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Name: Lake of the Woods
Nearest Town: Warroad
Primary County: Lake of the Woods Survey Date: 04/01/2007
Inventory Number: 39000200
Public Access Information
Ownership Type Description
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Lake Characteristics
Lake Area (acres): 344782.67
Littoral Area (acres): 79253
Maximum Depth (ft): 36
Water Clarity (ft): N/A
Dominant Bottom Substrate: N/A
Abundance of Aquatic Plants: N/A
Maximum Depth of Plant Growth (ft): N/A
Did you know? Fisheries personnel monitor and regulate aquaculture, fishing tournaments, commercial fishing operations, aquatic plant management, and aeration.
Fish Sampled for the 2007 Survey Year
Species
Gear Used
Number of fish per net
Average Fish Weight (lbs)
Normal Range (lbs)
Caught
Normal Range
Black Bullhead Gill net 0.02 0.0 - 4.7 0.82 0.4 - 1.0
Black Crappie Gill net 0.31 0.1 - 0.7 0.16 0.2 - 0.5
Burbot Gill net 0.02 0.0 - 0.2 5.29 1.1 - 2.1
Golden Redhorse Gill net 0.04 N/A 4.77 N/A
Lake Sturgeon Gill net 0.44 N/A 6.21 N/A
Lake Whitefish Gill net 0.02 0.0 - 0.2 2.16 0.3 - 4.4
Northern Pike Gill net 2.06 0.9 - 4.3 6.33 2.4 - 4.3
Quillback Gill net 0.27 N/A 1.92 N/A
Rock Bass Gill net 0.06 0.1 - 1.1 0.17 0.3 - 0.6
Sauger Gill net 20.17 10.2 - 18.6 0.29 0.5 - 0.6
Shorthead Redhorse Gill net 0.21 0.1 - 0.9 2.50 0.9 - 2.5
Silver Lamprey Gill net 0.15 N/A 0.07 N/A
Silver Redhorse Gill net 0.02 N/A 2.94 N/A
Smallmouth Bass Gill net 0.12 0.0 - 0.2 1.74 0.8 - 1.5
Trout-perch Gill net 0.02 N/A 0.04 N/A
Tullibee (cisco) Gill net 12.23 4.9 - 17.6 0.58 0.4 - 0.5
Walleye Gill net 14.06 3.3 - 14.8 1.09 0.9 - 1.5
White Sucker Gill net 7.69 0.8 - 2.4 2.79 1.6 - 2.1
Yellow Perch Gill net 8.37 9.9 - 57.1 0.31 0.2 - 0.3
Normal Ranges represent typical catches for lakes with similar physical and chemical characteristics.
Length of Selected Species (Trapnet, Gillnet) Sampled for the 2007 Survey Year
Species Number of fish caught in each category (inches)
0-5 6-8 9-11 12-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30+ Total
black bullhead 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
black crappie 6 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 16
burbot 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1
golden redhorse 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2
lake sturgeon 0 0 0 0 2 3 11 7 23
lake whitefish 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1
northern pike 0 0 0 0 5 26 27 49 107
quillback 0 2 0 5 6 1 0 0 14
rock bass 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
sauger 10 665 185 162 27 0 0 0 1049
shorthead redhorse 0 3 0 0 3 5 0 0 11
silver lamprey 0 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 8
silver redhorse 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1
smallmouth bass 0 1 0 4 1 0 0 0 6
trout-perch 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
tullibee (cisco) 0 67 393 172 4 0 0 0 636
walleye 6 70 241 177 177 50 10 0 731
white sucker 0 8 15 15 304 58 0 0 400
yellow perch 80 199 151 5 0 0 0 0 435
For the record, the largest Green Sunfish taken in Minnesota weighed 1 lb., 2.7 oz. and was caught by:
Who: Richard R. Kunze, Waconia, MN
Where: Scheuble Lake, Carver County
When: 1/9/84.
Statistics: 11.4" length, 10.5" girth
Fish Stocked by Species for the Last Five Years
Year Species Age Number
Fish Consumption Guidelines
These fish consumption guidelines help people make choices about which fish to eat and how often. Following the guidelines enables people to reduce their exposure to contaminants while still enjoying the many benefits from fish.
Pregnant Women, Women who may become pregnant and Children under age 15
LAKE NAME
County, DOWID Species Meal Advice Contaminants
Unrestricted 1 meal/week 1 meal/month Do not eat
LAKE OF THE WOODS
Lake of the Woods Co., 39000200 Cisco All sizes Mercury
Lake Sturgeon All sizes
Northern Pike All sizes Mercury
Sauger All sizes Mercury
Smallmouth Bass All sizes Mercury
Walleye shorter than 16" 16" or longer Mercury
White Sucker All sizes Mercury
Yellow Perch All sizes Mercury
General Population
LAKE NAME
County, DOWID Species Meal Advice Contaminants
Unrestricted 1 meal/week 1 meal/month Do not eat
LAKE OF THE WOODS
Lake of the Woods Co., 39000200 Cisco All sizes
Lake Sturgeon All sizes
Northern Pike All sizes Mercury
Sauger All sizes Mercury
Smallmouth Bass All sizes Mercury
Walleye All sizes Mercury
White Sucker All sizes
Yellow Perch All sizes
DOWID - MN DNR, Divion of Waters' lake ID number.
Contaminants listed were measured at levels high enough to warrant a recommendation to limit consumption.
Listing of consumption guidelines do not imply the fish are legal to keep, MN DNR fishing regulations should be consulted.
Dioxin
Mercury
PCBS - Polychlorinated biphenyls
PFOS - Perfluorooctane sulfanate
Status of the Fishery (as of 04/01/2007)
September gill netting in 2007 found average numbers of walleye, but high sauger abundance.
Overall walleye abundance remains essentially unchanged from the previous two years, and is slightly below the 10-year average abundance. For walleye, the 2003 year class stands out, with most individuals between 11 and 13 inches in length. Individuals from the very strong 2001 year class range in length from 14 to 18 inches. These two year classes will support the bulk of the walleye harvest for the next few years. Based on summer sampling, the 2007 walleye year class is expected to be of moderate strength.
Sauger abundance is the highest measured for quite some time. The driving force behind this high level of sauger abundance is the very strong 2006 year class. These fish averaged about 7.5 inches long during the September sampling, and comprised about one half of the sauger sample. Sauger from the 2006 year class will be most noticed by anglers this winter as they are of "bait-stealer" size. The abundance of keeper-size sauger remains esentially unchanged from the past several years. Based on summer sampling, the 2007 sauger year class is predicted to be of moderate strength.?
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Lake Characteristics
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Lake Area (acres): 93.00 Littoral Area (acres): 90.00 Maximum Depth (ft): 19.00 Water Clarity (ft): 9.50
Dominant Bottom Substrate: N/A Abundance of Aquatic Plants: N/A Maximum Depth of Plant Growth (ft): N/A
Did you know? Minnesota waters support 153 species of fish.
Fish Sampled for the 1991 Survey Year
Species Gear Used
Number of fish per net Average Fish Weight (lbs)
Normal Range (lbs)
Caught Normal Range
Yellow Perch Gill net 15.3 2.2 - 14.6 0.09 0.1 - 0.2
Walleye
Gill net 0.3 3.0 - 9.8 2.80 0.9 - 1.6
Pumpkinseed Sunfish
Gill net 1.5 N/A - N/A 0.12 N/A - N/A
Northern Pike
Gill net 7.8 2.0 - 6.3 4.77 1.3 - 2.4
Brown Bullhead Gill net 1.0 N/A - N/A 1.00 N/A - N/A
Bluegill
Gill net 3.3 N/A - N/A 0.08 N/A - N/A
Black Crappie
Gill net 2.3 0.7 - 2.5 0.12 0.1 - 0.4
Walleye
Trap net 0.8 0.5 - 1.9 2.40 1.1 - 2.0
Pumpkinseed Sunfish
Trap net 1.8 0.4 - 2.6 0.24 0.1 - 0.2
Northern Pike
Trap net 0.3 N/A - N/A 5.00 N/A - N/A
Brown Bullhead Trap net 1.8 N/A - N/A 1.06 N/A - N/A
Bluegill
Trap net 16.8 0.3 - 6.4 0.13 0.1 - 0.3
Black Crappie
Trap net 8.0 1.0 - 7.8 0.21 0.2 - 0.5
Normal Ranges represent typical catches for lakes with similar physical and chemical characteristics.
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Length of Selected Species Sampled for All Gear for the 1991 Survey Year
Species Number of fish caught in each category (inches)
0-5 6-8 9-11 12-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30+ Total
Yellow Perch 4 57 0 0 0 0 0 0 61
Walleye
0 0 1 0 2 1 0 0 4
Pumpkinseed Sunfish
4 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 13
Northern Pike
0 0 1 0 1 11 18 1 32
Brown Bullhead 0 1 4 6 0 0 0 0 11
Bluegill
69 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 80
Black Crappie
3 35 2 1 0 0 0 0 41
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For the record, the largest Splake taken in Minnesota weighed 13 lbs., 5.44 oz. and was caught by:
Who: Michael Birdsall, Chisholm, MN Where: Larson Lake, Itasca County When: 2/11/01. Statistics: 33.5" length, 19" girth
Fish Consumption Guidelines
No fish consumption guidelines are available for this lake. For more information, see the "Fish Consumption Advice" pages at the Minnesota Department of Health.
