Minnesota · DNR survey data
Jolly Ann Lake
Jolly Ann Lake covers 326 acres in Otter Tail County, running to 89 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.
DNR survey data
Fish species
WalleyeStocked · 2025Excellent numbers8.8per gill net18"Typical27"Biggest
Lengths measured · 51 fish
Recent · 2025Lengths measured · 51 fish
2025Lengths measured · 39 fish
2018Lengths measured · 22 fish
2011Lengths measured · 54 fish
2006Largemouth bassFair numbers23.5per hr (electrofishing)6"Typical19"Biggest
Lengths measured · 124 fish
Recent · 2025Lengths measured · 124 fish
2025Lengths measured · 38 fish
2018Lengths measured · 35 fish
2017Lengths measured · 101 fish
2011Northern pikeJust a few2.6per gill net21"Typical27"Biggest
Lengths measured · 15 fish
Recent · 2025Lengths measured · 15 fish
2025Lengths measured · 44 fish
2018Lengths measured · 15 fish
2011Lengths measured · 12 fish
2006BluegillJust a few21per trap net5"Typical9"Biggest
Lengths measured · 164 fish
Recent · 2025Lengths measured · 164 fish
2025Lengths measured · 906 fish
2018Lengths measured · 218 fish
2011Lengths measured · 389 fish
2006Rates 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye | 131,000 fry |
| 2024 | Walleye | 50,000 fry |
| 2023 | Walleye | 131,000 fry |
| 2021 | Walleye | 131,000 fry |
| 2019 | Walleye | 131,000 fry |
| 2017 | Walleye | 131,000 fry |
Recent reports
Jolly Ann Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Jolly Ann 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
- Jolly Ann Lake (trailer launch)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Middle Lake · 225 ac · 2.1 mi
- Sewell Lake · 369 ac · 3.1 mi
- Long Lake · 395 ac · 3.2 mi
- Eagle Lake · 907 ac · 3.4 mi
- Johnson Lake · 419 ac · 4.9 mi
- Stalker Lake · 1,357 ac · 5.1 mi
- Lake Ina · 218 ac · 5.6 mi
- Spitzer Lake · 731 ac · 6.4 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Jolly Ann Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Jolly Ann Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Jolly Ann Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2025) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch.
Does Jolly Ann Lake have a public access?
Yes. Jolly Ann Lake has one public access site: Jolly Ann Lake (trailer launch).
Is Jolly Ann Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2025; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2017.
When was Jolly Ann Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Jolly Ann Lake in 2025, the most recent of 10 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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