Minnesota · DNR survey data
Golden Lake
Golden Lake covers 58 acres in Anoka County, running to 25 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2018. 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 pikeJust a few2.8per gill net28"Typical34"Biggest
Lengths measured · 11 fish
Recent · 2013 + 2018Lengths measured · 5 fish
2018Only 5 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 6 fish
2013Only 6 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 20 fish
2007Lengths measured · 10 fish
2003BluegillOne of the best around125.2per trap net6"Typical7"Biggest
Lengths measured · 1686 fish
Recent · 2013 + 2018Lengths measured · 220 fish
2018Lengths measured · 1466 fish
2013Lengths measured · 712 fish
2007Lengths measured · 509 fish
2003CrappieJust a few2.8per trap net7"Typical10"Biggest
Lengths measured · 67 fish
Recent · 2013 + 2018Lengths measured · 50 fish
2018Lengths measured · 17 fish
2013Lengths measured · 210 fish
2007Lengths measured · 120 fish
2003No 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 | 51,000 fry |
Recent reports
Golden Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Golden 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
- Golden Lake (trailer launch)
- Golden Lake Fishing Pier (fishing pier)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Loch Ness Lake · 10 ac · 2.4 mi
- Reshanau Lake · 337 ac · 2.7 mi
- Turtle Lake · 450 ac · 2.9 mi
- Pleasant Lake · 607 ac · 3.7 mi
- Spring Lake · 32 ac · 4.2 mi
- Centerville Lake · 474 ac · 4.4 mi
- Club West Lake · 29 ac · 4.6 mi
- Snail Lake · 158 ac · 4.7 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Golden Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Golden Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Golden Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2018) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, channel catfish.
Does Golden Lake have a public access?
Yes. Golden Lake has 2 public access sites, including Golden Lake (trailer launch).
Is Golden Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2018.
When was Golden Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Golden Lake in 2018, the most recent of 16 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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