Minnesota · Becker County
Juggler Lake Fishing guide
Juggler Lake sits in Becker County, Minnesota, and covers 429 acres, reaching 78 ft at its deepest point. Secchi readings average around 18 ft of visibility. The Minnesota DNR has surveyed the lake 11 times, most recently in 2022, with walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and northern pike in the nets.
DNR survey data
Fish species
Largemouth bassPresent3.9per gill net13"Typical17"Biggest
Lengths measured · 36 fish
Recent · 2022Lengths measured · 36 fish
2022Lengths measured · 26 fish
2017Lengths measured · 83 fish
2012Lengths measured · 10 fish
2006Smallmouth bassPresent1.4per gill net14"Typical20"Biggest
Lengths measured · 13 fish
Recent · 2022Lengths measured · 13 fish
2022Lengths measured · 18 fish
2017Lengths measured · 15 fish
2012Lengths measured · 35 fish
2006Northern pikeGood numbers11.2per gill net17"Typical37"Biggest
Lengths measured · 105 fish
Recent · 2022Lengths measured · 105 fish
2022Lengths measured · 104 fish
2017Lengths measured · 113 fish
2012Lengths measured · 76 fish
2006BluegillJust a few12.9per trap net7"Typical9"Biggest
Lengths measured · 334 fish
Recent · 2022Lengths measured · 334 fish
2022Lengths measured · 498 fish
2017Lengths measured · 203 fish
2012Lengths measured · 138 fish
2004CrappieJust a few0.2per trap net8"Typical12"Biggest
Lengths measured · 15 fish
Recent · 2022Lengths measured · 15 fish
2022Lengths measured · 13 fish
2017Lengths measured · 18 fish
2012Lengths measured · 4 fish
2006Only 4 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Yellow perchFair numbers3.3per gill net6"Typical11"Biggest
Lengths measured · 34 fish
Recent · 2022Lengths measured · 34 fish
2022Lengths measured · 26 fish
2017Lengths measured · 4 fish
2012Only 4 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 20 fish
2006Rock bassExcellent numbers4.8per gill net10"Typical11"Biggest
Lengths measured · 47 fish
Recent · 2022Lengths measured · 47 fish
2022Lengths measured · 26 fish
2017Lengths measured · 109 fish
2012Lengths measured · 108 fish
2006Rates come from standard DNR survey gear (gill nets, trap nets, electrofishing), judged against statewide benchmarks for the same gear, so the same number of fish per net can read differently for two species. Where the standard gear can't count a species reliably, only presence and size are listed. Typical is the middle fish of those measured. Open a row for the full length spread, survey by survey.
How to fish Juggler Lake through the year
Northern pike
- Spring
- Pike are in the shallow bays and along new weed growth. At 18 ft of clarity, fish them deeper and lighter than usual.
- Early summer
- Pike are on the outside weed edge and points.
- Summer
- Pike are on the deep weed edge and points near the coolest water they can find. On a lake that drops to 78 ft, check the deep edge of that structure too.
- Fall
- Pike are on the last green weeds and the breaks beside them, feeding heavily as the water drops.
Walleye
- Spring
- Walleye are shallow, on and just off the spawning flats and the first green weeds. At 18 ft of clarity, fish them deeper and lighter than usual.
- Early summer
- Walleye are setting up on the outside weed edge, points and shallow structure.
- Summer
- Walleye are working the weed edge, points and any wind-blown structure. On a lake that drops to 78 ft, check the deep edge of that structure too.
- Fall
- Walleye are packing onto the sharpest breaks and points as the water cools, in big schools with short windows.
Season patterns for each species. Open the live map for today's wind, light and water temp.
Size history
Biggest fish by survey year
| Survey year | Northern pike | Walleye | Largemouth bass |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 37" | 28" | 17" |
| 2017 | 36" | 28" | 14" |
| 2012 | 33" | 26" | 18" |
| 2006 | 39" | 27" | 16" |
| 2004 | 32" | 25" | 17" |
| 1998 | 35" | 23" | 6" |
| 1993 | 24" | 17" | 5" |
Longest fish measured by DNR survey crews in each year's nets. Survey gear samples the population, so the lake usually holds larger fish than any survey measured.
