Willmar
Kandiyohi County, Minnesota — DOW #34018000
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Willmar.
Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2020-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 5.2 (below normal) | 11.5 – 132.6 | 0.88 lb | 31 |
| 2020-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 17.0 (below normal) | 30.3 – 150.6 | 0.76 lb | 17 |
| 2014-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (below normal) | 11.5 – 132.6 | 0.68 lb | 7 |
| 2014-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 30.5 (normal) | 30.3 – 150.6 | 0.65 lb | 61 |
| 2000-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 6.0 (below normal) | 11.5 – 132.6 | 0.58 lb | 36 |
| 2000-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 44.0 (normal) | 30.3 – 150.6 | 0.56 lb | 132 |
| 1995-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 (below normal) | 30.3 – 150.6 | 0.41 lb | 14 |
| 1995-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 2.5 (below normal) | 11.5 – 132.6 | 0.42 lb | 15 |
| 1989-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 95.3 (normal) | 11.5 – 132.6 | 0.21 lb | 572 |
| 1989-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 149.3 (normal) | 30.3 – 150.6 | 0.20 lb | 448 |
| 1984-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 841.3 (above normal) | 11.5 – 132.6 | 0.08 lb | 5048 |
| 1984-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 519.3 (above normal) | 30.3 – 150.6 | 0.08 lb | 1558 |
| 2004-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 11.2 (below normal) | 11.5 – 132.6 | 0.37 lb | 67 |
| 2004-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 102.7 (normal) | 30.3 – 150.6 | 0.25 lb | 308 |
| 2009-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 70.7 (normal) | 30.3 – 150.6 | 0.35 lb | 212 |
| 2009-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 16.0 (normal) | 11.5 – 132.6 | 0.39 lb | 96 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2020-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.8 | 0.14 lb | 6 |
| 2020-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 2.7 – 25.0 | 0.22 lb | 1 |
| 2014-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.8 | 0.08 lb | 4 |
| 2014-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (normal) | 2.7 – 25.0 | 0.11 lb | 7 |
| 2000-07-17 | Survey seining | 14.0 | — | — | 56 |
| 2000-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 2.7 – 25.0 | 0.23 lb | 3 |
| 1995-07-10 | Standard electrofishing | 48.0 | — | 0.03 lb | 8 |
| 1995-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 2.7 – 25.0 | 0.18 lb | 3 |
| 1995-07-10 | Survey seining | 5.8 | — | — | 23 |
| 1995-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.8 | 0.08 lb | 6 |
| 1984-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.8 | 0.25 lb | 2 |
| 1984-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (below normal) | 2.7 – 25.0 | 0.15 lb | 5 |
| 2004-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.8 | 0.05 lb | 2 |
| 2004-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 8.7 (normal) | 2.7 – 25.0 | 0.17 lb | 26 |
| 2009-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (normal) | 2.7 – 25.0 | 0.15 lb | 13 |
| 2009-07-20 | Survey seining | 7.0 | — | — | 21 |
| 2009-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.8 | 0.07 lb | 2 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2020-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 1.1 – 8.0 | 4.00 lb | 4 |
| 2020-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 4.3 | — | 4.49 lb | 26 |
| 2014-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (normal) | 1.1 – 8.0 | 4.18 lb | 10 |
| 2014-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 6.11 lb | 5 |
| 2000-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.1 – 8.0 | 6.06 lb | 2 |
| 2000-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 3.65 lb | 4 |
| 1995-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 1.1 – 8.0 | 4.76 lb | 7 |
| 1995-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 3.36 lb | 4 |
| 1989-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.1 – 8.0 | 3.45 lb | 2 |
| 1989-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 1.80 lb | 1 |
| 1984-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 11.0 (above normal) | 1.1 – 8.0 | 2.78 lb | 33 |
| 1984-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 3.2 | — | 2.01 lb | 19 |
| 2004-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (normal) | 1.1 – 8.0 | 2.17 lb | 21 |
| 2004-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 2.00 lb | 8 |
| 2009-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 1.1 – 8.0 | 3.48 lb | 10 |
| 2009-07-20 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 2009-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 | — | 3.61 lb | 20 |
OSS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2020-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.05 lb | 1 |
| 2000-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.02 lb | 1 |
| 2000-07-17 | Survey seining | 4.3 | — | — | 17 |
| 1995-07-10 | Survey seining | 79.8 | — | — | 319 |
| 2009-07-20 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 2009-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.03 lb | 1 |
Freshwater Drum
