Lower Sakatah
Rice County, Minnesota — DOW #66004400
227 Surveys
372.21
Acres
7 ft
Max Depth
14
Fish Species
1
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Lower Sakatah. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 11.5 – 132.6 | 1.25 lb | 1 |
| 2009-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 13.3 (below normal) | 30.3 – 150.6 | 0.91 lb | 80 |
| 1999-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 2.9 (below normal) | 11.5 – 132.6 | 0.54 lb | 23 |
| 1999-08-16 | Survey seining | 0.7 | — | — | 2 |
| 1999-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 29.3 (below normal) | 30.3 – 150.6 | 0.51 lb | 176 |
| 2004-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 6.8 (below normal) | 11.5 – 132.6 | 0.56 lb | 61 |
| 2004-08-04 | Survey seining | 29.7 | — | — | 89 |
| 2004-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 60.8 (normal) | 30.3 – 150.6 | 0.38 lb | 365 |
| 1994-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 5.3 (below normal) | 11.5 – 132.6 | 0.65 lb | 53 |
| 1994-08-03 | Survey seining | 0.5 | — | 0.30 lb | 1 |
| 1994-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 23.3 (below normal) | 30.3 – 150.6 | 0.52 lb | 140 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 11.5 – 132.6 | 1.08 lb | 4 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 7.2 (below normal) | 30.3 – 150.6 | 1.02 lb | 43 |
| 1986-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 13.3 (normal) | 11.5 – 132.6 | 0.64 lb | 53 |
| 1986-09-02 | Standard gill nets | 19.2 (below normal) | 30.3 – 150.6 | 0.65 lb | 115 |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 181.3 (above normal) | 11.5 – 132.6 | 0.19 lb | 725 |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 218.8 (above normal) | 30.3 – 150.6 | 0.38 lb | 1313 |
| 2020-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 (below normal) | 30.3 – 150.6 | 0.92 lb | 22 |
White Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 7.2 (normal) | 0.3 – 9.9 | 1.32 lb | 43 |
| 1999-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 5.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 9.9 | 0.65 lb | 32 |
| 1999-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 0.95 lb | 18 |
| 2004-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 6.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 9.9 | 0.99 lb | 38 |
| 2004-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 1.19 lb | 9 |
| 1994-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 9.9 | 1.24 lb | 5 |
| 1994-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 1.74 lb | 1 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 9.9 | 1.56 lb | 8 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 2.00 lb | 3 |
| 1986-09-02 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 9.9 | 0.68 lb | 33 |
| 1986-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 0.60 lb | 3 |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 7.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 9.9 | 0.81 lb | 45 |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 0.91 lb | 5 |
| 2020-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 4.2 (normal) | 0.3 – 9.9 | 0.23 lb | 25 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 3.8 | 0.37 lb | 2 |
| 2009-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 6.2 (normal) | 2.7 – 25.0 | 0.30 lb | 37 |
| 1999-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 3.8 | 0.09 lb | 2 |
| 1999-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 13.0 (normal) | 2.7 – 25.0 | 0.25 lb | 78 |
| 2004-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 21.5 (normal) | 2.7 – 25.0 | 0.45 lb | 129 |
| 1994-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.8 | 0.51 lb | 4 |
| 1994-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 20.8 (normal) | 2.7 – 25.0 | 0.34 lb | 125 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 14.0 (normal) | 2.7 – 25.0 | 0.12 lb | 84 |
| 1986-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 3.8 | 0.19 lb | 1 |
| 1986-09-02 | Standard gill nets | 15.3 (normal) | 2.7 – 25.0 | 0.37 lb | 92 |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.8 | 0.38 lb | 2 |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 22.7 (normal) | 2.7 – 25.0 | 0.33 lb | 136 |
| 2020-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 18.0 (normal) | 2.7 – 25.0 | 0.16 lb | 108 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.5 | 1.21 lb | 18 |
| 2009-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 1.36 lb | 8 |
| 1999-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.5 | 0.58 lb | 3 |
| 1999-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 1.00 lb | 4 |
| 2004-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.5 | 0.23 lb | 4 |
| 2004-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.89 lb | 24 |
| 1994-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.67 lb | 13 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.5 | 0.84 lb | 20 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 1.05 lb | 4 |
