Minnesota · DNR survey data
Temperance Lake
Temperance Lake covers 166 acres in Martin County, running to 5 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2025. 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 pikeStocked · 2025Just a few4.5per gill net16"Typical22"Biggest
Lengths measured · 17 fish
Recent · 2025 + 2025Lengths measured · 7 fish
2025Only 7 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 10 fish
2025Lengths measured · 2 fish
2019Only 2 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 51 fish
2013No recent survey rating.
Yellow perchElite fishery160per gill net7"Typical12"Biggest
Lengths measured · 983 fish
Recent · 2025 + 2025Lengths measured · 183 fish
2025Lengths measured · 800 fish
2025Lengths measured · 479 fish
2019Lengths measured · 68 fish
2013Rates 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 | Northern Pike | 356 fingerlings |
| 2024 | Northern Pike | 517 fingerlings |
Recent reports
Temperance Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Temperance 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
- Temperance Lake (trailer launch)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Fox Lake · 951 ac · 1.5 mi
- Clam Lake · 71 ac · 5.5 mi
- Big Twin Lake · 461 ac · 5.6 mi
- Cedar Lake · 707 ac · 9.1 mi
- Clear Lake · 267 ac · 9.5 mi
- Bright Lake · 639 ac · 9.5 mi
- Okamanpeedan Lake · 2,268 ac · 12.1 mi
- Sisseton Lake · 138 ac · 12.2 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Temperance Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Temperance Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Temperance Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2025) recorded largemouth bass, northern pike, crappie, yellow perch.
Does Temperance Lake have a public access?
Yes. Temperance Lake has one public access site: Temperance Lake (trailer launch).
Is Temperance Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked northern pike in 2025; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2024.
When was Temperance Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Temperance Lake in 2025, the most recent of 8 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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