Minnesota · DNR survey data
Star Lake
Star Lake covers 107 acres in Cook County, running to 13 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2023. 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 numbers3per gill net9"Typical16"Biggest
Lengths measured · 20 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 20 fish
2023Lengths measured · 47 fish
2019Lengths measured · 8 fish
2015Only 8 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 2 fish
2005Only 2 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Yellow perchExcellent numbers21.2per gill net—Typical11"Biggest
Lengths measured · 600 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 600 fish
2023Lengths measured · 99 fish
2019Lengths measured · 3 fish
2015Only 3 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 5 fish
2005Only 5 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
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 | 300,000 fry |
| 2024 | Walleye | 300,000 fry |
| 2021 | Walleye | 300,000 fry |
| 2017 | Walleye | 330,000 fry |
| 2016 | Walleye | 300,000 fry |
Recent reports
Star Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Star 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
- Star Lake (carry-in)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Tomash Lake · 95 ac · 1.7 mi
- Homer Lake · 434 ac · 1.8 mi
- East Pipe Lake · 105 ac · 2.5 mi
- Brule Lake · 4,327 ac · 2.7 mi
- Cascade Lake · 452 ac · 2.8 mi
- Jock Mock Lake · 20 ac · 3.4 mi
- Juno Lake · 216 ac · 3.4 mi
- Gust Lake · 143 ac · 3.5 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Star Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Star Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Star Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2023) recorded walleye, northern pike, yellow perch.
Does Star Lake have a public access?
Yes. Star Lake has one public access site: Star Lake (carry-in).
Is Star Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2025; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2016.
When was Star Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Star Lake in 2023, the most recent of 6 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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