Missouri River

Missouri River

Size
20,702ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
Yes
Species in Missouri River
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Perch
Perch
Walleye
Walleye
Crappie
Crappie
Northern pike
Northern pike
Cutthroat trout
Cutthroat trout
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
Bluegill
Bluegill
Brown trout
Brown trout
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
White bass
White bass
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
Sauger
Sauger
Sturgeon
Sturgeon

Overview

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Fish Species

Bluegill
fish
7-17 in
Length Range
12 in
Length Range
2025
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2025
Surveyed
Electro
Catch Method
0.381
0Statewide Range485.9082

Missouri River 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
2024
Jul
2025
Jun
Brown trout
fish
7-17 in
Length Range
12 in
Length Range
2025
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2025
Surveyed
Electro
Catch Method
0.0714
0Statewide Range1.50305

Missouri River Brown trout 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
Jul
2025
Jun
Channel catfish
fish
8-21 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2025
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2025
Surveyed
Electro
Catch Method
0.0952
0Statewide Range1.9579

Missouri River 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
2025
Jun
2025
Jul
Chinook salmon
fish
7-17 in
Length Range
12 in
Length Range
2025
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2025
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
2024
Jul
2025
Jun
Crappie
fish
7-17 in
Length Range
12 in
Length Range
2025
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2025
Surveyed
Electro
Catch Method
0.0476
0Statewide Range84.8403

Missouri River 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
2022
Jun
2025
Jun
Cutthroat trout
fish
4-6 in
Length Range
5 in
Length Range
2015
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2015
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
2015
Jun
Largemouth bass
fish
No survey data
Abundance (CPUE)
No abundance data
0.0625
0Statewide Range83.5649

Missouri River 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
2021
Jun
Northern pike
fish
8-21 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2025
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2025
Surveyed
Electro
Catch Method
0.0714
0Statewide Range9.926875

Missouri River 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
2025
Jun
2025
Jul
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized northern-pike based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
202538
202340
202242
202140
202041
Perch
fish
7-17 in
Length Range
12 in
Length Range
2025
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2025
Surveyed
Electro
Catch Method
0.1429
0Statewide Range43.836275

Missouri River 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
2022
Jun
2025
Jun
Rainbow trout
fish
8-21 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2025
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2025
Surveyed
Electro
Catch Method
0.0238
0Statewide Range7.13335

Missouri River Rainbow trout 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
2025
Jun
2025
Jul
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized rainbow-trout based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
202527
202426
202225
202126
202025
Sauger
fish
8-21 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2025
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2025
Surveyed
Gillnet
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
2025
Jun
2025
Jul
Smallmouth bass
fish
7-17 in
Length Range
12 in
Length Range
2025
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2025
Surveyed
Electro
Catch Method
0.6667
0Statewide Range154.377125

Missouri River 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
2024
Jul
2025
Jun
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized smallmouth-bass based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
202418
202319
202218
201719
Sturgeon
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
Walleye
fish
8-21 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2025
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2025
Surveyed
Electro
Catch Method
0.5952
0Statewide Range42.49305

Missouri River 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
2025
Jun
2025
Jul
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized walleye based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
202328
202028
White bass
fish
11-13 in
Length Range
12 in
Length Range
2022
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2022
Surveyed
Gillnet
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
2021
Jun
2022
Jun