Minnesota · Becker County
Many Point Lake Fishing guide
Many Point Lake sits in Becker County, Minnesota, and covers 1,701 acres, reaching 92 ft at its deepest point. Secchi readings average around 10.6 ft of visibility. The Minnesota DNR has surveyed the lake 10 times, most recently in 2023, with walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike and muskellunge in the nets.
DNR survey data
Fish species
WalleyeLast stocked 2025Excellent numbers8.9per gill net15"Typical28"Biggest
Lengths measured · 107 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 107 fish
2023Lengths measured · 84 fish
2018Lengths measured · 68 fish
2013Lengths measured · 106 fish
2008Largemouth bassJust a few3per hr (electrofishing)10"Typical17"Biggest
Lengths measured · 58 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 58 fish
2023Lengths measured · 67 fish
2018Lengths measured · 25 fish
2013Lengths measured · 53 fish
2008Northern pikeFair numbers6.3per gill net22"Typical34"Biggest
Lengths measured · 73 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 73 fish
2023Lengths measured · 117 fish
2018Lengths measured · 170 fish
2013Lengths measured · 166 fish
2008Present and managed by the DNR.
BluegillGood numbers56.4per trap net5"Typical8"Biggest
Lengths measured · 836 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 836 fish
2023Lengths measured · 646 fish
2018Lengths measured · 319 fish
2013Lengths measured · 728 fish
2008CrappieJust a few0.4per trap net11"Typical12"Biggest
Lengths measured · 20 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 20 fish
2023Lengths measured · 29 fish
2018Lengths measured · 2 fish
2013Only 2 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 56 fish
2008Yellow perchOne of the best around36.6per gill net6"Typical10"Biggest
Lengths measured · 501 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 501 fish
2023Lengths measured · 409 fish
2018Lengths measured · 75 fish
2013Lengths measured · 159 fish
2008Last recorded in the 2018 survey and not seen since.
Rock bassExcellent numbers3.7per seine haul7"Typical10"Biggest
Lengths measured · 56 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 56 fish
2023Lengths measured · 45 fish
2018Lengths measured · 60 fish
2013Lengths measured · 76 fish
2008Rates come from standard DNR survey gear (gill nets, trap nets, electrofishing), judged against statewide benchmarks for the same gear, so the same number of fish per net can read differently for two species. Where the standard gear can't count a species reliably, only presence and size are listed. Typical is the middle fish of those measured. Open a row for the full length spread, survey by survey.
How to fish Many Point Lake through the year
Walleye
- Spring
- Walleye are shallow, on and just off the spawning flats and the first green weeds. At 10.6 ft of clarity, fish them deeper and lighter than usual.
- Early summer
- Walleye are setting up on the outside weed edge, points and shallow structure.
- Summer
- Walleye are working the weed edge, points and any wind-blown structure. On a lake that drops to 92 ft, check the deep edge of that structure too.
- Fall
- Walleye are packing onto the sharpest breaks and points as the water cools, in big schools with short windows.
Northern pike
- Spring
- Pike are in the shallow bays and along new weed growth. At 10.6 ft of clarity, fish them deeper and lighter than usual.
- Early summer
- Pike are on the outside weed edge and points.
- Summer
- Pike are on the deep weed edge and points near the coolest water they can find. On a lake that drops to 92 ft, check the deep edge of that structure too.
- Fall
- Pike are on the last green weeds and the breaks beside them, feeding heavily as the water drops.
Season patterns for each species. Open the live map for today's wind, light and water temp.
Size history
Biggest fish by survey year
| Survey year | Walleye | Northern pike | Largemouth bass |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 28" | 34" | 17" |
| 2018 | 28" | 32" | 17" |
| 2013 | 29" | 36" | 18" |
| 2008 | 29" | 35" | 19" |
| 2003 | 28" | 32" | 16" |
| 1998 | 25" | 31" | 17" |
| 1993 | 22" | 38" | 17" |
Longest fish measured by DNR survey crews in each year's nets. Survey gear samples the population, so the lake usually holds larger fish than any survey measured.
