Minnesota · DNR survey data
Steep Bank Lake
Steep Bank Lake covers 199 acres in Lincoln County, running to 6.5 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 · 2025One of the best around16per gill net6"Typical26"Biggest
Lengths measured · 150 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 150 fish
2023Lengths measured · 31 fish
2020Lengths measured · 42 fish
2019Lengths measured · 94 fish
2017No recent survey rating.
No recent survey rating.
No recent survey rating.
Yellow perchExcellent numbers17per gill net5"Typical13"Biggest
Lengths measured · 195 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 195 fish
2023Lengths measured · 1968 fish
2020Lengths measured · 169 fish
2019Lengths measured · 2888 fish
2017Rates 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 | 100,000 fry |
| 2024 | Walleye | 100,000 fry |
| 2023 | Walleye | 100,722 fry |
| 2022 | Walleye | 100,000 fry |
| 2021 | Walleye | 100,000 fry |
| 2019 | Walleye | 100,000 fry |
| 2018 | Walleye | 100,000 fry |
| 2016 | Walleye | 100,000 fry |
Recent reports
Steep Bank Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Steep Bank 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
- Steep Bank Lake (trailer launch)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Perch Lake · 246 ac · 2.8 mi
- Popowski Lake · 143 ac · 6.4 mi
- Hendricks Lake · 1,522 ac · 7.9 mi
- John Reservoir · 21 ac · 8.6 mi
- Porter Reservoir · 16 ac · 9.3 mi
- R6 Lake · 33 ac · 9.7 mi
- Shaokotan Lake · 996 ac · 9.7 mi
- Del Clark Lake · 156 ac · 10.7 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Steep Bank Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Steep Bank Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Steep Bank Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2023) recorded walleye, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch.
Does Steep Bank Lake have a public access?
Yes. Steep Bank Lake has one public access site: Steep Bank Lake (trailer launch).
Is Steep Bank Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2025; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2016.
When was Steep Bank Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Steep Bank Lake in 2023, the most recent of 14 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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