Suggested tackle
What to bring
Top presentations for this lake's structure and clarity:
Northern pike · Soft plastics
Paddletail Swimbait on Jighead
4–5" paddletail swimbait on a ball-head swimbait jighead
Northern pike · Muskie & pike
Soft Rubber (Bull Dawg / Medusa)
10" soft rubber body bait
Walleye · Live bait
Live-Bait (Lindy) Rig + Leech/Crawler
jumbo leech or half a nightcrawler
Walleye · Trolling
Leadcore Line + Crankbaits
4–5" mid-diving crankbait behind a long leadcore run
Largemouth bass · Soft plastics
Texas-Rigged Worm
7" ribbon-tail or straight-tail plastic worm
Largemouth bass · Soft plastics
Free Rig
Creature bait or magnum finesse worm
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DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Walleye | 150,000 fry |
| 2022 | Walleye | 150,000 fry |
| 2018 | Walleye | 150,000 fry |
MN DNR · in their words
From the 2022 survey
Juggler Lake is a 410-acre Lake located in northern Becker County. Juggler Lake is within the boundaries of the White Earth Indian Reservation. Nearly all the lake's shoreline is privately owned, but the watershed contains large blocks of forested, county tax-forfeited land. There are approximately 40 homes/cabins on Juggler Lake. There are no significant inlets or outlet. There is a county-owned public access located on the southwest shore. A standard fisheries survey was completed on Juggler Lake on at the end of July 2022 to assess the fish community.
Only five Walleyes were caught during the 2022 survey, resulting in the lowest catch rate on record for Juggler Lake (0.7 Walleyes per net). The Walleyes that were sampled were big, ranging from 22.4 inches to 28.1 inches. Catch rates for Northern Pike were slightly higher in 2022 (11.2 per gill net) than in 2017 (10.8 per gill net). This rate is above the lake's historical average. Northern Pike sampled ranged from 13.9 to 38.0 inches, with an average length of 19.3 inches. Catch rates of Bluegill were slightly below the historical average with 12.9 fish per set observed in 2022. Bluegills sampled ranged from 3.1 inches to 9.1 inches, with Bluegills captured having an average length of 7.9 inches. Bluegills eight inches or larger made up 18% of the fish sampled.
Read the full DNR narrative
Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass are present in Juggler Lake. Smallmouth Bass were introduced in 1987 and have thrived with the abundant spawning habitat in the lake. The catch rate of Smallmouth Bass sampled in 2022 gill nets was down slightly to 1.4 per net. These fish ranged from 11.1 to 20.9 inches with an average length of 15.2 inches and an average weight of 2.2 pounds. About 77% of the Smallmouth Bass sampled were over 14 inches. The 2022 gill net catch rate of Largemouth Bass was higher than recent surveys with a catch of 3.9 per net. Largemouth Bass sampled ranged in size from 6.4 to 17.6 inches, with an average length of 12.9 inches. Yellow Perch numbers have increased slightly from recent surveys with 3.3 fish per gill net caught in 2022. These fish averaged 7.3 inches with fish up to 11.0 inches measured. Other species sampled in this assessment include Green Sunfish and Rock Bass.
Narrative text from the Minnesota DNR lake survey.
Recent reports
Juggler Lake fishing reports
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Public water access
Getting on the water
- Juggler Lake (trailer launch)
DNR bathymetry
Juggler Lake depth map
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Pickerel Lake · 143 ac · 1.7 mi
- Bad Medicine Lake · 803 ac · 2.9 mi
- Elbow Lake · 995 ac · 4.2 mi
- Bass Lake · 204 ac · 4.3 mi
- Long Lost Lake · 539 ac · 4.9 mi
- Many Point Lake · 1,701 ac · 5 mi
- Little Bemidji Lake · 293 ac · 5.7 mi
- Cox Lake · 61 ac · 6.1 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How deep is Juggler Lake?
Juggler Lake reaches 78 ft at its deepest point; about 35% of the lake is littoral (15 ft or shallower).
How big is Juggler Lake?
Juggler Lake covers 429 acres with about 6.9 miles of shoreline.
How clear is the water in Juggler Lake?
DNR Secchi readings on Juggler Lake average 18 ft of visibility, clear water for a Minnesota lake.
What fish are in Juggler Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys (most recently 2022) record walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, rock bass.
Is Juggler Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2024; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2018.
Does Juggler Lake have a public access?
Yes. Juggler Lake has one public access site: Juggler Lake (trailer launch).
How big do northern pike get in Juggler Lake?
The biggest northern pike measured in recent DNR surveys taped 37"; the size-history table on this page tracks the biggest fish in each survey back to 1993.
When was Juggler Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Juggler Lake in 2022, the most recent of 11 surveys on record.
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