Ann Lake (Pope County)
Pope County, Minnesota - DNR stocking history, depth and survey data
Minnesota · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) · DOW 61012200
DNR records show 6 stocking entries at Ann Lake (Pope County) since 2017, most recently walleye fry in 2025 (185,000 fish).
- Ann Lake (Pope County) has 6 DNR stocking records across 6 years (2017-2025): walleye (6).
- The most-stocked species by count is walleye: 1,075,000 fish on record.
- Maximum depth 14 ft, mean depth 12 ft; surface area 370 acres, 370 littoral acres, 3.4 miles of shoreline, per the DNR lake survey.
- Average water clarity (Secchi depth) 1.6 ft.
- Fish species DNR lists here: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, common carp, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye, white sucker, yellow perch.
- 1 public access on the DNR list.
- Most recent DNR fish survey: (targeted survey).
- Pope County, nearest town Long Beach; DNR lake number (DOW) 61012200.
Depth map
Bathymetric contours from the Minnesota DNR lake survey mapped 7/19/1971 (orig map); depths in feet. Simplified for the web; not for navigation.
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Size | Number | Pounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye | fry | 185,000 | 1.6 |
| 2024 | Walleye | fry | 150,000 | 1.3 |
| 2023 | Walleye | fry | 185,000 | 1.5 |
| 2021 | Walleye | fry | 185,000 | 1.7 |
| 2019 | Walleye | fry | 185,000 | 1.6 |
| 2017 | Walleye | fry | 185,000 | 1.7 |
Public accesses
| Type | Owner | Where |
|---|---|---|
| gravel ramp | Minnesota DNR |
DNR fish survey, 2023
| Species | Gear | Catch per net | Total catch | Avg lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black crappie | 3/8-in trap nets | 393.00 | 393 | 0.01 |
| Black bullhead | 3/8-in trap nets | 47.00 | 47 | 0.20 |
| Bluegill | 3/8-in trap nets | 9.00 | 9 | 0.20 |
| Yellow perch | 3/8-in trap nets | 8.00 | 8 | 0.22 |
| Walleye | 3/8-in trap nets | 1.00 | 1 | 5.57 |
| Black crappie | Single-frame trap nets | 168.00 | 504 | 0.03 |
| Black bullhead | Single-frame trap nets | 21.33 | 64 | 0.33 |
| Bluegill | Single-frame trap nets | 8.00 | 24 | 0.13 |
| Yellow perch | Single-frame trap nets | 8.00 | 24 | 0.28 |
| Walleye | Single-frame trap nets | 4.00 | 12 | 5.08 |
| Common carp | Single-frame trap nets | 2.00 | 6 | 9.93 |
| White sucker | Single-frame trap nets | 1.33 | 4 | 3.92 |
| Largemouth bass | Single-frame trap nets | 0.67 | 2 | 0.21 |
Catch per net (CPUE) is the DNR survey's count per gill net or trap net set; higher means more of that species were sampled, not a fishing forecast. Top species per gear shown; where we have no verified common name for a DNR code, the code itself is shown.
This targeted survey was completed to determine extent of winterkill following the severe 2022-2023 winter. Trap netting results suggested that winterkill severity was low and restorative stockings were not warranted. Gamefish species present included Black Crappie, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, and Yellow Perch. Black Crappie were particularly abundant.
Minnesota DNR survey narrative, .
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