Minnesota · Wright County
Beebe Lake Fishing guide
Beebe Lake sits in Wright County, Minnesota, and covers 323 acres, reaching 27 ft at its deepest point. Secchi readings average around 5.8 ft of visibility. The Minnesota DNR has surveyed the lake 9 times, most recently in 2025, with walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike and bluegill in the nets.
DNR survey data
Fish species
WalleyeLast stocked 2025Excellent numbers6.2per gill net17"Typical25"Biggest
Lengths measured · 44 fish
Recent · 2016Lengths measured · 44 fish
2016Lengths measured · 21 fish
2009Lengths measured · 28 fish
1999Lengths measured · 22 fish
1993Northern pikeFair numbers8.7per gill net27"Typical32"Biggest
Lengths measured · 54 fish
Recent · 2016Lengths measured · 54 fish
2016Lengths measured · 55 fish
2009Lengths measured · 90 fish
1999Lengths measured · 26 fish
1993Rates come from standard DNR survey gear (gill nets, trap nets, electrofishing), judged against statewide benchmarks for the same gear, so the same number of fish per net can read differently for two species. Where the standard gear can't count a species reliably, only presence and size are listed. Typical is the middle fish of those measured. Open a row for the full length spread, survey by survey.
How to fish Beebe Lake through the year
Walleye
- Spring
- Walleye are shallow, on and just off the spawning flats and the first green weeds.
- Early summer
- Walleye are setting up on the outside weed edge, points and shallow structure.
- Summer
- Walleye are working the weed edge, points and any wind-blown structure.
- Fall
- Walleye are packing onto the sharpest breaks and points as the water cools, in big schools with short windows.
Largemouth bass
- Spring
- Largemouth are moving up into the warming bays and flats, staging around wood, docks and new weeds to spawn.
- Early summer
- Largemouth are on the shallow spawning flats and protected bays, where beds go on firm bottom next to isolated cover.
- Summer
- Largemouth are in and along the weeds: cabbage and milfoil edges, matted cover and shade.
- Fall
- Largemouth are chasing bait back onto the flats and into the remaining green weeds, feeding hard and shallow before the freeze.
Season patterns for each species. Open the live map for today's wind, light and water temp.
Size history
Biggest fish by survey year
| Survey year | Walleye | Largemouth bass | Bluegill |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 25" | 18" | 8" |
| 2009 | 26" | 20" | 8" |
| 1999 | 26" | 15" | 8" |
| 1993 | 28" | 19" | 8" |
Longest fish measured by DNR survey crews in each year's nets. Survey gear samples the population, so the lake usually holds larger fish than any survey measured.
Suggested tackle
What to bring
Top presentations for this lake's structure and clarity:
Walleye · Trolling
Snap Weights + Stickbaits
4–5" suspending or slow-floating stickbait
Largemouth bass · Hardbaits
Topwater Popper
2.5–3" concave-face popper
Largemouth bass · Hardbaits
Hollow-Body Frog
3–3.5" hollow-body frog
Bluegill · Live bait
Clip-On Bobber + Worm
half to whole garden nightcrawler
Bluegill · Soft plastics
Tungsten Jig + Micro Plastic
1–1.5" micro plastic
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DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye | 67,498 fry · 648 yearlings · 7 adults |
| 2023 | Walleye | 101,683 fry · 5,735 fingerlings · 635 yearlings |
| 2021 | Walleye | 536 adults |
| 2019 | Walleye | 6,715 fingerlings · 409 yearlings · 26 adults |
| 2017 | Walleye | 2,160 fingerlings |
MN DNR · in their words
From the 2025 survey
A targeted survey of nearshore fish species in Beebe Lake, was conducted on August 1st-Month day, year, by Area Fisheries staff. Sampling sites were evenly spaced around the lake, and each was sampled by backpack electrofishing and seining with a 50-foot or 15-foot seine, where possible. Backpack electrofishing was completed at 10 sampling stations. Similarly, a 50-foot seine was used to sample 5 stations, and a 15-foot seine was used at 3 stations. Two stations were not seined due to soft substrate, dense vegetation, and steep breaks. Nearshore sampling captured 14 species of fish including one species that is intolerant of disturbance (i.e., Iowa Darter) and 1 that is tolerant of disturbance (i.e., Green Sunfish).
The nearshore data were combined with trap net and gill net data from a July 2016 survey to describe the fish community and provide a fish-based IBI (FIBI) score. The FIBI uses fish community data to measure a lake's health, and the types of fish species present can help identify any stressors that may be negatively affecting the lake environment. In Minnesota lakes, certain fish species cannot survive without clean water and a healthy habitat (e.g., Iowa Darter,), while other species are tolerant of degraded conditions (e.g., Green Sunfish). The FIBI score, composed of several fish community diversity and composition metrics, indicates the overall health of a lake by comparing it to what is expected for a healthy lake. For additional information on the FIBI, search for "lake index of biological integrity" on the mndnr.gov website.
Read the full DNR narrative
Results from this survey provide evidence that the fish community in Beebe Lake is adversely impacted by stressors, as indicated by an FIBI score below the general use impairment threshold for aquatic life use determined for similar lakes. These results are similar to previous findings which indicated that Beebe Lake is impaired for biological health/fully supporting aquatic life. The survey results will be considered when the biological health of the lake is assessed during the North Fork Crow River watershed assessment process, which will be completed in coordination with MN Pollution Control Agency. You can help protect the fish community in Beebe Lake by reducing runoff, maintaining natural shorelines, and preventing the spread of invasive species.
Narrative text from the Minnesota DNR lake survey.
Recent reports
Beebe Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Beebe 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
- Beebe Lake (trailer launch)
- Beebe Lake Fishing Pier (fishing pier)
DNR bathymetry
Beebe Lake depth map
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Charlotte Lake · 253 ac · 1.7 mi
- Martha Lake · 103 ac · 2.4 mi
- Washington Lake · 156 ac · 2.8 mi
- Pulaski Lake · 813 ac · 5.5 mi
- Dean Lake · 176 ac · 5.8 mi
- Constance Lake · 175 ac · 6.4 mi
- Mink Lake · 94 ac · 7.2 mi
- Buffalo Lake · 1,552 ac · 7.4 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How deep is Beebe Lake?
Beebe Lake reaches 27 ft at its deepest point with a mean depth of 13.9 ft; about 42% of the lake is littoral (15 ft or shallower).
How big is Beebe Lake?
Beebe Lake covers 323 acres with about 4.4 miles of shoreline.
How clear is the water in Beebe Lake?
DNR Secchi readings on Beebe Lake average 5.8 ft of visibility, middling clarity for a Minnesota lake.
What fish are in Beebe Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys (most recently 2025) record walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch.
Is Beebe Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2025; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2017.
Does Beebe Lake have a public access?
Yes. Beebe Lake has 2 public access sites, including Beebe Lake (trailer launch).
How big do walleye get in Beebe Lake?
The biggest walleye measured in recent DNR surveys taped 25"; the size-history table on this page tracks the biggest fish in each survey back to 1993.
When was Beebe Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Beebe Lake in 2025, the most recent of 9 surveys on record.
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