Wakefield Lake
Ramsey County, Minnesota - DNR stocking history, depth and survey data
Minnesota · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) · DOW 62001100
DNR records show 3 stocking entries at Wakefield Lake since 2019, most recently northern pike adults in 2025 (112 fish).
- Wakefield Lake has 3 DNR stocking records across 2 years (2019-2025): northern pike (1), yellow perch (1), bluegill sunfish (1).
- The most-stocked species by count is bluegill sunfish: 1,823 fish on record.
- Maximum depth 8 ft; surface area 22 acres, 21 littoral acres, 0.8 miles of shoreline, per the DNR lake survey.
- Average water clarity (Secchi depth) 4.4 ft.
- Fish species DNR lists here: black bullhead, bluegill, northern pike, pumpkinseed, yellow perch.
- 1 public access on the DNR list.
- Most recent DNR fish survey: (targeted survey).
- Ramsey County, nearest town Gladstone; DNR lake number (DOW) 62001100.
Depth map
Bathymetric contours from the Minnesota DNR lake survey mapped 8/3/2001 (gps); depths in feet. Simplified for the web; not for navigation.
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Size | Number | Pounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Northern Pike | adults | 112 | 169.7 |
| 2025 | Yellow Perch | adults | 1,425 | 95.0 |
| 2019 | Bluegill Sunfish | adults | 1,823 | 81.0 |
Public accesses
| Type | Owner | Where |
|---|---|---|
| CA | city | - No Formal Access; but Carry-in from Parking lot is available. |
DNR fish survey, 2016
| Species | Gear | Catch per net | Total catch | Avg lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | Standard trap nets | 52.80 | 264 | 0.02 |
| Black bullhead | Standard trap nets | 5.00 | 25 | 0.22 |
| Pumpkinseed | Standard trap nets | 3.40 | 17 | 0.07 |
| Yellow perch | Standard trap nets | 3.20 | 16 | 0.08 |
| Golden shiner | Standard trap nets | 0.40 | 2 | 0.02 |
| Black bullhead | Standard gill nets | 43.00 | 43 | 0.13 |
| Yellow perch | Standard gill nets | 20.00 | 20 | 0.20 |
| Northern pike | Standard gill nets | 8.00 | 8 | 2.45 |
| Bluegill | Standard gill nets | 7.00 | 7 | 0.04 |
| Pumpkinseed | Standard gill nets | 2.00 | 2 | 0.02 |
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.
Wakefield Lake is 23 acres in size and has a maximum depth of approximately nine feet. Wakefield lake has been managed as part of the Fishing in the Neighborhood Program (FiN) since 2001 when the first fisheries population assessment was conducted. Prior to this time, fisheries management consisted of fish stocking in 1944 and the 1960's as well as reproduction checks in the 1950's and 1960's. The first full lake survey was conducted in 2006. It is located in Wakefield Park which is managed by the City of Maplewood and has ballfields, toilets, picnic tables, walking paths and ample parking. A fishing pier, three formal shore fishing sites and an open area near the playground all provide easy access for fishing. Dense submerged aquatic vegetation can interfere with shorefishing by mid-summer, making the fishing pier the best place to use at that time. The lake has been stocked on an almost annual basis since 2002 with a variety of species, including: Bluegill Sunfish, Black Crappie, Northern Pike, and Yellow Perch. The 2016 survey found Bluegill in high abundance but of a small size (average length=4.22 inches). Northern Pike were sampled in high numbers for a small lake such as Wakefield and ranged in size from 20 inches up to 25.5 inches. Black Bullhead are abundant and ranged from 4.5 inches up to 8.5 inches with most in the 5-6 inch range. Yellow Perch were also found in good abundance and their presence may be due to recent stockings. Yellow Perch size ranged from 4.5 to almost 10 inches with most fish being in the 5 to 8 inch range. Pumpkinseed Sunfish were also caught during this survey in moderate numbers but of small size.
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