Home / Lakes / Zumwalde Zumwalde Stearns County, Minnesota — DOW #73008900
170 Surveys
Special Regulations for Zumwalde
This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.
Daily limit 10. (Sauk River Chain of Lakes from State Highway 23 Bridge in T.123, R.31, S.24, downstream to the Cold Spring Dam in T.123, R.30, S.23, including connecting waters, Sauk River, and Becker, Horseshoe, Cedar Island, Zumwalde, Great Northern, Schneider, Krays, Bolfing, and Knaus Lakes.) Invasive Species Alert Zumwalde has confirmed populations of:
Eurasian watermilfoil zebra mussel
Clean, drain, and dry all equipment before moving to another water body. It's the law in Minnesota.
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Zumwalde.
Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Yellow Perch Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2018-08-01 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.5 – 3.7 0.21 lb 3 2018-08-01 Standard gill nets 1.5 (below normal) 3.7 – 28.4 0.11 lb 3 2013-07-29 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.7 0.34 lb 1 2013-07-29 Standard gill nets 2.0 (below normal) 3.7 – 28.4 0.14 lb 4 2021-08-02 Standard gill nets 2.5 (below normal) 3.7 – 28.4 0.19 lb 5 2024-07-29 Standard gill nets 16.5 (normal) 3.7 – 28.4 0.06 lb 33 1995-08-28 Standard trap nets 4.5 (above normal) 0.5 – 3.7 0.18 lb 18 1995-08-28 Standard gill nets 6.5 (normal) 3.7 – 28.4 0.16 lb 13 1980-08-04 Standard trap nets 4.0 (above normal) 0.5 – 3.7 0.14 lb 16 1980-08-04 Standard gill nets 31.5 (above normal) 3.7 – 28.4 0.16 lb 63 1985-08-06 Standard trap nets 3.3 (normal) 0.5 – 3.7 0.24 lb 13 1985-08-06 Standard gill nets 20.0 (normal) 3.7 – 28.4 0.13 lb 40 2003-08-05 Standard gill nets 1.0 (below normal) 3.7 – 28.4 0.20 lb 2
SLR Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2018-08-01 Standard trap nets 0.5 — 6.83 lb 2 2024-07-29 Standard gill nets 2.0 — 2.50 lb 4 1995-08-28 Standard trap nets 0.5 — 4.68 lb 2
Yellow Bullhead Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2018-08-01 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 1.0 – 8.0 0.98 lb 1 2018-08-01 Standard trap nets 0.8 (below normal) 2.4 – 9.1 0.70 lb 3 2021-08-02 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 1.0 – 8.0 1.54 lb 1 2024-07-29 Standard gill nets 3.0 (normal) 1.0 – 8.0 0.77 lb 6 1995-08-28 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 1.0 – 8.0 0.88 lb 1 1995-08-28 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 2.4 – 9.1 0.95 lb 1 1980-08-04 Standard trap nets 8.3 (normal) 2.4 – 9.1 0.64 lb 33 1985-08-06 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 1.0 – 8.0 0.94 lb 4 1985-08-06 Standard trap nets 11.8 (above normal) 2.4 – 9.1 0.93 lb 47 2003-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.8 (below normal) 2.4 – 9.1 1.10 lb 3
Northern Pike Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2018-08-01 Standard gill nets 1.0 (below normal) 2.3 – 9.2 3.38 lb 2 2018-08-01 Standard trap nets 0.5 — 4.98 lb 2 2013-07-29 Standard gill nets 3.0 (normal) 2.3 – 9.2 4.52 lb 6 2021-08-02 Standard gill nets 7.0 (normal) 2.3 – 9.2 1.94 lb 14 2024-07-29 Standard gill nets 8.5 (normal) 2.3 – 9.2 2.65 lb 17 1995-08-28 Standard gill nets 1.0 (below normal) 2.3 – 9.2 3.18 lb 2 1995-08-28 Standard trap nets 0.5 — 1.90 lb 2 1980-08-04 Standard gill nets 4.5 (normal) 2.3 – 9.2 2.13 lb 9 1985-08-06 Standard gill nets 1.5 (below normal) 2.3 – 9.2 4.60 lb 3 1985-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.5 — 5.38 lb 2 2003-08-05 Standard gill nets 1.0 (below normal) 2.3 – 9.2 2.78 lb 2 2003-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.5 — 2.22 lb 2 2003-08-05 Survey seining 0.5 — — 1