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2020-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 4.8 (above normal) | 0.2 – 3.3 | 1.48 lb | 29 |
| 2020-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 29.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 8.3 | 1.05 lb | 29 |
| 2014-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 11.5 (above normal) | 0.2 – 3.3 | 0.62 lb | 69 |
| 2014-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 14.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 8.3 | 0.78 lb | 28 |
| 2000-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 5.3 (above normal) | 0.2 – 3.3 | 0.89 lb | 32 |
| 2000-07-17 | Survey seining | 8.5 | — | — | 34 |
| 2000-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 21.3 (above normal) | 0.5 – 8.3 | 0.78 lb | 64 |
| 1995-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 9.3 (above normal) | 0.2 – 3.3 | 0.43 lb | 56 |
| 1995-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 19.7 (above normal) | 0.5 – 8.3 | 0.37 lb | 59 |
| 1995-07-10 | Survey seining | 1.3 | — | — | 5 |
| 1989-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 9.8 (above normal) | 0.2 – 3.3 | 0.46 lb | 59 |
| 1989-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 33.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 8.3 | 0.49 lb | 99 |
| 2004-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 6.2 (above normal) | 0.2 – 3.3 | 1.65 lb | 37 |
| 2004-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 7.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 8.3 | 1.25 lb | 23 |
| 2009-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 6.0 (above normal) | 0.2 – 3.3 | 1.79 lb | 36 |
| 2009-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 8.3 | 1.77 lb | 9 |
| 2009-07-20 | Survey seining | 14.0 | — | — | 42 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2020-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.64 lb | 9 |
| 2014-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.5 | 0.63 lb | 3 |
| 2014-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 6.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.79 lb | 39 |
| 2000-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.67 lb | 2 |
| 1995-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.21 lb | 2 |
| 1984-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.5 | 0.25 lb | 1 |
| 1984-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 4.7 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.22 lb | 28 |
| 2004-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 4.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.56 lb | 24 |
| 2009-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.54 lb | 4 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2020-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 8.92 lb | 12 |
| 2014-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 13.8 | 5.63 lb | 8 |
| 2014-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 5.98 lb | 20 |
| 2000-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 13.8 | 8.45 lb | 6 |
| 2000-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 8.16 lb | 5 |
| 1995-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 13.8 | 4.27 lb | 12 |
| 1995-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 5.5 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 5.12 lb | 33 |
| 1989-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 32.0 (above normal) | 1.0 – 13.8 | 0.99 lb | 96 |
| 1989-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 5.8 (above normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 1.57 lb | 35 |
| 1984-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 13.8 | 2.64 lb | 7 |
| 1984-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 4.36 lb | 7 |
| 2004-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 13.8 | 3.54 lb | 9 |
| 2004-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 3.5 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 4.17 lb | 21 |
| 2009-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 13.8 | 7.20 lb | 3 |
| 2009-07-20 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 2009-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 8.00 lb | 11 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2020-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 12.0 (normal) | 2.3 – 18.1 | 2.02 lb | 12 |
| 2020-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 3.44 lb | 4 |
| 2014-07-15 | Fall electrofishing | 192.0 | — | 0.02 lb | 32 |
| 2014-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 14.0 (normal) | 2.3 – 18.1 | 1.63 lb | 28 |
| 2014-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 1.46 lb | 18 |
| 2000-07-17 | Fall electrofishing | 16.0 | — | 0.03 lb | 8 |
| 2000-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 14.7 (normal) | 2.3 – 18.1 | 1.12 lb | 44 |
| 2000-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 3.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 1.10 lb | 21 |
| 1995-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 35.0 (above normal) | 2.3 – 18.1 | 1.15 lb | 105 |
| 1995-07-10 | Fall electrofishing | 138.0 | — | 0.19 lb | 46 |
| 1995-07-10 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | 0.08 lb | 1 |
| 1995-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 9.2 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 0.18 lb | 55 |
