Minnesota · DNR survey data
Pepin Lake
Pepin Lake covers 54 acres in Todd County, running to 34 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2023. 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
No recent survey rating.
Largemouth bassGood numbers53.5per hr (electrofishing)12"Typical18"Biggest
Lengths measured · 34 fish
Recent · 2022Lengths measured · 34 fish
2022Lengths measured · 27 fish
2010Lengths measured · 12 fish
1997Northern pikeGood numbers11per gill net20"Typical31"Biggest
Lengths measured · 33 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 33 fish
2023Lengths measured · 25 fish
2010Lengths measured · 28 fish
2003Lengths measured · 61 fish
1997BluegillPresent201.3per hr (electrofishing)6"Typical8"Biggest
Lengths measured · 130 fish
Recent · 2022 + 2023Lengths measured · 2 fish
2023Only 2 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 128 fish
2022Lengths measured · 295 fish
2010Lengths measured · 391 fish
2003CrappiePresent187.2per hr (electrofishing)8"Typical11"Biggest
Lengths measured · 121 fish
Recent · 2022 + 2023Lengths measured · 2 fish
2023Only 2 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 119 fish
2022Lengths measured · 94 fish
2010Lengths measured · 43 fish
2003No recent survey rating.
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 | 1,500 fingerlings |
Recent reports
Pepin Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Pepin 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
- Pepin Lake (trailer launch)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Moose Lake · 131 ac · 2.5 mi
- Little Swan Lake · 164 ac · 2.6 mi
- Mons Lake · 95 ac · 3.1 mi
- Bass Lake · 123 ac · 3.4 mi
- Buck Lake · 61 ac · 3.8 mi
- Long Lake · 399 ac · 3.9 mi
- Big Swan Lake · 947 ac · 5.2 mi
- Mound Lake · 270 ac · 5.4 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Pepin Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Pepin Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Pepin Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2023) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, rock bass.
Does Pepin Lake have a public access?
Yes. Pepin Lake has one public access site: Pepin Lake (trailer launch).
Is Pepin Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2024.
When was Pepin Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Pepin Lake in 2023, the most recent of 7 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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