Barry

Big Stone County

Near Barry

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WalleyeAverage · 33Green SunfishAverage · 25PumpkinseedPoor · 0

A 398-acre lake near Barry in Big Stone County — best known for walleye and panfish. Last surveyed 2003.

Fish Species (9)

Walleye

Average · 33

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 2003

Last surveyed 2003 — treat with caution

Avg Size

18.0"

Avg Weight

2.31 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per gill net · typical 2.3–18.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 17, 2003	0.25	18.0"	2.31 lbs	Standard gill nets

Green Sunfish

Average · 25

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2003

Last surveyed 2003 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.8"

Avg Weight

0.21 lbs

Catch rate: 0.67 per trap net · typical 0.2–1.9 for a lake like this

Size of catchable green sunfish0% keeper-size (7"+)

3–6" · 100%Largest sampled 6"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 17, 2003	0.67	5.8"	0.21 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 17, 2003	2.20	5.8"	-	1/4-in trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Poor · 0

Small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2003

Last surveyed 2003 — treat with caution

Avg Size

3.2"

Avg Weight

0.02 lbs

Catch rate: 2.4 per trap net

Size of catchable pumpkinseed0% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 100%Largest sampled 5"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 17, 2003	2.40	3.2"	0.02 lbs	1/4-in trap nets

Other species in this lake (6)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

White Sucker

Good · 54

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 2003

Last surveyed 2003 — treat with caution

Avg Size

16.0"

Avg Weight

2.20 lbs

Catch rate: 0.75 per gill net · typical 0.8–6.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 17, 2003	0.75	16.0"	2.20 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 17, 2003	3.56	16.0"	1.94 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Bullhead

Average · 42

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2003

Last surveyed 2003 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.8"

Avg Weight

0.08 lbs

Catch rate: 80.4 per trap net · typical 11.5–132.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 17, 2003	200.50	6.8"	0.16 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 17, 2003	307.40	6.8"	-	1/4-in trap nets
Jul 17, 2003	80.44	6.8"	0.08 lbs	Standard trap nets

Golden Shiner

Poor · 16

Small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2003

Last surveyed 2003 — treat with caution

Avg Size

4.0"

Avg Weight

0.04 lbs

Catch rate: 0.11 per trap net · typical 0.2–1.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 17, 2003	0.11	4.0"	0.04 lbs	Standard trap nets

Fathead Minnow

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2003

Last surveyed 2003 — treat with caution

Catch rate: 4960.0 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 17, 2003	4960.00	-	-	1/4-in trap nets

Johnny Darter

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2003

Last surveyed 2003 — treat with caution

Catch rate: 4.0 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 17, 2003	4.00	-	-	1/4-in trap nets

Iowa Darter

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2003

Last surveyed 2003 — treat with caution

Catch rate: 30.8 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 17, 2003	30.80	-	-	1/4-in trap nets

Biologist Notes

July 17, 2003This was an initial investigaton of Barry Lake, a 393 acre lake located entirely within a USFWS Waterfowl Production Area in northwest Big Stone Count…

This was an initial investigaton of Barry Lake, a 393 acre lake located entirely within a USFWS Waterfowl Production Area in northwest Big Stone County. Above average precipitation over the last 10 years has increaced the water level of Barry Lake approximately 4 feet according to flooded timber located on west and south west shorelines. A rookery consisting of 76 Double-crested cormorants and four Great Blue Heron nets was located on the west shore. Eleven fish species were sampled during this investigation, with black bullhead most abundant. Most bullhead measured 7-8 inches, however individuals up to 13 inches were also caught. Although one walleye measuring 18 inches was sampled, a fishable population probably does not exist in Barry Lake. Three species of sunfish were represented in the trap net catch. These species were comprised of a low abundance of green and pumpkinseed sunfish, and abundant orangespotted sunfish. None of the sampled sunfish would draw much angler interest. Other species sampled included low abundance of golden shiner, johnny darter and white sucker, moderate abundance of brook stickleback and Iowa, and abundant fathead minnow. Monitoring during the winter of 2003/2004 measured low concentrations of dissolved oxygen and winterkill was possible. Fisheries management activities for Barry Lake include annual winter dissolved oxygen monitoring to evaluate winterkill potential.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Barry?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Walleye, Green Sunfish, and Pumpkinseed in Barry. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Barry?

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Barry. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

How deep is Barry?

Barry has a maximum depth of 8.8 feet and a mean depth of 6.5 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Barry last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Barry is from 2003. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.