Lake Volney

Lake Volney

Size
258ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
Yes
Species in Lake Volney
Crappie
Crappie
Bluegill
Bluegill
Northern pike
Northern pike
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Perch
Perch
Walleye
Walleye
Flathead catfish
Flathead catfish
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed

Overview

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Fish Species

Bluegill
fish
5-12 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2019
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
13.8333
0Statewide Range19.6668

Lake Volney 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)
20229
20199
Crappie
fish
5-12 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Outlier
2019
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
29.5
0Statewide Range12.6668

Lake Volney 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
23-26 in
Length Range
25 in
Length Range
2004
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2004
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
1994
Jun
1999
Jun
2004
Jun
Largemouth bass
fish
5-12 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2019
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
0.3333
0Statewide Range3.6668

Lake Volney 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
2019
Jun
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized largemouth-bass based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
202220
201920
Northern pike
fish
5-12 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2019
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
4.3333
0Statewide Range19.75

Lake Volney 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
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized northern-pike based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
202239
Perch
fish
5-12 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2019
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
10.8333
0Statewide Range43.5833

Lake Volney 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
7-8 in
Length Range
8 in
Length Range
1999
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
1999
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
1993
Jun
1994
Jun
1999
Jun
Walleye
fish
5-12 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2019
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
2.1667
0Statewide Range16.9168

Lake Volney 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