1996 Trap netting results at Grassy Point, Duluth, MN

(MN DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife)


Six trap nets were set on September 25, 1996 and pulled on September 26, 1996. Three of the nets had 3/4 inch mesh. Three of the nets had 1/4 inch mesh. Water depth was from 3 to 6 feet. A summary of the catch is presented below. For more information check the data tables here.

Total number of species = 11

Total number of individuals = 55

Total biomass of adult fish = 36,384 grams


Species No. Of adults No. Of YOY total biomass of adults (in grams) mean weight

(in grams)

mean length of adults (in mm) length range

(in mm)

min max
White sucker 20 3 24,305 1215 465 188 492
Silver Redhorse 9 0 7725 858 564 535 626
Northern Pike 1 1 2750 - 667 - -
Black Crappie 3 2 765 255 248 194 280
Yellow Perch 8 0 698 87 179 77 235
Smallmouth Bass 1 0 125 - 125 - -
Ruffe 2 0 16 8 92 90 95
Trout Perch 1 0 - - - - -
Black Bullhead 0 2 - - - - -
Central Mud Minnow 1 0 - - - - -
Bluegill 0 1 - - - - -
totals 46 9 36,384

This page is maintained by Pat Collins, MNDNR. It was last updated on 8/21/1997.