Minnesota · DNR survey data
Pearl Lake
Pearl Lake covers 117 acres in Jackson County, running to 6 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2025. 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 · 2025Good numbers4per gill net13"Typical25"Biggest
Lengths measured · 18 fish
Recent · 2025Lengths measured · 18 fish
2025Lengths measured · 49 fish
2019Lengths measured · 7 fish
2001Only 7 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 17 fish
1997No recent survey rating.
Northern pikeStocked · 2025Just a few1per gill net23"Typical30"Biggest
Lengths measured · 11 fish
Recent · 2025Lengths measured · 11 fish
2025Lengths measured · 4 fish
2019Only 4 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 5 fish
2001Only 5 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 17 fish
1997BluegillJust a few1per trap net7"Typical7"Biggest
Lengths measured · 11 fish
Recent · 2025Lengths measured · 11 fish
2025Lengths measured · 30 fish
2019Lengths measured · 5 fish
2001Only 5 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 16 fish
1997CrappieFair numbers13.7per trap net9"Typical12"Biggest
Lengths measured · 166 fish
Recent · 2025Lengths measured · 166 fish
2025Lengths measured · 191 fish
2019Lengths measured · 246 fish
2001Lengths measured · 174 fish
1997Rates 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 | Northern Pike | 234 fingerlings |
| 2025 | Walleye | 29,250 fry |
| 2023 | Walleye | 29,250 fry |
| 2022 | Walleye | 29,250 fry |
| 2021 | Walleye | 29,250 fry |
| 2016 | Northern Pike | 1,088 fingerlings |
Recent reports
Pearl Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Pearl 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
- Pearl Lake (W) (trailer launch)
- Pearl Lake Fishing Pier (fishing pier)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Loon Lake · 708 ac · 1 mi
- Rush Lake · 243 ac · 1.1 mi
- Little Spirit Lake · 624 ac · 1.6 mi
- Clear Lake · 434 ac · 6.9 mi
- Heron (South Heron) Lake · 2,641 ac · 14.5 mi
- Flahtery Lake · 457 ac · 15.5 mi
- Round Lake · 930 ac · 16.3 mi
- Independence Lake · 99 ac · 16.6 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Pearl Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Pearl Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Pearl Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2025) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, channel catfish.
Does Pearl Lake have a public access?
Yes. Pearl Lake has 2 public access sites, including Pearl Lake (W) (trailer launch).
Is Pearl Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked northern pike and walleye in 2025; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2016.
When was Pearl Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Pearl Lake in 2025, the most recent of 6 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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