Ward Lake

DNR survey data

Fish species

Rates 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.

Public water access

Getting on the water

• Ward Lake (carry-in)

Within 30 miles

Nearby lakes

• Caribou Lake · 721 ac · 1.2 mi
• Deer Yard Lake · 343 ac · 1.8 mi
• Pike Lake · 814 ac · 3.8 mi
• Christine Lake · 184 ac · 4.7 mi
• Mistletoe Lake · 145 ac · 4.9 mi
• Mark Lake · 126 ac · 5.2 mi
• Holly Lake · 76 ac · 5.3 mi
• Barker Lake · 149 ac · 5.5 mi

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Is there a depth map for Ward Lake?

The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Ward Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.

What fish are in Ward Lake?

The most recent DNR survey (2015) recorded northern pike.

Does Ward Lake have a public access?

Yes. Ward Lake has one public access site: Ward Lake (carry-in).

Is Ward Lake stocked?

No stocking is on record for Ward Lake in the DNR's stocking database.

When was Ward Lake last surveyed?

The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Ward Lake in 2015, the most recent of 5 surveys on record. A survey that old is a starting point, not a current reading.