Minnesota · DNR survey data
Beaver Lake
Beaver Lake covers 98 acres in Steele County, running to 27 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
WalleyeStocked · 2025Excellent numbers10.3per gill net14"Typical26"Biggest
Lengths measured · 43 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 43 fish
2023Lengths measured · 23 fish
2017Lengths measured · 21 fish
2012Lengths measured · 46 fish
2007Largemouth bassGood numbers56.7per hr (electrofishing)12"Typical20"Biggest
Lengths measured · 67 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 67 fish
2023Lengths measured · 156 fish
2017Lengths measured · 4 fish
2012Only 4 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 30 fish
2007No recent survey rating.
BluegillJust a few15.8per trap net5"Typical8"Biggest
Lengths measured · 165 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 165 fish
2023Lengths measured · 601 fish
2017Lengths measured · 803 fish
2012Lengths measured · 799 fish
2007CrappieJust a few1.3per trap net8"Typical9"Biggest
Lengths measured · 25 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 25 fish
2023Lengths measured · 78 fish
2017Lengths measured · 45 fish
2012Lengths measured · 102 fish
2007No 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 | 1,886 fingerlings |
| 2024 | Walleye | 1,532 fingerlings |
| 2022 | Walleye | 2,194 fingerlings |
| 2019 | Walleye | 4,140 fingerlings |
| 2018 | Walleye | 240 yearlings |
| 2017 | Walleye | 21,000 |
| 2016 | Walleye | 21,019 |
Recent reports
Beaver Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Beaver 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
- Beaver Lake (trailer launch)
- Beaver Lake Fishing Pier (fishing pier)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- St. Olaf Lake · 91 ac · 3.4 mi
- Kohlmeier Lake · 35 ac · 13.2 mi
- Clear Lake · 649 ac · 15 mi
- Freeborn Lake · 2,034 ac · 15.1 mi
- Loon Lake · 125 ac · 15.5 mi
- Fountain Lake · 522 ac · 16.1 mi
- White Lake · 168 ac · 16.2 mi
- Albert Lea Lake · 2,669 ac · 17.9 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Beaver Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Beaver Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Beaver Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2023) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, channel catfish.
Does Beaver Lake have a public access?
Yes. Beaver Lake has 2 public access sites, including Beaver Lake (trailer launch).
Is Beaver Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2025; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2016.
When was Beaver Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Beaver Lake in 2023, the most recent of 6 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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