Minnesota Fishing Guide

Rush

Sherburne County, Minnesota — DOW #71014700

182 Surveys

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160.91
Acres
11 ft
Max Depth
6.7 ft
Mean Depth
18
Fish Species
1
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DNR Fish Surveys

Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Rush. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1993-08-23 Standard gill nets 1.0 — 0.12 lb 3
1993-08-23 Standard trap nets 7.3 (normal) 1.2 – 20.0 0.15 lb 44
1993-08-23 Special trap nets 37.0 — — 74
1993-08-23 Standard electrofishing 1.4 — 0.45 lb 1
1982-08-18 Standard trap nets 20.0 (normal) 1.2 – 20.0 0.23 lb 100
2016-07-11 Backpack electrofishing 2.2 — — 2
2016-07-11 50-ft beach seine 15.7 — — 94
2019-08-12 Standard gill nets 3.0 — 0.24 lb 12
2019-08-12 Standard trap nets 5.5 (normal) 1.2 – 20.0 0.18 lb 33
2009-08-12 Survey seining 12.3 — 0.01 lb 37
2009-08-12 Standard gill nets 1.0 — 0.21 lb 4
2009-08-12 Standard trap nets 3.7 (normal) 1.2 – 20.0 0.27 lb 22
2024-08-05 Standard gill nets 1.0 — 0.26 lb 4

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1993-08-23 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.60 lb 4
1993-08-23 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.5 – 3.5 0.46 lb 2
1982-08-18 Standard gill nets 1.7 (normal) 0.5 – 3.5 0.88 lb 5
1982-08-18 Standard trap nets 15.0 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.63 lb 75
2019-08-12 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 0.5 – 3.5 0.98 lb 6
2019-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 1.10 lb 5
2009-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 1.33 lb 3
2024-08-05 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 0.5 – 3.5 0.33 lb 8

Spottail Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
1993-08-23 Special trap nets 0.5 — 1
2009-08-12 Survey seining 9.0 — 27

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1993-08-23 Standard gill nets 7.7 (normal) 1.4 – 13.8 0.14 lb 23
1993-08-23 Survey seining 0.3 — 0.04 lb 1
1993-08-23 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 1.2 – 20.5 0.46 lb 8
1982-08-18 Standard gill nets 92.7 (above normal) 1.4 – 13.8 0.12 lb 278
1982-08-18 Standard trap nets 49.6 (above normal) 1.2 – 20.5 0.19 lb 248
2016-07-11 Backpack electrofishing 55.5 — — 50
2016-07-11 50-ft beach seine 235.2 — — 1411
2016-07-11 15-ft beach seine 27.0 — — 54
2019-08-12 Standard gill nets 80.8 (above normal) 1.4 – 13.8 0.20 lb 323
2019-08-12 Standard trap nets 5.0 (normal) 1.2 – 20.5 0.32 lb 30
2009-08-12 Survey seining 2.0 — 0.02 lb 6
2009-08-12 Standard gill nets 9.5 (normal) 1.4 – 13.8 0.14 lb 38
2009-08-12 Standard trap nets 1.8 (normal) 1.2 – 20.5 0.31 lb 11
2024-08-05 Standard gill nets 84.0 (above normal) 1.4 – 13.8 0.05 lb 336

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1993-08-23 Standard gill nets 9.0 (below normal) 30.3 – 150.6 0.49 lb 27
1993-08-23 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 11.5 – 132.6 0.42 lb 1
1993-08-23 Special trap nets 1.0 — — 2
1982-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 11.5 – 132.6 0.20 lb 3
1982-08-18 Standard gill nets 14.0 (below normal) 30.3 – 150.6 0.62 lb 42
2016-07-11 Backpack electrofishing 6.7 — — 6
2019-08-12 Standard gill nets 6.5 (below normal) 30.3 – 150.6 0.81 lb 26
2009-08-12 Standard gill nets 7.5 (below normal) 30.3 – 150.6 0.89 lb 30
2024-08-05 Standard gill nets 1.3 (below normal) 30.3 – 150.6 0.51 lb 5

