Minnesota · DNR survey data
Rush Lake
Rush Lake covers 243 acres in Jackson County, running to 3 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2007. 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
No recent survey rating.
CrappieJust a few4.7per trap net7"Typical11"Biggest
Lengths measured · 17 fish
Yellow perchElite fishery58per gill net8"Typical11"Biggest
Lengths measured · 65 fish
Rates 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 | Northern Pike | 274 fingerlings |
| 2023 | Northern Pike | 154 fingerlings |
| 2021 | Northern Pike | 141 fingerlings |
Recent reports
Rush Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Rush 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.
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Pearl Lake · 117 ac · 1.1 mi
- Loon Lake · 708 ac · 1.6 mi
- Little Spirit Lake · 624 ac · 2.2 mi
- Clear Lake · 434 ac · 6.5 mi
- Heron (South Heron) Lake · 2,641 ac · 13.5 mi
- Flahtery Lake · 457 ac · 14.6 mi
- Round Lake · 930 ac · 15.3 mi
- Independence Lake · 99 ac · 16.1 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Rush Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Rush Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Rush Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2007) recorded walleye, northern pike, crappie, yellow perch.
Is Rush Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked northern pike in 2025; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2021.
When was Rush Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Rush Lake in 2007, the most recent of 2 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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