Lake Byllesby

Lake Byllesby

Size
1,256ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
Yes
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
Yes
Species in Lake Byllesby
Perch
Perch
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Crappie
Crappie
Bluegill
Bluegill
Walleye
Walleye
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
White bass
White bass
Northern pike
Northern pike
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Flathead catfish
Flathead catfish
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed

Overview

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Fish Species

Bluegill
fish
5-12 in
Length Range
9 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2019
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
1.125
0Statewide Range74.0278

Lake Byllesby 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
2014
Jun
2019
Jun
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized bluegill based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
20239
20199
Channel catfish
fish
5-12 in
Length Range
9 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
High
2019
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
8.125
0Statewide Range12.3499

Lake Byllesby 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
2014
Jun
2019
Jun
Crappie
fish
5-12 in
Length Range
9 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2019
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
1.75
0Statewide Range10.4166

Lake Byllesby 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
2014
Jun
2019
Jun
Flathead catfish
fish
5-12 in
Length Range
9 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2019
Surveyed
NA
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
2019
Jun
Largemouth bass
fish
5-12 in
Length Range
9 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2019
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
2019
Jun
Northern pike
fish
5-12 in
Length Range
9 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2019
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
1.5
0Statewide Range19.75

Lake Byllesby 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
2014
Jun
2019
Jun
Perch
fish
5-12 in
Length Range
9 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
High
2019
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
19.25
0Statewide Range43.5833

Lake Byllesby 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
2014
Jun
2019
Jun
Pumpkinseed
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
Smallmouth bass
fish
5-12 in
Length Range
9 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2019
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
0.25
0Statewide Range3.4167

Lake Byllesby 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
1993
May
2019
Jun
Walleye
fish
5-12 in
Length Range
9 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2019
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
2.125
0Statewide Range16.9168

Lake Byllesby 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
2014
Jun
2019
Jun
White bass
fish
5-12 in
Length Range
9 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2019
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
0.25
0Statewide Range20.2135

Lake Byllesby White 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
1993
May
2008
Jun
2019
Jun