Status of the Fishery (as of 07/19/1991)
NOP ABUNDANCE IS WELL ABOVE LOCAL AVERAGES AND GROWTH IS GOOD WITH ALL YEAR CLASSES WELL REPRESENTED. BLGS AND BLC NUMBERS ARE ABOVE STATE AND LOCAL AVERAGES, WITH 1987 (IV) YEAR CLASS REPRESENTING 66.5% OF THE CATCH. YEP ARE REPRESENTED BY AGE GROUPS IV, V, AND VI; HOWEVER, GROWTH IS VERY SLOW. WAE ARE PRESENT IN THE LAKE, HOWEVER, WELL BELOW STATE AND LOCAL AVERAGES.
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Lake Area (acres): 93.00 Littoral Area (acres): 90.00 Maximum Depth (ft): 19.00 Water Clarity (ft): 9.50
Dominant Bottom Substrate: N/A Abundance of Aquatic Plants: N/A Maximum Depth of Plant Growth (ft): N/A
Did you know? Minnesota waters support 153 species of fish.
Fish Sampled for the 1991 Survey Year
Species Gear Used
Number of fish per net Average Fish Weight (lbs)
Normal Range (lbs)
Caught Normal Range
Yellow Perch Gill net 15.3 2.2 - 14.6 0.09 0.1 - 0.2
Walleye
Gill net 0.3 3.0 - 9.8 2.80 0.9 - 1.6
Pumpkinseed Sunfish
Gill net 1.5 N/A - N/A 0.12 N/A - N/A
Northern Pike
Gill net 7.8 2.0 - 6.3 4.77 1.3 - 2.4
Brown Bullhead Gill net 1.0 N/A - N/A 1.00 N/A - N/A
Bluegill
Gill net 3.3 N/A - N/A 0.08 N/A - N/A
Black Crappie
Gill net 2.3 0.7 - 2.5 0.12 0.1 - 0.4
Walleye
Trap net 0.8 0.5 - 1.9 2.40 1.1 - 2.0
Pumpkinseed Sunfish
Trap net 1.8 0.4 - 2.6 0.24 0.1 - 0.2
Northern Pike
Trap net 0.3 N/A - N/A 5.00 N/A - N/A
Brown Bullhead Trap net 1.8 N/A - N/A 1.06 N/A - N/A
Bluegill
Trap net 16.8 0.3 - 6.4 0.13 0.1 - 0.3
Black Crappie
Trap net 8.0 1.0 - 7.8 0.21 0.2 - 0.5
Normal Ranges represent typical catches for lakes with similar physical and chemical characteristics.
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Length of Selected Species Sampled for All Gear for the 1991 Survey Year
Species Number of fish caught in each category (inches)
0-5 6-8 9-11 12-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30+ Total
Yellow Perch 4 57 0 0 0 0 0 0 61
Walleye
0 0 1 0 2 1 0 0 4
Pumpkinseed Sunfish
4 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 13
Northern Pike
0 0 1 0 1 11 18 1 32
Brown Bullhead 0 1 4 6 0 0 0 0 11
Bluegill
69 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 80
Black Crappie
3 35 2 1 0 0 0 0 41
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For the record, the largest Splake taken in Minnesota weighed 13 lbs., 5.44 oz. and was caught by:
Who: Michael Birdsall, Chisholm, MN Where: Larson Lake, Itasca County When: 2/11/01. Statistics: 33.5" length, 19" girth
Fish Consumption Guidelines
No fish consumption guidelines are available for this lake. For more information, see the "Fish Consumption Advice" pages at the Minnesota Department of Health.
Status of the Fishery (as of 07/19/1991)
NOP ABUNDANCE IS WELL ABOVE LOCAL AVERAGES AND GROWTH IS GOOD WITH ALL YEAR CLASSES WELL REPRESENTED. BLGS AND BLC NUMBERS ARE ABOVE STATE AND LOCAL AVERAGES, WITH 1987 (IV) YEAR CLASS REPRESENTING 66.5% OF THE CATCH. YEP ARE REPRESENTED BY AGE GROUPS IV, V, AND VI; HOWEVER, GROWTH IS VERY SLOW. WAE ARE PRESENT IN THE LAKE, HOWEVER, WELL BELOW STATE AND LOCAL AVERAGES.
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Lake information report
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Name: BREDA
Nearest Town: TWO HARBORS
Primary County: St. Louis Survey Date: 06/23/1965
Inventory Number: 69-0037-00
Public Access Information
Ownership Type Description
Unknown Unknown By boat down inlet stream from road bridge.
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Lake Characteristics
Lake Area (acres): 137.00
Littoral Area (acres): 137.00
Maximum Depth (ft): 4.00
Water Clarity (ft): 1.50
Dominant Bottom Substrate: N/A
Abundance of Aquatic Plants: N/A
Maximum Depth of Plant Growth (ft): N/A
Did you know? Minnesota has 11,482 lakes 10 acres or larger, of which 5,483 are fishing lakes. Excluding Lake Superior, the state has 3.8 million acres of fishing water. Minnesota's portion of Lake Superior is 1.4 million acres.
Fish Sampled for the 1965 Survey Year
Species
Gear Used
Number of fish per net
Average Fish Weight (lbs)
Normal Range (lbs)
Caught
Normal Range
Yellow Perch Gill net 7.3 N/A - N/A 0.42 N/A - N/A
White Sucker Gill net 5.0 N/A - N/A 1.55 N/A - N/A
Northern Pike Gill net 8.7 N/A - N/A 1.39 N/A - N/A
Trap net 4.0 N/A - N/A 0.78 N/A - N/A
Normal Ranges represent typical catches for lakes with similar physical and chemical characteristics.
Length of Selected Species Sampled for All Gear for the 1965 Survey Year
Species Number of fish caught in each category (inches)
0-5 6-8 9-11 12-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30+ Total
Northern Pike 0 0 0 19 15 5 3 0 42
Yellow Perch 2 11 9 0 0 0 0 0 22
For the record, the largest Green Sunfish taken in Minnesota weighed 1 lb., 2.7 oz. and was caught by:
Who: Richard R. Kunze, Waconia, MN
Where: Scheuble Lake, Carver County
When: 1/9/84.
Statistics: 11.4" length, 10.5" girth
Fish Consumption Guidelines
No fish consumption guidelines are available for this lake. For more information, see the "Fish Consumption Advice" pages at the Minnesota Department of Health.
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Status of the Fishery (as of 06/23/1965)
(mile. Twelve deer and 1 moose seen at one (count around lakeshore.
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Name: BREDA
Nearest Town: TWO HARBORS
Primary County: St. Louis Survey Date: 06/23/1965
Inventory Number: 69-0037-00
Public Access Information
Ownership Type Description
Unknown Unknown By boat down inlet stream from road bridge.
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Lake Characteristics
Lake Area (acres): 137.00
Littoral Area (acres): 137.00
Maximum Depth (ft): 4.00
Water Clarity (ft): 1.50
Dominant Bottom Substrate: N/A
Abundance of Aquatic Plants: N/A
Maximum Depth of Plant Growth (ft): N/A
Did you know? Minnesota has 11,482 lakes 10 acres or larger, of which 5,483 are fishing lakes. Excluding Lake Superior, the state has 3.8 million acres of fishing water. Minnesota's portion of Lake Superior is 1.4 million acres.
Fish Sampled for the 1965 Survey Year
Species
Gear Used
Number of fish per net
Average Fish Weight (lbs)
Normal Range (lbs)
Caught
Normal Range
Yellow Perch Gill net 7.3 N/A - N/A 0.42 N/A - N/A
White Sucker Gill net 5.0 N/A - N/A 1.55 N/A - N/A
Northern Pike Gill net 8.7 N/A - N/A 1.39 N/A - N/A
Trap net 4.0 N/A - N/A 0.78 N/A - N/A
Normal Ranges represent typical catches for lakes with similar physical and chemical characteristics.
Length of Selected Species Sampled for All Gear for the 1965 Survey Year
Species Number of fish caught in each category (inches)
0-5 6-8 9-11 12-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30+ Total
Northern Pike 0 0 0 19 15 5 3 0 42
Yellow Perch 2 11 9 0 0 0 0 0 22
For the record, the largest Green Sunfish taken in Minnesota weighed 1 lb., 2.7 oz. and was caught by:
Who: Richard R. Kunze, Waconia, MN
Where: Scheuble Lake, Carver County
When: 1/9/84.
Statistics: 11.4" length, 10.5" girth
Fish Consumption Guidelines
No fish consumption guidelines are available for this lake. For more information, see the "Fish Consumption Advice" pages at the Minnesota Department of Health.
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Status of the Fishery (as of 06/23/1965)
(mile. Twelve deer and 1 moose seen at one (count around lakeshore.
