Lake Betsy

Lake Betsy

Size
153ac
Boat Launch
No
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
No
Species in Lake Betsy
Crappie
Crappie
Bluegill
Bluegill
Northern pike
Northern pike
Walleye
Walleye
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Perch
Perch
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed

Overview

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Fish Species

Bluegill
fish
5-16 in
Length Range
10 in
Length Range
2017
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2017
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
7.8333
0Statewide Range19.6668

Lake Betsy Bluegill abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2012
Jul
2017
Jul
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized bluegill based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
20179
Channel catfish
fish
5-16 in
Length Range
10 in
Length Range
2017
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2017
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
4.8333
0Statewide Range12.3499

Lake Betsy Channel catfish abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2012
Jul
2017
Jul
Crappie
fish
5-16 in
Length Range
10 in
Length Range
2017
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Outlier
2017
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
18
0Statewide Range12.6668

Lake Betsy Crappie abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2012
Jul
2017
Jul
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized crappie based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
201715
Largemouth bass
fish
5-16 in
Length Range
10 in
Length Range
2017
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2017
Surveyed
Electro
Catch Method
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2012
Jul
2017
Jul
Northern pike
fish
5-16 in
Length Range
10 in
Length Range
2017
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
High
2017
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
9.8333
0Statewide Range19.75

Lake Betsy Northern pike abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2012
Jul
2017
Jul
Perch
fish
5-16 in
Length Range
10 in
Length Range
2017
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2017
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
3.5
0Statewide Range43.5833

Lake Betsy Perch abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2012
Jul
2017
Jul
Pumpkinseed
fish
4-6 in
Length Range
5 in
Length Range
2012
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2012
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2007
Jul
2012
Jul
Walleye
fish
5-16 in
Length Range
10 in
Length Range
2017
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2017
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
3.5
0Statewide Range16.9168

Lake Betsy Walleye abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2012
Jul
2017
Jul