U.S. Lock & Dam #9 Pool

Houston County

Near Cee Jefferson

DOW: 28000100

Largemouth BassExcellent · 88WalleyeGood · 50Black CrappieGood · 50

A 934-acre lake near Cee Jefferson in Houston County — best known for bass and walleye. Last surveyed 2015.

Fish Species (10)

Largemouth Bass

Excellent · 88

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Electrofishing survey · surveyed Oct 2015

Last surveyed 2015 — treat with caution

Avg Size

11.1"

Avg Weight

1.21 lbs

Catch rate: 74.3 · Electrofishing survey

Size of catchable largemouth bass78% keeper-size (12"+)

8–11" · 22%Largest sampled 18"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Oct 16, 2015	74.29	11.1"	1.21 lbs	Standard electrofishing

Walleye

Good · 50

Large fish

Electrofishing survey · surveyed Oct 2015

Last surveyed 2015 — treat with caution

Avg Size

13.2"

Avg Weight

0.94 lbs

Catch rate: 10.3 · Electrofishing survey

Size of catchable walleye67% keeper-size (15"+)

10–14" · 33%Largest sampled 16"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Oct 16, 2015	10.29	13.2"	0.94 lbs	Standard electrofishing

Black Crappie

Good · 50

Large fish

Electrofishing survey · surveyed Oct 2015

Last surveyed 2015 — treat with caution

Avg Size

7.0"

Avg Weight

0.42 lbs

Catch rate: 11.4 · Electrofishing survey

Size of catchable black crappie43% keeper-size (10"+)

5–9" · 57%Largest sampled 13"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Oct 16, 2015	11.43	7.0"	0.42 lbs	Standard electrofishing

Yellow Perch

Good · 50

Large fish

Electrofishing survey · surveyed Oct 2015

Last surveyed 2015 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.7"

Avg Weight

0.15 lbs

Catch rate: 16.6 · Electrofishing survey

Size of catchable yellow perch44% keeper-size (9"+)

5–8" · 56%Largest sampled 10"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Oct 16, 2015	16.57	5.7"	0.15 lbs	Standard electrofishing

Northern Pike

Average · 48

Average-size fish

Electrofishing survey · surveyed Oct 2015

Last surveyed 2015 — treat with caution

Avg Size

18.6"

Avg Weight

1.86 lbs

Catch rate: 9.1 · Electrofishing survey

Size of catchable northern pike14% keeper-size (24"+)

14–23" · 86%Largest sampled 35"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Oct 16, 2015	9.14	18.6"	1.86 lbs	Standard electrofishing

Bluegill

Average · 39

Small fish

Electrofishing survey · surveyed Oct 2015

Last surveyed 2015 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.2"

Avg Weight

0.19 lbs

Catch rate: 69.1 · Electrofishing survey

Size of catchable bluegill11% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 89%Largest sampled 9"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Oct 16, 2015	69.14	5.2"	0.19 lbs	Standard electrofishing

Smallmouth Bass

Poor · 9

Below-normal numbers

Electrofishing survey · surveyed Oct 2015

Last surveyed 2015 — treat with caution

Avg Size

11.0"

Avg Weight

0.88 lbs

Catch rate: 0.57 · Electrofishing survey

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Oct 16, 2015	0.57	11.0"	0.88 lbs	Standard electrofishing

Pumpkinseed

Insufficient

Electrofishing survey · surveyed Oct 2015

Last surveyed 2015 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.0"

Avg Weight

0.14 lbs

Catch rate: 1.1 · Electrofishing survey

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Oct 16, 2015	1.14	5.0"	0.14 lbs	Standard electrofishing

White Crappie

Insufficient

Electrofishing survey · surveyed Oct 2015

Last surveyed 2015 — treat with caution

Avg Size

10.7"

Avg Weight

0.70 lbs

Catch rate: 1.7 · Electrofishing survey

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Oct 16, 2015	1.71	10.7"	0.70 lbs	Standard electrofishing

Rock Bass

Insufficient

Electrofishing survey · surveyed Oct 2015

Last surveyed 2015 — treat with caution

Avg Size

4.0"

Avg Weight

0.06 lbs

Catch rate: 0.57 · Electrofishing survey

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Oct 16, 2015	0.57	4.0"	0.06 lbs	Standard electrofishing

Biologist Notes

October 16, 2015Described in Major River Report.

Described in Major River Report.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in U.S. Lock & Dam #9 Pool?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Northern Pike in U.S. Lock & Dam #9 Pool. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at U.S. Lock & Dam #9 Pool?

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for U.S. Lock & Dam #9 Pool. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

When were the main sport fish in U.S. Lock & Dam #9 Pool last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in U.S. Lock & Dam #9 Pool is from 2015. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does U.S. Lock & Dam #9 Pool have any invasive species?

Yes — U.S. Lock & Dam #9 Pool has confirmed Eurasian watermilfoil, bighead carp, faucet snail, flowering rush, grass carp, silver carp, and zebra mussel. Clean, drain, and dry your equipment to avoid spreading invasives to other waters.