Brush Shanty
Itasca County, Minnesota — DOW #31051400
21 Surveys
149.18
Acres
35 ft
Max Depth
8
Fish Species
9
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Brush Shanty. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 9.5 (above normal) | 2.0 – 8.0 | 2.16 lb | 57 |
| 1980-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 1.33 lb | 3 |
| 1987-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.0 | 2.53 lb | 11 |
| 1987-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 6.00 lb | 1 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 6.7 (above normal) | 0.5 – 4.5 | 0.30 lb | 40 |
| 1980-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.0 – 6.1 | 0.73 lb | 3 |
| 1987-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 4.5 | 0.17 lb | 24 |
| 1987-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (normal) | 1.0 – 6.1 | 0.18 lb | 11 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 14.3 (normal) | 7.9 – 37.7 | 0.19 lb | 57 |
| 1980-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.19 lb | 12 |
| 1987-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 9.8 (normal) | 7.9 – 37.7 | 0.11 lb | 39 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.0 | 1.50 lb | 1 |
| 1980-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.7 | 3.00 lb | 1 |
| 1987-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.0 | 1.85 lb | 2 |
| 1987-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.7 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 2.80 lb | 3 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 | — | 0.29 lb | 7 |
| 1987-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.1 – 4.7 | 0.15 lb | 2 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (normal) | 1.5 – 18.5 | 0.11 lb | 17 |
| 1987-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.5 – 18.5 | 0.10 lb | 3 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 0.90 lb | 2 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Brush Shanty. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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- A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.