Stanley Lake

Stanley Lake

Size
318ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
No
Species in Stanley Lake
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Walleye
Walleye
Perch
Perch
Muskellunge
Muskellunge
Lake trout
Lake trout

Overview

A good producer during the hot summer months, especially at night. Great muskie action. Walleye, smallmouth, perch and bluegill available. Practice catch-and-release on this small lake.

Stanley Lake Map

Forage

Bluntnose minnow, log perch, and young of the year bluegill.

Weather

Current Weather Icon
60°Feels like 60°
High Temperature82°
Low Temperature56°
Sunrise
7:06 AM
Sunset
6:16 PM
Wind Direction
7 mph
South
Precipitation
0 in
Rain
Pressure
29.88 inHg
Stable
Mostly Sunny
SundaySu
82° / 56°
Mostly Cloudy with Showers
MondayMo
77° / 45°
Mostly Cloudy with Showers
TuesdayTu
58° / 38°
Partly Cloudy
WednesdayWe
58° / 33°
Partly Cloudy with Scattered Showers
ThursdayTh
58° / 34°
Mostly Cloudy with Scattered Showers
FridayFr
52° / 28°

Moon Phase

waxing crescent
October 11, 2026
1% Illumination
waxing crescent, getting brighter
Moon Rise and Set
Moon Rise 8:22 AM
Moon Set 6:17 PM
Moon Overhead Underfoot
Overhead 1:25 PM
Underfoot 1:02 AM
waxing crescent
SundaySu10/11
waxing crescent
MondayMo10/12
waxing crescent
TuesdayTu10/13
waxing crescent
WednesdayWe10/14
waxing crescent
ThursdayTh10/15
waxing crescent
FridayFr10/16
waxing crescent
SaturdaySa10/17
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Top Fish Species

Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
7-19 in
Length Range
11 in
Length Range
2025
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths