Ball Bluff Lake

Ball Bluff Lake

Size
166ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
No
Species in Ball Bluff Lake
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Crappie
Crappie
Northern pike
Northern pike
Bluegill
Bluegill
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed
Walleye
Walleye
Perch
Perch
Rock bass
Rock bass

Overview

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Fish Species

Bluegill
fish
8-16 in
Length Range
12 in
Length Range
2021
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2021
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
12.5
0Statewide Range74.0278

Ball Bluff Lake 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
2011
Jun
2021
Jun
Crappie
fish
8-16 in
Length Range
12 in
Length Range
2021
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2021
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
0.875
0Statewide Range10.4166

Ball Bluff Lake 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
2011
Jun
2021
Jun
Largemouth bass
fish
8-16 in
Length Range
12 in
Length Range
2021
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2021
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
2
0Statewide Range3.6668

Ball Bluff Lake Largemouth bass 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
2011
Jun
2021
Jun
Northern pike
fish
8-16 in
Length Range
12 in
Length Range
2021
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2021
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
4
0Statewide Range19.75

Ball Bluff Lake 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
2011
Jun
2021
Jun
Perch
fish
8-16 in
Length Range
12 in
Length Range
2021
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2021
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
0.1667
0Statewide Range43.5833

Ball Bluff Lake 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
2011
Jun
2021
Jun
Pumpkinseed
fish
8-16 in
Length Range
12 in
Length Range
2021
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2021
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
1.375
0Statewide Range8.4166

Ball Bluff Lake Pumpkinseed 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
2011
Jun
2021
Jun
Rock bass
fish
8-16 in
Length Range
12 in
Length Range
2021
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2021
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
0.25
0Statewide Range4.2223

Ball Bluff Lake Rock bass 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
2011
Jun
2021
Jun
Walleye
fish
8-16 in
Length Range
12 in
Length Range
2021
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2021
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
0.1667
0Statewide Range16.9168

Ball Bluff Lake 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
2011
Jun
2021
Jun