Minnesota · DNR survey data
Richardson Lake
Richardson Lake covers 119 acres in Meeker County, running to 47 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.
DNR survey data
Fish species
Northern pikeGood numbers12.2per gill net20"Typical32"Biggest
Lengths measured · 73 fish
Recent · 2024Lengths measured · 73 fish
2024Lengths measured · 13 fish
2018Lengths measured · 13 fish
2008Lengths measured · 59 fish
2003CrappiePresent4.2per gill net6"Typical11"Biggest
Lengths measured · 25 fish
Recent · 2024Lengths measured · 25 fish
2024Lengths measured · 954 fish
2018Lengths measured · 2506 fish
2008Lengths measured · 248 fish
2003Yellow perchOne of the best around34per gill net6"Typical8"Biggest
Lengths measured · 204 fish
Recent · 2024Lengths measured · 204 fish
2024Lengths measured · 128 fish
2018Lengths measured · 39 fish
2008Lengths measured · 174 fish
2003Rates 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 | 23,523 fry |
| 2023 | Bluegill Sunfish | 27 adults |
| 2023 | Largemouth Bass | 18 adults |
| 2023 | Walleye | 23,302 fry |
| 2022 | Walleye | 22,834 fry |
| 2018 | Walleye | 1,176 fingerlings |
| 2016 | Walleye | 864 yearlings |
Recent reports
Richardson Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Richardson 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
- Richardson Lake (trailer launch)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Dunns Lake · 152 ac · 0.5 mi
- Ripley (west portion) Lake · 614 ac · 6 mi
- Round Lake · 266 ac · 6.2 mi
- Stella Lake · 599 ac · 6.3 mi
- Arvilla Lake · 138 ac · 6.4 mi
- Washington Lake · 2,438 ac · 6.8 mi
- Manuella Lake · 293 ac · 7 mi
- Little Swan Lake · 52 ac · 7.4 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Richardson Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Richardson Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Richardson Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2024) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch.
Does Richardson Lake have a public access?
Yes. Richardson Lake has one public access site: Richardson Lake (trailer launch).
Is Richardson Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2024; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2016.
When was Richardson Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Richardson Lake in 2024, the most recent of 14 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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