Epping-springbrook Dam

Epping-springbrook Dam

Size
138ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
No
Species in Epping-springbrook Dam
Walleye
Walleye
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Crappie
Crappie
Perch
Perch
Northern pike
Northern pike
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass

Overview

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Fish Species

Channel catfish
fish
14-25 in
Length Range
19 in
Length Range
2025
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2025
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
7
0Statewide Range19.16925

Epping-springbrook Dam 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
2024
Jun
2025
Jun
Crappie
fish
No survey data
Abundance (CPUE)
No abundance data
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
No Survey Data
Northern pike
fish
14-25 in
Length Range
19 in
Length Range
2025
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2025
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
1.6667
0Statewide Range10.50505

Epping-springbrook Dam 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
2024
Jun
2025
Jun
Perch
fish
14-25 in
Length Range
19 in
Length Range
2025
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2025
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
3
0Statewide Range37.6

Epping-springbrook Dam 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
2024
Jun
2025
Jun
Smallmouth bass
fish
14-15 in
Length Range
15 in
Length Range
2021
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2021
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
0.3333
0Statewide Range4.25

Epping-springbrook Dam Smallmouth 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
2021
Jun
Walleye
fish
14-25 in
Length Range
19 in
Length Range
2025
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2025
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
3.3333
0Statewide Range33.2084

Epping-springbrook Dam 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
2024
Jun
2025
Jun