 1977-05-31 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 0.46 lb | 7 |
| 1977-05-31 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.45 lb | 13 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 3.9 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 0.31 lb | 35 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.21 lb | 5 |
| 2009-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 2.6 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 0.34 lb | 26 |
| 2009-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.32 lb | 7 |
| 1985-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 0.45 lb | 10 |
| 1985-06-03 | Standard trap nets | 6.9 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.48 lb | 55 |
| 2014-07-29 | Backpack electrofishing | 7.9 | — | — | 4 |
| 2019-05-21 | Special trap nets | 1.3 | — | — | 13 |
| 2024-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 0.36 lb | 6 |
| 2024-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.32 lb | 5 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2024-07-01 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.5 | — | 3 |
| 2014-07-29 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | 2 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2024-07-01 | 50-ft beach seine | 2.5 | — | — | 5 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 | — | 0.13 lb | 5 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.21 lb | 5 |
| 2019-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (below normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.28 lb | 14 |
| 1977-05-31 | Standard gill nets | 4.2 | — | 0.12 lb | 25 |
| 1977-05-31 | Standard trap nets | 11.3 (above normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.17 lb | 68 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 2.6 | — | 0.16 lb | 23 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (below normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.14 lb | 15 |
| 2009-07-27 | Special seining | 0.3 | — | 0.36 lb | 1 |
| 2009-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.9 | — | 0.29 lb | 9 |
| 2009-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.27 lb | 16 |
| 1985-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.28 lb | 3 |
| 1985-06-03 | Standard trap nets | 16.8 (above normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.26 lb | 134 |
| 2014-07-29 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.6 | — | — | 4 |
| 2014-07-29 | 50-ft beach seine | 4.0 | — | — | 8 |
| 2019-05-21 | Special trap nets | 0.4 | — | 0.33 lb | 4 |
| 2024-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 | — | 0.29 lb | 7 |
| 2024-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 3.5 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.24 lb | 35 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2024-07-01 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 (normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 1.79 lb | 33 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 1.23 lb | 5 |
| 2019-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 (normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 2.59 lb | 33 |
| 2019-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 | — | 1.19 lb | 15 |
| 1977-05-31 | Standard gill nets | 7.5 (normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 3.12 lb | 45 |
| 1977-05-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 1.30 lb | 1 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 3.8 (normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 1.62 lb | 34 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 | — | 1.23 lb | 10 |
| 2009-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 4.6 (normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 2.19 lb | 46 |
| 2009-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 | — | 1.50 lb | 7 |
| 2009-07-27 | Special seining | 0.7 | — | 0.17 lb | 2 |
| 1985-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 9.3 (normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 1.42 lb | 56 |
| 1985-06-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 4.67 lb | 6 |
| 2014-07-29 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.5 | — | — | 1 |
| 2019-05-21 | Special trap nets | 0.8 | — | 1.29 lb | 8 |
| 2024-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 3.9 (normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 2.08 lb | 35 |
| 2024-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 | — | 1.38 lb | 11 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2024-07-01 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.5 | — | — | 1 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 3.14 lb | 1 |
| 1977-05-31 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 2.72 lb | 5 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 4.70 lb | 1 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 0.87 lb | 1 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 1.36 lb | 1 |
| 1977-05-31 | Standard trap nets | 8.2 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 0.30 lb | 49 |
| 1977-05-31 | Standard gill nets | 6.3 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.95 lb | 38 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 0.92 lb | 2 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 1.04 lb | 5 |
| 1985-06-03 | Standard trap nets | 14.5 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 1.00 lb | 116 |
| 1985-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 1.04 lb | 12 |
| 2024-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 0.70 lb | 3 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 0.63 lb | 1 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.18 lb | 1 |
| 2019-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.34 lb | 2 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 0.51 lb | 1 |
| 2009-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.56 lb | 2 |
| 2019-05-21 | Special trap nets | 0.8 | — | 0.41 lb | 8 |
| 2024-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 0.30 lb | 1 |
| 2024-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.29 lb | 3 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 2.27 lb | 16 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.7 | 3.83 lb | 6 |
| 2019-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 2.32 lb | 21 |
| 2019-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.7 | 3.02 lb | 3 |
| 1977-05-31 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 2.34 lb | 20 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 2.6 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 2.34 lb | 23 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.7 | 1.56 lb | 3 |
| 2009-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 1.58 lb | 25 |
| 2009-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.7 | 3.94 lb | 3 |
| 1985-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 2.06 lb | 12 |
| 1985-06-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.7 | 5.50 lb | 1 |
| 2019-05-21 | Special trap nets | 0.3 | — | 5.64 lb | 3 |
| 2024-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 1.52 lb | 20 |
| 2024-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.7 | 2.65 lb | 3 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 4.24 lb | 1 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 3.96 lb | 6 |
| 2019-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 3.60 lb | 1 |
| 2019-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 3.79 lb | 6 |
| 1977-05-31 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 4.53 lb | 6 |
| 1977-05-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 4.64 lb | 5 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 5.72 lb | 2 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 4.20 lb | 9 |
| 2009-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 4.72 lb | 14 |
| 1985-06-03 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 4.67 lb | 18 |
| 2024-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 4.17 lb | 1 |
| 2024-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 3.71 lb | 8 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.8 – 7.7 | 0.14 lb | 1 |
| 1977-05-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.2 | 1.03 lb | 3 |
| 1977-05-31 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.8 – 7.7 | 0.82 lb | 5 |
| 2009-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.8 – 7.7 | 1.19 lb | 1 |
| 1985-06-03 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.2 | 1.07 lb | 15 |
| 1985-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 0.8 – 7.7 | 1.06 lb | 4 |
BIB
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 5.3 | 14.43 lb | 1 |
| 2004-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 5.3 | 10.72 lb | 1 |
| 2009-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 5.3 | 18.57 lb | 1 |
| 2019-05-21 | Special trap nets | 0.2 | — | — | 2 |
| 2024-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 5.3 | 14.14 lb | 1 |
SHI
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2009-07-27 | Special seining | 21.0 | — | 63 |
Logperch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2009-07-27 | Special seining | 0.7 | — | 2 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1985-06-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (normal) | 0.1 – 0.5 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
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