Minnesota · DNR survey data

Middle Lake

Middle Lake covers 369 acres in Kandiyohi County, running to 11 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2024. 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.

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DNR survey data

Fish species

Species
How many
Survey numbers
Lengths
Northern pike
Present
14.2per trap net
15"Typical
29"Biggest
12"29"

Lengths measured · 128 fish

Recent · 2024
12"15"20"25"30"31"

Lengths measured · 128 fish

2024
12"15"20"25"30"31"

Lengths measured · 11 fish

2019
12"15"20"25"30"31"

Lengths measured · 22 fish

2015
12"15"20"25"30"31"

Lengths measured · 76 fish

2010
12"15"20"25"30"31"
Bluegill
Just a few
0.1per trap net
Typical
3"Biggest
Yellow perch
Fair numbers
3per gill net
Typical
5"Biggest

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.

Recent reports

Middle Lake fishing reports

Recent reports on Middle 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.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Is there a depth map for Middle Lake?

The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Middle Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.

What fish are in Middle Lake?

The most recent DNR survey (2024) recorded northern pike, bluegill, yellow perch.

Does Middle Lake have a public access?

Yes. Middle Lake has one public access site: Middle Lake (trailer launch).

Is Middle Lake stocked?

No stocking is on record for Middle Lake in the DNR's stocking database.

When was Middle Lake last surveyed?

The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Middle Lake in 2024, the most recent of 4 surveys on record.

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