| 1986-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.44 lb | 4 |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.5 | 0.59 lb | 14 |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 4.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.65 lb | 16 |
| 2020-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.5 | 0.63 lb | 7 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.1 – 8.0 | 3.27 lb | 18 |
| 2009-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 3.13 lb | 3 |
| 1999-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 3.2 (normal) | 1.1 – 8.0 | 2.89 lb | 19 |
| 1999-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 | — | 2.77 lb | 5 |
| 2004-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 1.1 – 8.0 | 1.67 lb | 10 |
| 2004-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 1.39 lb | 4 |
| 1994-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 5.7 (normal) | 1.1 – 8.0 | 1.23 lb | 34 |
| 1994-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 | — | 1.29 lb | 18 |
| 1994-08-03 | Survey seining | 0.5 | — | — | 1 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 1.1 – 8.0 | 2.59 lb | 20 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 4.08 lb | 2 |
| 1986-09-02 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 1.1 – 8.0 | 1.20 lb | 10 |
| 1986-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 5.75 lb | 4 |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (normal) | 1.1 – 8.0 | 3.02 lb | 16 |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 1.75 lb | 2 |
| 2020-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.1 – 8.0 | 2.12 lb | 12 |
Channel Catfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 | — | 5.89 lb | 4 |
| 2004-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 | — | 7.35 lb | 4 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 5.35 lb | 3 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 2.20 lb | 1 |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 7.80 lb | 1 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.6 | 0.07 lb | 1 |
| 1999-08-16 | Survey seining | 4.7 | — | — | 14 |
| 1999-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.6 | 0.10 lb | 7 |
| 1999-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.06 lb | 1 |
| 2004-08-04 | Survey seining | 0.7 | — | 0.01 lb | 2 |
| 2004-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.6 | 0.07 lb | 1 |
| 1994-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.6 | 0.09 lb | 3 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.6 | 0.09 lb | 1 |
| 1986-09-02 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.6 | 0.12 lb | 1 |
| 1986-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.08 lb | 3 |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.6 | 0.09 lb | 16 |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.06 lb | 2 |
| 2020-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.6 | 0.08 lb | 5 |
Freshwater Drum
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 11.0 (above normal) | 0.2 – 3.3 | 2.01 lb | 99 |
| 2009-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 11.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 8.3 | 1.46 lb | 69 |
| 1999-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 4.6 (above normal) | 0.2 – 3.3 | 1.09 lb | 37 |
| 1999-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 8.3 | 0.98 lb | 36 |
| 2004-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 4.8 (above normal) | 0.2 – 3.3 | 1.25 lb | 43 |
| 2004-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 8.8 (above normal) | 0.5 – 8.3 | 1.15 lb | 53 |
| 1994-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 3.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 3.3 | 0.95 lb | 32 |
| 1994-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 12.8 (above normal) | 0.5 – 8.3 | 0.81 lb | 77 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 8.3 (above normal) | 0.2 – 3.3 | 2.04 lb | 66 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 12.7 (above normal) | 0.5 – 8.3 | 1.77 lb | 76 |
| 1986-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 6.3 (above normal) | 0.2 – 3.3 | 0.49 lb | 25 |
| 1986-09-02 | Standard gill nets | 6.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 8.3 | 0.55 lb | 38 |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 7.3 (above normal) | 0.2 – 3.3 | 0.49 lb | 29 |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 18.8 (above normal) | 0.5 – 8.3 | 0.49 lb | 113 |
| 2020-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 6.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 8.3 | 1.71 lb | 38 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 4.8 (normal) | 1.0 – 13.8 | 4.22 lb | 29 |
| 2009-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 6.14 lb | 7 |
| 1999-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 10.2 (normal) | 1.0 – 13.8 | 1.91 lb | 61 |
| 1999-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 4.8 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 6.60 lb | 38 |
| 2004-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.0 – 13.8 | 3.64 lb | 5 |
| 2004-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 5.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 5.43 lb | 45 |
