Deer Lake
Size
4,034ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
Yes
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
Yes
Species in Deer Lake
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Rock bass
Rock bass
Walleye
Walleye
Perch
Perch
Crappie
Crappie
Northern pike
Northern pike
Muskellunge
Muskellunge
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed
Tiger muskellunge
Tiger muskellunge

Overview

Plenty of midlake structure leads to great walleye and muskie action. Don't pass up the smallmouth and largemouth bass.

Deer Lake Map

Forage

Moose: Perch, panfish, white sucker, darter, shiner and cisco (tullibee) are common. Perch are the primary forage for larger predators. Deer: Perch, Cisco (Tullibee), Darters, Redhorse, Sucker, Panfish.

Seasonal Movements

Moose: This is a minor movement of walleye and muskie between Moose and Little Moose Lakes.
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Top Fish Species

Smallmouth bass
fish
7-21 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2023
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
2017
Jul
2023
Jul