Minnesota · Becker County
Eagle Lake Fishing guide
Eagle Lake covers 320 acres in Becker County, Minnesota, reaching 29 ft at its deepest point. Average water clarity runs about 10.9 ft. The Minnesota DNR has surveyed the lake 12 times, most recently in 2023, with walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike and bluegill in the nets.
DNR survey data
Fish species
WalleyeLast stocked 2024Excellent numbers7.7per gill net20"Typical25"Biggest
Lengths measured · 49 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 49 fish
2023Lengths measured · 22 fish
2017Lengths measured · 16 fish
2012Lengths measured · 50 fish
2006Largemouth bassJust a few8.7per hr (electrofishing)12"Typical17"Biggest
Lengths measured · 40 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 40 fish
2023Lengths measured · 33 fish
2017Lengths measured · 69 fish
2012Lengths measured · 13 fish
2006Northern pikeOne of the best around18.7per gill net19"Typical36"Biggest
Lengths measured · 126 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 126 fish
2023Lengths measured · 73 fish
2017Lengths measured · 61 fish
2012Lengths measured · 77 fish
2006BluegillJust a few16.7per trap net4"Typical8"Biggest
Lengths measured · 188 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 188 fish
2023Lengths measured · 137 fish
2017Lengths measured · 162 fish
2012Lengths measured · 241 fish
2004CrappieJust a few1.7per trap net8"Typical13"Biggest
Lengths measured · 26 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 26 fish
2023Lengths measured · 4 fish
2017Only 4 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 178 fish
2012Lengths measured · 2 fish
2006Only 2 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
No recent survey rating.
Rates 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 Eagle Lake through the year
Walleye
- Spring
- Walleye are shallow, on and just off the spawning flats and the first green weeds. At 10.9 ft of clarity, fish them deeper and lighter than usual.
- 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.
Northern pike
- Spring
- Pike are in the shallow bays and along new weed growth. At 10.9 ft of clarity, fish them deeper and lighter than usual.
- Early summer
- Pike are on the outside weed edge and points.
- Summer
- Pike are on the deep weed edge and points near the coolest water they can find.
- Fall
- Pike are on the last green weeds and the breaks beside them, feeding heavily as the water drops.
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 | Northern pike | Largemouth bass |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 25" | 36" | 17" |
| 2017 | 24" | 30" | 19" |
| 2012 | 22" | 30" | 18" |
| 2006 | 25" | 30" | 14" |
| 2004 | 25" | 35" | 18" |
| 1997 | 24" | 38" | 15" |
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
Northern pike · Soft plastics
Paddletail Swimbait on Jighead
4–5" paddletail swimbait on a ball-head swimbait jighead
Northern pike · Muskie & pike
Soft Rubber (Bull Dawg / Medusa)
10" soft rubber body bait
Largemouth bass · Soft plastics
Texas-Rigged Worm
7" ribbon-tail or straight-tail plastic worm
Largemouth bass · Soft plastics
Free Rig
Creature bait or magnum finesse worm
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DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Walleye | 3,553 fingerlings · 1,202 yearlings |
| 2022 | Walleye | 5,512 fingerlings |
| 2020 | Walleye | 2,622 yearlings |
| 2018 | Walleye | 5,278 fingerlings |
| 2016 | Walleye | 1,190 fingerlings · 1,179 yearlings |
MN DNR · in their words
From the 2023 survey
Eagle Lake is a 312-acre lake located two miles west of Frazee. The city of Frazee owns the park and public access on the southeast shore of the lake. The south and west shores are heavily developed while the north and east shores are lightly developed, with the exception of an RV campground on the north shore. Submerged vegetation is common throughout near shore areas. A standard fisheries survey was completed in August 2023 to assess the fish populations in Eagle Lake.
Anglers will find a high number of Northern Pike in Eagle Lake, however, most of these fish will be on the small side. The catch rate of Northern Pike in the 2023 survey was the highest ever observed for Eagle Lake. The average size of the pike captured was 20 inches, but one 36-inch pike was measured. Walleye numbers were average for the lake and the size was good. Almost 98% of the Walleye captured in 2023 were over 15 inches and 59% were over 20 inches. Bluegill numbers were down for the lake and most of the fish were small. Only one percent of the Bluegills caught in trap nets were over eight inches. The longest Bluegill measured in 2023 was 8.5 inches. Black Crappie and Largemouth Bass were captured in low numbers in the nets, which is often the case with this sampling gear. Black Crappie up to 13 inches were measured and Largemouth Bass up to 17 inches were captured. Other fish species observed were Black, Brown, and Yellow Bullhead, Hybrid Sunfish, Pumpkinseed, White Sucker, and Yellow Perch.
Narrative text from the Minnesota DNR lake survey.
Recent reports
Eagle Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Eagle 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
- Eagle Lake (trailer launch)
DNR bathymetry
Eagle Lake depth map
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Town Lake · 125 ac · 1.2 mi
- Acorn Lake · 154 ac · 1.2 mi
- Six Lake · 197 ac · 2 mi
- Wimer Lake · 293 ac · 2.4 mi
- Scalp Lake · 254 ac · 2.8 mi
- Rose Lake · 1,201 ac · 4 mi
- Jim Lake · 101 ac · 4.2 mi
- Johnson Lake · 183 ac · 4.2 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How deep is Eagle Lake?
Eagle Lake reaches 29 ft at its deepest point; about 44% of the lake is littoral (15 ft or shallower).
How big is Eagle Lake?
Eagle Lake covers 320 acres with about 3.7 miles of shoreline.
How clear is the water in Eagle Lake?
DNR Secchi readings on Eagle Lake average 10.9 ft of visibility, clear water for a Minnesota lake.
What fish are in Eagle Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys (most recently 2023) record walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, rock bass.
Is Eagle Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2024; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2016.
Does Eagle Lake have a public access?
Yes. Eagle Lake has one public access site: Eagle Lake (trailer launch).
How big do walleye get in Eagle 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 1997.
When was Eagle Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Eagle Lake in 2023, the most recent of 12 surveys on record.
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