Minnesota · ranked from DNR surveys
Best yellow perch lakes in Wadena County
The DNR has surveyed yellow perch in 4 lakes in Wadena County. The 4 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.
Lower Twin Lake is first at B. The DNR caught 52.5 yellow perch per gill net in the 2023 survey, and the biggest was 8 inches. Stocking Lake is second at B, with 28.8 yellow perch per gill net in the 2021 survey, and none of its yellow perch measured over 9 inches. Blueberry Lake is third at C+, and its biggest yellow perch was 8 inches.
| # | Lake | Grade | Acres | Survey catch rate | Over 9" | Biggest Surveyed | Avg wt | Surveyed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lower Twin Lake | B | 252 | 52.5/net in gill nets | 0% | 8" | 0.2 lb | 2023 |
| 2 | Stocking Lake | B | 362 | 28.8/net in gill nets | 0% | 8" | 0.1 lb | 2021 |
| 3 | Blueberry Lake | C+ | 533 | 10.7/net in gill nets | 0% | 8" | 0.1 lb | 2022 |
| 4 | Spirit Lake | C+ | 114 | — | 0% | 7" | 0.1 lb | 2022 |
Also ranked in Wadena County: Northern pike · Bluegill
All of Minnesota: Best yellow perch 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.