Minnesota · DNR survey data
Upper Panasa Lake
Upper Panasa Lake covers 148 acres in Itasca County, running to 13 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2014. 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.
No recent survey rating.
Northern pikeFair numbers8.7per gill net22"Typical27"Biggest
Lengths measured · 31 fish
Recent · 2014Lengths measured · 31 fish
2014Lengths measured · 61 fish
1998No recent survey rating.
No recent survey rating.
Yellow perchOne of the best around130.3per gill net6"Typical10"Biggest
Lengths measured · 496 fish
Recent · 2014Lengths measured · 496 fish
2014Lengths measured · 143 fish
1998Rates 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Walleye | 200,000 fry |
| 2019 | Walleye | 200,000 fry |
| 2016 | Walleye | 174,000 fry |
Recent reports
Upper Panasa Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Upper Panasa 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
- Upper Panasa Lake (trailer launch)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Lower Panasa Lake · 248 ac · 1.1 mi
- Snowball Lake · 145 ac · 2.2 mi
- North Twin Lake · 239 ac · 2.5 mi
- South Twin Lake · 141 ac · 2.7 mi
- Ox Hide Lake · 123 ac · 3.3 mi
- Swan Lake · 2,456 ac · 3.7 mi
- Holman Lake · 149 ac · 4.1 mi
- Little Sand Lake · 210 ac · 4.1 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Upper Panasa Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Upper Panasa Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Upper Panasa Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2014) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch.
Does Upper Panasa Lake have a public access?
Yes. Upper Panasa Lake has one public access site: Upper Panasa Lake (trailer launch).
Is Upper Panasa Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2022; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2016.
When was Upper Panasa Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Upper Panasa Lake in 2014, the most recent of 7 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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