Stocking Lake
Stocking Lake in Hubbard County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 11.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 22 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 5.3 µg/L. Maximum depth: 25 ft. Surface area: 101.75 acres.
- Clarity
- 11.5 ft
- Max depth
- 25 ft
- Area
- 102 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
- Public access
- No
- Ice-out
- Apr 16
- Open water
- 217 days
Next lake in Hubbard County
Stocking Lake is a 102-acre mesotrophic lake in Hubbard County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 25 feet (15-foot average). Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Phosphorus level is declining over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. No public access — the lake is private or restricted. Compared to the 67 other monitored lakes in Hubbard County, Stocking Lake ranks #30 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2025-09-22. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLow algae
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A (Excellent)
Good clarity, visible to about 11.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 22 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 5.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 46.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 11.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 22 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 5.3 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 46 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 25 ft |
| Average Depth | 15 ft |
| Surface Area | 102 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 3.1 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 44% |
| Public Access | No |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Fishing Stocking Lake
DNR Fisheries Survey Summary
6 surveys on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 2013-06-12 (Standard Survey).
Top Species by Catch Rate
| Species | Avg CPUE | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Perch | 45.61 | 0.09 lb |
| Bluegill | 21.73 | 0.17 lb |
| Black Bullhead | 13.46 | 0.56 lb |
| Pumpkinseed | 13.32 | 0.19 lb |
| GOS | 9.07 | 0.1 lb |
| Yellow Bass | 7.20 | 0.79 lb |
CPUE = catch per unit effort, averaged across surveys (excludes juvenile shoreline seining). Higher CPUE = more abundant in standardized sampling.
Length Distributions
Number of fish caught at each inch class in the most recent survey that recorded lengths. Red dashed line marks an approximate trophy threshold for that species.
Yellow Perch
Bluegill
Black Bullhead
Pumpkinseed
From the 2013-06-12 survey
Stocking Lake is a small, 101 acre lake located ten miles northeast of Park Rapids in Hubbard County. Stocking Lake is a relatively shallow lake with a maximum depth of only 25 feet. There is no public access on the lake. There are currently two resorts on the lake. Stocking provides fishing opportunities for northern…
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Stocking Lake. 1 report on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — StockingFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | -0.012 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +0.5 µg/L/yr | 6 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↑ Improving | -0.09 µg/L/yr | 6 |
Ice Season
Historical ice data from Minnesota DNR (25 observations).
Estimated open water season: 217 days
| Earliest | Latest | |
|---|---|---|
| Ice-Out | 2024-03-16 (2024) | 2013-05-11 (2013) |
| Ice-In | 2019-11-04 (2019) | 1999-12-11 (1999) |
Most recent ice-out: 2025-04-16
EPA Impairment Status
Stocking Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MN29-0180-00 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (1.82 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #30 of 68 lakes in Hubbard County
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Frequently asked questions about Stocking Lake
What is the water quality grade for Stocking Lake?
- Stocking Lake in Hubbard County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 11.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 22 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 5.3 µg/L. Maximum depth: 25 ft. Surface area: 101.75 acres.
Is Stocking Lake safe to swim in?
- Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Stocking Lake has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 5.3 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Stocking Lake?
- Stocking Lake has a maximum depth of 25 feet and an average depth of 15 feet. The lake covers 101.75 acres.
When does Stocking Lake thaw?
- Stocking Lake typically has ice-out around Apr 16. Ice typically forms around Nov 19. The open water season is approximately 217 days.
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Where this data comes from
84 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Ambient Surface Water
MNPCA84 samples · 2020–2025
Analytical methods
- Field measurement/observation, generic method
- Phosphorus by Two Reagent Colorimetry
- 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Lake details from Minnesota DNR LakeFinder
Ice data from Minnesota DNR Climate