Minnesota · DNR survey data
Laura Lake
Laura Lake covers 22 acres in Redwood County, running to 21 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2012. 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
Largemouth bassFair numbers24.8per hr (electrofishing)11"Typical19"Biggest
Lengths measured · 27 fish
Recent · 2012Lengths measured · 27 fish
2012Lengths measured · 19 fish
2006Lengths measured · 34 fish
1999Lengths measured · 65 fish
1995BluegillStocked · 2024Just a few8.8per trap net4"Typical7"Biggest
Lengths measured · 35 fish
Recent · 2012Lengths measured · 35 fish
2012Lengths measured · 11 fish
2006Lengths measured · 8 fish
1999Only 8 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
CrappieStocked · 2024One of the best around35.8per trap net5"Typical8"Biggest
Lengths measured · 186 fish
Recent · 2012Lengths measured · 186 fish
2012Lengths measured · 136 fish
2006Lengths measured · 46 fish
1999Lengths measured · 119 fish
1995Yellow perchExcellent numbers31per gill net7"Typical7"Biggest
Lengths measured · 43 fish
Recent · 2012Lengths measured · 43 fish
2012Lengths measured · 34 fish
2006Lengths measured · 55 fish
1999Lengths measured · 32 fish
1995Rates 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Black Crappie | 252 adults |
| 2024 | Bluegill Sunfish | 104 adults |
| 2023 | Bluegill Sunfish | 630 adults |
Recent reports
Laura Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Laura 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
- Lake Laura (carry-in)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Fox Lake · 172 ac · 8.8 mi
- Bloody Lake · 274 ac · 10 mi
- Buffalo Lake · 127 ac · 10 mi
- Bean Lake · 164 ac · 11.5 mi
- Shetek Lake · 3,462 ac · 11.8 mi
- Double Lake · 240 ac · 12.4 mi
- Sarah Lake · 1,209 ac · 13.8 mi
- Lake of the Hill · 147 ac · 14.5 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Laura Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Laura Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Laura Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2012) recorded largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch.
Does Laura Lake have a public access?
Yes. Laura Lake has one public access site: Lake Laura (carry-in).
Is Laura Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked black crappie and bluegill sunfish in 2024; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2023.
When was Laura Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Laura Lake in 2012, the most recent of 6 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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