North Rothwell
Big Stone County, Minnesota — DOW #06014700
12 Surveys
297.1
Acres
13 ft
Max Depth
4
Fish Species
0
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on North Rothwell. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
OSS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-06 | 1/4-in trap nets | 2218.9 | — | — | 15532 |
| 2000-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 34.8 | — | 0.02 lb | 348 |
| 2000-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 5.3 | — | 0.08 lb | 21 |
Fathead Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-06 | 1/4-in trap nets | 678.6 | — | 4750 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 74.3 (normal) | 9.6 – 91.4 | 0.24 lb | 297 |
| 2000-07-06 | 1/4-in trap nets | 328.4 | — | — | 2299 |
| 2000-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 40.2 (normal) | 2.2 – 60.5 | 0.29 lb | 402 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-06 | 1/4-in trap nets | 25.0 | — | — | 175 |
| 2000-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 4.4 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 0.15 lb | 44 |
| 2000-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 71.3 (above normal) | 3.0 – 26.5 | 0.18 lb | 285 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.3 | 3.18 lb | 24 |
| 2000-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.9 | 3.31 lb | 1 |
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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.