Minnesota · Hennepin County
Eagle Lake Fishing guide
Eagle Lake sits in Hennepin County, Minnesota, and covers 296 acres, reaching 34 ft at its deepest point. Secchi readings average around 6.2 ft of visibility. The Minnesota DNR has surveyed the lake 15 times, most recently in 2025, with walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike and muskellunge in the nets.
DNR survey data
Fish species
WalleyeLast stocked 2025Fair numbers1.8per gill net18"Typical25"Biggest
Lengths measured · 12 fish
Recent · 2025Lengths measured · 12 fish
2025Lengths measured · 12 fish
2020Lengths measured · 26 fish
2016Lengths measured · 3 fish
2011Only 3 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Northern pikeOne of the best around15.7per gill net25"Typical36"Biggest
Lengths measured · 110 fish
Recent · 2025Lengths measured · 110 fish
2025Lengths measured · 59 fish
2020Lengths measured · 84 fish
2016Lengths measured · 30 fish
2011Present and managed by the DNR.
BluegillGood numbers58per trap net5"Typical7"Biggest
Lengths measured · 641 fish
Recent · 2025Lengths measured · 641 fish
2025Lengths measured · 605 fish
2020Lengths measured · 413 fish
2016Lengths measured · 309 fish
2011CrappieJust a few4.3per trap net6"Typical8"Biggest
Lengths measured · 95 fish
Recent · 2025Lengths measured · 95 fish
2025Lengths measured · 160 fish
2020Lengths measured · 138 fish
2016Lengths measured · 59 fish
2011Yellow perchExcellent numbers16per gill net6"Typical8"Biggest
Lengths measured · 97 fish
Recent · 2025Lengths measured · 97 fish
2025Lengths measured · 175 fish
2020Lengths measured · 93 fish
2016Lengths measured · 70 fish
2011Rates 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
Northern pike
- Spring
- Pike are in the shallow bays and along new weed growth.
- 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. With 67% of this lake 15 ft or shallower, the weed edge is the main event.
- Fall
- Pike are on the last green weeds and the breaks beside them, feeding heavily as the water drops.
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. With 67% of this lake 15 ft or shallower, the weed edge is the main event.
- Fall
- Walleye are packing onto the sharpest breaks and points as the water cools, in big schools with short windows.
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 | Northern pike | Walleye | Largemouth bass |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36" | 25" | 15" |
| 2020 | 31" | 23" | 14" |
| 2016 | 32" | 24" | 18" |
| 2011 | 32" | 22" | 6" |
| 2008 | 31" | 26" | — |
| 2006 | 29" | 24" | 14" |
| 2004 | 34" | 23" | 14" |
| 1999 | 33" | 22" | 11" |
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:
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
Walleye · Live bait
Live-Bait (Lindy) Rig + Leech/Crawler
jumbo leech or half a nightcrawler
Walleye · Trolling
Leadcore Line + Crankbaits
4–5" mid-diving crankbait behind a long leadcore run
Largemouth bass · Hardbaits
Topwater Popper
2.5–3" concave-face popper
Largemouth bass · Hardbaits
Hollow-Body Frog
3–3.5" hollow-body frog
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DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye | 2,839 yearlings |
| 2024 | Muskellunge | 199 fingerlings |
| 2023 | Walleye | 2,277 fingerlings |
| 2022 | Muskellunge | 199 fingerlings |
| 2021 | Walleye | 947 fingerlings |
| 2019 | Muskellunge | 199 fingerlings |
| 2019 | Walleye | 3,656 fingerlings |
| 2018 | Muskellunge | 218 fingerlings |
| 2017 | Walleye | 105 fingerlings |
| 2016 | Muskellunge | 199 fingerlings |
MN DNR · in their words
From the 2025 survey
Eagle Lake is a 291-acre lake with a maximum depth of 34 feet. It is located in north central Hennepin County, in the city of Maple Grove. There is a DNR-owned public access on the northeast corner of the lake. Eagle Lake is actively managed for Muskellunge and Walleye, which are stocked to maintain the populations. Eagle Lake also supports populations of Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Black Crappie. A Standard Survey (9 trap nets/6 gill nets) was conducted on Eagle Lake during the week of 6/30/2025 to assess the fishery. Eurasian Watermilfoil was confirmed present in Eagle Lake in 1992 and remains present.
