Minnesota · DNR survey data
Stahl's Lake
Stahl's Lake covers 141 acres in McLeod County, running to 37 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2018. 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 · 2017Fair numbers3per gill net21"Typical23"Biggest
Lengths measured · 18 fish
Recent · 2018Lengths measured · 18 fish
2018Lengths measured · 28 fish
2008Lengths measured · 15 fish
2001Lengths measured · 26 fish
1998Largemouth bassGood numbers52.3per hr (electrofishing)11"Typical19"Biggest
Lengths measured · 89 fish
Recent · 2018Lengths measured · 89 fish
2018Lengths measured · 55 fish
2008Lengths measured · 3 fish
2001Only 3 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 38 fish
1998No recent survey rating.
Northern pikeGood numbers10per gill net20"Typical30"Biggest
Lengths measured · 67 fish
Recent · 2018Lengths measured · 67 fish
2018Lengths measured · 38 fish
2008Lengths measured · 72 fish
2001Lengths measured · 91 fish
1998BluegillOne of the best around79.8per trap net5"Typical8"Biggest
Lengths measured · 752 fish
Recent · 2018Lengths measured · 752 fish
2018Lengths measured · 1261 fish
2008Lengths measured · 681 fish
2001Lengths measured · 668 fish
1998CrappieJust a few3per trap net6"Typical13"Biggest
Lengths measured · 64 fish
Recent · 2018Lengths measured · 64 fish
2018Lengths measured · 153 fish
2008Lengths measured · 123 fish
2001Lengths measured · 298 fish
1998No recent survey rating.
No recent survey rating.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Walleye | 85,000 fry |
Recent reports
Stahl's Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Stahl's 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
- Stahl Lake (trailer launch)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- French Lake · 42 ac · 0.7 mi
- Clear Lake · 82 ac · 1.3 mi
- Belle Lake · 864 ac · 1.7 mi
- Cedar Lake · 1,860 ac · 2.3 mi
- Hook Lake · 330 ac · 3.6 mi
- Todd Lake · 214 ac · 3.7 mi
- Erie Lake · 190 ac · 3.8 mi
- Hoff Lake · 139 ac · 4.6 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Stahl's Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Stahl's Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Stahl's Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2018) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, channel catfish.
Does Stahl's Lake have a public access?
Yes. Stahl's Lake has one public access site: Stahl Lake (trailer launch).
Is Stahl's Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2017.
When was Stahl's Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Stahl's Lake in 2018, the most recent of 14 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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