Minnesota · DNR survey data

High Island Lake

High Island Lake covers 1,340 acres in Sibley County, running to 6.5 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2025. 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.

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DNR survey data

Fish species

Species
How many
Survey numbers
Lengths
Walleye
No recent survey rating

No recent survey rating.

6"14"

Lengths measured · 45 fish

6"8"10"12"14"
Bluegill
No recent survey rating

No 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.

Recent reports

High Island Lake fishing reports

Recent reports on High Island 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.

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Sibley County reports

Public water access

Getting on the water

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Is there a depth map for High Island Lake?

The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for High Island Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.

What fish are in High Island Lake?

The most recent DNR survey (2025) recorded walleye, bluegill.

Does High Island Lake have a public access?

Yes. High Island Lake has one public access site: High Island Lake (trailer launch).

Is High Island Lake stocked?

No stocking is on record for High Island Lake in the DNR's stocking database.

When was High Island Lake last surveyed?

The Minnesota DNR last surveyed High Island Lake in 2025.

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