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Name: Mille Lacs
Nearest Town: Garrison
Primary County: Mille Lacs Survey Date: 09/04/2007
Inventory Number: 48000200
Public Access Information
Ownership Type Description
Township Earthen
County Earthen
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Lake Characteristics
Lake Area (acres): 128223.89 Littoral Area (acres): 33129 Maximum Depth (ft): 42 Water Clarity (ft): 10.3 (6-13.5) Dominant Bottom Substrate: N/A Abundance of Aquatic Plants: N/A Maximum Depth of Plant Growth (ft): N/A
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Fish Sampled for the 2007 Survey Year
Species Gear Used
Number of fish per net Average Fish Weight (lbs)
Normal Range (lbs)
Caught Normal Range
Black Crappie
Gill net 0.17 0.1 - 0.7 0.60 0.2 - 0.5
Burbot Gill net 0.04 0.0 - 0.2 1.36 1.1 - 2.1
Largemouth Bass
Gill net 0.02 0.0 - 0.1 0.07 0.2 - 1.0
Muskellunge
Gill net 0.02 0.0 - 0.1 3.88 3.3 - 8.0
Northern Pike
Gill net 0.83 0.9 - 4.3 5.86 2.4 - 4.3
Rock Bass
Gill net 0.33 0.1 - 1.1 0.52 0.3 - 0.6
Smallmouth Bass
Gill net 0.12 0.0 - 0.2 1.54 0.8 - 1.5
Tullibee (cisco) Gill net 1.13 4.9 - 17.6 0.88 0.4 - 0.5
Walleye
Gill net 11.17 3.3 - 14.8 1.67 0.9 - 1.5
White Sucker Gill net 0.31 0.8 - 2.4 2.72 1.6 - 2.1
Yellow Perch Gill net 28.71 9.9 - 57.1 0.30 0.2 - 0.3
Normal Ranges represent typical catches for lakes with similar physical and chemical characteristics.
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Length of Selected Species (Trapnet, Gillnet) Sampled for the 2007 Survey Year
Species Number of fish caught in each category (inches)
0-5 6-8 9-11 12-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30+ Total
black crappie 0 5 3 1 0 0 0 0 9
burbot 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2
largemouth bass 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
muskellunge 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1
northern pike 0 0 0 1 0 6 22 14 43
rock bass 4 5 8 0 0 0 0 0 17
smallmouth bass 0 1 0 3 2 0 0 0 6
tullibee (cisco) 1 11 8 30 9 0 0 0 59
walleye 2 118 71 97 175 95 23 0 581
white sucker 0 0 1 0 14 1 0 0 16
yellow perch 401 544 530 18 0 0 0 0 1493
For the record, the largest Tiger Trout taken in Minnesota weighed 2 lbs., 9.12 oz. and was caught by:
Who: Chris Nelson, Stewartville, MN Where: Mill Creek, Olmsted County When: 8/7/99. Statistics: 20" length, 9 5/8" girth
Fish Stocked by Species for the Last Five Years
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Year Species Age Number
2006 Muskellunge
Fingerling 3,000
2004 Muskellunge
Fingerling 3,000
Fish Consumption Guidelines
These fish consumption guidelines help people make choices about which fish to eat and how often. Following the guidelines enables people to reduce their exposure to contaminants while still enjoying the many benefits from fish.
Pregnant Women, Women who may become pregnant and Children under age 15
LAKE NAME
County, DOWID Species Meal Advice Contaminants
Unrestricted 1 meal/week 1 meal/month Do not eat
MILLE LACS
Mille Lacs Co., 48000200 Burbot All sizes Mercury
Carp All sizes Mercury
Cisco All sizes
Northern Pike All sizes Mercury
Smallmouth Bass All sizes Mercury
Sunfish All sizes Mercury
Walleye All sizes Mercury
White Sucker All sizes
Yellow Perch All sizes Mercury
General Population
LAKE NAME
County, DOWID Species Meal Advice Contaminants
Unrestricted 1 meal/week 1 meal/month Do not eat
MILLE LACS
Mille Lacs Co., 48000200 Burbot All sizes
Carp All sizes
Cisco All sizes
Northern Pike All sizes
Smallmouth Bass All sizes
Sunfish All sizes
Walleye All sizes
White Sucker All sizes
Yellow Perch All sizes
DOWID - MN DNR, Divion of Waters' lake ID number.
Contaminants listed were measured at levels high enough to warrant a recommendation to limit consumption.
Listing of consumption guidelines do not imply the fish are legal to keep, MN DNR fishing regulations should be consulted.
Dioxin Mercury PCBS - Polychlorinated biphenyls PFOS - Perfluorooctane sulfanate
Status of the Fishery (as of 09/04/2007)
The walleye population appeared below average in the 2007 sampling. The inshore gill net catch rate, at half the long-term average, was the lowest observed. Below average catches were spread across most sizes of walleye, especially when compared to 2006. However, there was no good explanation as to why numbers decreased by so much. Furthermore, the walleye numbers were only seriously affected on the north shore. Trawling catches were average for fish older than age 1, which contradicted the abnormally low gill net catches on the north side. Ther are also conflicts between gears concerning the abundance of the 2006 year class. Nevertheless, the total weight per net in the inshore gill nets was the lowest observed since 1983, and pushed the fishery into "condition 3" according to the State harvest overage plan. This restricts State anglers to remaining within their allocation in 2008. A mark-recapture population estimate is planned for spring of 2008 to obtain a better estimate of walleye abundance.
The abundance of older yellow perch has declined as the 1996 year class has grown old and died off. The next strong year class was 2002, which contributed most of the large perch in 2007. An abundance of young-of-year yellow perch in 2007 will provide abundant forage in 2008, and is expected to moderate catch rates of walleye.
Recent warm summers may be affecting the abundance of temperature sensitive species. Obvious declines in abundance have been observed for burbot and tullibee, while more subtle declines may be occurring for white sucker. On the other hand, species like smallmouth bass, are showing a gradual increase in abundance as warmer temperatures lead to more favorable environments for warmwater species. Increases in the abundance of largemouth bass and other centrarchids are expected, but most of these species are not sampled well. Tullibee numbers fell to the lowest observed in both inshore and offshore gill nets for the second consecutive year. If the tullibee population is suffering a permanent decline, many impacts may be felt by other species in the lake. First, lack of a medium to large forage species may be increasing predation pressures on young walleye, and may be contributing to the declining year class strengths. Second, lack of tullibee may also increase energy required to feed, and decrease the quality of the food, which may in turn reduce growth rates and maximum size of walleye. Similar concerns can be applied to northern pike and muskellunge as well, and could even be exacerbated by the reduction in white sucker as well. Many muskellunge anglers are fishing Mille Lacs Lake because of the potential for very large fish, possibly even a state record. This dynamic would certainly change if maximum sizes decrease in the future. Furthermore, future muskellunge stocking rates need to consider changes in forage abundance and quality.
The muskellunge genetics study has confirmed that natural reproduction contributes significantly to the muskellunge population. Natural recruits contribute at least 25% and perhaps 50% of the adults. Many of the naturally reproduced muskellunge are hybrids between different stocked strains. As hybridization between the strains continues, it is likely that the Mille Lacs muskellunge population will carry genes from both of the Wisconsin strains for many generations. The continued presence of shoepack genes in some of the hybrid muskellunge was also a surprise, and demonstrates that that strain has persisted on natural reproduction alone for almost 30 years. In the spring of 2008, muskellunge will be sampled during spawning. Naturally reproduced fish from the four year stocking gap from 2000-2003 will be between 5 and 8 years old, which is a good compromise between being fully recruited to the spawning stock and being young enough for decent age assignment.
The discovery of zebra mussels in Mille Lacs Lake in 2005 represents a serious threat to Mille Lacs Lake and many others lakes to which zebra mussels from Mille Lacs Lake could be transported. Future effects to native invertebrates, walleye spawning areas, swimming beaches, the bait industry, and the local economy are unknown. In 2007, several new developments were observed. First, most of the zebra mussels found were small (less than 20 mm). Second, this was the first year that zebra mussels were collected in close enough proximity to confirm the ability to reproduce naturally. Third, zebra mussels were confirmed in the south end of the lake at three different sites. Fourth, veligers were collected in plankton tows. And finally, zebra mussels collected off a cinder block used to hold a data logger represented the first report of confirmed colonization of a temporary object. All of these developments support the classification of Mille Lacs Lake as "infested", and are evidence for significant natural reproduction. ?
Lake information report
Name: Mille Lacs
Nearest Town: Garrison
Primary County: Mille Lacs Survey Date: 09/04/2007
Inventory Number: 48000200
Public Access Information
Ownership Type Description
Township Earthen
County Earthen
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Lake Characteristics
Lake Area (acres): 128223.89 Littoral Area (acres): 33129 Maximum Depth (ft): 42 Water Clarity (ft): 10.3 (6-13.5) Dominant Bottom Substrate: N/A Abundance of Aquatic Plants: N/A Maximum Depth of Plant Growth (ft): N/A
Did you know? Fisheries personnel monitor and regulate aquaculture, fishing tournaments, commercial fishing operations, aquatic plant management, and aeration.
