Minnesota · DNR survey data
West Lost Lake
West Lost Lake covers 795 acres in Otter Tail County, running to 16 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2021. 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.
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BluegillNo recent survey ratingNo recent survey rating.
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Lengths measured · 348 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 348 fish
2021Lengths measured · 258 fish
2015Lengths measured · 1548 fish
2005No recent survey rating.
No recent survey rating.
Last recorded in the 2015 survey and not seen since.
No recent survey rating.
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.
DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye | 692,000 fry |
| 2023 | Walleye | 692,000 fry |
| 2021 | Walleye | 692,000 fry |
| 2019 | Walleye | 692,000 fry |
| 2017 | Walleye | 692,000 fry |
Recent reports
West Lost Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on West Lost 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
- West Lost Lake (trailer launch)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Pleasant Lake · 385 ac · 2.3 mi
- Anna Lake · 598 ac · 3 mi
- Maine Lake · 89 ac · 3.1 mi
- Fish Lake · 1,078 ac · 3.1 mi
- Pickerel Lake · 849 ac · 4.5 mi
- East Lost Lake · 483 ac · 4.6 mi
- Heilberger Lake · 221 ac · 4.9 mi
- Norway Lake · 485 ac · 5 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for West Lost Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for West Lost Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in West Lost Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2021) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, lake sturgeon, rock bass.
Does West Lost Lake have a public access?
Yes. West Lost Lake has one public access site: West Lost Lake (trailer launch).
Is West Lost Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2025; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2017.
When was West Lost Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed West Lost Lake in 2021, the most recent of 6 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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