| 1995-07-10 | Standard electrofishing | 72.0 | — | 0.97 lb | 12 |
| 1989-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 11.3 (normal) | 2.3 – 18.1 | 1.00 lb | 34 |
| 1989-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 1.21 lb | 9 |
| 1984-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 15.7 (normal) | 2.3 – 18.1 | 0.90 lb | 47 |
| 1984-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 11.8 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 0.57 lb | 71 |
| 2019-09-12 | Fall electrofishing | 15.0 | — | — | 10 |
| 2004-07-15 | Fall electrofishing | 34.0 | — | 0.05 lb | 17 |
| 2004-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 2.3 – 18.1 | 1.72 lb | 18 |
| 2004-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 0.92 lb | 3 |
| 2009-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 24.7 (above normal) | 2.3 – 18.1 | 1.26 lb | 74 |
| 2009-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 2.11 lb | 9 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2020-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.05 lb | 2 |
| 2014-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.08 lb | 2 |
| 2000-07-17 | Survey seining | 0.8 | — | — | 3 |
| 1995-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.03 lb | 2 |
| 1989-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.10 lb | 1 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2020-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 | — | 0.25 lb | 4 |
| 2020-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 11.0 (normal) | 1.2 – 20.0 | 0.15 lb | 66 |
| 2014-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 12.3 (normal) | 1.2 – 20.0 | 0.12 lb | 74 |
| 2000-07-17 | Survey seining | 5.0 | — | — | 20 |
| 2000-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.2 – 20.0 | 0.22 lb | 4 |
| 1995-07-10 | Survey seining | 21.5 | — | — | 86 |
| 1995-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 3.2 (normal) | 1.2 – 20.0 | 0.17 lb | 19 |
| 1995-07-10 | Standard electrofishing | 6.0 | — | 0.03 lb | 1 |
| 1989-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.2 – 20.0 | 0.40 lb | 1 |
| 1984-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (normal) | 1.2 – 20.0 | 0.27 lb | 13 |
| 2004-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.22 lb | 3 |
| 2004-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 20.8 (above normal) | 1.2 – 20.0 | 0.14 lb | 125 |
| 2009-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 | — | 0.25 lb | 5 |
| 2009-07-20 | Survey seining | 172.0 | — | — | 516 |
| 2009-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 3.5 (normal) | 1.2 – 20.0 | 0.20 lb | 21 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2020-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 57.0 (above normal) | 1.4 – 13.8 | 0.42 lb | 57 |
| 2020-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 28.0 (above normal) | 1.2 – 20.5 | 0.46 lb | 168 |
| 2014-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 12.5 (normal) | 1.4 – 13.8 | 0.25 lb | 25 |
| 2014-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 17.3 (normal) | 1.2 – 20.5 | 0.22 lb | 104 |
| 2000-07-17 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 2000-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 16.3 (above normal) | 1.4 – 13.8 | 0.34 lb | 49 |
| 2000-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 17.0 (normal) | 1.2 – 20.5 | 0.20 lb | 102 |
| 1995-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 1.2 – 20.5 | 0.14 lb | 14 |
| 1989-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 1.4 – 13.8 | 0.44 lb | 5 |
| 1989-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 5.0 (normal) | 1.2 – 20.5 | 0.51 lb | 30 |
| 1984-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 1.4 – 13.8 | 0.25 lb | 7 |
| 1984-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 2.5 (normal) | 1.2 – 20.5 | 0.25 lb | 15 |
| 2004-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 30.0 (above normal) | 1.4 – 13.8 | 0.14 lb | 90 |
| 2004-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 6.7 (normal) | 1.2 – 20.5 | 0.19 lb | 40 |
| 2009-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 9.7 (normal) | 1.4 – 13.8 | 0.39 lb | 29 |
| 2009-07-20 | Survey seining | 1.3 | — | — | 4 |
| 2009-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 14.2 (normal) | 1.2 – 20.5 | 0.37 lb | 85 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2020-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 3.24 lb | 1 |
| 2014-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 2.72 lb | 2 |
| 2000-07-17 | Survey seining | 6.5 | — | — | 26 |
| 1995-07-10 | Survey seining | 1.8 | — | — | 7 |
| 2004-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 0.61 lb | 2 |
| 2009-07-20 | Survey seining | 11.3 | — | 0.01 lb | 34 |
| 2009-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 1.73 lb | 1 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2020-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 4.9 | 0.10 lb | 14 |
| 1984-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 4.9 | 0.12 lb | 2 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2020-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 2.76 lb | 8 |