Fish Sampled for the 2007 Survey Year
Species Gear Used
Number of fish per net Average Fish Weight (lbs)
Normal Range (lbs)
Caught Normal Range
Black Crappie
Gill net 0.17 0.1 - 0.7 0.60 0.2 - 0.5
Burbot Gill net 0.04 0.0 - 0.2 1.36 1.1 - 2.1
Largemouth Bass
Gill net 0.02 0.0 - 0.1 0.07 0.2 - 1.0
Muskellunge
Gill net 0.02 0.0 - 0.1 3.88 3.3 - 8.0
Northern Pike
Gill net 0.83 0.9 - 4.3 5.86 2.4 - 4.3
Rock Bass
Gill net 0.33 0.1 - 1.1 0.52 0.3 - 0.6
Smallmouth Bass
Gill net 0.12 0.0 - 0.2 1.54 0.8 - 1.5
Tullibee (cisco) Gill net 1.13 4.9 - 17.6 0.88 0.4 - 0.5
Walleye
Gill net 11.17 3.3 - 14.8 1.67 0.9 - 1.5
White Sucker Gill net 0.31 0.8 - 2.4 2.72 1.6 - 2.1
Yellow Perch Gill net 28.71 9.9 - 57.1 0.30 0.2 - 0.3
Normal Ranges represent typical catches for lakes with similar physical and chemical characteristics.
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Length of Selected Species (Trapnet, Gillnet) Sampled for the 2007 Survey Year
Species Number of fish caught in each category (inches)
0-5 6-8 9-11 12-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30+ Total
black crappie 0 5 3 1 0 0 0 0 9
burbot 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2
largemouth bass 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
muskellunge 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1
northern pike 0 0 0 1 0 6 22 14 43
rock bass 4 5 8 0 0 0 0 0 17
smallmouth bass 0 1 0 3 2 0 0 0 6
tullibee (cisco) 1 11 8 30 9 0 0 0 59
walleye 2 118 71 97 175 95 23 0 581
white sucker 0 0 1 0 14 1 0 0 16
yellow perch 401 544 530 18 0 0 0 0 1493
For the record, the largest Tiger Trout taken in Minnesota weighed 2 lbs., 9.12 oz. and was caught by:
Who: Chris Nelson, Stewartville, MN Where: Mill Creek, Olmsted County When: 8/7/99. Statistics: 20" length, 9 5/8" girth
Fish Stocked by Species for the Last Five Years
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Year Species Age Number
2006 Muskellunge
Fingerling 3,000
2004 Muskellunge
Fingerling 3,000
Fish Consumption Guidelines
These fish consumption guidelines help people make choices about which fish to eat and how often. Following the guidelines enables people to reduce their exposure to contaminants while still enjoying the many benefits from fish.
Pregnant Women, Women who may become pregnant and Children under age 15
LAKE NAME
County, DOWID Species Meal Advice Contaminants
Unrestricted 1 meal/week 1 meal/month Do not eat
MILLE LACS
Mille Lacs Co., 48000200 Burbot All sizes Mercury
Carp All sizes Mercury
Cisco All sizes
Northern Pike All sizes Mercury
Smallmouth Bass All sizes Mercury
Sunfish All sizes Mercury
Walleye All sizes Mercury
White Sucker All sizes
Yellow Perch All sizes Mercury
General Population
LAKE NAME
County, DOWID Species Meal Advice Contaminants
Unrestricted 1 meal/week 1 meal/month Do not eat
MILLE LACS
Mille Lacs Co., 48000200 Burbot All sizes
Carp All sizes
Cisco All sizes
Northern Pike All sizes
Smallmouth Bass All sizes
Sunfish All sizes
Walleye All sizes
White Sucker All sizes
Yellow Perch All sizes
DOWID - MN DNR, Divion of Waters' lake ID number.
Contaminants listed were measured at levels high enough to warrant a recommendation to limit consumption.
Listing of consumption guidelines do not imply the fish are legal to keep, MN DNR fishing regulations should be consulted.
Dioxin Mercury PCBS - Polychlorinated biphenyls PFOS - Perfluorooctane sulfanate
Status of the Fishery (as of 09/04/2007)
The walleye population appeared below average in the 2007 sampling. The inshore gill net catch rate, at half the long-term average, was the lowest observed. Below average catches were spread across most sizes of walleye, especially when compared to 2006. However, there was no good explanation as to why numbers decreased by so much. Furthermore, the walleye numbers were only seriously affected on the north shore. Trawling catches were average for fish older than age 1, which contradicted the abnormally low gill net catches on the north side. Ther are also conflicts between gears concerning the abundance of the 2006 year class. Nevertheless, the total weight per net in the inshore gill nets was the lowest observed since 1983, and pushed the fishery into "condition 3" according to the State harvest overage plan. This restricts State anglers to remaining within their allocation in 2008. A mark-recapture population estimate is planned for spring of 2008 to obtain a better estimate of walleye abundance.
The abundance of older yellow perch has declined as the 1996 year class has grown old and died off. The next strong year class was 2002, which contributed most of the large perch in 2007. An abundance of young-of-year yellow perch in 2007 will provide abundant forage in 2008, and is expected to moderate catch rates of walleye.
Recent warm summers may be affecting the abundance of temperature sensitive species. Obvious declines in abundance have been observed for burbot and tullibee, while more subtle declines may be occurring for white sucker. On the other hand, species like smallmouth bass, are showing a gradual increase in abundance as warmer temperatures lead to more favorable environments for warmwater species. Increases in the abundance of largemouth bass and other centrarchids are expected, but most of these species are not sampled well. Tullibee numbers fell to the lowest observed in both inshore and offshore gill nets for the second consecutive year. If the tullibee population is suffering a permanent decline, many impacts may be felt by other species in the lake. First, lack of a medium to large forage species may be increasing predation pressures on young walleye, and may be contributing to the declining year class strengths. Second, lack of tullibee may also increase energy required to feed, and decrease the quality of the food, which may in turn reduce growth rates and maximum size of walleye. Similar concerns can be applied to northern pike and muskellunge as well, and could even be exacerbated by the reduction in white sucker as well. Many muskellunge anglers are fishing Mille Lacs Lake because of the potential for very large fish, possibly even a state record. This dynamic would certainly change if maximum sizes decrease in the future. Furthermore, future muskellunge stocking rates need to consider changes in forage abundance and quality.
The muskellunge genetics study has confirmed that natural reproduction contributes significantly to the muskellunge population. Natural recruits contribute at least 25% and perhaps 50% of the adults. Many of the naturally reproduced muskellunge are hybrids between different stocked strains. As hybridization between the strains continues, it is likely that the Mille Lacs muskellunge population will carry genes from both of the Wisconsin strains for many generations. The continued presence of shoepack genes in some of the hybrid muskellunge was also a surprise, and demonstrates that that strain has persisted on natural reproduction alone for almost 30 years. In the spring of 2008, muskellunge will be sampled during spawning. Naturally reproduced fish from the four year stocking gap from 2000-2003 will be between 5 and 8 years old, which is a good compromise between being fully recruited to the spawning stock and being young enough for decent age assignment.
The discovery of zebra mussels in Mille Lacs Lake in 2005 represents a serious threat to Mille Lacs Lake and many others lakes to which zebra mussels from Mille Lacs Lake could be transported. Future effects to native invertebrates, walleye spawning areas, swimming beaches, the bait industry, and the local economy are unknown. In 2007, several new developments were observed. First, most of the zebra mussels found were small (less than 20 mm). Second, this was the first year that zebra mussels were collected in close enough proximity to confirm the ability to reproduce naturally. Third, zebra mussels were confirmed in the south end of the lake at three different sites. Fourth, veligers were collected in plankton tows. And finally, zebra mussels collected off a cinder block used to hold a data logger represented the first report of confirmed colonization of a temporary object. All of these developments support the classification of Mille Lacs Lake as "infested", and are evidence for significant natural reproduction. ?
White Bear Lake Minnesota county lake mnlakeplace.com
Lake information report
Name: WHITE BEAR
Nearest Town: White Bear Lake
Primary County: Washington Survey Date: 07/26/2004
Inventory Number: 82-0167-00
Public Access Information
Ownership Type Description
County Concrete T30N, R22W, S12. Boat ramp in the Ramsey County Park on the NW shore of the N basin (Lake I).
City Concrete T30N, R22W, S13. West shore near bridge to Manitou Island.
Other Concrete Private access at the VFW on W shore of the W basin (Lake II).
Other Concrete Private marina on the W shore of the W basin (Lake II).
Lake Characteristics
Lake Area (acres): 2,416.00
Littoral Area (acres): 1,314.00
Maximum Depth (ft): 83.00
Water Clarity (ft): 15.50
Dominant Bottom Substrate: N/A
Abundance of Aquatic Plants: N/A
Maximum Depth of Plant Growth (ft): N/A
Did you know? Habitat acquisition of lands next to lakes and streams protects spawning areas and shoreline vegetation, and it increases access to fishing waters.
