Minnesota · DNR survey data
Arvilla Lake
Arvilla Lake covers 138 acres in Meeker County, running to 9 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2018. The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for this lake, so there is no depth map here, just the survey record: what the nets held and how big it ran.
DNR survey data
Fish species
WalleyeStocked · 2018Fair numbers1.3per gill net19"Typical26"Biggest
Lengths measured · 11 fish
Recent · 2018Lengths measured · 11 fish
2018Lengths measured · 38 fish
2009Lengths measured · 17 fish
2004Northern pikeGood numbers13.5per gill net24"Typical37"Biggest
Lengths measured · 118 fish
Recent · 2018Lengths measured · 118 fish
2018Lengths measured · 44 fish
2009Lengths measured · 46 fish
2004BluegillFair numbers27.9per trap net6"Typical8"Biggest
Lengths measured · 413 fish
Recent · 2018Lengths measured · 413 fish
2018Lengths measured · 120 fish
2009Lengths measured · 180 fish
2004CrappieFair numbers11.3per trap net7"Typical11"Biggest
Lengths measured · 147 fish
Recent · 2018Lengths measured · 147 fish
2018Lengths measured · 363 fish
2009Lengths measured · 133 fish
2004Rates come from standard DNR survey gear (gill nets, trap nets, electrofishing), judged against statewide benchmarks for the same gear — which is why the same number of fish per net can read differently for two species. Where the standard gear can't count a species reliably, the page shows presence and size only. Typical is the middle fish of those measured. Open a row for the full length spread, survey by survey. You can read every number on this page without an app or an account.
DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Walleye | 138,000 fry |
| 2016 | Walleye | 139,713 fry |
Recent reports
Arvilla Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Arvilla Lake from guides, tournaments and regular anglers. Anything posted in the last two weeks also bumps the matching spots on the live map, so you'll see a "matches a recent report" tag on them.
Public water access
Getting on the water
- Arville Lake (trailer launch)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Little Swan Lake · 52 ac · 1.5 mi
- Big Swan Lake · 684 ac · 1.6 mi
- Long Lake · 164 ac · 3.1 mi
- Spring Lake · 201 ac · 4.4 mi
- Francis Lake · 1,053 ac · 5.5 mi
- Dunns Lake · 152 ac · 5.9 mi
- Washington Lake · 2,438 ac · 6.1 mi
- Moose Lake · 87 ac · 6.4 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Arvilla Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Arvilla Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Arvilla Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2018) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, channel catfish.
Does Arvilla Lake have a public access?
Yes. Arvilla Lake has one public access site: Arville Lake (trailer launch).
Is Arvilla Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2018; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2016.
When was Arvilla Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Arvilla Lake in 2018, the most recent of 7 surveys on record. A survey that old is a starting point, not a current reading.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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