Minnesota · DNR survey data
Town Lake
Town Lake covers 125 acres in Becker County, running to 15 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 pikeOne of the best around15.8per gill net18"Typical30"Biggest
Lengths measured · 66 fish
Recent · 2025Lengths measured · 66 fish
2025Lengths measured · 56 fish
2017Lengths measured · 56 fish
2007Lengths measured · 42 fish
1997BluegillJust a few17.8per trap net7"Typical8"Biggest
Lengths measured · 188 fish
Recent · 2025Lengths measured · 188 fish
2025Lengths measured · 486 fish
2017Lengths measured · 509 fish
2007Lengths measured · 624 fish
1997CrappieJust a few1.1per trap net8"Typical12"Biggest
Lengths measured · 13 fish
Recent · 2025Lengths measured · 13 fish
2025Lengths measured · 14 fish
2017Lengths measured · 33 fish
2007Lengths measured · 63 fish
1997Yellow perchElite fishery68.3per gill net6"Typical10"Biggest
Lengths measured · 280 fish
Recent · 2025Lengths measured · 280 fish
2025Lengths measured · 56 fish
2017Lengths measured · 50 fish
2007Lengths measured · 125 fish
1997Rates 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 | 105,000 fry |
| 2024 | Walleye | 105,000 fry |
| 2023 | Walleye | 105,000 fry |
| 2022 | Walleye | 105,000 fry |
| 2021 | Walleye | 105,000 fry |
| 2019 | Walleye | 105,000 fry |
| 2018 | Walleye | 105,000 fry |
| 2017 | Walleye | 105,000 fry |
| 2016 | Walleye | 155,000 fry |
Recent reports
Town Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Town 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
- Town Lake (trailer launch)
- Town Lake Fishing Pier (fishing pier)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Eagle Lake · 320 ac · 1.2 mi
- Acorn Lake · 154 ac · 1.7 mi
- Wimer Lake · 293 ac · 2.2 mi
- Six Lake · 197 ac · 3.1 mi
- Murphy Lake · 317 ac · 3.6 mi
- Scalp Lake · 254 ac · 3.7 mi
- Silver Lake · 239 ac · 3.9 mi
- Jim Lake · 101 ac · 4.1 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Town Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Town Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Town Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2025) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch.
Does Town Lake have a public access?
Yes. Town Lake has 2 public access sites, including Town Lake (trailer launch).
Is Town Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2025; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2016.
When was Town Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Town Lake in 2025, the most recent of 4 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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