Wilson
St. Louis County, Minnesota — DOW #69054200
65 Surveys
55.84
Acres
14 ft
Max Depth
7
Fish Species
33
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Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Wilson. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (normal) | 0.7 – 5.0 | 0.34 lb | 11 |
| 1997-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 5.0 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.8 | 0.32 lb | 45 |
| 2002-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.7 – 5.0 | 0.13 lb | 7 |
| 2002-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 5.2 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.8 | 0.09 lb | 47 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 0.7 – 5.0 | 0.66 lb | 9 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.8 | 0.57 lb | 11 |
| 1991-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 5.8 (above normal) | 0.7 – 5.0 | 0.17 lb | 23 |
| 1991-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 3.7 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.8 | 0.21 lb | 22 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 3.8 (normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 3.35 lb | 15 |
| 1997-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 3.43 lb | 2 |
| 2002-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 2.13 lb | 24 |
| 2002-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 4.37 lb | 3 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 1.93 lb | 12 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 2.07 lb | 3 |
| 1991-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 3.8 (normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 3.57 lb | 15 |
| 1991-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 | — | 3.50 lb | 9 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 3.79 lb | 5 |
| 1997-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 0.9 – 4.5 | 7.70 lb | 7 |
| 2002-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 3.34 lb | 2 |
| 2002-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.9 – 4.5 | 3.09 lb | 1 |
| 1991-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (below normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 2.84 lb | 8 |
| 1991-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.9 – 4.5 | 2.50 lb | 1 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 16.6 (above normal) | 0.6 – 6.5 | 0.07 lb | 149 |
| 2002-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 10.8 (above normal) | 0.6 – 6.5 | 0.11 lb | 97 |
| 2002-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 | — | 0.18 lb | 5 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 4.0 (normal) | 0.6 – 6.5 | 0.20 lb | 36 |
| 2008-08-25 | Survey seining | 12.7 | — | — | 38 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.31 lb | 1 |
| 1991-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 5.8 (normal) | 0.6 – 6.5 | 0.27 lb | 35 |
| 1991-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 | — | 0.37 lb | 3 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.11 lb | 12 |
| 1997-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 10.5 (normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.11 lb | 42 |
| 2002-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.12 lb | 1 |
| 2002-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.11 lb | 16 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.06 lb | 1 |
| 2008-08-25 | Survey seining | 1.3 | — | — | 4 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.12 lb | 3 |
| 1991-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1991-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (below normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.13 lb | 11 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.19 lb | 6 |
| 1997-08-25 | Standard electrofishing | 144.1 | — | 0.28 lb | 80 |
| 1997-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.6 | 0.53 lb | 8 |
| 2002-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.14 lb | 1 |
| 2002-08-26 | Standard electrofishing | 56.7 | — | 0.55 lb | 36 |
| 2002-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.6 | 0.64 lb | 9 |
| 2008-08-25 | Survey seining | 3.3 | — | — | 10 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard electrofishing | 74.7 | — | 0.97 lb | 40 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.6 | 1.04 lb | 9 |
| 1991-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.07 lb | 7 |
| 1991-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.6 | 1.58 lb | 6 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.2 | 0.28 lb | 17 |
| 1997-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.45 lb | 5 |
| 2002-08-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.2 | 0.13 lb | 2 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.2 | 0.20 lb | 5 |
| 1991-08-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.2 | 0.53 lb | 4 |
| 1991-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 2.3 – 9.6 | 3.88 lb | 3 |
| 1997-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 3.17 lb | 1 |
| 2002-08-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 2.3 – 9.6 | 2.47 lb | 1 |
| 2008-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.8 | 2.97 lb | 2 |
| 1991-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (below normal) | 2.3 – 9.6 | 2.80 lb | 8 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.38 lb | 2 |
Spottail Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-08-25 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | 1 |
Johnny Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-08-25 | Survey seining | 0.7 | — | 2 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-08-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.20 lb | 1 |
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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.