| 1994-08-03 | Survey seining | 1.5 | — | 3.16 lb | 3 |
| 1994-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 13.8 | 5.20 lb | 8 |
| 1994-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 7.37 lb | 23 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 1.0 – 13.8 | 6.77 lb | 11 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 4.6 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 7.16 lb | 37 |
| 1986-09-02 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.0 – 13.8 | 8.10 lb | 5 |
| 1986-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 5.83 lb | 3 |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 13.8 | 2.76 lb | 48 |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 7.8 (above normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 2.51 lb | 31 |
| 2020-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (normal) | 1.0 – 13.8 | 6.54 lb | 17 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-07-27 | Standard electrofishing | 105.0 | — | 1.50 lb | 105 |
| 2009-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.5 | 1.16 lb | 13 |
| 2009-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 0.10 lb | 6 |
| 1999-08-16 | Survey seining | 1.0 | — | 0.05 lb | 3 |
| 1999-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 3.28 lb | 2 |
| 2004-08-04 | Survey seining | 8.3 | — | — | 25 |
| 2004-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 1.47 lb | 5 |
| 1994-08-03 | Standard electrofishing | 1440.0 | — | 0.20 lb | 18 |
| 1994-08-03 | Survey seining | 6.5 | — | — | 13 |
| 1994-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.5 | 0.08 lb | 3 |
| 1994-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 0.06 lb | 6 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 2.76 lb | 1 |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.5 | 1.87 lb | 1 |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 1.31 lb | 2 |
| 2020-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.5 | 0.13 lb | 1 |
Common Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.10 lb | 1 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 2.3 – 18.1 | 1.57 lb | 4 |
| 1999-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 8.3 (normal) | 2.3 – 18.1 | 1.67 lb | 50 |
| 1999-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 2.22 lb | 4 |
| 2004-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 9.3 (normal) | 2.3 – 18.1 | 0.95 lb | 56 |
| 2004-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 4.2 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 1.09 lb | 38 |
| 1994-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 12.3 (normal) | 2.3 – 18.1 | 1.06 lb | 74 |
| 1994-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 0.96 lb | 19 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 2.3 – 18.1 | 3.10 lb | 6 |
| 1986-09-02 | Standard gill nets | 6.5 (normal) | 2.3 – 18.1 | 1.07 lb | 39 |
| 1986-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 4.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 1.34 lb | 16 |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 6.7 (normal) | 2.3 – 18.1 | 1.53 lb | 40 |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 0.73 lb | 3 |
| 2020-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 (normal) | 2.3 – 18.1 | 1.64 lb | 28 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.04 lb | 1 |
| 1986-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.25 lb | 1 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 3.2 | — | 0.15 lb | 19 |
| 2009-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 9.6 (normal) | 1.2 – 20.0 | 0.08 lb | 86 |
| 1999-08-16 | Survey seining | 48.0 | — | — | 144 |
| 1999-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.22 lb | 12 |
| 1999-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.2 – 20.0 | 0.23 lb | 16 |
| 2004-08-04 | Survey seining | 32.0 | — | — | 96 |
| 2004-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.30 lb | 3 |
| 2004-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (below normal) | 1.2 – 20.0 | 0.23 lb | 10 |
| 1994-08-03 | Survey seining | 23.0 | — | — | 46 |
| 1994-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.21 lb | 3 |
| 1994-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.2 – 20.0 | 0.22 lb | 20 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.21 lb | 6 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 1.2 – 20.0 | 0.36 lb | 1 |
| 1986-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.2 – 20.0 | 0.31 lb | 8 |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 3.2 | — | 0.37 lb | 19 |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (normal) | 1.2 – 20.0 | 0.31 lb | 11 |
| 2020-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.16 lb | 2 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.5 | 4.23 lb | 16 |
| 2009-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 4.86 lb | 25 |
| 1999-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 6.14 lb | 3 |
| 2004-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.5 | 5.67 lb | 1 |
| 2004-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 4.99 lb | 13 |
| 1994-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.5 | 3.97 lb | 1 |