Fish Sampled up to the 2004 Survey Year
Species
Gear Used
Number of fish per net
Average Fish Weight (lbs)
Normal Range (lbs)
Caught
Normal Range
Black Bullhead Gill net trace 0.5 - 4.1 0.60 0.6 - 1.0
Black Crappie Gill net 1.0 0.2 - 1.1 0.29 0.2 - 0.5
Trap net 5.4 0.3 - 1.7 0.23 0.3 - 0.6
Bluegill Gill net 20.8 N/A - N/A 0.15 N/A - N/A
Trap net 36.2 3.7 - 42.9 0.11 0.1 - 0.2
Bowfin (Dogfish) Trap net 0.1 0.3 - 1.1 8.57 3.9 - 5.1
Brown Bullhead Gill net trace 0.3 - 1.6 0.88 0.7 - 1.2
Trap net 0.1 0.3 - 1.7 0.91 0.7 - 1.1
Common Carp Trap net 0.2 0.2 - 1.0 8.36 3.5 - 7.4
Green Sunfish Trap net trace 0.2 - 1.0 0.05 0.1 - 0.2
Hybrid Sunfish Gill net 0.2 N/A - N/A 0.36 N/A - N/A
Trap net 1.3 N/A - N/A 0.10 N/A - N/A
Largemouth Bass Gill net 0.3 0.3 - 1.2 0.87 0.6 - 1.0
Trap net 0.2 0.4 - 1.4 0.11 0.3 - 0.7
Muskellunge Gill net trace 0.1 - 0.3 3.79 3.1 - 5.3
Trap net 0.2 0.1 - 0.3 4.05 1.3 - 4.4
Northern Pike Gill net 6.1 3.0 - 7.9 1.45 1.7 - 2.8
Trap net 1.0 N/A - N/A 1.51 N/A - N/A
Pumpkinseed Sunfish Gill net 4.3 N/A - N/A 0.16 N/A - N/A
Trap net 3.9 1.6 - 6.9 0.14 0.1 - 0.3
Rock Bass Gill net 1.8 1.0 - 6.6 0.27 0.3 - 0.5
Trap net 0.3 0.7 - 3.3 0.11 0.2 - 0.5
Smallmouth Bass Gill net trace 0.2 - 0.9 0.49 0.9 - 1.8
Trap net trace 0.1 - 0.6 0.14 0.1 - 0.6
Walleye Gill net 2.0 4.0 - 9.6 2.26 1.1 - 1.9
Trap net 0.6 0.3 - 0.9 1.52 1.0 - 2.2
White Sucker Gill net trace 1.0 - 3.5 2.65 1.5 - 2.3
Trap net 0.1 0.2 - 0.8 3.64 1.4 - 2.7
Yellow Bullhead Gill net 0.7 0.6 - 6.4 0.90 0.6 - 0.9
Trap net 0.4 0.9 - 4.8 0.95 0.7 - 1.0
Yellow Perch Gill net 9.8 7.1 - 33.9 0.16 0.1 - 0.2
Trap net 0.2 0.7 - 3.7 0.08 0.1 - 0.2
Normal Ranges represent typical catches for lakes with similar physical and chemical characteristics.
Length of Selected Species Sampled for All Gear for the 2004 Survey Year
Species Number of fish caught in each category (inches)
0-5 6-8 9-11 12-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30+ Total
Black Bullhead 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
Black Crappie 0 77 16 0 0 0 0 0 93
Bluegill 308 262 0 0 0 0 0 0 570
Brown Bullhead 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 3
Green Sunfish 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Hybrid Sunfish 17 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 22
Largemouth Bass 2 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 7
Muskellunge 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 4
Northern Pike 0 0 2 7 50 23 5 1 88
Pumpkinseed Sunfish 74 37 0 0 0 0 0 0 111
Rock Bass 14 8 4 0 0 0 0 0 26
Smallmouth Bass 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2
Walleye 0 4 1 6 15 5 2 0 33
Yellow Bullhead 0 1 5 8 0 0 0 0 14
Yellow Perch 27 89 5 0 0 0 0 0 121
For the record, the largest Mooneye taken in Minnesota weighed 1 lb., 15 oz. and was caught by:
Who: Scott Neudecker, Redwood Falls, MN
Where: Minnesota River, Redwood County
When: 6/18/80.
Statistics: 16.5" length, 9.75" girth
Fish Stocked by Species for the Last Five Years
Year Species Age Number
2000 Muskellunge Adult 3
Walleye Fingerling 36,680
2001 Muskellunge Fingerling 1,000
Walleye Fingerling 26,724
2002 Muskellunge Yearling 53
Smallmouth Bass Fingerling 8,821
Walleye Fingerling 21,122
2003 Muskellunge Adult 208
Muskellunge Yearling 253
Muskellunge Fingerling 23
Walleye Adult 299
Walleye Fingerling 30,930
Walleye Yearling 308
2004 Largemouth Bass Adult 1
Muskellunge Adult 105
Muskellunge Fry 85,585
Muskellunge Adult 15
Northern Pike Adult 10
Walleye Adult 342
Walleye Fingerling 25,348
Walleye Fry 2,800,000
Walleye Yearling 466
Walleye Adult 91
2005 Muskellunge Adult 352
Muskellunge Adult 2
Northern Pike Adult 40
Walleye Adult 2
Walleye Fingerling 55,690
Walleye Yearling 317
Walleye Adult 36
Fish Consumption Guidelines
These fish consumption guidelines help people make choices about which fish to eat and how often. Following the guidelines enables people to reduce their exposure to contaminants while still enjoying the many benefits from fish.
Pregnant Women, Women who may become pregnant and Children under age 15
LAKE NAME
County, DOWID Species Meal Advice Contaminants
Unrestricted 1 meal/week 1 meal/month Do not eat
WHITE BEAR
Washington Co., 82016700 Bluegill Sunfish All sizes Mercury
Crappie All sizes Mercury
Northern Pike All sizes Mercury
Walleye All sizes Mercury PCBs
White Sucker All sizes Mercury
General Population
LAKE NAME
County, DOWID Species Meal Advice Contaminants
Unrestricted 1 meal/week 1 meal/month Do not eat
WHITE BEAR
Washington Co., 82016700 Bluegill Sunfish All sizes
Crappie All sizes
Northern Pike All sizes Mercury
Walleye All sizes Mercury PCBs
White Sucker All sizes
DOWID - MN DNR, Divion of Waters' lake ID number.
Contaminants listed were measured at levels high enough to warrant a recommendation to limit consumption.
Listing of consumption guidelines do not imply the fish are legal to keep, MN DNR fishing regulations should be consulted.
Dioxin
Mercury
PCBS - Polychlorinated biphenyls
PFOS - Perfluorooctane sulfanate
Status of the Fishery (as of 07/26/2004)
White Bear Lake is primarily managed for Walleye (WAE) and Muskellunge (MUE). Walleye stocking at the time of this assessment has been the statewide standard of 1.0 pounds/littoral acre annually (1,314.0 lbs). Muskellunge stocking has consisted of stocking yearlings at a rate of up to 1 fish/littoral acre/year when available. Walleye were sampled in below average numbers, but above average size for lakes of this type. The gill net catch rate was about half of that observed during the last two fisheries assessments. The average size of gill net sampled WAE 18.0 inches and 2.26 pounds. Approximately 20 percent of all WAE captured measured 20.0 inches or longer. Growth rates for WAE are good with the average fish reaching 16.0 inches by age IV. Muskellunge were sampled within normal ranges for abundance, but averaged on 27.0 inches long and 4.0 pounds. Quality size fish, over 40.0" in length, are present in the population. Muskellunge growth rates are good with the average fish attaining 40.0 inches before age VII. Northern Pike (NOP) were sampled above median levels for gill net abundance, but at a catch rate about half of that observed in 1999. The average size of NOP sampled was 19.0 inches and 1.45 pounds. Only about 7% of sampled NOP measured 25.0 inches or larger. Growth rates for NOP were average through age VI. Yellow Perch (YEP) were sampled at the highest abundance ever recorded in gill nets for this lake. This increased abundance correlates with the decreased gill net catch rates for WAE and NOP. The average size of YEP sampled was 6.95 inches and 0.16 pounds.
Bluegill (BLG) catch abundance showed no significant change from that observed in 1999, however, the size structure of the BLG population has shown some improvement since then. The mean size of BLG sampled was 5.2 inches and 0.11 pounds. Approximately 34% of the BLG sampled measured 6 inches or longer, and 9.4% measured 7.0 inches or more. Bluegill growth rate was found to be below average. Although less abundant in the trap net catch, Pumpkinseed Sunfish exhibited a similar average size structure to that of Bluegill. Black Crappie (BLC) were sampled in above median levels for abundance. The average BLC captured was 7.7 inches and 0.23 pounds. Approximately 2% of all BLC sampled measured 10.0 inches or longer. Growth rate for BLC is average. Rock Bass were sampled above median levels for abundance while averaging 6.4 inches long and 0.27 pounds. Very few Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass were captured during this assessment. This likely reflects the difficulty of sampling these species in clear water lakes and not the relative abundance of their populations.
