Minnesota · DNR survey data
Whisper Lake
Whisper Lake covers 46 acres in St. Louis County, running to 25 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
WalleyeStocked · 2024Excellent numbers7per gill net18"Typical21"Biggest
Lengths measured · 30 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 30 fish
2021Lengths measured · 8 fish
2016Only 8 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 9 fish
2006Only 9 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 79 fish
1996Largemouth bassPresent3.6per trap net8"Typical13"Biggest
Lengths measured · 37 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 37 fish
2021Lengths measured · 12 fish
2016Lengths measured · 1 fish
2006Only 1 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 7 fish
1996Only 7 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Smallmouth bassPresent2per gill net9"Typical14"Biggest
Lengths measured · 10 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 10 fish
2021Lengths measured · 22 fish
2016BluegillJust a few5.6per trap net6"Typical8"Biggest
Lengths measured · 51 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 51 fish
2021Lengths measured · 104 fish
2016Lengths measured · 8 fish
1996Only 8 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
No recent survey rating.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Walleye | 20,000 fry |
| 2022 | Walleye | 20,000 fry |
| 2021 | Walleye | 20,000 fry |
| 2018 | Walleye | 20,000 fry |
| 2016 | Walleye | 20,000 fry |
Recent reports
Whisper Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Whisper 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
- Whisper Lake (carry-in)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Perch Lake · 100 ac · 0.8 mi
- Bear Island Lake · 2,363 ac · 2.9 mi
- Blueberry Lake · 125 ac · 3.6 mi
- Birch Lake · 7,074 ac · 3.9 mi
- Johnson Lake · 456 ac · 4.4 mi
- Cold Lake · 15 ac · 4.4 mi
- Muckwa Lake · 147 ac · 4.7 mi
- One Pine Lake · 354 ac · 4.7 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Whisper Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Whisper Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Whisper Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2021) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch.
Does Whisper Lake have a public access?
Yes. Whisper Lake has one public access site: Whisper Lake (carry-in).
Is Whisper Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2024; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2016.
When was Whisper Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Whisper Lake in 2021, the most recent of 7 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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