East Hunter
Sherburne County, Minnesota — DOW #71002300
28 Surveys
56.9
Acres
7 ft
Max Depth
5.1 ft
Mean Depth
2
Fish Species
1
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on East Hunter. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.8 | 0.17 lb | 12 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 0.15 lb | 6 |
| 2007-06-11 | Survey seining | 4.3 | — | — | 13 |
| 2007-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 | — | 0.15 lb | 10 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 18.0 (normal) | 2.8 – 43.3 | 0.11 lb | 108 |
| 2007-06-11 | Survey seining | 46.0 | — | — | 138 |
| 2007-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 37.5 | — | 0.09 lb | 75 |
| 2007-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 28.2 (normal) | 2.8 – 43.3 | 0.10 lb | 141 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 4.0 (above normal) | 0.4 – 3.5 | 0.23 lb | 24 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.3 – 27.7 | 0.20 lb | 2 |
| 2007-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 9.5 (normal) | 2.0 – 19.0 | 0.13 lb | 19 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 548.3 (above normal) | 2.5 – 70.2 | 0.08 lb | 3290 |
| 2007-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 19.8 (normal) | 2.5 – 70.2 | 0.11 lb | 99 |
| 2007-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 69.0 (normal) | 8.0 – 90.0 | 0.40 lb | 138 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.2 – 2.2 | 0.79 lb | 10 |
| 2007-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 6.6 | 2.09 lb | 2 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 17.5 (above normal) | 0.8 – 9.3 | 0.04 lb | 105 |
| 2007-06-11 | Survey seining | 3.0 | — | — | 9 |
| 2007-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 58.5 | — | 0.18 lb | 117 |
| 2007-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 18.0 (above normal) | 0.8 – 9.3 | 0.21 lb | 90 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.9 | 0.05 lb | 6 |
| 2007-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 19.5 (above normal) | 1.0 – 8.5 | 0.11 lb | 39 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 3.7 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.9 | 0.37 lb | 22 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 8.5 (normal) | 1.5 – 9.0 | 2.98 lb | 17 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-06-11 | Standard electrofishing | 37.0 | — | 1.26 lb | 7 |
| 2007-06-11 | Survey seining | 0.7 | — | 0.10 lb | 2 |
| 2007-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.0 – 3.8 | 1.23 lb | 3 |
| 2007-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 2.31 lb | 5 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit East Hunter. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to East Hunter
- Weather forecast for East Hunter — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 45.4307°N, 93.5165°W — Get Directions
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Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.