Minnesota · DNR survey data
Thompson Lake
Thompson Lake covers 8 acres in Dakota County, running to 8 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2013. 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
No recent survey rating.
BluegillStocked · 2024Just a few11per trap net4"Typical5"Biggest
Lengths measured · 55 fish
Recent · 2013Lengths measured · 55 fish
2013Lengths measured · 72 fish
2008Lengths measured · 512 fish
2003Rates 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bluegill Sunfish | 2,564 adults |
| 2023 | Bluegill Sunfish | 1,525 adults |
| 2021 | Bluegill Sunfish | 335 adults |
| 2019 | Bluegill Sunfish | 2,811 adults |
| 2019 | Largemouth Bass | 32 adults |
| 2017 | Channel Catfish | 100 adults |
| 2016 | Bluegill Sunfish | 1,390 adults |
Recent reports
Thompson Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Thompson 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
- Thompson Lake Fishing Pier (fishing pier)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Rogers Lake · 102 ac · 4.3 mi
- Carver Lake · 50 ac · 4.3 mi
- Loeb Lake · 9 ac · 5.2 mi
- Bur Oaks Pond · 10 ac · 5.3 mi
- Tanners Lake · 74 ac · 5.3 mi
- Phalen Lake · 198 ac · 5.4 mi
- Battle Creek Lake · 106 ac · 5.4 mi
- Beaver Lake · 86 ac · 5.4 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Thompson Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Thompson Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Thompson Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2013) recorded largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, channel catfish.
Does Thompson Lake have a public access?
Yes. Thompson Lake has one public access site: Thompson Lake Fishing Pier (fishing pier).
Is Thompson Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked bluegill sunfish in 2024; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2016.
When was Thompson Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Thompson Lake in 2013, the most recent of 3 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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