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1993-08-23 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.5 – 5.6 0.54 lb 2
1982-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.4 – 4.5 0.10 lb 1
1982-08-18 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 5.6 0.60 lb 1
2024-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 5.6 0.87 lb 2

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1993-08-23 Standard electrofishing 52.6 — 0.60 lb 37
1993-08-23 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 1.5 3.02 lb 1
1993-08-23 Survey seining 3.3 — 0.07 lb 10
1993-08-23 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.7 1.97 lb 1
2016-07-11 50-ft beach seine 44.2 — — 265
2016-07-11 15-ft beach seine 22.5 — — 45
2016-07-11 Backpack electrofishing 86.6 — — 78
2019-08-12 Standard electrofishing 44.3 — 1.40 lb 73
2019-08-12 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 1.5 1.14 lb 1
2019-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.7 2.66 lb 1
2009-08-12 Standard electrofishing 24.0 — 1.26 lb 12
2009-08-12 Survey seining 4.0 — 0.02 lb 12
2009-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 2.59 lb 2
2024-08-05 Standard gill nets 1.8 (above normal) 0.2 – 1.5 0.08 lb 7

Fathead Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
1993-08-23 Special trap nets 0.5 — 1

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1993-08-23 Standard gill nets 3.0 (normal) 2.3 – 18.1 1.81 lb 9
1993-08-23 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.5 – 3.0 4.24 lb 6
1993-08-23 Standard electrofishing 8.5 — 0.89 lb 6
1982-08-18 Standard gill nets 1.3 (below normal) 2.3 – 18.1 3.00 lb 4
1982-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.5 – 3.0 1.45 lb 4
2016-07-11 50-ft beach seine 0.2 — — 1
2024-10-03 Fall electrofishing 35.5 — 1.14 lb 16
2008-10-14 Fall electrofishing 133.1 — 0.21 lb 53
2012-10-01 Fall electrofishing 242.9 — 0.49 lb 68
2018-10-16 Fall electrofishing 92.2 — 0.15 lb 20
2019-08-12 Standard gill nets 2.8 (normal) 2.3 – 18.1 2.64 lb 11
2019-08-12 Standard trap nets 1.7 (normal) 0.5 – 3.0 2.32 lb 10
2009-08-12 Standard gill nets 11.3 (normal) 2.3 – 18.1 1.01 lb 45
2009-08-12 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.5 – 3.0 2.95 lb 6
2024-08-05 Standard gill nets 5.0 (normal) 2.3 – 18.1 1.74 lb 20

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1993-08-23 Standard trap nets 2.3 (normal) 0.3 – 2.6 1.77 lb 14
1993-08-23 Special trap nets 0.5 — — 1
1993-08-23 Standard gill nets 4.7 (normal) 0.8 – 6.5 1.11 lb 14
1982-08-18 Standard gill nets 6.0 (normal) 0.8 – 6.5 0.93 lb 18
1982-08-18 Standard trap nets 42.6 (above normal) 0.3 – 2.6 1.48 lb 213
2016-07-11 Backpack electrofishing 1.1 — — 1
2016-07-11 50-ft beach seine 15.3 — — 92
2019-08-12 Standard gill nets 16.5 (above normal) 0.8 – 6.5 1.08 lb 66
2019-08-12 Standard trap nets 4.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 2.6 1.86 lb 29
2009-08-12 Survey seining 3.7 — — 11
2009-08-12 Standard gill nets 19.0 (above normal) 0.8 – 6.5 1.68 lb 76
2009-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 2.6 2.20 lb 5
2024-08-05 Standard gill nets 9.3 (above normal) 0.8 – 6.5 1.27 lb 37

CRP

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
1993-08-23 Special trap nets 21.0 — 42

