Little Andrus Lake
Cass County, Minnesota - DNR stocking history, depth and survey data
Minnesota · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) · DOW 11005400
DNR records show 19 stocking entries at Little Andrus Lake since 2016, most recently brook trout yearlings in 2025 (2,000 fish).
- Little Andrus Lake has 19 DNR stocking records across 10 years (2016-2025): brook trout (10), rainbow trout (9).
- The most-stocked species by count is brook trout: 17,628 fish on record.
- Maximum depth 37 ft, mean depth 14 ft; surface area 27 acres, 14 littoral acres, 1.0 miles of shoreline, per the DNR lake survey.
- Average water clarity (Secchi depth) 13.8 ft.
- 1 public access on the DNR list.
- Most recent DNR fish survey: (targeted survey).
- Cass County, nearest town Outing; DNR lake number (DOW) 11005400.
Depth map
Bathymetric contours from the Minnesota DNR lake survey mapped 2/13/1939 (orig map); depths in feet. Simplified for the web; not for navigation.
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Size | Number | Pounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Brook Trout | yearlings | 2,000 | 519.5 |
| 2025 | Rainbow Trout | yearlings | 75 | 21.4 |
| 2025 | Rainbow Trout | yearlings | 550 | 203.7 |
| 2024 | Brook Trout | yearlings | 2,000 | 392.9 |
| 2024 | Rainbow Trout | yearlings | 977 | 303.4 |
| 2023 | Brook Trout | yearlings | 2,127 | 928.8 |
| 2023 | Rainbow Trout | yearlings | 952 | 403.0 |
| 2022 | Brook Trout | fingerlings | 2,250 | 225.0 |
| 2021 | Brook Trout | fingerlings | 1,475 | 52.5 |
| 2021 | Brook Trout | yearlings | 2,550 | 1,287.9 |
| 2020 | Brook Trout | fingerlings | 1,000 | 54.9 |
| 2020 | Brook Trout | yearlings | 2,000 | 2,500.0 |
| 2020 | Brook Trout | adults | 126 | 262.5 |
| 2019 | Brook Trout | yearlings | 2,100 | 969.3 |
| 2019 | Rainbow Trout | yearlings | 1,016 | 483.8 |
| 2018 | Rainbow Trout | fingerlings | 1,175 | 35.5 |
| 2017 | Rainbow Trout | fingerlings | 3,005 | 639.4 |
| 2016 | Rainbow Trout | yearlings | 2,653 | 673.3 |
| 2016 | Rainbow Trout | fingerlings | 2,016 | 373.3 |
Public accesses
| Type | Owner | Where |
|---|---|---|
| earthen ramp | county | Northwest corner of lake. |
DNR fish survey, 2022
Snowshoe (Little Andrus) Lake is a designated stream trout lake that is managed for Brook Trout. The dissolved oxygen and temperature profiles were measured in August 2022 to monitor habitat for trout. Optimal thermal and oxygen conditions for Brook Trout (10-16°C [50-61°F] and greater than or equal to 5 ppm DO) occurred in about 3 vertical ft in August. Temperature at a dissolved oxygen concentration of 3 ppm (TDO3) was10.2°C (50.4°F) in August. The coolest water with DO > 5 ppm was 13.0°C (55.4°F) at a depth of 20 ft. Current stocking plans are 2,000 spring yearling Brook Trout annually. Designated stream trout lakes have additional angling regulations. Be sure to consult the current Minnesota Fishing Regulations book for regulations, seasons, and possession limits before fishing designated trout waters. The winter trout season is closed on Snowshoe (Little Andrus) Lake.
Minnesota DNR survey narrative, .
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