Minnesota · DNR survey data
Stocking Lake
Stocking Lake covers 362 acres in Wadena County, running to 22 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2021. 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
Northern pikeGood numbers10.9per gill net20"Typical27"Biggest
Lengths measured · 100 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 100 fish
2021Lengths measured · 80 fish
2016Lengths measured · 58 fish
2011Lengths measured · 186 fish
2006BluegillStocked · 2022Just a few11.2per trap net4"Typical8"Biggest
Lengths measured · 110 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 110 fish
2021Lengths measured · 175 fish
2016Lengths measured · 74 fish
2011Lengths measured · 545 fish
2006CrappieJust a few4.2per trap net8"Typical10"Biggest
Lengths measured · 174 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 174 fish
2021Lengths measured · 1 fish
2016Only 1 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 20 fish
2011Lengths measured · 36 fish
2006Yellow perchExcellent numbers28.8per gill net6"Typical8"Biggest
Lengths measured · 239 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 239 fish
2021Lengths measured · 48 fish
2016Lengths measured · 27 fish
2011Lengths measured · 248 fish
2006No 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye | 168 fingerlings · 612 yearlings |
| 2023 | Largemouth Bass | 48 adults |
| 2023 | Walleye | 6,988 fingerlings |
| 2022 | Bluegill Sunfish | 68 adults |
| 2022 | Largemouth Bass | 45 adults |
| 2021 | Walleye | 221 adults |
| 2019 | Walleye | 2,211 fingerlings · 197 yearlings |
| 2018 | Walleye | 420 yearlings |
Recent reports
Stocking Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Stocking 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
- Stocking Lake (trailer launch)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Blueberry Lake · 533 ac · 1.9 mi
- Spirit Lake · 114 ac · 2.1 mi
- Lower Twin Lake · 252 ac · 2.7 mi
- Upper Twin Lake · 213 ac · 3.6 mi
- Hinds Lake · 305 ac · 4.8 mi
- Lord Lake · 62 ac · 4.8 mi
- Moran Lake · 101 ac · 6 mi
- Little Long Lake · 13 ac · 7.2 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Stocking Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Stocking Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Stocking Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2021) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, rock bass.
Does Stocking Lake have a public access?
Yes. Stocking Lake has one public access site: Stocking Lake (trailer launch).
Is Stocking Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2025; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2018.
When was Stocking Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Stocking Lake in 2021, the most recent of 11 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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