Minnesota · Hennepin County
Rebecca Lake Fishing guide
Rebecca Lake is a 263-acre lake in Hennepin County, Minnesota, reaching 30 ft at its deepest point. Secchi readings average around 10 ft of visibility. The Minnesota DNR has surveyed the lake 14 times, most recently in 2021, with walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and northern pike in the nets.
DNR survey data
Fish species
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Present and managed by the DNR. Standard survey gear does not count this species reliably.
BluegillOne of the best around243.3per trap net5"Typical6"Biggest
Lengths measured · 2433 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 2433 fish
2021Lengths measured · 273 fish
2016Lengths measured · 2610 fish
2011Lengths measured · 2804 fish
2005CrappieFair numbers15.4per trap net5"Typical9"Biggest
Lengths measured · 154 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 154 fish
2021Lengths measured · 72 fish
2016Lengths measured · 160 fish
2011Lengths measured · 212 fish
2005Yellow perchPresent2per trap net5"Typical7"Biggest
Lengths measured · 20 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 20 fish
2021Lengths measured · 4 fish
2016Only 4 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 15 fish
2011Lengths measured · 5 fish
2005Only 5 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, 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 Rebecca Lake through the year
Muskellunge
- Spring
- Muskie are shallow in the warming bays and new weed growth, staging to spawn. At 10 ft of clarity, fish them deeper and lighter than usual.
- Early summer
- Muskie are roaming the cabbage and outside weed edges, points and shallow bars.
- Summer
- Muskie are on the deep weed edge, points and wind-blown structure, the classic big-fish ambush spots.
- Fall
- Muskie are on points, deep breaks and the last standing cabbage, and the biggest fish of the year come now.
Bluegill
- Spring
- Bluegill are on the beds in firm-bottomed shallows, in colonies of dozens. On a clear lake those colonies sit deeper than you expect. At 10 ft of clarity, fish them deeper and lighter than usual.
- Early summer
- Bluegill are off the beds and onto the weed edges and brush, the biggest ones pulling out first.
- Summer
- Bluegill are on the deep weedline of a stratified lake, sliding out as the surface starts back down.
- Fall
- Bluegill are back up onto the flats and into the last green weeds, feeding hard while the shallows still hold heat.
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 | Muskellunge | Bluegill | Crappie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | 6" | 9" |
| 2016 | — | 7" | 8" |
| 2011 | 41" | 7" | 9" |
| 2005 | 36" | 7" | 8" |
| 1999 | — | 7" | 9" |
| 1996 | 12" | 7" | 9" |
| 1993 | 45" | 7" | 11" |
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:
Muskellunge · Muskie & pike
Soft Rubber (Bull Dawg / Medusa)
10" soft rubber body bait
Muskellunge · Muskie & pike
Big Paddletail Swimbait
10" hollow or solid-body paddletail swimbait
Bluegill · Live bait
Clip-On Bobber + Worm
half to whole garden nightcrawler
Bluegill · Soft plastics
Tungsten Jig + Micro Plastic
1–1.5" micro plastic
Crappie · Soft plastics
Curly-Tail Grub on Jig
3" curly-tail grub threaded on a round jighead
Crappie · Jigs & bladed
Beetle Spin
1.5–2" curly-tail grub trailer on a small in-line spinner jighead
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DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Muskellunge | 268 fingerlings · 50 yearlings |
| 2023 | Muskellunge | 262 fingerlings |
| 2022 | Muskellunge | 7 yearlings |
| 2021 | Muskellunge | 263 fingerlings |
| 2019 | Muskellunge | 256 fingerlings |
| 2017 | Muskellunge | 513 fingerlings |
MN DNR · in their words
From the 2021 survey
Rebecca is a 263-acre lake with a maximum depth of 30 feet. The lake is located south of Rockford in western Hennepin County. It is entirely within the Lake Rebecca Park Reserve, operated by the Three Rivers Park District. The lake is primarily managed for Muskellunge and secondarily managed for Bluegill and Largemouth Bass. Since 1987, Lake Rebecca has been Minnesota's primary source for Leech Lake strain Muskellunge eggs. It is important for anglers to handle these fish carefully and return them to the water quickly to ensure these fish will be able to contribute to future generations of Minnesota Muskellunge.
A Standard Survey was conducted during the first week in June 2016 to evaluate the size structure and abundance of game fish species (other than Muskellunge) in the lake. Only trap nets were used during this assessment to limit physically damaging and physiologically stressing Muskellunge.
Read the full DNR narrative
In 2021, Bluegill were sampled in extremely high numbers. Of the 2,433 Bluegill that were sampled, 97% were between 4.5 and 6.0 inches in length. The largest fish was 6.5 inches long.
Black Crappie were sampled at above average, though not extremely high, numbers. Fish lengths were between 3.5 and 10.0 inches, with an average of 5.9 inches. Ninety percent of the fish were smaller than 7.5 inches.
A good number of Yellow Perch were sampled in 2021, and their size was small. Fish lengths were between 4.5 and 7.5 inches, with an average of 5.9 inches.
Sampling for Largemouth Bass was not conducted in 2021, and none were sampled in the trap nets. Other fishes sampled in low abundance were Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, hybrid sunfish, and Pumpkinseed.
Narrative text from the Minnesota DNR lake survey.
Recent reports
Rebecca Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Rebecca 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
- Lake Rebecca (trailer launch)
- Rebecca Lake Fishing Pier (fishing pier)
- Rebecca Lake Fishing Pier (fishing pier)
DNR bathymetry
Rebecca Lake depth map
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Sarah Lake · 557 ac · 3.1 mi
- Independence Lake · 832 ac · 5 mi
- Martha Lake · 103 ac · 5.3 mi
- Dean Lake · 176 ac · 5.9 mi
- Charlotte Lake · 253 ac · 6 mi
- Half Moon Lake · 33 ac · 6.2 mi
- Crawford Lake · 110 ac · 6.3 mi
- Spurzem Lake · 82 ac · 6.4 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How deep is Rebecca Lake?
Rebecca Lake reaches 30 ft at its deepest point; about 52% of the lake is littoral (15 ft or shallower).
How big is Rebecca Lake?
Rebecca Lake covers 263 acres with about 3.1 miles of shoreline.
How clear is the water in Rebecca Lake?
DNR Secchi readings on Rebecca Lake average 10 ft of visibility, clear water for a Minnesota lake.
What fish are in Rebecca Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys (most recently 2021) record walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, muskellunge, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch.
Is Rebecca Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked muskellunge in 2025; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2017.
Does Rebecca Lake have a public access?
Yes. Rebecca Lake has 3 public access sites, including Lake Rebecca (trailer launch).
When was Rebecca Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Rebecca Lake in 2021, the most recent of 14 surveys on record.
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