Minnesota · DNR survey data
Holly Lake
Holly Lake covers 76 acres in Cook County, running to 6 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2023. 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
WalleyeStocked · 2018Good numbers5.5per gill net17"Typical23"Biggest
Lengths measured · 19 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 19 fish
2023Lengths measured · 126 fish
2018Lengths measured · 25 fish
2015Lengths measured · 51 fish
2007Northern pikeFair numbers6.5per gill net22"Typical30"Biggest
Lengths measured · 26 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 26 fish
2023Lengths measured · 40 fish
2018Lengths measured · 26 fish
2015Lengths measured · 1 fish
2007Only 1 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Yellow perchExcellent numbers18per gill net5"Typical10"Biggest
Lengths measured · 80 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 80 fish
2023Lengths measured · 153 fish
2018Lengths measured · 129 fish
2015Lengths measured · 386 fish
2007Rates 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 | 1,664 fingerlings |
Recent reports
Holly Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Holly 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
- Holly Lake (trailer launch)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Mistletoe Lake · 145 ac · 0.6 mi
- Clara Lake · 388 ac · 2 mi
- Tait Lake · 355 ac · 3 mi
- Christine Lake · 184 ac · 3.2 mi
- Slip Lake · 20 ac · 3.2 mi
- White Pine Lake · 346 ac · 3.3 mi
- Rice Lake · 223 ac · 3.8 mi
- Missouri Lake · 24 ac · 3.9 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Holly Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Holly Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Holly Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2023) recorded walleye, northern pike, yellow perch.
Does Holly Lake have a public access?
Yes. Holly Lake has one public access site: Holly Lake (trailer launch).
Is Holly Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2018.
When was Holly Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Holly Lake in 2023, the most recent of 10 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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