Minnesota · DNR survey data
Barnesville Lake
Barnesville Lake covers 11 acres in Clay County, running to 17 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2023. 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
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 | 10,000 fry |
| 2024 | Black Crappie | 60 adults |
| 2024 | Bluegill Sunfish | 164 adults |
| 2024 | Largemouth Bass | 33 adults |
| 2024 | Walleye | 11,215 fry |
| 2023 | Bluegill Sunfish | 192 adults |
| 2023 | Walleye | 10,000 fry |
| 2022 | Walleye | 10,000 fry |
| 2021 | Walleye | 10,000 fry |
| 2019 | Walleye | 10,000 fry |
| 2018 | Walleye | 10,000 fry |
| 2017 | Walleye | 10,000 fry |
Stocking records before 2017 omitted.
Recent reports
Barnesville Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Barnesville 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
- Blue Eagle Lake Fishing Pier (fishing pier)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- West Olaf Lake · 209 ac · 11.5 mi
- Fifteen Lake · 154 ac · 11.7 mi
- Silver Lake · 115 ac · 12.5 mi
- Turtle Lake · 196 ac · 14.2 mi
- Ida Lake · 632 ac · 15.6 mi
- Tamarac Lake · 445 ac · 15.6 mi
- Upper Cormorant Lake · 974 ac · 15.9 mi
- Lee Lake · 158 ac · 15.9 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Barnesville Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Barnesville Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Barnesville Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2023) recorded yellow perch.
Does Barnesville Lake have a public access?
Yes. Barnesville Lake has one public access site: Blue Eagle Lake Fishing Pier (fishing pier).
Is Barnesville Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2025; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2017.
When was Barnesville Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Barnesville Lake in 2023.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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