Minnesota · DNR survey data
Little Jay Gould Lake
Little Jay Gould Lake covers 150 acres in Itasca County, running to 56 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2025. 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
WalleyeStocked · 2025Fair numbers2per gill net17"Typical25"Biggest
Lengths measured · 13 fish
Recent · 2022Lengths measured · 13 fish
2022Lengths measured · 11 fish
2015Lengths measured · 13 fish
2008Northern pikeFair numbers7per gill net18"Typical34"Biggest
Lengths measured · 46 fish
Recent · 2022Lengths measured · 46 fish
2022Lengths measured · 35 fish
2015Lengths measured · 53 fish
2008BluegillFair numbers26.1per trap net3"Typical9"Biggest
Lengths measured · 191 fish
Recent · 2022Lengths measured · 191 fish
2022Lengths measured · 285 fish
2019Lengths measured · 77 fish
2015Lengths measured · 74 fish
2008Yellow perchGood numbers5.5per gill net6"Typical10"Biggest
Lengths measured · 39 fish
Recent · 2022Lengths measured · 39 fish
2022Lengths measured · 28 fish
2015Lengths measured · 23 fish
2008Rock bassExcellent numbers4.2per gill net6"Typical16"Biggest
Lengths measured · 29 fish
Recent · 2022Lengths measured · 29 fish
2022Lengths measured · 26 fish
2015Lengths measured · 12 fish
2008Rates 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye | 200,000 fry |
| 2024 | Walleye | 200,000 fry |
| 2019 | Walleye | 150,000 fry |
| 2017 | Walleye | 150,000 fry |
Recent reports
Little Jay Gould Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Little Jay Gould 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
- Little Jay Gould Lake (trailer launch)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Tioga Mine Pit · 49 ac · 1.2 mi
- Loon Lake · 231 ac · 1.7 mi
- Long Lake · 135 ac · 2 mi
- Blandin Lake · 490 ac · 2.5 mi
- Forest Lake · 37 ac · 3 mi
- Guile Lake · 88 ac · 3.1 mi
- Hale Lake · 130 ac · 3.1 mi
- Little Bass Lake · 161 ac · 3.2 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Little Jay Gould Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Little Jay Gould Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Little Jay Gould Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2025) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, rock bass.
Does Little Jay Gould Lake have a public access?
Yes. Little Jay Gould Lake has one public access site: Little Jay Gould Lake (trailer launch).
Is Little Jay Gould Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2025; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2017.
When was Little Jay Gould Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Little Jay Gould Lake in 2025, the most recent of 8 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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