Minnesota · DNR survey data
Purvis Lake
Purvis Lake covers 53 acres in St. Louis County, running to 50 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2019. 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
Rates 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.
DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Walleye | 25,000 fry |
| 2022 | Walleye | 50,000 fry |
| 2021 | Walleye | 50,000 fry |
| 2018 | Walleye | 50,000 fry |
| 2016 | Walleye | 50,000 fry |
Recent reports
Purvis Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Purvis 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
- Purvis Lake (carry-in)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Erickson Lake · 21 ac · 1.8 mi
- Muckwa Lake · 147 ac · 1.9 mi
- Eagles Nest No. Four Lake · 178 ac · 2.4 mi
- Little Armstrong Lake · 70 ac · 2.7 mi
- Twin Lake · 224 ac · 2.8 mi
- West Robinson Lake · 121 ac · 3.1 mi
- Norberg Lake · 7 ac · 3.2 mi
- Pickerel Lake · 40 ac · 3.6 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Purvis Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Purvis Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Purvis Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2019) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, yellow perch, rock bass.
Does Purvis Lake have a public access?
Yes. Purvis Lake has one public access site: Purvis Lake (carry-in).
Is Purvis Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2024; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2016.
When was Purvis Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Purvis Lake in 2019, the most recent of 6 surveys on record. A survey that old is a starting point, not a current reading.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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