Minnesota · ranked from DNR surveys
Best walleye lakes in Nobles County
The DNR has surveyed walleye in 7 lakes in Nobles County. The 6 ranked below are the ones that earn a grade on this site. Grades come from survey catch rates, fish size and trophy history, scored the same way for every lake on the live map.
Okabena Lake is first at A−. The DNR caught 16.7 walleye per gill net in the 2025 survey, and the biggest was 24 inches. East Graham Lake is second at B, with 4.7 walleye per gill net in the 2025 survey, and 43% of its walleye measured over 20 inches. West Graham Lake is third at B−, and its biggest walleye was 22 inches.
| # | Lake | Grade | Acres | Survey catch rate | Over 20" | Biggest Surveyed | Avg wt | Surveyed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Okabena Lake | A− | 776 | 16.7/net in gill nets | 12% | 24" | 1.3 lb | 2025 |
| 2 | East Graham Lake | B | 511 | 4.7/net in gill nets | 43% | 25" | 2.6 lb | 2025 |
| 3 | West Graham Lake | B− | 519 | 3/net in gill nets | 33% | 22" | 2.5 lb | 2025 |
| 4 | Ocheda Lake | C+ | 1,691 | 2/net in gill nets | 0% | 19" | 2.1 lb | 2009 |
| 5 | Bella Lake | C+ | 180 | 3.7/net in gill nets | 13% | 24" | 1.4 lb | 2023 |
| 6 | Indian Lake | C | 197 | 3.3/net in gill nets | 1% | 23" | 1.8 lb | 2023 |
Also ranked in Nobles County: Crappie · Yellow perch
All of Minnesota: Best walleye lakes in Minnesota
Grades are based on Minnesota DNR survey data: how many fish the DNR caught (scaled by lake size), how many reached quality size, and the biggest fish measured. Each lake's page has the numbers behind its grade. The table shows each lake's most recent survey year.