South Stocking Lake
Cass County, Minnesota
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Other fish species in the lake include Golden Shiner, Hybrid Sunfish and White Sucker.
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History & Status of the Fishery
South Stocking Lake (DOW # 11-0297) is a 46-acre lake located near Longville, MN. South Stocking Lake has 1.8 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 44 feet. The lake is undeveloped and entirely within the Chippewa National Forest. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) has classified Minnesota's lakes into 43 different classes based on physical, chemical and other characteristics. South Stocking Lake is in Lake Class 21; lakes in this class are generally very small (< 50 acres) with a high percentage of shallow water areas. Similar Lake Class 21 lakes in the Walker area include Blind (11-0155) and Silver (11-0202). This lake is primarily managed for Black Crappie and secondarily for Northern Pike. There is a carry-in access on the south end of the lake. This survey was a standard population assessment conducted in the summer of 2017.
Black Crappie are abundant in South Stocking Lake. Black Crappie average length was 7 inches and they ranged in size from 5 to 12 inches. Northern Pike numbers were down from previous surveys. Northern Pike average length was 26 inches and lengths ranged size from 16 to 32 inches. The abundance of Yellow Perch was similar to previous surveys. Pumpkinseed numbers increased substantially since the last survey to a historic high. Pumpkinseeds were generally small and averaged 4 inches long and ranged in size from 3 to 7 inches.
People can have significant impacts on lakes and the fish populations they support. Harvest, lakeshore development, removal of shoreline vegetation, and introductions of invasive species can all adversely affect fish populations. Currently no aquatic invasive species (AIS) have been identified in South Stocking Lake. AIS are moved from infested to non-infested waters by anglers, boaters, and lake shore owners and can adversely impact lakes and fish populations. To avoid spreading AIS, lake users are required to remove all aquatic plants or animals from their watercraft and drain all water from their boat before leaving the access. If you suspect an infestation of an invasive species in this lake, save a specimen and report it to a local natural resource office. Additional information on all of these topics can be found on the DNR website (www.dnr.state.mn.us) or by contacting the Walker Area Fisheries office.
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mike m.
Sleeper Lake
Good crappie and northern pike with a smattering of smaller largemouth. What is notable yet unmentioned is that this lake was a walleye rearing lake and it used to be brim full of them. The DNR netted them out for re-homing or something but some still remain. They don't reproduce in here so most walleyes caught are the same size. AT this point I will say 2.5#. Night fishing with lighted slip bobbers should do the trick.More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around South Stocking Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Cranberry Lake | 0.9 mi | 27 | |
| Teepee Lake | 1.0 mi | 21 | 31 ft |
| Long Lake | 1.6 mi | 59 | 43 ft |
| Moccasin Lake | 1.6 mi | 272 | 95 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.7 mi | 27 | |
| Little Webb Lake | 2.2 mi | 226 | 37 ft |
| Pine Lake | 2.3 mi | 261 | 25 ft |
| Shell Lake | 2.5 mi | 17 | |
| Baby Lake | 2.6 mi | 737 | 69 ft |
| Diamond Lake | 2.6 mi | 77 | 31 ft |
