Williams
Hubbard County, Minnesota — DOW #29001500
29 Surveys
97.89
Acres
34 ft
Max Depth
8
Fish Species
6
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Williams. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (below normal) | 2.8 – 8.7 | 3.56 lb | 7 |
| 2002-09-03 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 2.8 – 8.7 | 2.80 lb | 18 |
| 2002-09-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 4.80 lb | 3 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.9 | 0.05 lb | 1 |
| 1991-08-12 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.59 lb | 8 |
| 2002-09-03 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.9 | 0.29 lb | 13 |
| 2002-09-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.41 lb | 3 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.9 | 2.50 lb | 1 |
| 2002-09-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.7 | 4.20 lb | 1 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-08-12 | Standard trap nets | 110.0 (above normal) | 5.7 – 40.5 | 0.08 lb | 550 |
| 1991-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 19.7 | — | 0.09 lb | 59 |
| 2002-09-03 | Standard trap nets | 11.4 (normal) | 5.7 – 40.5 | 0.08 lb | 103 |
| 2002-09-03 | Standard gill nets | 16.0 | — | 0.11 lb | 48 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-08-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.10 lb | 4 |
| 1991-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 1.5 – 23.0 | 0.10 lb | 5 |
| 2002-09-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.10 lb | 7 |
| 2002-09-03 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 1.5 – 23.0 | 0.11 lb | 5 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-08-12 | Standard trap nets | 10.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.64 lb | 54 |
| 1991-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 1.58 lb | 5 |
| 2002-09-03 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 1.63 lb | 11 |
| 2002-09-03 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.39 lb | 3 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-08-12 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.8 | 0.60 lb | 5 |
| 1991-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.0 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 2002-09-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.8 | 0.23 lb | 2 |
| 2002-09-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.0 | 0.94 lb | 2 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 3.62 lb | 4 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.10 lb | 6 |
| 1991-08-12 | Standard trap nets | 6.0 (normal) | 1.3 – 6.3 | 0.24 lb | 30 |
| 2002-09-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.3 – 6.3 | 0.20 lb | 7 |
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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.