Popowski Lake
Lincoln County, Minnesota - DNR stocking history, depth and survey data
Minnesota · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) · DOW 41004400
DNR records show 1 stocking entry at Popowski Lake since 2025, most recently walleye fry in 2025 (50,000 fish).
- Popowski Lake has 1 DNR stocking record across 1 year (2025-2025): walleye (1).
- The most-stocked species by count is walleye: 50,000 fish on record.
- Maximum depth 12 ft; surface area 143 acres, 143 littoral acres, 1.9 miles of shoreline, per the DNR lake survey.
- Average water clarity (Secchi depth) 0.5 ft.
- Fish species DNR lists here: black bullhead, walleye, white sucker, yellow perch.
- Most recent DNR fish survey: (standard survey).
- Lincoln County, nearest town Ivanhoe; DNR lake number (DOW) 41004400.
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Size | Number | Pounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye | fry | 50,000 | 0.4 |
DNR fish survey, 2025
| Species | Gear | Catch per net | Total catch | Avg lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow perch | Standard gill nets | 113.00 | 113 | 0.08 |
| Walleye | Standard gill nets | 13.00 | 13 | 2.35 |
| Black bullhead | Standard gill nets | 10.00 | 10 | 1.18 |
| White sucker | Standard gill nets | 4.00 | 4 | 3.01 |
| Yellow perch | Standard trap nets | 10.25 | 41 | 0.10 |
| Walleye | Standard trap nets | 2.25 | 9 | 3.99 |
| Black bullhead | Standard trap nets | 0.50 | 2 | 0.87 |
| White sucker | Standard trap nets | 0.25 | 1 | 2.56 |
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.
Popowski Lake is located 4 miles north and 2 miles east of Ivanhoe in Lincoln County. Popowski is approximately 140 acres and a large portion of the lake lies within the boundaries of a State Wildlife Management Area (WMA). There is no designated boat ramp but access to the lake can be gained through road rights-of-way and the WMA. High water levels have improved accessibility in recent years. This standard survey was conducted to determine the status of the fishery. Walleyes were moderately abundant with fish from 14-27 inches. Yellow perch were abundant with many from 6-8 inches and some reaching 10 inches. Both species have experienced sporadic, but at times, good recruitment. Black crappies and largemouth bass were present in previous surveys but were not caught in 2025. Walleye fry were stocked during the spring of 2025 to supplement the population. With good growth those walleyes should be 14-15 inches by the summer of 2027.
Minnesota DNR survey narrative, .
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