Virginia
St. Louis County, Minnesota — DOW #69066300
147 Surveys
32
Acres
44 ft
Max Depth
11
Fish Species
33
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Virginia. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 11.3 | 0.81 lb | 3 |
| 2020-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 11.3 | 1.42 lb | 1 |
| 2010-05-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 11.3 | 1.71 lb | 1 |
| 1994-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 11.3 | 2.31 lb | 1 |
| 1998-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 11.3 | 1.29 lb | 5 |
| 1998-06-29 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.1 | 0.15 lb | 15 |
| 2003-09-02 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 2.0 – 16.5 | 0.10 lb | 9 |
| 2020-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.1 | 0.29 lb | 6 |
| 1981-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.1 | 0.23 lb | 17 |
| 1981-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 9.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 16.5 | 0.15 lb | 18 |
| 2010-05-26 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.1 | 0.14 lb | 11 |
| 2010-05-26 | Standard gill nets | 12.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 16.5 | 0.08 lb | 24 |
| 1989-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 3.8 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.1 | 0.11 lb | 15 |
| 1989-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 10.5 (normal) | 2.0 – 16.5 | 0.10 lb | 21 |
| 1994-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 53.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.1 | 0.04 lb | 318 |
| 1994-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 176.0 (above normal) | 2.0 – 16.5 | 0.01 lb | 352 |
| 1986-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 12.8 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.1 | 0.12 lb | 77 |
| 1986-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 42.0 (above normal) | 2.0 – 16.5 | 0.12 lb | 84 |
| 1998-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 4.3 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.1 | 0.11 lb | 39 |
| 1998-06-29 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.5 | — | — | 2 |
| 1998-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 44.5 (above normal) | 2.0 – 16.5 | 0.10 lb | 89 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-09-02 | Standard gill nets | 6.5 (above normal) | 1.2 – 5.7 | 3.12 lb | 13 |
| 2003-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 5.09 lb | 4 |
| 2020-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 6.5 (above normal) | 1.2 – 5.7 | 2.16 lb | 13 |
| 2020-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 0.78 lb | 9 |
| 1981-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 6.75 lb | 8 |
| 2010-05-26 | Standard gill nets | 10.0 (above normal) | 1.2 – 5.7 | 3.70 lb | 20 |
| 2010-05-26 | Standard trap nets | 2.9 | — | 1.88 lb | 26 |
| 1989-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 13.5 (above normal) | 1.2 – 5.7 | 2.00 lb | 27 |
| 1989-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 | — | 2.83 lb | 7 |
| 1994-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.2 – 5.7 | 5.68 lb | 2 |
| 1994-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 | — | 5.61 lb | 12 |
| 1986-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 3.52 lb | 8 |
| 1998-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 6.5 (above normal) | 1.2 – 5.7 | 4.62 lb | 13 |
| 1998-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 11.24 lb | 1 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-09-02 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 0.26 lb | 1 |
| 2020-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.06 lb | 2 |
| 1981-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.09 lb | 4 |
| 2010-05-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.12 lb | 2 |
| 1989-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.05 lb | 2 |
| 1994-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.23 lb | 12 |
| 1986-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 0.30 lb | 1 |
| 1986-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.12 lb | 8 |
| 1998-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 9.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 0.21 lb | 18 |
| 1998-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.20 lb | 4 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-09-02 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.11 lb | 2 |
| 2003-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.3 | 0.18 lb | 12 |
| 2020-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.3 | 0.28 lb | 11 |
| 1981-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.3 | 0.53 lb | 9 |
| 2010-05-26 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.33 lb | 2 |
| 2010-05-26 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.3 | 0.14 lb | 21 |
| 1989-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 4.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.3 | 0.19 lb | 17 |
| 1989-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.20 lb | 3 |
| 1994-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 8.2 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.3 | 0.23 lb | 49 |
| 1994-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.39 lb | 6 |
| 1986-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 5.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.3 | 0.15 lb | 34 |
| 1986-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1998-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.19 lb | 4 |
| 1998-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.3 | 0.27 lb | 27 |
| 1998-06-29 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.3 | — | — | 5 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.6 | 0.95 lb | 2 |
| 1981-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.6 | 1.21 lb | 12 |
| 1989-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.6 | 0.62 lb | 8 |
| 1986-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.6 | 0.83 lb | 3 |
| 1998-06-29 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-09-02 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 0.8 – 5.0 | 2.15 lb | 5 |
| 2003-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.77 lb | 4 |
| 2020-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.8 – 5.0 | 3.64 lb | 1 |
| 2020-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 3.64 lb | 4 |
| 2010-05-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.8 – 5.0 | 0.18 lb | 1 |
| 1989-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 0.8 – 5.0 | 1.20 lb | 5 |
| 1994-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 2.03 lb | 13 |
