Lincoln County Minnesota Fishing
20 documented fish species across 4 Lincoln County lakes.
Panfish
Catfish & Bullhead
Lincoln County Fishing Lakes
| Lake | Grade | Clarity | Max Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaokotan Lake | C | 3 ft | 10 ft | 8 |
| Perch Lake | D | 9.3 ft | 16.2 ft | 12 |
| Stay Lake | F | 1 ft | 6 ft | 12 |
| Hendricks Lake | NR | 6.5 ft | 9 ft | 18 |
Lincoln County water quality
DNR Survey Reports
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — StayFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — ShaokotanFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — PerchFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — HendricksFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — HawksnestFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — HendricksFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — HendricksPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — PerchFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — PerchPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — ShaokotanFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — ShaokotanPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — StayFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — StayPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish are in Lincoln County lakes?
Lincoln County, Minnesota has 20 documented fish species across 4 lakes, including Black Bullhead, Green Sunfish, Northern Pike, Walleye, Yellow Perch.
What is the best-graded fishing lake in Lincoln County?
Shaokotan Lake holds the highest water-quality grade (C) among Lincoln County lakes with a documented fishery.