Minnesota · Grant County
Pomme de Terre Lake Fishing guide
Pomme de Terre Lake is a 1,816-acre lake in Grant County, Minnesota, reaching 23 ft at its deepest point. Average water clarity runs about 2.9 ft. The Minnesota DNR has surveyed the lake 13 times, most recently in 2023, with walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and northern pike in the nets.
DNR survey data
Fish species
WalleyeLast stocked 2025Excellent numbers11.9per gill net11"Typical27"Biggest
Lengths measured · 157 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 157 fish
2023Lengths measured · 110 fish
2017Lengths measured · 113 fish
2011Lengths measured · 220 fish
2007Largemouth bassFair numbers32.9per hr (electrofishing)9"Typical18"Biggest
Lengths measured · 89 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 89 fish
2023Lengths measured · 88 fish
2017Lengths measured · 37 fish
2011Lengths measured · 53 fish
2007No recent survey rating.
Northern pikeJust a few1per gill net25"Typical33"Biggest
Lengths measured · 17 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 17 fish
2023Lengths measured · 10 fish
2017Lengths measured · 61 fish
2011Lengths measured · 14 fish
2007BluegillJust a few25.3per trap net6"Typical9"Biggest
Lengths measured · 390 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 390 fish
2023Lengths measured · 250 fish
2017Lengths measured · 56 fish
2011Lengths measured · 158 fish
2007CrappieJust a few0.7per trap net6"Typical14"Biggest
Lengths measured · 38 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 38 fish
2023Lengths measured · 94 fish
2017Lengths measured · 55 fish
2011Lengths measured · 33 fish
2007Yellow perchGood numbers5.7per gill net6"Typical8"Biggest
Lengths measured · 71 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 71 fish
2023Lengths measured · 6 fish
2017Only 6 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 121 fish
2011Lengths measured · 105 fish
2007Rates 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 Pomme de Terre Lake through the year
Walleye
- Spring
- Walleye are shallow, on and just off the spawning flats and the first green weeds. In 2.9 ft of visibility, they sit shallower than you think.
- 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. With 89% of this lake 15 ft or shallower, the weed edge is the main event.
- Fall
- Walleye are packing onto the sharpest breaks and points as the water cools, in big schools with short windows.
Largemouth bass
- Spring
- Largemouth are moving up into the warming bays and flats, staging around wood, docks and new weeds to spawn. In 2.9 ft of visibility, they sit shallower than you think.
- Early summer
- Largemouth are on the shallow spawning flats and protected bays, where beds go on firm bottom next to isolated cover.
- Summer
- Largemouth are in and along the weeds: cabbage and milfoil edges, matted cover and shade. With 89% of this lake 15 ft or shallower, the weed edge is the main event.
- Fall
- Largemouth are chasing bait back onto the flats and into the remaining green weeds, feeding hard and shallow before the freeze.
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 | Largemouth bass | Northern pike |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 27" | 18" | 33" |
| 2017 | 28" | 19" | 34" |
| 2011 | 29" | 19" | 37" |
| 2007 | 27" | 19" | 31" |
| 2003 | 23" | 18" | 39" |
| 1999 | 28" | 19" | 36" |
| 1995 | 28" | 19" | 26" |
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
Snap Weights + Stickbaits
4–5" suspending or slow-floating stickbait
Largemouth bass · Soft plastics
Texas-Rigged Worm
7" ribbon-tail or straight-tail plastic worm
Largemouth bass · Jigs & bladed
Skirted Casting Jig + Craw Trailer
3.5–4" craw-style trailer on a skirted casting/flipping jig
Northern pike · Soft plastics
Paddletail Swimbait on Jighead
4–5" paddletail swimbait on a ball-head swimbait jighead
Northern pike · Jigs & bladed
Spinnerbait
3/8–1/2 oz safety-pin spinnerbait with tandem willow-leaf blades
Full setups, including hooks, weights and line, are on the live map. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye | 1,613,000 fry |
| 2024 | Walleye | 9,525 fingerlings |
| 2023 | Walleye | 1,613,000 fry |
| 2022 | Walleye | 8,000 fingerlings |
| 2021 | Walleye | 2,419,500 fry |
| 2020 | Walleye | 8,100 fingerlings |
| 2019 | Walleye | 2,419,500 fry |
| 2018 | Walleye | 5,640 fingerlings |
| 2017 | Walleye | 2,500,000 fry |
MN DNR · in their words
From the 2023 survey
This nearshore survey was conducted during summer 2023 to assess populations of non-game species and small game fish using backpack electrofishing and seining. Backpack electrofishing and/or seining were conducted at 18 stations, representing a variety of habitat types, along the shoreline of Pomme de Terre Lake. The survey was conducted during the five-year sampling window for intensive monitoring efforts within the Pomme de Terre River watershed, and will be contributing to a watershed assessment process in coordination with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
Twenty-two species were collected during this survey. Five species (Banded Killifish, Iowa Darter, Logperch, Pugnose Shiner, and Rock Bass) were considered "intolerant" and three species (Black Bullhead, Common Carp, and Green Sunfish) were considered "tolerant" based on current tolerance classifications for Minnesota lakes.
Nearshore catch data will be used along with gill and trap net catch data to develop an Index of Biotic Integrity (IBI) score, which is indicative of the health of Pomme de Terre Lake.
Narrative text from the Minnesota DNR lake survey.
Recent reports
Pomme de Terre Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Pomme de Terre 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
- Pomme De Terre Lake (E) (trailer launch)
- Pomme De Terre Lake (S), Tipsinah Mound (trailer launch)
- Pomme De Terre Lake (W) (trailer launch)
DNR bathymetry
Pomme de Terre Lake depth map
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Pelican Lake · 3,761 ac · 5.2 mi
- Barrett Lake · 530 ac · 6.5 mi
- Tenmile Lake · 1,428 ac · 8.1 mi
- Thompson Lake · 154 ac · 8.3 mi
- Clear Lake · 399 ac · 8.6 mi
- Lake Ina · 218 ac · 8.7 mi
- Sewell Lake · 369 ac · 9.4 mi
- Lightning Lake · 541 ac · 10.3 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How deep is Pomme de Terre Lake?
Pomme de Terre Lake reaches 23 ft at its deepest point with a mean depth of 10 ft; about 89% of the lake is littoral (15 ft or shallower).
How big is Pomme de Terre Lake?
Pomme de Terre Lake covers 1,816 acres with about 14 miles of shoreline.
How clear is the water in Pomme de Terre Lake?
DNR Secchi readings on Pomme de Terre Lake average 2.9 ft of visibility, on the stained end for a Minnesota lake.
What fish are in Pomme de Terre Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys (most recently 2023) record walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, rock bass.
Is Pomme de Terre Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2025; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2017.
Does Pomme de Terre Lake have a public access?
Yes. Pomme de Terre Lake has 3 public access sites, including Pomme De Terre Lake (E) (trailer launch).
How big do walleye get in Pomme de Terre Lake?
The biggest walleye measured in recent DNR surveys taped 27"; the size-history table on this page tracks the biggest fish in each survey back to 1995.
When was Pomme de Terre Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Pomme de Terre Lake in 2023, the most recent of 13 surveys on record.
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