Minnesota · DNR survey data
Wolf Lake
Wolf Lake covers 262 acres in Meeker County, running to 11 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2023. 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
Northern pikeJust a few5.3per gill net23"Typical27"Biggest
Lengths measured · 32 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 32 fish
2023Lengths measured · 80 fish
2015Lengths measured · 95 fish
2005Lengths measured · 73 fish
1995BluegillPresent2.3per gill net5"Typical7"Biggest
Lengths measured · 13 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 13 fish
2023Lengths measured · 21 fish
2015Lengths measured · 367 fish
2005Lengths measured · 226 fish
1995CrappieStocked · 2016Present, stocked14.5per gill net5"Typical10"Biggest
Lengths measured · 86 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 86 fish
2023Lengths measured · 54 fish
2005Lengths measured · 60 fish
1995Yellow perchOne of the best around42.7per gill net6"Typical7"Biggest
Lengths measured · 256 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 256 fish
2023Lengths measured · 131 fish
2015Lengths measured · 143 fish
2005Lengths measured · 122 fish
1995Rates 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Black Crappie | 108 adults |
Recent reports
Wolf Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Wolf 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
- Wolf Lake (trailer launch)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Jennie Lake · 1,069 ac · 1.8 mi
- Collinwood Lake · 639 ac · 3.4 mi
- Todd Lake · 214 ac · 3.6 mi
- Hook Lake · 330 ac · 4.6 mi
- Spring Lake · 201 ac · 5.4 mi
- Washington Lake · 2,438 ac · 5.6 mi
- Erie Lake · 190 ac · 6 mi
- Belle Lake · 864 ac · 6.6 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Wolf Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Wolf Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Wolf Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2023) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch.
Does Wolf Lake have a public access?
Yes. Wolf Lake has one public access site: Wolf Lake (trailer launch).
Is Wolf Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked black crappie in 2016.
When was Wolf Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Wolf Lake in 2023, the most recent of 7 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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