Suggested tackle
What to bring
Top presentations for this lake's structure and clarity:
Walleye · Live bait
Live-Bait (Lindy) Rig + Leech/Crawler
jumbo leech or half a nightcrawler
Walleye · Trolling
Leadcore Line + Crankbaits
4–5" mid-diving crankbait behind a long leadcore run
Northern pike · Soft plastics
Paddletail Swimbait on Jighead
4–5" paddletail swimbait on a ball-head swimbait jighead
Northern pike · Jigs & bladed
Inline Spinner (Mepps/Blue Fox)
#2–#4 in-line spinner
Largemouth bass · Soft plastics
Texas-Rigged Worm
7" ribbon-tail or straight-tail plastic worm
Largemouth bass · Soft plastics
Free Rig
Creature bait or magnum finesse worm
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DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye | 344,250 fry · 9,000 fingerlings |
| 2024 | Muskellunge | 565 fingerlings |
| 2024 | Walleye | 326,000 fry · 5,073 fingerlings · 3,956 yearlings |
| 2023 | Walleye | 100,000 fry |
| 2022 | Muskellunge | 569 fingerlings |
| 2022 | Walleye | 101,250 fry · 14,135 fingerlings |
| 2020 | Walleye | 11,460 fingerlings |
| 2018 | Muskellunge | 565 fingerlings |
| 2018 | Walleye | 11,865 fingerlings |
| 2016 | Muskellunge | 565 fingerlings |
| 2016 | Walleye | 6,382 fingerlings · 447 yearlings · 4 adults |
MN DNR · in their words
From the 2023 survey
A targeted survey of nearshore fish species in Many Point Lake, which lies within the boundaries of the White Earth Reservation, was conducted on August 2-7, 2023, by Index of Biological Integrity (IBI) Program staff. Sampling sites were evenly spaced around the lake, and each was sampled by backpack electrofishing and seining with a 50-foot or 15-foot seine, where possible. Backpack electrofishing was completed at eighteen sampling stations, but three stations were sampled from the boat due soft sediments and dense vegetation. A 50-foot seine was used to sample six stations, and a 15-foot seine was used to sample seven stations. Nearshore sampling captured twenty-two species of fish including nine species that are intolerant of disturbance (i.e., Banded Killifish, Blackchin Shiner, Blacknose Shiner, Iowa Darter, Least Darter, Logperch, Mimic Shiner, Muskellunge, and Rock Bass) and one that is tolerant of disturbance (i.e., Green Sunfish).
The nearshore data were combined with trap net and gill net data from a July 2023 survey to describe the fish community and provide a fish-based IBI (FIBI) score. The FIBI uses fish community data to measure a lake's health, and the types of fish species present can help identify any stressors that may be negatively affecting the lake environment. In Minnesota lakes, certain fish species cannot survive without clean water and a healthy habitat (e.g., Blackchin Shiner, Iowa Darter, and Rock Bass), while other species are tolerant of degraded conditions (e.g., Black Bullhead and Common Carp). The FIBI score, composed of several fish community diversity and composition metrics, indicates the overall health of a lake by comparing it to what is expected for a healthy lake. For additional information on the FIBI, search for "lake index of biological integrity" on the mndnr.gov website.
Narrative text from the Minnesota DNR lake survey.
Recent reports
Many Point Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Many Point 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
- Many Point (trailer launch)
- Many Point Lake Fishing Pier (fishing pier)
DNR bathymetry
Many Point Lake depth map
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Little Bemidji Lake · 293 ac · 1.8 mi
- Round Lake · 1,094 ac · 3 mi
- Elbow Lake · 995 ac · 3.6 mi
- Waboose Lake · 232 ac · 4.2 mi
- Ice Cracking Lake · 345 ac · 4.8 mi
- Juggler Lake · 429 ac · 5 mi
- Tulaby Lake · 832 ac · 6 mi
- Pickerel Lake · 143 ac · 6.2 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How deep is Many Point Lake?
Many Point Lake reaches 92 ft at its deepest point; about 33% of the lake is littoral (15 ft or shallower).
How big is Many Point Lake?
Many Point Lake covers 1,701 acres with about 12.9 miles of shoreline.
How clear is the water in Many Point Lake?
DNR Secchi readings on Many Point Lake average 10.6 ft of visibility, clear water for a Minnesota lake.
What fish are in Many Point Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys (most recently 2023) record walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, muskellunge, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, lake sturgeon, rock bass.
Is Many Point Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2025; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2016.
Does Many Point Lake have a public access?
Yes. Many Point Lake has 2 public access sites, including Many Point (trailer launch).
How big do walleye get in Many Point Lake?
The biggest walleye measured in recent DNR surveys taped 28"; the size-history table on this page tracks the biggest fish in each survey back to 1993.
When was Many Point Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Many Point Lake in 2023, the most recent of 10 surveys on record.
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