Smallmouth Bass Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2018-08-01 Standard electrofishing 8.7 — 1.60 lb 13 2024-07-29 Standard electrofishing 2.4 — 3.11 lb 5
Channel Catfish Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2018-08-01 Standard gill nets 36.5 — 2.48 lb 73 2018-08-01 Standard trap nets 0.5 — 3.10 lb 2 2013-07-29 Standard gill nets 23.5 — 1.59 lb 47 2013-07-29 Standard trap nets 0.8 — 1.11 lb 3 2021-08-02 Standard gill nets 11.5 — 2.36 lb 23 2024-07-29 Standard gill nets 7.0 — 3.34 lb 14 1995-08-28 Standard gill nets 19.0 — 0.91 lb 38 1995-08-28 Standard trap nets 1.8 — 1.94 lb 7 1985-08-06 Standard gill nets 2.5 — 0.40 lb 5 1985-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 0.75 lb 1 2003-08-05 Standard gill nets 37.0 — 1.28 lb 74 2003-08-05 Standard trap nets 2.5 — 3.19 lb 10
Largemouth Bass Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2018-08-01 Standard electrofishing 27.4 — 0.96 lb 41 2013-07-29 Standard electrofishing 6.0 — 1.09 lb 2 2024-07-29 Standard electrofishing 21.6 — 0.45 lb 45 2024-07-29 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.5 — 1 1995-08-28 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.5 0.37 lb 1 1980-08-04 Standard trap nets 2.5 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.0 0.47 lb 10 1985-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.0 1.06 lb 2 2003-08-05 Survey seining 4.0 — — 8
Shorthead Redhorse Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2018-08-01 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 0.7 – 3.0 2.55 lb 4 2018-08-01 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.6 – 3.2 2.59 lb 3 2013-07-29 Standard gill nets 6.5 (above normal) 0.7 – 3.0 1.94 lb 13 2013-07-29 Standard trap nets 2.5 (normal) 0.6 – 3.2 2.03 lb 10 2021-08-02 Standard gill nets 6.5 (above normal) 0.7 – 3.0 1.83 lb 13 2024-07-29 Standard gill nets 19.5 (above normal) 0.7 – 3.0 1.73 lb 39 1995-08-28 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 0.7 – 3.0 1.48 lb 4 1995-08-28 Standard trap nets 7.8 (above normal) 0.6 – 3.2 2.63 lb 31 1980-08-04 Standard gill nets 3.0 (normal) 0.7 – 3.0 2.58 lb 6 1980-08-04 Standard trap nets 4.3 (above normal) 0.6 – 3.2 2.69 lb 17 1985-08-06 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.7 – 3.0 1.60 lb 2 1985-08-06 Standard trap nets 9.5 (above normal) 0.6 – 3.2 2.38 lb 38 2003-08-05 Standard gill nets 4.5 (above normal) 0.7 – 3.0 1.20 lb 9 2003-08-05 Standard trap nets 7.0 (above normal) 0.6 – 3.2 2.23 lb 28
Common Carp Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2018-08-01 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.5 15.60 lb 1 2013-07-29 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 2.5 10.51 lb 1 1995-08-28 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.5 8.63 lb 2 1980-08-04 Standard trap nets 4.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.5 5.21 lb 17
