Graham Lake (Grant County)
Grant County, Minnesota - DNR stocking history, depth and survey data
Minnesota · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) · DOW 26020400
DNR records show 2 stocking entries at Graham Lake (Grant County) since 2024, most recently walleye fry in 2025 (70,000 fish).
- Graham Lake (Grant County) has 2 DNR stocking records across 2 years (2024-2025): walleye (2).
- The most-stocked species by count is walleye: 139,000 fish on record.
- Maximum depth 7 ft; surface area 138 acres, 138 littoral acres, 1.7 miles of shoreline, per the DNR lake survey.
- Fish species DNR lists here: black bullhead, black crappie, walleye, white sucker.
- 1 public access on the DNR list.
- Most recent DNR fish survey: (targeted survey).
- Grant County, nearest town Herman; DNR lake number (DOW) 26020400.
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Size | Number | Pounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye | fry | 70,000 | 0.6 |
| 2024 | Walleye | fry | 69,000 | 0.6 |
Public accesses
| Type | Owner | Where |
|---|---|---|
| earthen ramp | TOW | - THERE IS A TOWNSHIP OWNED PUBLIC ACCESS WITHOUT A CONCRETE RAMP ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE LAKE |
DNR fish survey, 2024
| Species | Gear | Catch per net | Total catch | Avg lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black bullhead | Standard trap nets | 211.33 | 634 | 0.01 |
| White sucker | Standard trap nets | 9.33 | 28 | 0.14 |
| Walleye | Standard trap nets | 5.33 | 16 | 0.86 |
| Black crappie | Standard trap nets | 0.67 | 2 | 0.23 |
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.
A targeted survey was conducted on Graham Lake to provide insight into the current fish community. Survey results will be used to inform stocking decisions and update the public on current and future fishing opportunities. Sixteen Walleye ranging from 12.2 to 15.5 inches were caught during the survey. The presence of Walleye was surprising, considering recently harsh winters and lack of Walleye stocking. These Walleye likely migrated into the system from nearby lakes or rearing ponds. Most of these Walleye will likely exceed 15 inches by the end of 2024 and should provide current angling opportunities. Moving forward, Walleye fry will be stocked into Graham Lake annually to provide a harvest orientated Walleye fishery in between winterkill events. Several other fish species were also caught during the recent survey. Black Bullhead and White Sucker are abundant and most of these fish were small. Two small Black Crappie were also caught in the survey. No Northern Pike or Common Carp were caught during the 2024 survey.
Minnesota DNR survey narrative, .
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