Minnesota · DNR survey data
Benjamin Lake
Benjamin Lake covers 33 acres in Beltrami County, running to 128 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2022. 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
No recent survey rating.
No recent survey rating.
BluegillOne of the best around78.3per trap net5"Typical7"Biggest
Lengths measured · 472 fish
Recent · 2022Lengths measured · 472 fish
2022Lengths measured · 462 fish
2017Lengths measured · 952 fish
2011Lengths measured · 840 fish
2006Yellow perchElite fishery41.3per gill net7"Typical12"Biggest
Lengths measured · 214 fish
Recent · 2022Lengths measured · 214 fish
2022Lengths measured · 140 fish
2017Lengths measured · 407 fish
2011Lengths measured · 315 fish
2006Present and managed by the DNR.
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 | Brown Trout | 300 yearlings |
| 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 2,200 yearlings · 63 adults |
| 2024 | Brown Trout | 300 yearlings · 125 adults |
| 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 2,200 yearlings |
| 2023 | Brown Trout | 350 yearlings |
| 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,800 yearlings · 50 adults |
| 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 yearlings · 61 adults |
| 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 yearlings |
| 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 yearlings |
| 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 yearlings |
| 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 yearlings |
| 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 yearlings |
Stocking records before 2017 omitted.
Recent reports
Benjamin Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Benjamin 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
- Benjamin Lake (trailer launch)
- Benjamin Lake Fishing Pier (fishing pier)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Rabideau Lake · 680 ac · 1.2 mi
- Gilstad Lake · 257 ac · 2.1 mi
- Webster Lake · 47 ac · 2.9 mi
- North Twin Lake · 326 ac · 4.1 mi
- South Twin Lake · 222 ac · 4.3 mi
- Pimushe Lake · 1,230 ac · 5.5 mi
- Decker Lake · 325 ac · 6.6 mi
- Blackduck Lake · 2,711 ac · 7.1 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Benjamin Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Benjamin Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Benjamin Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2022) recorded walleye, northern pike, bluegill, yellow perch, rainbow trout.
Does Benjamin Lake have a public access?
Yes. Benjamin Lake has 2 public access sites, including Benjamin Lake (trailer launch).
Is Benjamin Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked brown trout and rainbow trout in 2025; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2017.
When was Benjamin Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Benjamin Lake in 2022, the most recent of 7 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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