Minnesota · DNR survey data
Little Sturgeon Lake
Little Sturgeon Lake covers 272 acres in St. Louis County, running to 22 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.
Northern pikeJust a few5.8per gill net21"Typical30"Biggest
Lengths measured · 35 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 35 fish
2023Lengths measured · 37 fish
2016Lengths measured · 51 fish
2009Lengths measured · 47 fish
2002CrappiePresent2.7per gill net7"Typical9"Biggest
Lengths measured · 16 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 16 fish
2023Lengths measured · 37 fish
2016Lengths measured · 38 fish
2009Lengths measured · 18 fish
2002Yellow perchFair numbers1.7per gill net6"Typical9"Biggest
Lengths measured · 10 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 10 fish
2023Lengths measured · 28 fish
2016Lengths measured · 33 fish
2009Lengths measured · 97 fish
2002No 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye | 459 fingerlings |
| 2023 | Walleye | 567 fingerlings |
| 2021 | Walleye | 405 fingerlings |
| 2019 | Walleye | 861 fingerlings |
| 2017 | Walleye | 405 fingerlings |
| 2016 | Walleye | 1,469 fingerlings |
Recent reports
Little Sturgeon Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Little Sturgeon 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
- Sturgeon River (trailer launch)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- West Sturgeon Lake · 117 ac · 1.2 mi
- Sturgeon Lake · 1,585 ac · 1.6 mi
- Side Lake · 368 ac · 1.6 mi
- South Sturgeon Lake · 204 ac · 1.8 mi
- Pickerel Lake · 32 ac · 2.2 mi
- Perch Lake · 344 ac · 2.7 mi
- Beatrice Lake · 124 ac · 3.5 mi
- Stingy Lake · 361 ac · 5.3 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Little Sturgeon Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Little Sturgeon Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Little Sturgeon Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2023) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, rock bass.
Does Little Sturgeon Lake have a public access?
Yes. Little Sturgeon Lake has one public access site: Sturgeon River (trailer launch).
Is Little Sturgeon Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2025; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2016.
When was Little Sturgeon Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Little Sturgeon Lake in 2023, the most recent of 7 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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