Ripley (west Portion)

Ripley (west Portion)

Size
594ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
No
Species in Ripley (west Portion)
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed
Northern pike
Northern pike
Walleye
Walleye
Perch
Perch
Crappie
Crappie
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Flathead catfish
Flathead catfish

Overview

Ripley (west Portion) Map

Fishing Regulations

Special Fishing regulations: This lake has special fishing regulations that differ from statewide or border water regulations for those species identified below and take precedence. Regulations listed below are currently in place. Visit the fishing regulations page for links to upcoming regulations for specific lakes.

  • Sunfish: Daily limit five.
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Fish Species

Bluegill
fish
7-20 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2015
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2015
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
11.7778
0Statewide Range19.6668

Ripley (west Portion) 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
2010
Jul
2015
Jul
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized bluegill based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
20239
20219
Channel catfish
fish
7-20 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2015
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2015
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
2015
Jul
Crappie
fish
7-20 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2015
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2015
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
2.1111
0Statewide Range12.6668

Ripley (west Portion) 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
2010
Jul
2015
Jul
Flathead catfish
fish
38-39 in
Length Range
39 in
Length Range
1995
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
1995
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
1995
Jul
Largemouth bass
fish
7-20 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2015
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
High
2015
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
1.6667
0Statewide Range3.6668

Ripley (west Portion) 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
2010
Jul
2015
Jul
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized largemouth-bass based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
202221
Northern pike
fish
7-20 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2015
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
High
2015
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
15.1111
0Statewide Range19.75

Ripley (west Portion) 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
2010
Jul
2015
Jul
Perch
fish
7-20 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2015
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2015
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
3.2222
0Statewide Range43.5833

Ripley (west Portion) 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
2010
Jul
2015
Jul
Pumpkinseed
fish
7-20 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2015
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Outlier
2015
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
18
0Statewide Range6.1668

Ripley (west Portion) 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
2010
Jul
2015
Jul
Walleye
fish
7-20 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2015
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2015
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
4.6667
0Statewide Range16.9168

Ripley (west Portion) 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
2010
Jul
2015
Jul