Stakke

Becker County

Near Lake Park

DOW: 03063100

BluegillGood · 61Yellow PerchGood · 50

A 497-acre lake near Lake Park in Becker County — best known for panfish. Last surveyed 1987.

Fish Species (7)

Bluegill

Good · 61

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.33 lbs

Catch rate: 1.7 per trap net · typical 1.9–29.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 6, 1987	1.71	-	0.33 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Stocked 2023

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 0.14 per trap net · typical 0.5–3.4 for a lake like this

Stocked with adults once · 4,000 fish total

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 6, 1987	0.14	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

Stocking Details

Year	Size	Number	Pounds	Agency
2023	adults	4,000	200.0	Private citizens and sporting groups

Largemouth Bass

Stocked 2025

Last Stocked

2025

Size Class

adults

Total Fish

400

Frequency

once

Stocking Details

Year	Size	Number	Pounds	Agency
2025	adults	400	173.9	Private citizens and sporting groups

Walleye

Stocked 2023

Last Stocked

2023

Size Class

fry

Total Fish

167,000

Frequency

once

Stocking Details

Year	Size	Number	Pounds	Agency
2023	fry	167,000	1.4	Private citizens and sporting groups

Other species in this lake (3)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

Black Bullhead

Good · 65

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.06 lbs

Catch rate: 508.9 per trap net · typical 2.2–60.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 6, 1987	19.50	-	0.16 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 6, 1987	508.86	-	0.06 lbs	Standard trap nets

Brown Bullhead

Good · 53

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.08 lbs

Catch rate: 8.0 per trap net · typical 1.4–6.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 6, 1987	8.00	-	0.08 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 6, 1987	0.50	-	0.05 lbs	Standard gill nets

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 6, 1987	0.43	-	1.00 lbs	Standard trap nets

Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Walleye and Sauger

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

6 combined, not more than one walleye over 20"

Largemouth Bass

Season: Mar 1, 2026 – May 22, 2026

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

Catch-and-release only

Largemouth Bass

Season: May 23, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth (when smallmouth season is open)

Sunfish

20 combined total

Perch

20 daily and 40 in possession

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Bowfin, buffalo, carp, carpsuckers, freshwater drum, goldeneye, redhorse, and suckers

no limit

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

July 6, 1987GAMEFISH POPULATIONS ARE ALMOST NON-EXISTENT, BULLHEAD (SPP.) MAKE UP THE MAJORITY OF THE CATCH WITH NUMBERS WELL OVER THE STATE AND LOCAL MEDIANS

GAMEFISH POPULATIONS ARE ALMOST NON-EXISTENT, BULLHEAD (SPP.) MAKE UP THE MAJORITY OF THE CATCH WITH NUMBERS WELL OVER THE STATE AND LOCAL MEDIANS

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Stakke?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Bluegill and Yellow Perch in Stakke. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Stakke?

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Stakke. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

How deep is Stakke?

Stakke has a maximum depth of 15 feet and a mean depth of 8 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Stakke last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Stakke is from 1987. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Stakke have any invasive species?

No invasive species are on record for Stakke in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.

Are there special fishing regulations on Stakke?

No — Stakke has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide sunfish limit is: 20 combined total. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.