| 2014-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 10.5 (above normal) | 0.8 – 6.5 | 1.98 lb | 21 |
| 2014-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 2.05 lb | 2 |
| 2000-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 6.5 | 2.33 lb | 13 |
| 2000-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 1.81 lb | 1 |
| 1995-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 1.14 lb | 11 |
| 1995-07-10 | Standard electrofishing | 6.0 | — | 0.99 lb | 1 |
| 1995-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 7.3 (above normal) | 0.8 – 6.5 | 1.02 lb | 22 |
| 1989-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (normal) | 0.8 – 6.5 | 1.79 lb | 8 |
| 1989-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 6.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 1.94 lb | 36 |
| 1984-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 6.5 | 0.96 lb | 7 |
| 1984-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 0.83 lb | 6 |
| 2004-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 6.5 | 2.45 lb | 4 |
| 2009-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 2.71 lb | 4 |
| 2009-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 6.5 | 2.68 lb | 6 |
BIB
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2020-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 6.47 lb | 4 |
| 2014-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 7.0 | 0.28 lb | 4 |
| 2014-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 7.70 lb | 1 |
| 2000-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 7.0 | 4.04 lb | 3 |
| 2000-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 8.42 lb | 1 |
| 1995-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 7.0 | 3.93 lb | 10 |
| 1995-07-10 | Survey seining | 3.5 | — | — | 14 |
| 1995-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 5.04 lb | 5 |
| 1989-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 22.0 (above normal) | 0.8 – 7.0 | 0.06 lb | 66 |
| 1989-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1984-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 3.50 lb | 1 |
| 2004-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 11.38 lb | 4 |
| 2009-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 7.0 | 3.29 lb | 4 |
| 2009-07-20 | Survey seining | 3.3 | — | — | 10 |
Channel Catfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2014-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 4.70 lb | 2 |
| 2000-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 | — | 3.88 lb | 4 |
| 1995-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 1.20 lb | 6 |
| 1995-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 3.97 lb | 1 |
| 1984-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 | — | 1.88 lb | 2 |
| 1984-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 2.00 lb | 1 |
| 2004-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 7.72 lb | 1 |
| 2004-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 2.57 lb | 2 |
| 2009-07-20 | Survey seining | 2.7 | — | — | 8 |
| 2009-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.79 lb | 2 |
| 2009-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 | — | 1.71 lb | 2 |
SNG
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2014-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 2.68 lb | 1 |
| 2014-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 | — | 1.85 lb | 9 |
| 2000-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 2.94 lb | 6 |
| 2004-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.58 lb | 2 |
| 2009-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 2.43 lb | 1 |
| 2009-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 1.79 lb | 3 |
Fathead Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2000-07-17 | Survey seining | 1.8 | — | 7 |
| 1995-07-10 | Survey seining | 18.0 | — | 72 |
| 2009-07-20 | Survey seining | 2.0 | — | 6 |
SHI
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2000-07-17 | Survey seining | 1.8 | — | 7 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 1995-07-10 | Survey seining | 0.5 | — | 2 |
Johnny Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 1995-07-10 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | 1 |
| 2009-07-20 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | 1 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1995-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.05 lb | 1 |
| 2004-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.05 lb | 1 |
| 2009-07-20 | Survey seining | 3.0 | — | — | 9 |
| 2009-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.06 lb | 11 |
BST
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 1995-07-10 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | 1 |
Spottail Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 1995-07-10 | Survey seining | 13.8 | — | 55 |
| 2009-07-20 | Survey seining | 1.3 | — | 4 |
White Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1989-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 6.0 | 0.60 lb | 1 |
QBS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2009-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 1.38 lb | 1 |
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Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026.
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