Walleye Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2018-08-01 Standard gill nets 4.0 (normal) 1.2 – 5.3 0.95 lb 8 2018-08-01 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.8 2.63 lb 1 2013-07-29 Standard gill nets 3.0 (normal) 1.2 – 5.3 1.33 lb 6 2021-08-02 Standard gill nets 8.5 (above normal) 1.2 – 5.3 1.74 lb 17 2024-07-29 Standard gill nets 3.5 (normal) 1.2 – 5.3 1.07 lb 7 1995-08-28 Standard gill nets 7.5 (above normal) 1.2 – 5.3 2.02 lb 15 1995-08-28 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 0.8 0.83 lb 3 1980-08-04 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 1.2 – 5.3 0.50 lb 1 1980-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 0.8 3.56 lb 2 1985-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.8 1.13 lb 1 2003-08-05 Standard gill nets 3.0 (normal) 1.2 – 5.3 0.38 lb 6 2003-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.8 0.71 lb 1
Bluegill Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2018-08-01 Standard gill nets 3.0 — 0.25 lb 6 2018-08-01 Standard trap nets 10.3 (normal) 5.9 – 43.3 0.21 lb 41 2013-07-29 Standard gill nets 0.5 — 0.34 lb 1 2013-07-29 Standard trap nets 15.8 (normal) 5.9 – 43.3 0.21 lb 63 2021-08-02 Standard gill nets 7.0 — 0.32 lb 14 2024-07-29 Standard gill nets 17.0 — 0.11 lb 34 1995-08-28 Standard trap nets 11.5 (normal) 5.9 – 43.3 0.25 lb 46 1980-08-04 Standard gill nets 0.5 — 0.25 lb 1 1980-08-04 Standard trap nets 15.3 (normal) 5.9 – 43.3 0.28 lb 61 1985-08-06 Standard trap nets 34.8 (normal) 5.9 – 43.3 0.22 lb 139 2003-08-05 Survey seining 43.5 — — 87 2003-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.5 — 0.30 lb 1 2003-08-05 Standard trap nets 12.3 (normal) 5.9 – 43.3 0.31 lb 49
White Sucker Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2018-08-01 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 3.71 lb 2 2018-08-01 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.3 3.53 lb 1 2013-07-29 Standard gill nets 3.0 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 2.77 lb 6 2021-08-02 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 2.45 lb 4 2024-07-29 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 4.41 lb 1 1995-08-28 Standard gill nets 3.5 (above normal) 0.5 – 3.3 2.44 lb 7 1995-08-28 Standard trap nets 7.0 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.3 2.61 lb 28 1980-08-04 Standard gill nets 2.5 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 1.86 lb 5 1985-08-06 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 1.73 lb 3 1985-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.3 2.75 lb 1 2003-08-05 Standard gill nets 6.0 (above normal) 0.5 – 3.3 2.40 lb 12 2003-08-05 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 2.62 lb 5
Black Crappie Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2018-08-01 Standard gill nets 2.5 (normal) 0.8 – 8.4 0.41 lb 5 2018-08-01 Standard trap nets 5.5 (normal) 0.9 – 8.0 0.46 lb 22 2013-07-29 Standard gill nets 11.0 (above normal) 0.8 – 8.4 0.25 lb 22 2013-07-29 Standard trap nets 23.3 (above normal) 0.9 – 8.0 0.23 lb 93 2021-08-02 Standard gill nets 8.5 (above normal) 0.8 – 8.4 0.27 lb 17 2024-07-29 Standard gill nets 2.5 (normal) 0.8 – 8.4 0.35 lb 5 1995-08-28 Standard gill nets 61.5 (above normal) 0.8 – 8.4 0.21 lb 123 1995-08-28 Standard trap nets 47.0 (above normal) 0.9 – 8.0 0.10 lb 188 1980-08-04 Standard gill nets 74.5 (above normal) 0.8 – 8.4 0.21 lb 149 1980-08-04 Standard trap nets 55.5 (above normal) 0.9 – 8.0 0.32 lb 222 1985-08-06 Standard gill nets 11.5 (above normal) 0.8 – 8.4 0.16 lb 23 1985-08-06 Standard trap nets 61.5 (above normal) 0.9 – 8.0 0.25 lb 246 2003-08-05 Standard gill nets 9.0 (above normal) 0.8 – 8.4 0.31 lb 18 2003-08-05 Standard trap nets 8.5 (above normal) 0.9 – 8.0 0.39 lb 34
