Minnesota · DNR survey data
Franklin Lake
Franklin Lake covers 156 acres in St. Louis County, running to 18 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2021. 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
WalleyeOne of the best around13.3per gill net18"Typical22"Biggest
Lengths measured · 53 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 53 fish
2021Lengths measured · 76 fish
2013Lengths measured · 112 fish
2006Lengths measured · 54 fish
1999Northern pikeFair numbers9.8per gill net19"Typical31"Biggest
Lengths measured · 39 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 39 fish
2021Lengths measured · 53 fish
2013Lengths measured · 70 fish
2006Lengths measured · 42 fish
1999No recent survey rating.
Yellow perchExcellent numbers22.3per gill net7"Typical10"Biggest
Lengths measured · 89 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 89 fish
2021Lengths measured · 40 fish
2013Lengths measured · 138 fish
2006Lengths measured · 101 fish
1999Rates 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.
Recent reports
Franklin Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Franklin 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
- Franklin Lake (carry-in)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Johnson Lake · 1,737 ac · 2.9 mi
- Marion Lake · 183 ac · 2.9 mi
- Moose Lake · 228 ac · 3.6 mi
- Spring Lake · 219 ac · 5 mi
- Long Lake · 478 ac · 5 mi
- Little Johnson Lake · 566 ac · 5.4 mi
- Gannon Lake · 88 ac · 6.1 mi
- Crane Lake · 2,921 ac · 6.1 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Franklin Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Franklin Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Franklin Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2021) recorded walleye, northern pike, bluegill, yellow perch.
Does Franklin Lake have a public access?
Yes. Franklin Lake has one public access site: Franklin Lake (carry-in).
Is Franklin Lake stocked?
No stocking is on record for Franklin Lake in the DNR's stocking database.
When was Franklin Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Franklin Lake in 2021, the most recent of 7 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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