Name: WHITE BEAR
Nearest Town: White Bear Lake
Primary County: Washington Survey Date: 07/26/2004
Inventory Number: 82-0167-00
Public Access Information
Ownership Type Description
County Concrete T30N, R22W, S12. Boat ramp in the Ramsey County Park on the NW shore of the N basin (Lake I).
City Concrete T30N, R22W, S13. West shore near bridge to Manitou Island.
Other Concrete Private access at the VFW on W shore of the W basin (Lake II).
Other Concrete Private marina on the W shore of the W basin (Lake II).
Lake Characteristics
Lake Area (acres): 2,416.00
Littoral Area (acres): 1,314.00
Maximum Depth (ft): 83.00
Water Clarity (ft): 15.50
Dominant Bottom Substrate: N/A
Abundance of Aquatic Plants: N/A
Maximum Depth of Plant Growth (ft): N/A
Did you know? Habitat acquisition of lands next to lakes and streams protects spawning areas and shoreline vegetation, and it increases access to fishing waters.
Fish Sampled up to the 2004 Survey Year
Species
Gear Used
Number of fish per net
Average Fish Weight (lbs)
Normal Range (lbs)
Caught
Normal Range
Black Bullhead Gill net trace 0.5 - 4.1 0.60 0.6 - 1.0
Black Crappie Gill net 1.0 0.2 - 1.1 0.29 0.2 - 0.5
Trap net 5.4 0.3 - 1.7 0.23 0.3 - 0.6
Bluegill Gill net 20.8 N/A - N/A 0.15 N/A - N/A
Trap net 36.2 3.7 - 42.9 0.11 0.1 - 0.2
Bowfin (Dogfish) Trap net 0.1 0.3 - 1.1 8.57 3.9 - 5.1
Brown Bullhead Gill net trace 0.3 - 1.6 0.88 0.7 - 1.2
Trap net 0.1 0.3 - 1.7 0.91 0.7 - 1.1
Common Carp Trap net 0.2 0.2 - 1.0 8.36 3.5 - 7.4
Green Sunfish Trap net trace 0.2 - 1.0 0.05 0.1 - 0.2
Hybrid Sunfish Gill net 0.2 N/A - N/A 0.36 N/A - N/A
Trap net 1.3 N/A - N/A 0.10 N/A - N/A
Largemouth Bass Gill net 0.3 0.3 - 1.2 0.87 0.6 - 1.0
Trap net 0.2 0.4 - 1.4 0.11 0.3 - 0.7
Muskellunge Gill net trace 0.1 - 0.3 3.79 3.1 - 5.3
Trap net 0.2 0.1 - 0.3 4.05 1.3 - 4.4
Northern Pike Gill net 6.1 3.0 - 7.9 1.45 1.7 - 2.8
Trap net 1.0 N/A - N/A 1.51 N/A - N/A
Pumpkinseed Sunfish Gill net 4.3 N/A - N/A 0.16 N/A - N/A
Trap net 3.9 1.6 - 6.9 0.14 0.1 - 0.3
Rock Bass Gill net 1.8 1.0 - 6.6 0.27 0.3 - 0.5
Trap net 0.3 0.7 - 3.3 0.11 0.2 - 0.5
Smallmouth Bass Gill net trace 0.2 - 0.9 0.49 0.9 - 1.8
Trap net trace 0.1 - 0.6 0.14 0.1 - 0.6
Walleye Gill net 2.0 4.0 - 9.6 2.26 1.1 - 1.9
Trap net 0.6 0.3 - 0.9 1.52 1.0 - 2.2
White Sucker Gill net trace 1.0 - 3.5 2.65 1.5 - 2.3
Trap net 0.1 0.2 - 0.8 3.64 1.4 - 2.7
Yellow Bullhead Gill net 0.7 0.6 - 6.4 0.90 0.6 - 0.9
Trap net 0.4 0.9 - 4.8 0.95 0.7 - 1.0
Yellow Perch Gill net 9.8 7.1 - 33.9 0.16 0.1 - 0.2
Trap net 0.2 0.7 - 3.7 0.08 0.1 - 0.2
Normal Ranges represent typical catches for lakes with similar physical and chemical characteristics.
Length of Selected Species Sampled for All Gear for the 2004 Survey Year
Species Number of fish caught in each category (inches)
0-5 6-8 9-11 12-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30+ Total
Black Bullhead 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
Black Crappie 0 77 16 0 0 0 0 0 93
Bluegill 308 262 0 0 0 0 0 0 570
Brown Bullhead 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 3
Green Sunfish 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Hybrid Sunfish 17 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 22
Largemouth Bass 2 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 7
Muskellunge 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 4
Northern Pike 0 0 2 7 50 23 5 1 88
Pumpkinseed Sunfish 74 37 0 0 0 0 0 0 111
Rock Bass 14 8 4 0 0 0 0 0 26
Smallmouth Bass 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2
Walleye 0 4 1 6 15 5 2 0 33
Yellow Bullhead 0 1 5 8 0 0 0 0 14
Yellow Perch 27 89 5 0 0 0 0 0 121
For the record, the largest Mooneye taken in Minnesota weighed 1 lb., 15 oz. and was caught by:
Who: Scott Neudecker, Redwood Falls, MN
Where: Minnesota River, Redwood County
When: 6/18/80.
Statistics: 16.5" length, 9.75" girth
Fish Stocked by Species for the Last Five Years
Year Species Age Number
2000 Muskellunge Adult 3
Walleye Fingerling 36,680
2001 Muskellunge Fingerling 1,000
Walleye Fingerling 26,724
2002 Muskellunge Yearling 53
Smallmouth Bass Fingerling 8,821
Walleye Fingerling 21,122
2003 Muskellunge Adult 208
Muskellunge Yearling 253
Muskellunge Fingerling 23
Walleye Adult 299
Walleye Fingerling 30,930
Walleye Yearling 308
2004 Largemouth Bass Adult 1
Muskellunge Adult 105
Muskellunge Fry 85,585
Muskellunge Adult 15
Northern Pike Adult 10
Walleye Adult 342
Walleye Fingerling 25,348
Walleye Fry 2,800,000
Walleye Yearling 466
Walleye Adult 91
2005 Muskellunge Adult 352
Muskellunge Adult 2
Northern Pike Adult 40
Walleye Adult 2
Walleye Fingerling 55,690
Walleye Yearling 317
Walleye Adult 36
Fish Consumption Guidelines
These fish consumption guidelines help people make choices about which fish to eat and how often. Following the guidelines enables people to reduce their exposure to contaminants while still enjoying the many benefits from fish.
Pregnant Women, Women who may become pregnant and Children under age 15
LAKE NAME
County, DOWID Species Meal Advice Contaminants
Unrestricted 1 meal/week 1 meal/month Do not eat
WHITE BEAR
Washington Co., 82016700 Bluegill Sunfish All sizes Mercury
Crappie All sizes Mercury
Northern Pike All sizes Mercury
Walleye All sizes Mercury PCBs
White Sucker All sizes Mercury
General Population
LAKE NAME
County, DOWID Species Meal Advice Contaminants
Unrestricted 1 meal/week 1 meal/month Do not eat
WHITE BEAR
Washington Co., 82016700 Bluegill Sunfish All sizes
Crappie All sizes
Northern Pike All sizes Mercury
Walleye All sizes Mercury PCBs
White Sucker All sizes
DOWID - MN DNR, Divion of Waters' lake ID number.
Contaminants listed were measured at levels high enough to warrant a recommendation to limit consumption.
Listing of consumption guidelines do not imply the fish are legal to keep, MN DNR fishing regulations should be consulted.
Dioxin
Mercury
PCBS - Polychlorinated biphenyls
PFOS - Perfluorooctane sulfanate
Status of the Fishery (as of 07/26/2004)
White Bear Lake is primarily managed for Walleye (WAE) and Muskellunge (MUE). Walleye stocking at the time of this assessment has been the statewide standard of 1.0 pounds/littoral acre annually (1,314.0 lbs). Muskellunge stocking has consisted of stocking yearlings at a rate of up to 1 fish/littoral acre/year when available. Walleye were sampled in below average numbers, but above average size for lakes of this type. The gill net catch rate was about half of that observed during the last two fisheries assessments. The average size of gill net sampled WAE 18.0 inches and 2.26 pounds. Approximately 20 percent of all WAE captured measured 20.0 inches or longer. Growth rates for WAE are good with the average fish reaching 16.0 inches by age IV. Muskellunge were sampled within normal ranges for abundance, but averaged on 27.0 inches long and 4.0 pounds. Quality size fish, over 40.0" in length, are present in the population. Muskellunge growth rates are good with the average fish attaining 40.0 inches before age VII. Northern Pike (NOP) were sampled above median levels for gill net abundance, but at a catch rate about half of that observed in 1999. The average size of NOP sampled was 19.0 inches and 1.45 pounds. Only about 7% of sampled NOP measured 25.0 inches or larger. Growth rates for NOP were average through age VI. Yellow Perch (YEP) were sampled at the highest abundance ever recorded in gill nets for this lake. This increased abundance correlates with the decreased gill net catch rates for WAE and NOP. The average size of YEP sampled was 6.95 inches and 0.16 pounds.