Pumpkinseed Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2018-08-01 Standard trap nets 0.5 (below normal) 1.5 – 9.1 0.19 lb 2 2021-08-02 Standard gill nets 0.5 — 0.15 lb 1 2024-07-29 Standard gill nets 6.5 — 0.19 lb 13 1995-08-28 Standard trap nets 1.5 (normal) 1.5 – 9.1 0.10 lb 6 1980-08-04 Standard trap nets 5.0 (normal) 1.5 – 9.1 0.11 lb 20 1985-08-06 Standard trap nets 2.0 (normal) 1.5 – 9.1 0.15 lb 8 2003-08-05 Survey seining 2.0 — — 4
BIB Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2018-08-01 Standard trap nets 0.3 (above normal) 0.1 – 0.2 4.87 lb 1 2013-07-29 Standard trap nets 0.3 (above normal) 0.1 – 0.2 8.83 lb 1
GLR Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2013-07-29 Standard trap nets 1.0 — 4.38 lb 4 1995-08-28 Standard trap nets 0.8 — 5.81 lb 3
Hybrid Sunfish Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2013-07-29 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 0.02 lb 1 1995-08-28 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 0.17 lb 1 1980-08-04 Standard trap nets 1.8 — 0.04 lb 7
Black Bullhead Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2024-07-29 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 3.1 – 47.6 0.22 lb 1 1995-08-28 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 1.0 – 29.9 0.70 lb 4 1995-08-28 Standard gill nets 5.5 (normal) 3.1 – 47.6 0.15 lb 11 1980-08-04 Standard trap nets 1.5 (normal) 1.0 – 29.9 0.50 lb 6 1980-08-04 Standard gill nets 22.0 (normal) 3.1 – 47.6 0.76 lb 44 1985-08-06 Standard trap nets 3.3 (normal) 1.0 – 29.9 0.75 lb 13 1985-08-06 Standard gill nets 21.0 (normal) 3.1 – 47.6 0.27 lb 42 2003-08-05 Standard gill nets 1.5 (below normal) 3.1 – 47.6 0.99 lb 3
GRR Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2024-07-29 Standard gill nets 8.0 — 1.83 lb 16
BRH Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch 2024-07-29 Standard gill nets 0.5 — 1
Brown Bullhead Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 1995-08-28 Standard trap nets 1.5 (normal) 0.6 – 5.2 1.15 lb 6 1980-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.5 (below normal) 0.6 – 5.2 0.96 lb 2 1980-08-04 Standard gill nets 8.0 (above normal) 0.5 – 5.5 1.14 lb 16 1985-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.6 – 5.2 1.08 lb 3 1985-08-06 Standard gill nets 4.5 (normal) 0.5 – 5.5 1.06 lb 9 2003-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.6 – 5.2 1.19 lb 1
Golden Shiner Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 1995-08-28 Standard trap nets 1.5 (above normal) 0.2 – 1.1 0.04 lb 6 1985-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 1.1 0.13 lb 1
Tullibee (Cisco) Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 1995-08-28 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 0.9 – 4.4 0.44 lb 1
Bowfin Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 1980-08-04 Standard trap nets 1.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.1 3.60 lb 5 1985-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.1 1.00 lb 1
CRP Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 1985-08-06 Standard trap nets 1.0 — 3.69 lb 4
Logperch Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch 2003-08-05 Survey seining 0.5 — 1
SFS Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch 2003-08-05 Survey seining 8.0 — 16
Johnny Darter Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch 2003-08-05 Survey seining 0.5 — 1
Brook Trout Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch 2003-08-05 Survey seining 7.5 — 15
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