Minnesota · DNR survey data
Beers Lake
Beers Lake covers 317 acres in Otter Tail County, running to 61 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
Largemouth bassOne of the best around118.2per hr (electrofishing)11"Typical17"Biggest
Lengths measured · 93 fish
Recent surveysLengths measured · 51 fish
2017Lengths measured · 93 fish
2007Northern pikeJust a few2.5per gill net22"Typical34"Biggest
Lengths measured · 17 fish
MuskellungeStocked · 2024Present, stockedPresent and managed by the DNR.
Present and managed by the DNR.
Lengths measured · 69 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 43 fish
2023Lengths measured · 41 fish
2017Lengths measured · 26 fish
2007BluegillFair numbers26.3per trap net5"Typical7"Biggest
Lengths measured · 344 fish
CrappieJust a few3.1per trap net8"Typical11"Biggest
Lengths measured · 31 fish
Yellow perchGood numbers11.8per gill net6"Typical8"Biggest
Lengths measured · 74 fish
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Muskellunge | 200 fingerlings |
| 2022 | Muskellunge | 201 fingerlings |
| 2021 | Muskellunge | 50 fingerlings |
| 2018 | Muskellunge | 200 fingerlings |
| 2016 | Muskellunge | 239 fingerlings |
Recent reports
Beers Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Beers 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
- Beers Lake (trailer launch)
- Beers Lake Fishing Pier (fishing pier)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Fladmark Lake · 59 ac · 1.2 mi
- Twenty-one Lake · 142 ac · 2.6 mi
- South Lida Lake · 777 ac · 2.8 mi
- West Silent Lake · 347 ac · 3.1 mi
- East Silent Lake · 324 ac · 4.8 mi
- Anderson Lake · 89 ac · 4.9 mi
- North Lida Lake · 5,523 ac · 4.9 mi
- Star Lake · 4,486 ac · 5.6 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Beers Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Beers Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Beers Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2023) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, muskellunge, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch.
Does Beers Lake have a public access?
Yes. Beers Lake has 2 public access sites, including Beers Lake (trailer launch).
Is Beers Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked muskellunge in 2024; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2016.
When was Beers Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Beers Lake in 2023, the most recent of 5 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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