Shorthead Redhorse

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1993-08-23 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 11.3 2.65 lb 1
1993-08-23 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.4 – 4.6 2.65 lb 1
1982-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.4 – 4.6 0.90 lb 2
2016-07-11 50-ft beach seine 0.2 — — 1
2019-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 4.6 1.45 lb 2

White Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1993-08-23 Standard trap nets 1.5 (normal) 0.3 – 6.0 0.45 lb 9
1993-08-23 Standard electrofishing 1.4 — 1.05 lb 1
1993-08-23 Standard gill nets 3.0 (normal) 0.5 – 8.4 0.26 lb 9
1982-08-18 Standard gill nets 10.7 (above normal) 0.5 – 8.4 0.15 lb 32
1982-08-18 Standard trap nets 4.2 (normal) 0.3 – 6.0 0.52 lb 21
2009-08-12 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 8.4 0.10 lb 1
2024-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.5 – 8.4 0.13 lb 3

Golden Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1993-08-23 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.6 0.07 lb 1
1982-08-18 Standard gill nets 1.7 (normal) 0.5 – 2.6 0.10 lb 5
2016-07-11 50-ft beach seine 0.2 — — 1
2019-08-12 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 2.6 0.09 lb 2
2009-08-12 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.6 0.07 lb 1

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1993-08-23 Standard trap nets 2.0 (normal) 0.3 – 4.9 0.11 lb 12
1982-08-18 Standard trap nets 1.8 (normal) 0.3 – 4.9 0.07 lb 9
2016-07-11 50-ft beach seine 0.8 — — 5
2019-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 4.9 0.10 lb 1

Bowfin

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1993-08-23 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.9 2.95 lb 1
1982-08-18 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.5 3.00 lb 1
2019-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 0.9 4.55 lb 2
2024-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.5 5.03 lb 1

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1993-08-23 Standard trap nets 0.7 — 0.06 lb 4
1993-08-23 Special trap nets 1.0 — — 2
2016-07-11 Backpack electrofishing 2.2 — — 2
2016-07-11 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 2
2009-08-12 Survey seining 0.3 — 0.05 lb 1

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1993-08-23 Standard gill nets 9.0 (normal) 2.7 – 25.0 0.12 lb 27
1993-08-23 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 3.8 0.17 lb 4
1993-08-23 Special trap nets 1.0 — — 2
1982-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 3.8 0.10 lb 4
1982-08-18 Standard gill nets 11.3 (normal) 2.7 – 25.0 0.09 lb 34
2016-07-11 50-ft beach seine 172.3 — — 1034
2016-07-11 15-ft beach seine 23.5 — — 47
2016-07-11 Backpack electrofishing 102.1 — — 92
2019-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 3.8 0.09 lb 2
2019-08-12 Standard gill nets 5.8 (normal) 2.7 – 25.0 0.10 lb 23
2009-08-12 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.3 – 3.8 0.08 lb 6
2009-08-12 Survey seining 12.7 — 0.01 lb 38
2009-08-12 Standard gill nets 14.0 (normal) 2.7 – 25.0 0.13 lb 56
2024-08-05 Standard gill nets 2.0 (below normal) 2.7 – 25.0 0.11 lb 8

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1993-08-23 Standard gill nets 5.7 (normal) 1.1 – 8.0 1.82 lb 17
1993-08-23 Standard trap nets 0.8 — 3.06 lb 5
1982-08-18 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 1.1 – 8.0 3.67 lb 6
1982-08-18 Standard trap nets 1.2 — 3.45 lb 6
2019-08-12 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 1.1 – 8.0 3.95 lb 8
2019-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 2.35 lb 1
2009-08-12 Standard gill nets 5.8 (normal) 1.1 – 8.0 2.27 lb 23
2024-08-05 Standard gill nets 6.3 (normal) 1.1 – 8.0 1.50 lb 25

Mimic Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
1993-08-23 Special trap nets 2.0 — 4

