Minnesota · DNR survey data
Wilson Lake
Wilson Lake covers 179 acres in Murray County, running to 8 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
WalleyeStocked · 2025Good numbers4per gill net7"Typical23"Biggest
Lengths measured · 149 fish
Recent · 2023 + 2025Lengths measured · 15 fish
2025Lengths measured · 134 fish
2023Lengths measured · 21 fish
2013Lengths measured · 61 fish
2007No recent survey rating.
No recent survey rating.
CrappieFair numbers14.2per trap net7"Typical12"Biggest
Lengths measured · 87 fish
Recent · 2025Lengths measured · 87 fish
2025Lengths measured · 1 fish
2013Only 1 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 85 fish
2007Lengths measured · 2 fish
2001Only 2 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Yellow perchStocked · 2020Fair numbers3.5per gill net8"Typical9"Biggest
Lengths measured · 10 fish
Recent · 2025Lengths measured · 10 fish
2025Lengths measured · 174 fish
2007Lengths measured · 50 fish
2001Channel catfishExcellent numbers6.5per gill net14"Typical18"Biggest
Lengths measured · 14 fish
Recent · 2025Lengths measured · 14 fish
2025Lengths measured · 2 fish
2013Only 2 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
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 | 89,997 fry |
| 2023 | Walleye | 90,000 fry |
| 2020 | Walleye | 47 adults |
| 2020 | Yellow Perch | 30 adults |
| 2019 | Walleye | 425,000 fry |
| 2017 | Walleye | 787 fingerlings · 394 yearlings · 4 adults |
Recent reports
Wilson Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Wilson 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
- Lake Wilson (trailer launch)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Summit Lake · 78 ac · 4.1 mi
- Corabelle Lake · 106 ac · 10.4 mi
- Currant Lake · 406 ac · 12.1 mi
- Iron Lake · 282 ac · 12.5 mi
- Lime Lake · 326 ac · 14 mi
- Sarah Lake · 1,209 ac · 14.1 mi
- Shetek Lake · 3,462 ac · 15 mi
- West Twin Lake · 220 ac · 16.4 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Wilson Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Wilson Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Wilson Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2025) recorded walleye, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, channel catfish.
Does Wilson Lake have a public access?
Yes. Wilson Lake has one public access site: Lake Wilson (trailer launch).
Is Wilson Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2025; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2017.
When was Wilson Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Wilson Lake in 2025, the most recent of 7 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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