Minnesota · Todd County
Latimer Lake Fishing guide
Latimer Lake is a 202-acre lake in Todd County, Minnesota, reaching 30.5 ft at its deepest point. Average water clarity runs about 3 ft. The Minnesota DNR has surveyed the lake 11 times, most recently in 2020, with walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike and bluegill in the nets. That survey is 6 years old now.
DNR survey data
Fish species
WalleyeLast stocked 2021Fair numbers1.6per gill net19"Typical27"Biggest
Lengths measured · 21 fish
Recent · 2013 + 2019Lengths measured · 3 fish
2019Only 3 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 18 fish
2013Lengths measured · 8 fish
2007Only 8 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 6 fish
2001Only 6 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Largemouth bassJust a few17.1per hr (electrofishing)14"Typical17"Biggest
Lengths measured · 10 fish
Recent · 2013 + 2019Lengths measured · 9 fish
2019Only 9 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 1 fish
2013Only 1 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 1 fish
2007Only 1 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 3 fish
2001Only 3 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Northern pikeFair numbers6.9per gill net21"Typical33"Biggest
Lengths measured · 94 fish
Recent · 2013 + 2019Lengths measured · 16 fish
2019Lengths measured · 78 fish
2013Lengths measured · 42 fish
2007Lengths measured · 6 fish
2001Only 6 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
BluegillOne of the best around76.4per trap net5"Typical7"Biggest
Lengths measured · 1923 fish
Recent · 2013 + 2019Lengths measured · 1574 fish
2019Lengths measured · 349 fish
2013Lengths measured · 510 fish
2007Lengths measured · 571 fish
2001CrappieJust a few3.8per trap net7"Typical9"Biggest
Lengths measured · 560 fish
Recent · 2013 + 2019Lengths measured · 260 fish
2019Lengths measured · 300 fish
2013Lengths measured · 375 fish
2007Lengths measured · 320 fish
2001Yellow perchExcellent numbers14.8per gill net6"Typical9"Biggest
Lengths measured · 182 fish
Recent · 2013 + 2019Lengths measured · 95 fish
2019Lengths measured · 87 fish
2013Lengths measured · 103 fish
2007Lengths measured · 304 fish
2001No recent survey rating.
Rates 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 Latimer Lake through the year
Walleye
- Spring
- Walleye are shallow, on and just off the spawning flats and the first green weeds. In 3 ft of visibility, they sit shallower than you think.
- 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.
- Fall
- Walleye are packing onto the sharpest breaks and points as the water cools, in big schools with short windows.
Northern pike
- Spring
- Pike are in the shallow bays and along new weed growth. In 3 ft of visibility, they sit shallower than you think.
- 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.
- Fall
- Pike are on the last green weeds and the breaks beside them, feeding heavily as the water drops.
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 | Walleye | Northern pike | Largemouth bass |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 24" | 31" | 17" |
| 2013 | 27" | 33" | 16" |
| 2007 | 29" | 30" | 11" |
| 2001 | 25" | 24" | 16" |
| 1995 | 29" | 31" | 19" |
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:
Walleye · Trolling
Snap Weights + Stickbaits
4–5" suspending or slow-floating stickbait
Northern pike · Soft plastics
Paddletail Swimbait on Jighead
4–5" paddletail swimbait on a ball-head swimbait jighead
Northern pike · Jigs & bladed
Spinnerbait
3/8–1/2 oz safety-pin spinnerbait with tandem willow-leaf blades
Largemouth bass · Soft plastics
Texas-Rigged Worm
7" ribbon-tail or straight-tail plastic worm
Largemouth bass · Soft plastics
Wacky-Rigged Stickworm
5" stickworm
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DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Walleye | 75,000 fry |
| 2019 | Walleye | 75,000 fry |
| 2017 | Walleye | 75,000 fry |
MN DNR · in their words
From the 2020 survey
Minnesota DNR Fisheries IBI program staff conducted an assessment of lakeshore habitat on Latimer Lake on June 11 2020, following the Score the Shore survey protocols. The assessment consisted of 28 survey sites evenly spaced 150 meters around the lake. Assessments were made in three habitat zones: Shoreline Zone (the shore-water interface to the top of the natural bank), Shoreland Zone (land-ward from shoreline to development structure or 100 feet), and Aquatic Zone (lake-ward 50 feet of shoreline). The average lakewide habitat score was 64.9 (±3.5) out of 100 possible. Approximately 89 percent of the sites were developed with a mean score of 61.5 (±3.3), while undeveloped sites had a mean score of 93.3 (±3.8).
Narrative text from the Minnesota DNR lake survey.
Recent reports
Latimer Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Latimer 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
- Latimer Lake (trailer launch)
DNR bathymetry
Latimer Lake depth map
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Charlotte Lake · 144 ac · 2.2 mi
- Big Swan Lake · 947 ac · 5.2 mi
- Juergens Lake · 117 ac · 5.6 mi
- Cedar Lake · 139 ac · 6.3 mi
- Bass Lake · 123 ac · 6.3 mi
- Long Lake · 399 ac · 6.6 mi
- Lady Lake · 177 ac · 6.6 mi
- Mons Lake · 95 ac · 6.8 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How deep is Latimer Lake?
Latimer Lake reaches 30.5 ft at its deepest point with a mean depth of 17.5 ft; about 38% of the lake is littoral (15 ft or shallower).
How big is Latimer Lake?
Latimer Lake covers 202 acres with about 2.6 miles of shoreline.
How clear is the water in Latimer Lake?
DNR Secchi readings on Latimer Lake average 3 ft of visibility, on the stained end for a Minnesota lake.
What fish are in Latimer Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys (most recently 2020) record walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, rock bass.
Is Latimer Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2021; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2017.
Does Latimer Lake have a public access?
Yes. Latimer Lake has one public access site: Latimer Lake (trailer launch).
How big do walleye get in Latimer Lake?
The biggest walleye measured in recent DNR surveys taped 27"; the size-history table on this page tracks the biggest fish in each survey back to 1995.
When was Latimer Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Latimer Lake in 2020, the most recent of 11 surveys on record. A survey that old is a starting point, not a current reading.
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