Minnesota · DNR survey data
Thomas Lake
Thomas Lake covers 42 acres in Dakota County, running to 8 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2016. 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
Largemouth bassGood numbers53.8per hr (electrofishing)11"Typical18"Biggest
Lengths measured · 32 fish
Recent · 2011 + 2016Lengths measured · 2 fish
2016Only 2 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 30 fish
2011BluegillJust a few20.8per trap net5"Typical7"Biggest
Lengths measured · 207 fish
Recent · 2011 + 2016Lengths measured · 34 fish
2016Lengths measured · 173 fish
2011CrappieJust a few1.8per trap net8"Typical9"Biggest
Lengths measured · 18 fish
Recent · 2011 + 2016Lengths measured · 8 fish
2016Only 8 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 10 fish
2011Rates 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 | Channel Catfish | 3,905 fry |
Recent reports
Thomas Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Thomas 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
- Thomas Lake (carry-in)
- Thomas Lake Fishing Pier (fishing pier)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Carlson Lake · 12 ac · 0.8 mi
- Holland Lake · 38 ac · 1.5 mi
- Blackhawk Lake · 40 ac · 1.8 mi
- Fish Lake · 31 ac · 2 mi
- McDonough Lake · 18 ac · 2.2 mi
- Lemay Lake · 36 ac · 3.6 mi
- Bur Oaks Pond · 10 ac · 4.3 mi
- Cobblestone Lake · 35 ac · 5 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Thomas Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Thomas Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Thomas Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2016) recorded largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie.
Does Thomas Lake have a public access?
Yes. Thomas Lake has 2 public access sites, including Thomas Lake (carry-in).
Is Thomas Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked channel catfish in 2017.
When was Thomas Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Thomas Lake in 2016, the most recent of 2 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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