Stearns County Minnesota Fishing
31 documented fish species across 47 Stearns County lakes.
Panfish
Trout, Salmon & Coldwater
Catfish & Bullhead
Stearns County Fishing Lakes
| Lake | Grade | Clarity | Max Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Lake | A | 13.5 ft | 28 ft | 5 |
| Big Spunk Lake | A | 10 ft | 38 ft | 19 |
| Crooked Lake | A | 15.5 ft | 35 ft | 10 |
| Big Fish Lake | A | 20 ft | 70 ft | 15 |
| School Section Lake | A | 9.8 ft | 14 ft | 8 |
| Big Lake | C | 6.9 ft | 42 ft | 16 |
| Otter Lake | C | 9 ft | 51 ft | 13 |
| Kraemer Lake | C | 6.9 ft | 30 ft | 14 |
| George Lake | C | 7.3 ft | 32 ft | 8 |
| Koronis Lake | C | 6 ft | 132 ft | 22 |
| Grand Lake | C | 8 ft | 34 ft | 14 |
| Augusta Lake | C | 5.3 ft | 82 ft | 18 |
| Pearl Lake | C | 3.9 ft | 17 ft | 14 |
| Warner Lake | C | 6 ft | 38 ft | 12 |
| Sauk Lake | D | 3.9 ft | 61 ft | 18 |
| Goodners Lake | D | 5 ft | 24 ft | 11 |
| Krays Lake | D | 3.5 ft | 40 ft | 15 |
| Louisa Lake | D | 5.7 ft | 44 ft | 15 |
| Schneider Lake | D | 12 ft | 52 ft | 13 |
| Eden Lake | D | 3 ft | 77 ft | 16 |
| Mud Lake | F | 3 ft | 20 ft | 16 |
| Horseshoe Lake | F | 4 ft | 57 ft | 25 |
| Long Lake | F | 2.5 ft | 35 ft | 23 |
| Rice Lake | F | 3 ft | 41 ft | 21 |
| North Brown'S Lake | F | 4 ft | 41 ft | 18 |
| Cedar Island Lake | F | 3.5 ft | 75 ft | 22 |
| Knaus Lake | F | 2.5 ft | 20 ft | 17 |
| Marie Lake | F | 5.1 ft | 36 ft | 15 |
| Bolfing Lake | F | 6.3 ft | 36 ft | 16 |
| Pelican Lake | NR | 13.5 ft | 46 ft | 14 |
| Long Lake | NR | 14 ft | 46 ft | 11 |
| Carnelian Lake | NR | 12 ft | 36 ft | 13 |
| Sylvia Lake | NR | 10 ft | 56 ft | 19 |
| Middle Spunk Lake | NR | 12 ft | 81 ft | 17 |
| Pleasant Lake | NR | 13 ft | 33 ft | 10 |
| Zumwalde Lake | NR | 2.3 ft | 23 ft | 18 |
| Big Watab Lake | NR | 20.5 ft | 123 ft | 15 |
| Two Rivers Lake | NR | 11.2 ft | 63 ft | 17 |
| Kreighle Lake | NR | 18 ft | 66 ft | 9 |
| Black Oak Lake | NR | 10 ft | 19 ft | 9 |
| Kings Lake | NR | 7.4 ft | 44 ft | 15 |
| Great Northern Lake | NR | 4.5 ft | 16.2 ft | 21 |
| Sagatagan Lake | NR | 17 ft | 42 ft | 1 |
| Ochotto Lake | NR | 13 ft | 40 ft | 7 |
| Lower Spunk Lake | NR | 9.5 ft | 27.5 ft | 13 |
| Becker Lake | NR | 5.7 ft | 20 ft | 18 |
| Watab Lake | NR | 10.5 ft | 54 ft | 14 |
Stearns 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 — ZumwaldeFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — WatabFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — WarnerFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — UhlenkoltsFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — Two RiversFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — SylviaFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — School SectionFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — SchneiderFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — SaukFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — SandFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — SagataganFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — RiceFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — PleasantFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — PelicanFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — PearlFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — OtterFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — OchottoFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — North Brown'sFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — VailsFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — Middle SpunkFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish are in Stearns County lakes?
Stearns County, Minnesota has 31 documented fish species across 47 lakes, including Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Pumpkinseed.
What is the best-graded fishing lake in Stearns County?
Long Lake holds the highest water-quality grade (A) among Stearns County lakes with a documented fishery.