Minnesota · DNR survey data
Carey Lake
Carey Lake covers 145 acres in St. Louis County, running to 13.5 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2017. 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 · 2025Fair numbers1.4per gill net17"Typical21"Biggest
Lengths measured · 19 fish
Recent · 2012 + 2017Lengths measured · 4 fish
2017Only 4 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 15 fish
2012Lengths measured · 12 fish
1997Northern pikeGood numbers14.8per gill net19"Typical37"Biggest
Lengths measured · 181 fish
Recent · 2012 + 2017Lengths measured · 82 fish
2017Lengths measured · 99 fish
2012Lengths measured · 26 fish
1997BluegillJust a few2.7per trap net4"Typical8"Biggest
Lengths measured · 49 fish
Recent · 2012 + 2017Lengths measured · 13 fish
2017Lengths measured · 36 fish
2012Lengths measured · 98 fish
1997CrappieJust a few1.3per trap net6"Typical11"Biggest
Lengths measured · 125 fish
Recent · 2012 + 2017Lengths measured · 32 fish
2017Lengths measured · 93 fish
2012Lengths measured · 146 fish
1997Rates 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 | 104,250 fry |
| 2023 | Walleye | 200,000 fry |
| 2021 | Walleye | 104,250 fry |
| 2019 | Walleye | 104,250 fry |
| 2017 | Walleye | 2,085 fingerlings |
Recent reports
Carey Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Carey 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
- Carey Lake (trailer launch)
- Carey Fishing Pier (fishing pier)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- McQuade Lake · 173 ac · 2.6 mi
- Judson Mine Pit · 20 ac · 5 mi
- Longyear Lake · 151 ac · 5.5 mi
- Iron Chief Complex Lake · 207 ac · 6 mi
- Kinney Lake · 45 ac · 8.1 mi
- Kelly Lake · 18 ac · 8.4 mi
- West Two Rivers Reservoir · 967 ac · 9.2 mi
- Little Elbow Lake · 5 ac · 9.5 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Carey Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Carey Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Carey Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2017) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch.
Does Carey Lake have a public access?
Yes. Carey Lake has 2 public access sites, including Carey Lake (trailer launch).
Is Carey Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2025; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2017.
When was Carey Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Carey Lake in 2017, the most recent of 6 surveys on record. A survey that old is a starting point, not a current reading.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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