Bluegill (BLG) catch abundance showed no significant change from that observed in 1999, however, the size structure of the BLG population has shown some improvement since then. The mean size of BLG sampled was 5.2 inches and 0.11 pounds. Approximately 34% of the BLG sampled measured 6 inches or longer, and 9.4% measured 7.0 inches or more. Bluegill growth rate was found to be below average. Although less abundant in the trap net catch, Pumpkinseed Sunfish exhibited a similar average size structure to that of Bluegill. Black Crappie (BLC) were sampled in above median levels for abundance. The average BLC captured was 7.7 inches and 0.23 pounds. Approximately 2% of all BLC sampled measured 10.0 inches or longer. Growth rate for BLC is average. Rock Bass were sampled above median levels for abundance while averaging 6.4 inches long and 0.27 pounds. Very few Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass were captured during this assessment. This likely reflects the difficulty of sampling these species in clear water lakes and not the relative abundance of their populations.
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East Rush Lake fishing and lake information
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Name: East Rush
Nearest Town: Rush City
Primary County: Chisago Survey Date: 08/27/2007
Inventory Number: 13006901
Public Access Information
Ownership Type Description
Private Property Concrete
DNR Concrete
DNR Concrete
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Lake Characteristics
Lake Area (acres): 1480.5
Littoral Area (acres): 1033
Maximum Depth (ft): 24
Water Clarity (ft): 2.5
Dominant Bottom Substrate: N/A
Abundance of Aquatic Plants: N/A
Maximum Depth of Plant Growth (ft): N/A
Did you know? Habitat acquisition of lands next to lakes and streams protects spawning areas and shoreline vegetation, and it increases access to fishing waters.
Fish Sampled for the 2007 Survey Year
Species
Gear Used
Number of fish per net
Average Fish Weight (lbs)
Normal Range (lbs)
Caught
Normal Range
Bigmouth Buffalo Trap net 0.08 0.2 - 0.8 8.65 2.5 - 5.7
Black Crappie Trap net 7.83 1.8 - 21.2 0.29 0.2 - 0.3
Gill net 18.08 2.5 - 16.5 0.17 0.1 - 0.3
Bluegill Trap net 13.50 7.5 - 62.5 0.18 0.1 - 0.3
Gill net 4.42 N/A 0.23 N/A
Common Carp Trap net 0.33 0.4 - 2.0 7.44 2.6 - 6.0
Gill net 0.25 0.3 - 3.0 12.12 1.9 - 5.2
Freshwater Drum Trap net 1.58 0.5 - 4.2 3.75 0.4 - 1.2
Gill net 5.17 4.0 - 32.3 1.43 0.3 - 1.1
Golden Shiner Gill net 0.33 0.3 - 1.5 0.12 0.1 - 0.1
Hybrid Sunfish Trap net 0.08 N/A 0.32 N/A
Largemouth Bass Gill net 0.25 0.3 - 0.8 0.71 0.4 - 1.0
Northern Pike Trap net 0.75 N/A 5.64 N/A
Gill net 5.08 1.5 - 7.3 3.59 2.0 - 3.5
Pumpkinseed Trap net 1.33 0.7 - 4.2 0.23 0.1 - 0.2
Gill net 0.50 N/A 0.32 N/A
Shorthead Redhorse Gill net 0.17 0.5 - 1.8 0.06 1.1 - 2.3
Walleye Trap net 0.67 0.3 - 1.2 2.18 0.8 - 2.8
Gill net 5.25 1.2 - 6.3 2.13 1.2 - 2.7
White Sucker Gill net 0.17 0.4 - 2.2 1.38 1.5 - 2.4
Yellow Bullhead Trap net 0.17 0.9 - 5.7 1.27 0.5 - 0.8
Yellow Perch Trap net 1.50 0.3 - 1.7 0.22 0.1 - 0.2
Gill net 21.75 2.0 - 27.9 0.22 0.1 - 0.2
Normal Ranges represent typical catches for lakes with similar physical and chemical characteristics.
Length of Selected Species (Trapnet, Gillnet) Sampled for the 2007 Survey Year
Species Number of fish caught in each category (inches)
0-5 6-8 9-11 12-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30+ Total
bigmouth buffalo 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1
black crappie 101 173 14 0 0 0 0 0 311
bluegill 99 110 0 0 0 0 0 0 215
common carp 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 3 7
freshwater drum 27 0 6 8 24 16 0 0 81
golden shiner 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 4
hybrid sunfish 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
largemouth bass 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 3
northern pike 0 0 0 0 8 26 21 15 70
pumpkinseed 11 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 22
shorthead redhorse 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
walleye 0 5 6 10 31 15 4 0 71
white sucker 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 2
yellow bullhead 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2
yellow perch 28 225 18 0 0 0 0 0 279
For the record, the largest Tiger Trout taken in Minnesota weighed 2 lbs., 9.12 oz. and was caught by:
Who: Chris Nelson, Stewartville, MN
Where: Mill Creek, Olmsted County
When: 8/7/99.
Statistics: 20" length, 9 5/8" girth
Fish Stocked by Species for the Last Five Years
Year Species Age Number
2007 Muskellunge Fingerling 673
2006 Walleye Adult 21
Walleye Fingerling 35,624
Walleye Yearling 204
2005 Muskellunge Fingerling 514
2004 Walleye Fingerling 49,716
Walleye Fry 1,500,000
2003 Muskellunge Fingerling 620
Walleye Adult 82
Walleye Fingerling 6,443
Walleye Fry 1,500,000
Walleye Yearling 868
Fish Consumption Guidelines
These fish consumption guidelines help people make choices about which fish to eat and how often. Following the guidelines enables people to reduce their exposure to contaminants while still enjoying the many benefits from fish.
Pregnant Women, Women who may become pregnant and Children under age 15
LAKE NAME
County, DOWID Species Meal Advice Contaminants
Unrestricted 1 meal/week 1 meal/month Do not eat
EAST RUSH
Chisago Co., 13006901 Bluegill Sunfish All sizes
Crappie All sizes
Freshwater Drum All sizes
Northern Pike All sizes Mercury
Yellow Perch All sizes
General Population
LAKE NAME
County, DOWID Species Meal Advice Contaminants
Unrestricted 1 meal/week 1 meal/month Do not eat
EAST RUSH
Chisago Co., 13006901 Bluegill Sunfish All sizes
Crappie All sizes
Freshwater Drum All sizes
Northern Pike All sizes
Yellow Perch All sizes
DOWID - MN DNR, Divion of Waters' lake ID number.
Contaminants listed were measured at levels high enough to warrant a recommendation to limit consumption.
Listing of consumption guidelines do not imply the fish are legal to keep, MN DNR fishing regulations should be consulted.
Dioxin
Mercury
PCBS - Polychlorinated biphenyls
PFOS - Perfluorooctane sulfanate
Status of the Fishery (as of 08/27/2007)
East Rush is a 1,359-acre lake managed for walleye, northern pike, and muskellunge. East Rush is assigned to lake class 24. Lakes in class 24 are moderately deep and highly fertile. Muskie and walleye populations are maintained through stocking, although walleye natural reproduction is common. Biennial fall fingerling stocking is conducted for both species but in alternate years. Additionally, walleye fry were stocked annually in the spring from 2000 to 2004. The long-range population goals for walleyes and northerns, as indexed by test netting, are 5 and 2 per gillnet lift respectively with a 4 pound mean for northerns. Muskellunge are indexed in separate spring trapnetting assessments. In order to assess population goals and the current stocking protocol, East Rush Lake was surveyed in August of 2007.
The northern pike gillnet catch was 5.1 per lift with an average weight of 3.6 pounds. The catch exceeded the management goal and the 2002 value. Abundance was normal for lake class 24 but the mean size was high. Sampled northerns ranged from 18.4 to 37.0 inches with a 25.4 inch mean. The 2007 catch was slightly higher than the 30 year average for East Rush Lake. The nine trapnetted northerns averaged 29.4 inches and ranged from 15.5 to 41.3 inches.
Walleyes were sampled at a rate of 5.3 per gillnet which is in the normal range for lake class 24. The walleye catch increased since 2002 and met the lake management goal. Fish were acceptable size having a mean weight of 2.1 pounds and a 19.5 inch modal length. The 30 year average for East Rush Lake is 2.7 walleyes per gillnet lift. Night electrofishing in October failed to sample any walleye hatched in 2007.
Yellow perch, a primary forage for both northerns and walleyes, have historically been moderate in abundance. The 2007 catch was no exception with the catch rate, 21.8/set, falling within the lake class norm. However perch in East Rush were larger than in most class 24 lakes. One third of the sample exceeded 8 inches. These fish should provide additional harvest opportunity for anglers, while a fairly even distribution of perch between 5 and 7 inches should provide ample forage for game fish.
Black crappie abundance was normal in the trapnets but high in the gillnets. Sampled crappie were smaller on average than in the past assessment with relatively few fish over 9 inches. Overall crappie averaged 6.9 inches and 0.2 pounds with a range from 4.1 to 10.0 inches.
