Storm Lake

Storm Lake

Size
3,106ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
No
Species in Storm Lake
Walleye
Walleye
Perch
Perch
Crappie
Crappie
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
White bass
White bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Northern pike
Blue catfish
Blue catfish
Flathead catfish
Flathead catfish
Spotted bass
Spotted bass

Overview

One of the best fish producing lakes in the state. Only 10-feet deep, but sustains nice populations of walleye, catfish, crappie and bass.

Storm Lake Map

Fishing Regulations

Special Fishing Regulations: This lake has special fishing regulations that differ from statewide or border water regulations for those species identified below and take precedence. Regulations listed below are currently in place. Visit the fishing regulations page for links to upcoming regulations for specific lakes.

Special Waterbody Regulations

  • No more than one walleye longer than 25 inches may be taken per day

Special Species Regulations

  • Walleye: Continuous: Daily Bag Limit: 3 fish. Possession Limit: 6 fish. Length Limit: all 19 to 25-inch walleyes must be immediately released alive.

Forage

Gizzard shad, various shiners and young of the year of larger species.
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Top Fish Species

Walleye
fish
13-23 in
Length Range
19 in
Length Range
2024
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
2023
Oct
2024
May