| 1986-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 5.0 | 0.45 lb | 4 |
| 1986-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.45 lb | 2 |
| 1998-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 5.0 | 4.11 lb | 2 |
| 1998-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.12 lb | 2 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.18 lb | 2 |
| 2020-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.28 lb | 3 |
| 2010-05-26 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 | — | 0.41 lb | 11 |
| 1994-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.06 lb | 1 |
| 1998-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 0.18 lb | 7 |
| 1998-06-29 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.5 | — | — | 2 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-09-02 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 0.51 lb | 1 |
| 2003-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.92 lb | 5 |
| 2020-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 2.08 lb | 3 |
| 2020-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 2.26 lb | 1 |
| 1981-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.25 lb | 4 |
| 1981-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 0.62 lb | 2 |
| 2010-05-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 1.28 lb | 1 |
| 2010-05-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.19 lb | 2 |
| 1994-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.19 lb | 3 |
| 1998-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 0.58 lb | 1 |
| 1998-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.31 lb | 16 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-09-02 | Standard gill nets | 96.0 | — | 0.05 lb | 192 |
| 2003-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 57.7 (above normal) | 2.4 – 16.0 | 0.05 lb | 519 |
| 2020-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 | — | 0.12 lb | 9 |
| 2020-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 56.9 (above normal) | 2.4 – 16.0 | 0.02 lb | 512 |
| 1981-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 38.6 (above normal) | 2.4 – 16.0 | 0.25 lb | 425 |
| 2010-05-26 | Standard gill nets | 11.0 | — | 0.20 lb | 22 |
| 2010-05-26 | Standard trap nets | 64.2 (above normal) | 2.4 – 16.0 | 0.06 lb | 578 |
| 1989-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 20.5 (above normal) | 2.4 – 16.0 | 0.14 lb | 82 |
| 1989-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.30 lb | 2 |
| 1994-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 52.8 (above normal) | 2.4 – 16.0 | 0.04 lb | 317 |
| 1986-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 86.7 (above normal) | 2.4 – 16.0 | 0.13 lb | 520 |
| 1998-06-29 | 1/4-in trap nets | 20.3 | — | — | 81 |
| 1998-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 12.0 | — | 0.11 lb | 24 |
| 1998-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 71.0 (above normal) | 2.4 – 16.0 | 0.03 lb | 639 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-09-02 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 (normal) | 1.6 – 7.6 | 2.35 lb | 11 |
| 2020-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.6 – 7.6 | 3.94 lb | 1 |
| 1981-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.6 – 7.6 | — | 2 |
| 1981-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 4.5 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 1.72 lb | 50 |
| 2010-05-26 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.6 – 7.6 | 2.19 lb | 2 |
| 1989-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 (normal) | 1.6 – 7.6 | 2.11 lb | 11 |
| 1989-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 2.15 lb | 4 |
| 1994-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 21.5 (above normal) | 1.6 – 7.6 | 1.68 lb | 43 |
| 1994-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 2.58 lb | 6 |
| 1986-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.6 – 7.6 | 0.90 lb | 2 |
| 1986-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 1.07 lb | 7 |
| 1998-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 7.5 (normal) | 1.6 – 7.6 | 2.40 lb | 15 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-09-02 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.6 – 5.1 | 0.14 lb | 3 |
| 2003-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 1.8 – 9.7 | 0.09 lb | 1 |
| 2020-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.6 – 5.1 | 0.12 lb | 2 |
| 2020-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (below normal) | 1.8 – 9.7 | 0.16 lb | 13 |
| 1981-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.6 – 5.1 | 0.08 lb | 3 |
| 1981-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 10.2 (above normal) | 1.8 – 9.7 | 0.29 lb | 112 |
| 2010-05-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.8 – 9.7 | 0.17 lb | 6 |
| 1989-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 0.6 – 5.1 | 0.20 lb | 8 |
| 1989-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 4.8 (normal) | 1.8 – 9.7 | 0.16 lb | 19 |
| 1994-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.6 – 5.1 | 0.11 lb | 2 |
| 1994-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 (normal) | 1.8 – 9.7 | 0.17 lb | 20 |
| 1986-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 10.8 (above normal) | 1.8 – 9.7 | 0.10 lb | 65 |
| 1998-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 10.0 (above normal) | 0.6 – 5.1 | 0.13 lb | 20 |
| 1998-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (below normal) | 1.8 – 9.7 | 0.11 lb | 13 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 2.4 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.8 | 0.11 lb | 22 |
| 2020-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 | — | 0.19 lb | 5 |
| 2020-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.8 | 0.09 lb | 24 |
| 2010-05-26 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.24 lb | 2 |
| 2010-05-26 | Standard trap nets | 6.3 (above normal) | 0.4 – 3.8 | 0.15 lb | 57 |
| 1989-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.8 | 0.05 lb | 4 |
| 1994-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 7.7 (above normal) | 0.4 – 3.8 | 0.04 lb | 46 |
| 1986-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 3.8 | 0.05 lb | 2 |
| 1998-06-29 | 1/4-in trap nets | 2.0 | — | — | 8 |
| 1998-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 | — | 0.10 lb | 12 |
| 1998-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 10.0 (above normal) | 0.4 – 3.8 | 0.08 lb | 90 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.1 – 2.0 | 0.25 lb | 1 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (normal) | 0.4 – 18.6 | 1.23 lb | 16 |
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