Minnesota · DNR survey data
Lily Lake
Lily Lake covers 114 acres in Waseca County, running to 23 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2023. 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
No recent survey rating.
No recent survey rating.
Northern pikeStocked · 2023Just a few5per gill net19"Typical30"Biggest
Lengths measured · 28 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 28 fish
2021Lengths measured · 21 fish
2013Lengths measured · 19 fish
2009Lengths measured · 15 fish
1999No 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Northern Pike | 21,465 fry · 50 adults |
| 2021 | Largemouth Bass | 25 adults |
| 2019 | Northern Pike | 20,000 fry · 100 adults |
| 2017 | Northern Pike | 80 adults |
Recent reports
Lily Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Lily 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
- Lily Lake (trailer launch)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Reeds Lake · 195 ac · 1.3 mi
- Rays Lake · 169 ac · 2.4 mi
- Fish Lake · 77 ac · 2.8 mi
- Tetonka Lake · 1,358 ac · 3 mi
- Elysian (Main Lake) · 2,215 ac · 3 mi
- Frances Lake · 927 ac · 3.5 mi
- Steele Lake · 76 ac · 4.3 mi
- Upper Sakatah Lake · 892 ac · 5 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Lily Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Lily Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Lily Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2023) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch.
Does Lily Lake have a public access?
Yes. Lily Lake has one public access site: Lily Lake (trailer launch).
Is Lily Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked northern pike in 2023; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2017.
When was Lily Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Lily Lake in 2023, the most recent of 10 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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