Minnesota · DNR survey data
Kohlmeier Lake
Kohlmeier Lake covers 35 acres in Steele County, running to 14 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2008. 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
BluegillOne of the best around190.6per trap net4"Typical6"Biggest
Lengths measured · 1541 fish
Recent · 2008Lengths measured · 1541 fish
2008Lengths measured · 57 fish
2002Lengths measured · 216 fish
2000Lengths measured · 141 fish
1998CrappieJust a few0.1per trap net6"Typical7"Biggest
Lengths measured · 10 fish
Recent · 2008Lengths measured · 10 fish
2008Lengths measured · 27 fish
2002Lengths measured · 8 fish
2000Only 8 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 7 fish
1998Only 7 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
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.
DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Northern Pike | 80 adults |
| 2017 | Northern Pike | 100 adults |
| 2016 | Northern Pike | 30 adults |
Recent reports
Kohlmeier Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Kohlmeier 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
- Kohlmeier Lake (trailer launch)
- Kohlmier Fishing Pier (fishing pier)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Clear Lake · 649 ac · 12 mi
- Beaver Lake · 98 ac · 13.2 mi
- Loon Lake · 125 ac · 13.6 mi
- St. Olaf Lake · 91 ac · 14.3 mi
- Cannon Lake · 1,593 ac · 14.8 mi
- Wells Lake · 678 ac · 15.9 mi
- Lower Sakatah Lake · 372 ac · 17.4 mi
- Cedar Lake · 902 ac · 18.5 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Kohlmeier Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Kohlmeier Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Kohlmeier Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2008) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, channel catfish.
Does Kohlmeier Lake have a public access?
Yes. Kohlmeier Lake has 2 public access sites, including Kohlmeier Lake (trailer launch).
Is Kohlmeier Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked northern pike in 2019; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2016.
When was Kohlmeier Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Kohlmeier Lake in 2008, the most recent of 11 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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