Minnesota · DNR survey data
Fish Lake
Fish Lake covers 31 acres in Dakota County, running to 33.5 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2013. 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.
Northern pikeGood numbers10per gill net27"Typical30"Biggest
Lengths measured · 10 fish
Recent · 2013Lengths measured · 10 fish
2013Lengths measured · 30 fish
2008Lengths measured · 37 fish
2002Lengths measured · 15 fish
1998BluegillJust a few18.6per trap net5"Typical6"Biggest
Lengths measured · 174 fish
Recent · 2013Lengths measured · 174 fish
2013Lengths measured · 763 fish
2008Lengths measured · 59 fish
2002Lengths measured · 1409 fish
1998No recent survey rating.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Walleye | 250 fingerlings |
| 2018 | Yellow Perch | 3,000 yearlings |
| 2017 | Channel Catfish | 4,189 fry |
| 2016 | Walleye | 525 fingerlings |
Recent reports
Fish Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Fish 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
- Fish Lake (trailer launch)
- Fish Fishing Pier (fishing pier)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Blackhawk Lake · 40 ac · 0.9 mi
- Carlson Lake · 12 ac · 1.5 mi
- Lemay Lake · 36 ac · 1.6 mi
- Thomas Lake · 42 ac · 2 mi
- Holland Lake · 38 ac · 2.5 mi
- Bur Oaks Pond · 10 ac · 2.8 mi
- McDonough Lake · 18 ac · 2.9 mi
- Rogers Lake · 102 ac · 3.6 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Fish Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Fish Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Fish Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2013) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch.
Does Fish Lake have a public access?
Yes. Fish Lake has 2 public access sites, including Fish Lake (trailer launch).
Is Fish Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye and yellow perch in 2018; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2016.
When was Fish Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Fish Lake in 2013, the most recent of 8 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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