Bluntnose Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
1993-08-23 Special trap nets 12.5 — 25
2016-07-11 Backpack electrofishing 5.5 — 5
2016-07-11 50-ft beach seine 7.2 — 43
2009-08-12 Survey seining 6.3 — 19

Common Carp

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1993-08-23 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 1.0 – 5.5 7.28 lb 1
1982-08-18 Standard gill nets 8.7 (normal) 1.0 – 13.8 4.08 lb 26
1982-08-18 Standard trap nets 2.2 (normal) 1.0 – 5.5 4.91 lb 11
2016-07-11 15-ft beach seine 0.5 — — 1
2016-07-11 Backpack electrofishing 3.3 — — 3
2016-07-11 50-ft beach seine 0.5 — — 3
2009-08-12 Standard trap nets 1.2 (normal) 1.0 – 5.5 8.66 lb 7

Green Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1982-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 1.9 0.10 lb 2
2016-07-11 Backpack electrofishing 24.4 — — 22
2016-07-11 50-ft beach seine 1.0 — — 6

GLR

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1982-08-18 Standard trap nets 0.4 — 3.50 lb 2

Johnny Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2016-07-11 50-ft beach seine 17.0 — 102
2016-07-11 15-ft beach seine 45.0 — 90
2016-07-11 Backpack electrofishing 16.6 — 15

Tadpole Madtom

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2016-07-11 50-ft beach seine 0.2 — 1

Smallmouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2016-07-11 Backpack electrofishing 2.2 — — 2
2016-07-11 50-ft beach seine 2.3 — — 14
2016-07-11 15-ft beach seine 1.5 — — 3
2019-08-12 Standard electrofishing 1.8 — 0.79 lb 3
2009-08-12 Survey seining 0.3 — 0.02 lb 1

Iowa Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2016-07-11 15-ft beach seine 18.5 — 37
2016-07-11 Backpack electrofishing 18.9 — 17
2016-07-11 50-ft beach seine 3.5 — 21

Common Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2016-07-11 50-ft beach seine 3.2 — 19
2009-08-12 Survey seining 0.3 — 1

Trout-Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2016-07-11 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — 2

Logperch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2016-07-11 Backpack electrofishing 2.2 — 2
2016-07-11 50-ft beach seine 4.3 — 26
2009-08-12 Survey seining 0.3 — 1

Brook Trout

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2016-07-11 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — 2

BNS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2016-07-11 50-ft beach seine 0.2 — 1

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

Dunwright Tackle

Big Lake, MN

(612) 817-2440

Fish-On Gear and Tackle

Big Lake, MN

★ 3

Gapen Co

Becker, MN

(763) 263-3558

★ 5

Marties Feed and Seed

Elk River, MN

(763) 441-7550

★ 4.7

Riverside Sporting Gear

Elk River, MN

(763) 263-9587

★ 5

Sand Dunes Bait and Tackle + Outdoors

Big Lake, MN

(763) 263-8200

★ 4.5

Tales & Trails Sports Shop

Zimmerman, MN

(763) 856-3985

★ 4.2

Tractor Supply Co.

Elk River, MN

(763) 441-6400

★ 4.2

Nearby Marinas

Central Lakes Rental

Big Lake, MN

(320) 491-2699

★ 5

Due North Dock & Lift

Zimmerman, MN

(763) 856-8020

★ 5

Marina's Sewing

Elk River, MN

(763) 274-1107

★ 4.8

Rivers Edge Commons

Elk River, MN

(763) 635-1150

★ 4.6

Rivers Edge Commons Park Dock

Elk River, MN

★ 5

Riverview Sports And Marine

Elk River, MN

(763) 441-1799

★ 4.6

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Fish Species

Species known to inhabit Rush. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Black BullheadBlack CrappieBluegillBowfin (Dogfish)Brown BullheadCommon CarpGreen SunfishHybrid SunfishLargemouth BassNorthern PikePumpkinseedShorthead RedhorseSmallmouth BassWalleyeWhite CrappieWhite SuckerYellow BullheadYellow Perch

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