Minnesota · DNR survey data
South Fork Lake
South Fork Lake covers 36 acres in Houston County, running to 15 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2008. 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
Largemouth bassJust a few18.8per hr (electrofishing)12"Typical16"Biggest
Lengths measured · 25 fish
Recent · 2008Lengths measured · 25 fish
2008Lengths measured · 33 fish
1996No recent survey rating.
BluegillOne of the best around106.6per trap net6"Typical7"Biggest
Lengths measured · 533 fish
Recent · 2008Lengths measured · 533 fish
2008Lengths measured · 60 fish
2000Lengths measured · 272 fish
1996CrappieGood numbers21.8per trap net7"Typical8"Biggest
Lengths measured · 109 fish
Recent · 2008Lengths measured · 109 fish
2008Lengths measured · 21 fish
2000Lengths measured · 349 fish
1996Last recorded in the 1986 survey and not seen since.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Channel Catfish | 500 fingerlings |
| 2016 | Channel Catfish | 900 fingerlings |
Recent reports
South Fork Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on South Fork 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
- Shamrock Impoundment Lake · 9 ac · 2.6 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for South Fork Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for South Fork Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in South Fork Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2008) recorded largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, brown trout, channel catfish.
Is South Fork Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked channel catfish in 2018; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2016.
When was South Fork Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed South Fork Lake in 2008, the most recent of 5 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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