Minnesota · DNR survey data
Red Lake River Reservoir
Red Lake River Reservoir covers 97 acres in Pennington County, running to 18 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2024. 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.
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DNR survey data
Fish species
WalleyeStocked · 2025Fair numbers1.3per gill net12"Typical27"Biggest
Lengths measured · 23 fish
Recent · 2024Lengths measured · 23 fish
2024Lengths measured · 25 fish
2019Lengths measured · 7 fish
2014Only 7 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 21 fish
2009No recent survey rating.
Northern pikeJust a few3.7per gill net21"Typical30"Biggest
Lengths measured · 42 fish
Recent · 2024Lengths measured · 42 fish
2024Lengths measured · 20 fish
2019Lengths measured · 14 fish
2014Lengths measured · 24 fish
2009Rock bassExcellent numbers2.2per trap net5"Typical13"Biggest
Lengths measured · 43 fish
Recent · 2024Lengths measured · 43 fish
2024Lengths measured · 56 fish
2019Lengths measured · 27 fish
2014Lengths measured · 40 fish
2009Rates 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 | Walleye | 100,000 fry |
Recent reports
Red Lake River Reservoir fishing reports
Recent reports on Red Lake River Reservoir 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
- Red Lake River Fishing Pier (fishing pier)
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Red Lake River Reservoir?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Red Lake River Reservoir, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Red Lake River Reservoir?
The most recent DNR survey (2024) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, rock bass, channel catfish.
Does Red Lake River Reservoir have a public access?
Yes. Red Lake River Reservoir has one public access site: Red Lake River Fishing Pier (fishing pier).
Is Red Lake River Reservoir stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2025.
When was Red Lake River Reservoir last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Red Lake River Reservoir in 2024, the most recent of 9 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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