Minnesota · DNR survey data
Minnow Lake
Minnow Lake covers 110 acres in Clearwater County, running to 24 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.
DNR survey data
Fish species
Northern pikeOne of the best around27.5per gill net18"Typical25"Biggest
Lengths measured · 182 fish
Recent · 2024Lengths measured · 182 fish
2024Lengths measured · 165 fish
2014Lengths measured · 77 fish
2009Lengths measured · 14 fish
1999No recent survey rating.
CrappieStocked · 2023Just a few1.1per trap net10"Typical11"Biggest
Lengths measured · 10 fish
Recent · 2024Lengths measured · 10 fish
2024Lengths measured · 35 fish
2014Lengths measured · 119 fish
2009Lengths measured · 3 fish
1999Only 3 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Yellow perchOne of the best around41.7per gill net7"Typical11"Biggest
Lengths measured · 272 fish
Recent · 2024Lengths measured · 272 fish
2024Lengths measured · 76 fish
2014Lengths measured · 70 fish
2009Lengths measured · 11 fish
1999Rates 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 | Bluegill Sunfish | 150 adults |
| 2023 | Black Crappie | 91 adults |
| 2023 | Walleye | 102,000 fry |
| 2018 | Walleye | 110,000 fry |
Recent reports
Minnow Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Minnow 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
- Minnow Lake (trailer launch)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Lomond Lake · 95 ac · 3.2 mi
- Lone Lake · 69 ac · 4.2 mi
- Spring Lake · 134 ac · 7.7 mi
- Lindberg Lake · 96 ac · 7.7 mi
- Walker Brook Lake · 95 ac · 8.7 mi
- Poplar Lake · 91 ac · 8.9 mi
- Whitefish Lake · 243 ac · 9.1 mi
- Cross Lake · 320 ac · 9.5 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Minnow Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Minnow Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Minnow Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2024) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch.
Does Minnow Lake have a public access?
Yes. Minnow Lake has one public access site: Minnow Lake (trailer launch).
Is Minnow Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked bluegill sunfish in 2025; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2018.
When was Minnow Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Minnow Lake in 2024, the most recent of 7 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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