Zumbro Lake

Zumbro Lake

Size
699ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
Yes
Species in Zumbro Lake
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Muskellunge
Muskellunge
Bluegill
Bluegill
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Perch
Perch
Crappie
Crappie
Northern pike
Northern pike
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
White bass
White bass
Walleye
Walleye
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Rock bass

Overview

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Fish Species

Bluegill
fish
8-20 in
Length Range
13 in
Length Range
2015
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2015
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
0.3333
0Statewide Range74.0278

Zumbro Lake 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
2011
May
2015
Jun
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized bluegill based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
20189
Channel catfish
fish
8-20 in
Length Range
13 in
Length Range
2015
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2015
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
1.6667
0Statewide Range12.3499

Zumbro Lake 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
2011
May
2015
Jun
Crappie
fish
8-20 in
Length Range
13 in
Length Range
2015
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2015
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
0.8333
0Statewide Range10.4166

Zumbro Lake 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
2011
May
2015
Jun
Largemouth bass
fish
8-20 in
Length Range
13 in
Length Range
2015
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2015
Surveyed
Electro
Catch Method
40.1989
0Statewide Range166.4366

Zumbro Lake 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
2011
May
2015
Jun
Muskellunge
fish
25-26 in
Length Range
26 in
Length Range
2007
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2007
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
2007
Jul
Northern pike
fish
8-20 in
Length Range
13 in
Length Range
2015
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2015
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
5
0Statewide Range19.75

Zumbro Lake 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
2011
May
2015
Jun
Perch
fish
8-20 in
Length Range
13 in
Length Range
2015
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2015
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
2.6667
0Statewide Range43.5833

Zumbro Lake 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
2011
May
2015
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
Rock bass
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
8-20 in
Length Range
13 in
Length Range
2015
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
High
2015
Surveyed
Electro
Catch Method
15.868
0Statewide Range72.1895

Zumbro Lake 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
2011
May
2015
Jun
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized smallmouth-bass based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
202119
Walleye
fish
8-20 in
Length Range
13 in
Length Range
2015
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2015
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
0.3333
0Statewide Range16.9168

Zumbro Lake 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
2011
May
2015
Jun
White bass
fish
8-20 in
Length Range
13 in
Length Range
2015
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2015
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
0.3333
0Statewide Range20.2135

Zumbro Lake 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
2011
May
2015
Jun