Minnesota · DNR survey data
Auto Lake
Auto Lake covers 97 acres in St. Louis County, running to 29 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2021. 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 · 2025Fair numbers2.8per gill net19"Typical24"Biggest
Lengths measured · 17 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 17 fish
2021Lengths measured · 37 fish
2014Lengths measured · 53 fish
2006Lengths measured · 33 fish
1998Largemouth bassGood numbers73.5per hr (electrofishing)11"Typical19"Biggest
Lengths measured · 136 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 136 fish
2021Lengths measured · 82 fish
2014Lengths measured · 68 fish
2006Lengths measured · 46 fish
1998BluegillJust a few6.6per trap net6"Typical9"Biggest
Lengths measured · 64 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 64 fish
2021Lengths measured · 77 fish
2014Lengths measured · 274 fish
2006Lengths measured · 149 fish
1998No recent survey rating.
Rates 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye | 718 fingerlings |
| 2023 | Walleye | 1,015 fingerlings |
| 2021 | Walleye | 910 fingerlings |
| 2019 | Walleye | 1,129 fingerlings |
| 2017 | Walleye | 700 fingerlings |
Recent reports
Auto Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Auto 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
- Auto Lake (trailer launch)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Little Sand Lake · 96 ac · 1.6 mi
- James Lake · 18 ac · 2 mi
- Sand Lake · 779 ac · 2.2 mi
- Fourteen Lake · 386 ac · 4.1 mi
- Leander Lake · 252 ac · 5.6 mi
- Big Rice Lake · 1,917 ac · 6.8 mi
- Camp A Lake · 18 ac · 7.3 mi
- Dark Lake · 231 ac · 7.4 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Auto Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Auto Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Auto Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2021) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch.
Does Auto Lake have a public access?
Yes. Auto Lake has one public access site: Auto Lake (trailer launch).
Is Auto Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2025; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2017.
When was Auto Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Auto Lake in 2021, the most recent of 7 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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