Minnesota · DNR survey data
Palmer Lake
Palmer Lake covers 146 acres in Hubbard County, running to 21 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2021. 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
WalleyeStocked · 2024Excellent numbers6.8per gill net15"Typical18"Biggest
Lengths measured · 43 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 43 fish
2021Lengths measured · 65 fish
2016Lengths measured · 19 fish
2011Lengths measured · 35 fish
2006Largemouth bassJust a few13.6per hr (electrofishing)13"Typical17"Biggest
Lengths measured · 45 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 45 fish
2021Lengths measured · 77 fish
2016Lengths measured · 58 fish
2011Lengths measured · 71 fish
2006Northern pikeJust a few2per gill net23"Typical38"Biggest
Lengths measured · 13 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 13 fish
2021Lengths measured · 24 fish
2016Lengths measured · 7 fish
2011Only 7 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 6 fish
2006Only 6 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
BluegillFair numbers44.1per trap net6"Typical8"Biggest
Lengths measured · 364 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 364 fish
2021Lengths measured · 391 fish
2016Lengths measured · 183 fish
2011Lengths measured · 586 fish
2006Yellow perchFair numbers2.7per gill net6"Typical8"Biggest
Lengths measured · 16 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 16 fish
2021Lengths measured · 21 fish
2016Lengths measured · 64 fish
2011Lengths measured · 7 fish
2006Only 7 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Walleye | 576 fingerlings · 94 yearlings |
| 2022 | Walleye | 928 fingerlings · 79 yearlings |
| 2020 | Walleye | 450 yearlings |
| 2018 | Walleye | 128 fingerlings · 584 yearlings · 3 adults |
| 2016 | Walleye | 532 adults |
Recent reports
Palmer Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Palmer 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
- Palmer Lake (trailer launch)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Second Crow Wing Lake · 221 ac · 1.2 mi
- Duck Lake · 326 ac · 1.5 mi
- First Crow Wing Lake · 522 ac · 2 mi
- Third Crow Wing Lake · 643 ac · 3 mi
- Fourth Crow Wing Lake · 434 ac · 3.7 mi
- Big Stony Lake · 343 ac · 4.1 mi
- Island Lake · 225 ac · 4.8 mi
- Fifth Crow Wing Lake · 400 ac · 6.7 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Palmer Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Palmer Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Palmer Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2021) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, rock bass.
Does Palmer Lake have a public access?
Yes. Palmer Lake has one public access site: Palmer Lake (trailer launch).
Is Palmer Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2024; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2016.
When was Palmer Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Palmer Lake in 2021, the most recent of 12 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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