Bluegill were normal in both abundance (13.5/trapnet) and size (0.2 pounds) for lake class 24. The 2007 catch was down from the unusually high catch in 2002. Sampled bluegill ranged from 3.1 to 8.5 inches. One fourth of the sample exceeded 7 inches, an acceptable size to some anglers.
Largemouth bass abundance was first indexed in 1997 using night electrofishing. In 2007, bass abundance was once again moderate, at 27.3 per hour of sampling. Although abundance was similar to the 2002 assessment, size slipped some with an average of 11.3 inches and 1 pound. Lengths ranged from 7.3 to 17.9 inches. ?
Name: East Rush
Nearest Town: Rush City
Primary County: Chisago Survey Date: 08/27/2007
Inventory Number: 13006901
Public Access Information
Ownership Type Description
Private Property Concrete
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Lake Characteristics
Lake Area (acres): 1480.5
Littoral Area (acres): 1033
Maximum Depth (ft): 24
Water Clarity (ft): 2.5
Dominant Bottom Substrate: N/A
Abundance of Aquatic Plants: N/A
Maximum Depth of Plant Growth (ft): N/A
Did you know? Habitat acquisition of lands next to lakes and streams protects spawning areas and shoreline vegetation, and it increases access to fishing waters.
Fish Sampled for the 2007 Survey Year
Species
Gear Used
Number of fish per net
Average Fish Weight (lbs)
Normal Range (lbs)
Caught
Normal Range
Bigmouth Buffalo Trap net 0.08 0.2 - 0.8 8.65 2.5 - 5.7
Black Crappie Trap net 7.83 1.8 - 21.2 0.29 0.2 - 0.3
Gill net 18.08 2.5 - 16.5 0.17 0.1 - 0.3
Bluegill Trap net 13.50 7.5 - 62.5 0.18 0.1 - 0.3
Gill net 4.42 N/A 0.23 N/A
Common Carp Trap net 0.33 0.4 - 2.0 7.44 2.6 - 6.0
Gill net 0.25 0.3 - 3.0 12.12 1.9 - 5.2
Freshwater Drum Trap net 1.58 0.5 - 4.2 3.75 0.4 - 1.2
Gill net 5.17 4.0 - 32.3 1.43 0.3 - 1.1
Golden Shiner Gill net 0.33 0.3 - 1.5 0.12 0.1 - 0.1
Hybrid Sunfish Trap net 0.08 N/A 0.32 N/A
Largemouth Bass Gill net 0.25 0.3 - 0.8 0.71 0.4 - 1.0
Northern Pike Trap net 0.75 N/A 5.64 N/A
Gill net 5.08 1.5 - 7.3 3.59 2.0 - 3.5
Pumpkinseed Trap net 1.33 0.7 - 4.2 0.23 0.1 - 0.2
Gill net 0.50 N/A 0.32 N/A
Shorthead Redhorse Gill net 0.17 0.5 - 1.8 0.06 1.1 - 2.3
Walleye Trap net 0.67 0.3 - 1.2 2.18 0.8 - 2.8
Gill net 5.25 1.2 - 6.3 2.13 1.2 - 2.7
White Sucker Gill net 0.17 0.4 - 2.2 1.38 1.5 - 2.4
Yellow Bullhead Trap net 0.17 0.9 - 5.7 1.27 0.5 - 0.8
Yellow Perch Trap net 1.50 0.3 - 1.7 0.22 0.1 - 0.2
Gill net 21.75 2.0 - 27.9 0.22 0.1 - 0.2
Normal Ranges represent typical catches for lakes with similar physical and chemical characteristics.
Length of Selected Species (Trapnet, Gillnet) Sampled for the 2007 Survey Year
Species Number of fish caught in each category (inches)
0-5 6-8 9-11 12-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30+ Total
bigmouth buffalo 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1
black crappie 101 173 14 0 0 0 0 0 311
bluegill 99 110 0 0 0 0 0 0 215
common carp 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 3 7
freshwater drum 27 0 6 8 24 16 0 0 81
golden shiner 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 4
hybrid sunfish 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
largemouth bass 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 3
northern pike 0 0 0 0 8 26 21 15 70
pumpkinseed 11 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 22
shorthead redhorse 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
walleye 0 5 6 10 31 15 4 0 71
white sucker 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 2
yellow bullhead 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2
yellow perch 28 225 18 0 0 0 0 0 279
For the record, the largest Tiger Trout taken in Minnesota weighed 2 lbs., 9.12 oz. and was caught by:
Who: Chris Nelson, Stewartville, MN
Where: Mill Creek, Olmsted County
When: 8/7/99.
Statistics: 20" length, 9 5/8" girth
Fish Stocked by Species for the Last Five Years
Year Species Age Number
2007 Muskellunge Fingerling 673
2006 Walleye Adult 21
Walleye Fingerling 35,624
Walleye Yearling 204
2005 Muskellunge Fingerling 514
2004 Walleye Fingerling 49,716
Walleye Fry 1,500,000
2003 Muskellunge Fingerling 620
Walleye Adult 82
Walleye Fingerling 6,443
Walleye Fry 1,500,000
Walleye Yearling 868
Fish Consumption Guidelines
These fish consumption guidelines help people make choices about which fish to eat and how often. Following the guidelines enables people to reduce their exposure to contaminants while still enjoying the many benefits from fish.
Pregnant Women, Women who may become pregnant and Children under age 15
LAKE NAME
County, DOWID Species Meal Advice Contaminants
Unrestricted 1 meal/week 1 meal/month Do not eat
EAST RUSH
Chisago Co., 13006901 Bluegill Sunfish All sizes
Crappie All sizes
Freshwater Drum All sizes
Northern Pike All sizes Mercury
Yellow Perch All sizes
General Population
LAKE NAME
County, DOWID Species Meal Advice Contaminants
Unrestricted 1 meal/week 1 meal/month Do not eat
EAST RUSH
Chisago Co., 13006901 Bluegill Sunfish All sizes
Crappie All sizes
Freshwater Drum All sizes
Northern Pike All sizes
Yellow Perch All sizes
DOWID - MN DNR, Divion of Waters' lake ID number.
Contaminants listed were measured at levels high enough to warrant a recommendation to limit consumption.
Listing of consumption guidelines do not imply the fish are legal to keep, MN DNR fishing regulations should be consulted.
Dioxin
Mercury
PCBS - Polychlorinated biphenyls
PFOS - Perfluorooctane sulfanate
Status of the Fishery (as of 08/27/2007)
East Rush is a 1,359-acre lake managed for walleye, northern pike, and muskellunge. East Rush is assigned to lake class 24. Lakes in class 24 are moderately deep and highly fertile. Muskie and walleye populations are maintained through stocking, although walleye natural reproduction is common. Biennial fall fingerling stocking is conducted for both species but in alternate years. Additionally, walleye fry were stocked annually in the spring from 2000 to 2004. The long-range population goals for walleyes and northerns, as indexed by test netting, are 5 and 2 per gillnet lift respectively with a 4 pound mean for northerns. Muskellunge are indexed in separate spring trapnetting assessments. In order to assess population goals and the current stocking protocol, East Rush Lake was surveyed in August of 2007.
The northern pike gillnet catch was 5.1 per lift with an average weight of 3.6 pounds. The catch exceeded the management goal and the 2002 value. Abundance was normal for lake class 24 but the mean size was high. Sampled northerns ranged from 18.4 to 37.0 inches with a 25.4 inch mean. The 2007 catch was slightly higher than the 30 year average for East Rush Lake. The nine trapnetted northerns averaged 29.4 inches and ranged from 15.5 to 41.3 inches.
Walleyes were sampled at a rate of 5.3 per gillnet which is in the normal range for lake class 24. The walleye catch increased since 2002 and met the lake management goal. Fish were acceptable size having a mean weight of 2.1 pounds and a 19.5 inch modal length. The 30 year average for East Rush Lake is 2.7 walleyes per gillnet lift. Night electrofishing in October failed to sample any walleye hatched in 2007.
Yellow perch, a primary forage for both northerns and walleyes, have historically been moderate in abundance. The 2007 catch was no exception with the catch rate, 21.8/set, falling within the lake class norm. However perch in East Rush were larger than in most class 24 lakes. One third of the sample exceeded 8 inches. These fish should provide additional harvest opportunity for anglers, while a fairly even distribution of perch between 5 and 7 inches should provide ample forage for game fish.
Black crappie abundance was normal in the trapnets but high in the gillnets. Sampled crappie were smaller on average than in the past assessment with relatively few fish over 9 inches. Overall crappie averaged 6.9 inches and 0.2 pounds with a range from 4.1 to 10.0 inches.
Bluegill were normal in both abundance (13.5/trapnet) and size (0.2 pounds) for lake class 24. The 2007 catch was down from the unusually high catch in 2002. Sampled bluegill ranged from 3.1 to 8.5 inches. One fourth of the sample exceeded 7 inches, an acceptable size to some anglers.
Largemouth bass abundance was first indexed in 1997 using night electrofishing. In 2007, bass abundance was once again moderate, at 27.3 per hour of sampling. Although abundance was similar to the 2002 assessment, size slipped some with an average of 11.3 inches and 1 pound. Lengths ranged from 7.3 to 17.9 inches. ?
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