Minnesota · DNR survey data
Saganaga Lake
Saganaga Lake covers 18,767 acres in Cook County, running to 280 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2025. 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
WalleyeStocked · 2025Fair numbers2.5per gill net15"Typical29"Biggest
Lengths measured · 50 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 50 fish
2023Lengths measured · 56 fish
2020Lengths measured · 41 fish
2017Lengths measured · 94 fish
2014Northern pikeJust a few2per gill net25"Typical36"Biggest
Lengths measured · 28 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 28 fish
2023Lengths measured · 27 fish
2020Lengths measured · 12 fish
2017Lengths measured · 50 fish
2014Yellow perchJust a few0.3per gill net1"Typical7"Biggest
Lengths measured · 376 fish
Recent surveysLengths measured · 6 fish
2020Only 6 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 4 fish
2017Only 4 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 376 fish
2014Lengths measured · 22 fish
2011Present in recent DNR surveys.
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 | Walleye | 4,500,000 fry |
| 2022 | Walleye | 4,500,000 fry |
| 2021 | Walleye | 4,500,000 fry |
| 2018 | Walleye | 4,500,000 fry |
| 2017 | Walleye | 4,950,000 fry |
Recent reports
Saganaga Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Saganaga 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
- Saganaga (trailer launch)
- Saganaga Lake (trailer launch)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Gull Lake · 168 ac · 3.6 mi
- Red Rock Lake · 451 ac · 4.3 mi
- Marabaeuf Lake · 860 ac · 4.9 mi
- Sea Gull Lake · 3,958 ac · 5.4 mi
- Devils Elbow Lake · 91 ac · 5.5 mi
- Meditation Lake · 28 ac · 6 mi
- Ashdick Lake · 109 ac · 6.2 mi
- Alpine Lake · 909 ac · 6.2 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Saganaga Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Saganaga Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Saganaga Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2025) recorded walleye, smallmouth bass, northern pike, crappie, yellow perch, lake trout.
Does Saganaga Lake have a public access?
Yes. Saganaga Lake has 2 public access sites, including Saganaga (trailer launch).
Is Saganaga Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2025; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2017.
When was Saganaga Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Saganaga Lake in 2025, the most recent of 12 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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