During the 2025 survey, Walleye were sampled in lower than average numbers for this lake type. Eleven Walleye were sampled by gill nets, and they ranged in size from 11.3 to 26.0 inches, with an average length of 17.9 inches. The presence of the smaller, 11.0 - 11.5 inch fish shows that the 2023 stocking has contributed to the population in the lake.
Read the full DNR narrative
Northern Pike were sampled with gill nets (15.7/net) above the expected catch rate for similar lakes. There were 94 Northern Pike sampled in gill nets, with an average size of 25.4 inches and the largest fish measured 36.6 inches. While only 18% of the catch fell below 22 inches, 48% of the catch exceeded 26 inches. With both smaller and larger, quality-sized fish available, Northern Pike should provide great fishing opportunities. Effective 2018, anglers can keep 10 Northern Pike, but not more than two pike longer than 26 inches; and all from 22 to 26 inches must be released.
Largemouth Bass are present in Eagle Lake, although targeted boat-electrofishing did not occur during the 2025 survey. Incidental capture with trap and gill nets caught 5 Largemouth Bass, with an average length of 10.7 inches and the largest measured at 15.7 inches.
One 28 inch Muskellunge was sampled in the summer fisheries survey; such under-sampling is typical with standard Lake Survey nets/techniques. However, angler reports reflect establishment of a viable, consistent muskellunge fishery with a desired size structure.
Yellow Perch were sampled with gill nets (16.0/net), above the average catch rate for this type of lake. Average size of Yellow Perch in the 2025 survey was 6.3 inches, with the largest measured at 8.3 inches. Yellow Perch are seldom utilized as a sport fishery in the Metro area due to small sizes. Despite providing limited fishing opportunity, Yellow Perch provide an important forage component for Walleye, Northern Pike, and Muskellunge.
Several panfish species (Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Black Crappie) were all sampled at high rates during the 2025 survey. Catches for Bluegill (58.0/trap net), Pumpkinseed (4.1/trap net) and Black Crappie (9.3/gill net) exceeded their expected catch rates compared to similar lakes. High abundances likely affected growth potential and overall size of these species. Bluegill sampled in trap nets averaged 5.7 inches with the largest measured at 8.0 inches, Pumpkinseed averaged 5.5 inches with the largest measured at 7.7 inches, and gill nets captured Black Crappie averaging 6.9 inches with the largest measured at 8.6 inches.
Other fish species sampled in low abundances were Black Bullhead, Brown Bullhead, Bowfin, Common Carp, Green Sunfish, hybrid sunfish, White Sucker and Yellow Bullhead.
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)
- Eagle Lake Fishing Pier (fishing pier)
DNR bathymetry
Eagle Lake depth map
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Bass Lake · 183 ac · 1.8 mi
- Fish Lake · 238 ac · 2.7 mi
- Rice Lake · 366 ac · 3.7 mi
- Twin Lake · 217 ac · 4.2 mi
- Medicine Lake · 924 ac · 4.7 mi
- Boundary Creek Pond · 11 ac · 5 mi
- Weaver Lake · 152 ac · 5.1 mi
- Crystal Lake · 79 ac · 5.4 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How deep is Eagle Lake?
Eagle Lake reaches 34 ft at its deepest point with a mean depth of 10.7 ft; about 67% of the lake is littoral (15 ft or shallower).
How big is Eagle Lake?
Eagle Lake covers 296 acres with about 5.1 miles of shoreline.
How clear is the water in Eagle Lake?
DNR Secchi readings on Eagle Lake average 6.2 ft of visibility, middling clarity for a Minnesota lake.
What fish are in Eagle Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys (most recently 2025) record walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, muskellunge, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch.
Is Eagle Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2025; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2016.
Does Eagle Lake have a public access?
Yes. Eagle Lake has 2 public access sites, including Eagle Lake (trailer launch).
How big do northern pike get in Eagle Lake?
The biggest northern pike measured in recent DNR surveys taped 36"; the size-history table on this page tracks the biggest fish in each survey back to 1999.
When was Eagle Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Eagle Lake in 2025, the most recent of 15 surveys on record.
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