| 1994-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 4.64 lb | 7 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.5 | 5.81 lb | 12 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 2.6 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 5.28 lb | 21 |
| 1986-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 2.06 lb | 2 |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.5 | 3.21 lb | 3 |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 3.33 lb | 6 |
| 2020-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.5 | 2.69 lb | 6 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 10.5 (normal) | 1.4 – 13.8 | 0.10 lb | 63 |
| 2009-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.2 – 20.5 | 0.10 lb | 7 |
| 1999-08-16 | Survey seining | 2.7 | — | 0.02 lb | 8 |
| 1999-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 1.4 – 13.8 | 0.16 lb | 20 |
| 1999-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 5.4 (normal) | 1.2 – 20.5 | 0.19 lb | 43 |
| 2004-08-04 | Survey seining | 3.3 | — | — | 10 |
| 2004-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.4 – 13.8 | 0.10 lb | 9 |
| 2004-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (normal) | 1.2 – 20.5 | 0.22 lb | 13 |
| 1994-08-03 | Survey seining | 14.0 | — | 0.01 lb | 28 |
| 1994-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.4 – 13.8 | 0.20 lb | 18 |
| 1994-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (normal) | 1.2 – 20.5 | 0.29 lb | 17 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.4 – 13.8 | 0.31 lb | 9 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 1.2 – 20.5 | 0.13 lb | 1 |
| 1986-09-02 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.4 – 13.8 | 0.32 lb | 9 |
| 1986-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 7.0 (normal) | 1.2 – 20.5 | 0.39 lb | 28 |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 3.8 (normal) | 1.4 – 13.8 | 0.25 lb | 23 |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 4.3 (normal) | 1.2 – 20.5 | 0.24 lb | 17 |
| 2020-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 1.4 – 13.8 | 0.29 lb | 27 |
Spottail Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-16 | Survey seining | 0.7 | — | 2 |
Logperch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-16 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | 1 |
Johnny Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-16 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | 1 |
| 2004-08-04 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | 1 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.8 – 6.5 | 2.20 lb | 1 |
| 1999-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 2.65 lb | 11 |
| 2004-08-04 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | 0.01 lb | 1 |
| 2004-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.8 – 6.5 | 0.37 lb | 1 |
| 2004-08-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 3.58 lb | 2 |
| 1994-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.8 – 6.5 | 1.52 lb | 5 |
| 1994-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 2.65 lb | 2 |
| 1986-09-02 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.8 – 6.5 | 2.00 lb | 1 |
| 1986-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 2.61 lb | 8 |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.8 – 6.5 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 1.81 lb | 3 |
| 2020-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.8 – 6.5 | 1.00 lb | 1 |
BIB
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 3.09 lb | 1 |
| 2004-08-04 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.8 – 7.0 | 1.08 lb | 1 |
| 1994-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 7.0 | 0.07 lb | 12 |
| 2014-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 5.24 lb | 2 |
| 1986-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 5.00 lb | 1 |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 7.2 (above normal) | 0.8 – 7.0 | 1.48 lb | 43 |
| 1989-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 1.56 lb | 1 |
| 2020-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.8 – 7.0 | 0.12 lb | 3 |
White Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 6.0 | 0.87 lb | 1 |
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Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
John's Bait & Tackle
Faribault, MN
★ 4.6Lake Country Convenience & Bait
Faribault, MN
★ 4.9Ziggy’s Live Bait & Tackle
Northfield, MN
★ 3.7Atlantis Hobby
Mankato, MN
★ 4.8Bait Shop
Mapleton, MN
★ 5Bass Pro Shops
Owatonna, MN
★ 4.4Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s Boating Center
Owatonna, MN
★ 3.8Bomgaars
Waseca, MN
★ 4.2Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near Lower Sakatah
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Lower Sakatah. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Lower Sakatah
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- GPS: 44.2367°N, 93.5037°W — Get Directions
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- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- 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.