Minnesota · Todd County
Mound Lake Fishing guide
Mound Lake is a 270-acre lake in Todd County, Minnesota, reaching 57 ft at its deepest point. Secchi readings average around 18.9 ft of visibility. The Minnesota DNR has surveyed the lake 17 times, most recently in 2024, with walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and northern pike in the nets.
DNR survey data
Fish species
WalleyeLast stocked 2025Fair numbers1.8per gill net17"Typical23"Biggest
Lengths measured · 16 fish
Recent · 2023 + 2024Lengths measured · 5 fish
2024Only 5 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 11 fish
2023Lengths measured · 9 fish
2017Only 9 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 9 fish
2013Only 9 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Largemouth bassPresent1.5per gill net10"Typical14"Biggest
Lengths measured · 10 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 10 fish
2023Lengths measured · 151 fish
2017Lengths measured · 244 fish
2013Lengths measured · 207 fish
2011Northern pikeFair numbers7.3per gill net18"Typical30"Biggest
Lengths measured · 48 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 48 fish
2023Lengths measured · 41 fish
2017Lengths measured · 24 fish
2013Lengths measured · 32 fish
2011BluegillJust a few4.4per trap net5"Typical7"Biggest
Lengths measured · 73 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 73 fish
2023Lengths measured · 66 fish
2017Lengths measured · 53 fish
2013Lengths measured · 132 fish
2011CrappiePresent202.5per hr (electrofishing)9"Typical14"Biggest
Lengths measured · 445 fish
Recent · 2023 + 2024Lengths measured · 419 fish
2024Lengths measured · 26 fish
2023Lengths measured · 213 fish
2020Lengths measured · 179 fish
2018Rates 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 Mound Lake through the year
Walleye
- Spring
- Walleye are shallow, on and just off the spawning flats and the first green weeds. At 18.9 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 57 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 18.9 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 57 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17" | — | — |
| 2023 | 23" | 30" | 14" |
| 2017 | 24" | 30" | 18" |
| 2013 | 21" | 25" | 19" |
| 2011 | 29" | 32" | 18" |
| 2008 | 28" | 30" | 18" |
| 2006 | 20" | — | 16" |
| 2005 | 28" | 30" | 15" |
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 | 2,318 yearlings |
| 2023 | Walleye | 1,863 fingerlings |
| 2022 | Walleye | 100,000 fry |
| 2021 | Walleye | 2,112 fingerlings |
| 2019 | Walleye | 6,322 fingerlings |
| 2018 | Walleye | 100,000 fry |
| 2017 | Walleye | 1,730 fingerlings |
MN DNR · in their words
From the 2024 survey
Daytime electrofishing was performed during three separate days in April and May of 2024 to evaluate possible changes to Black Crappie size structure following enactment of a 5 fish bag limit on Black Crappie which was implemented on March 1, 2020. The 2024 spring sampling occurred over an extended timeframe straddling the pre-spawn and spawning periods.
Spring Electrofishing appeared to be effective and produced a sample of 419 crappie. The 2024 total catch was the highest number to date with this gear. Changes in total catch and catch rate are not necessarily indicative of changes in abundance due to high seasonal variability. Crappies collected in 2024 ranged from 4.8 to 13.3 inches in length with a mean size of 9.82 inches. Crappie over 10 inches made up 35.6% of the catch and 4.8% exceeded 12 inches. In comparison, spring electrofished crappie in 2020 ranged from 6.4 - 13.3 inches in length. Only 2.3% of the fish exceeded 12 inches and mean size was 9.26 inches. Fish over 10 inches comprised 16% of the catch in 2020. Past spring electrofishing assessments produced similar catches to 2020 in terms of numbers, however at times more desirable size structures were evident. The percentage of crappie over 10 inches was 62% in 2015, 58% in 2017. Proportions of fish greater than 12 inches ranged from 5.2-6.4% during the 2015-2018 assessments. Crappies greater than 13 inches continue to be present though fish in excess of 14 inches have never been observed in spring electrofishing and have not been noted in spring trap nets since 2011. Two 14 inch crappies were sampled in gill nets in 2023. The goals of the restrictive 5 fish bag limit are to produce crappie size structures characterized by at least 50% of the catch exceeding 10 inches, 10% exceeding 12 inches and 14" fish present in the sample. The 2024 results indicate that none of these metrics have been achieved after 4 years, however the evaluation period does not end until 2030.
Read the full DNR narrative
A 9 inch Pumpkinseed was netted during this survey along with 5 Walleye. Field notes indicate several juvenile Walleye were observed during the May effort but were not netted.
Narrative text from the Minnesota DNR lake survey.
Recent reports
Mound Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Mound 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
- Mound Lake (trailer launch)
DNR bathymetry
Mound Lake depth map
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Buck Lake · 61 ac · 2.4 mi
- Pine Lake · 178 ac · 2.4 mi
- Cedar Lake · 236 ac · 2.6 mi
- Twin Lake · 121 ac · 2.7 mi
- Bass Lake · 94 ac · 2.8 mi
- Lady Lake · 177 ac · 3.6 mi
- Trace Lake · 253 ac · 3.6 mi
- Moose Lake · 131 ac · 3.7 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How deep is Mound Lake?
Mound Lake reaches 57 ft at its deepest point with a mean depth of 22 ft; about 33% of the lake is littoral (15 ft or shallower).
How big is Mound Lake?
Mound Lake covers 270 acres with about 5.1 miles of shoreline.
How clear is the water in Mound Lake?
DNR Secchi readings on Mound Lake average 18.9 ft of visibility, clear water for a Minnesota lake.
What fish are in Mound Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys (most recently 2024) record walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, rock bass.
Is Mound Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2025; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2017.
Does Mound Lake have a public access?
Yes. Mound Lake has one public access site: Mound Lake (trailer launch).
How big do walleye get in Mound Lake?
The biggest walleye measured in recent DNR surveys taped 23"; the size-history table on this page tracks the biggest fish in each survey back to 2005.
When was Mound Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Mound Lake in 2024, the most recent of 17 surveys on record.
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