Minnesota · DNR survey data
Signalness Lake
Signalness Lake covers 42 acres in Pope County, running to 14 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 · 2024Good numbers5.5per gill net22"Typical26"Biggest
Lengths measured · 14 fish
Recent · 2021 + 2025Lengths measured · 2 fish
2025Only 2 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 12 fish
2021Lengths measured · 1 fish
2015Only 1 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 1 fish
2009Only 1 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Largemouth bassJust a few16.1per hr (electrofishing)14"Typical19"Biggest
Lengths measured · 26 fish
Recent · 2021 + 2025Lengths measured · 1 fish
2025Only 1 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 25 fish
2021Lengths measured · 17 fish
2015Lengths measured · 1 fish
2009Only 1 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Northern pikeGood numbers14per gill net21"Typical26"Biggest
Lengths measured · 33 fish
Recent · 2021 + 2025Lengths measured · 2 fish
2025Only 2 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 31 fish
2021Lengths measured · 28 fish
2015Lengths measured · 41 fish
2009BluegillGood numbers71.3per trap net4"Typical8"Biggest
Lengths measured · 1162 fish
Recent · 2021 + 2025Lengths measured · 211 fish
2025Lengths measured · 951 fish
2021Lengths measured · 647 fish
2015Lengths measured · 33 fish
2009CrappieJust a few0.8per trap net7"Typical11"Biggest
Lengths measured · 20 fish
Recent · 2021 + 2025Lengths measured · 7 fish
2025Only 7 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 13 fish
2021Lengths measured · 1 fish
2015Only 1 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Walleye | 356 fingerlings |
| 2023 | Walleye | 858 fingerlings |
| 2022 | Walleye | 1,794 fingerlings |
| 2019 | Walleye | 356 fingerlings |
| 2018 | Walleye | 238 yearlings |
Recent reports
Signalness Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Signalness 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
- Signalness Lake, Mountain Lake (trailer launch)
- Mountain Lake (Signalness) Fishing Pier (fishing pier)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Nelson Lake · 293 ac · 3.9 mi
- Lake Emily · 2,316 ac · 5.7 mi
- Lake Minnewaska · 8,050 ac · 6 mi
- Pelican Lake · 518 ac · 7.9 mi
- Lake Linka · 178 ac · 8.3 mi
- Strandness Lake · 92 ac · 8.5 mi
- Gilchrist Lake · 336 ac · 8.7 mi
- Malmedal Lake · 199 ac · 9 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Signalness Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Signalness Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Signalness Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2025) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch.
Does Signalness Lake have a public access?
Yes. Signalness Lake has 2 public access sites, including Signalness Lake, Mountain Lake (trailer launch).
Is Signalness Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2024; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2018.
When was Signalness Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Signalness Lake in 2025, the most recent of 10 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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