Minnesota · DNR survey data
Manuel Mine Lake
Manuel Mine Lake covers 41 acres in Crow Wing County, running to 160 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2020. 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
BluegillOne of the best around137.1per trap net5"Typical8"Biggest
Lengths measured · 1106 fish
Yellow perchOne of the best around49per gill net6"Typical10"Biggest
Lengths measured · 523 fish
Rainbow troutStocked · 2025Present, stockedPresent and managed by the DNR.
Present and managed by the DNR.
Lengths measured · 28 fish
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 | Rainbow Trout | 3,004 yearlings · 83 adults |
| 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 4,531 yearlings · 45 adults |
| 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 3,001 yearlings · 31 adults |
| 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 2,541 yearlings · 500 adults |
| 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 3,112 yearlings · 56 adults |
| 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 3,895 yearlings |
| 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 4,928 yearlings · 144 adults |
| 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 4,008 yearlings · 157 adults |
| 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 5,224 yearlings · 23 adults |
| 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 340 fingerlings · 4,103 yearlings · 24 adults |
Recent reports
Manuel Mine Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Manuel Mine 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
- Manuel Pit Lake (carry-in)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Portsmouth Mine Lake · 149 ac · 1.3 mi
- Serpent Lake · 1,116 ac · 1.3 mi
- Clinker Lake · 81 ac · 1.7 mi
- Pennington Mine Lake · 62 ac · 2.1 mi
- Rabbit (West Portion) Lake · 536 ac · 2.3 mi
- Black Lake · 106 ac · 2.6 mi
- Mahnomen, Alstead & Arco Mine Lake · 272 ac · 2.7 mi
- Rabbit (East Portion) Lake · 670 ac · 2.8 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Manuel Mine Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Manuel Mine Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Manuel Mine Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2020) recorded bluegill, yellow perch, rainbow trout.
Does Manuel Mine Lake have a public access?
Yes. Manuel Mine Lake has one public access site: Manuel Pit Lake (carry-in).
Is Manuel Mine Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked rainbow trout in 2025; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2016.
When was Manuel Mine Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Manuel Mine Lake in 2020, the most recent of 2 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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