Walleye lake, Northern pike lake, Crappie lake, Sunfish lake

Lake Bella

Public accessStocked 2025

Lake Bella is a 180-acre lake in Nobles County, 14 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 2023. Recorded species include walleye, northern pike and crappie.

Details

DNR lake ID
53004500
County
Nobles
Surface area
180 acres
Maximum depth
14 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
180 acres, 100% of the lake
Shoreline
6.0 miles
Average water clarity
0.9 feet (Secchi disk, 2 readings)
Nearest town (DNR)
Worthington
Latest DNR fish survey
May 2023, targeted survey
Surveys on record
5, since 1994
Fish species recorded
black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, northern pike, orangespotted sunfish, pumpkinseed, walleye, white crappie, yellow perch, and 9 other species
Stocked in 2025
northern pike fingerlings (372)
Stocked in 2023
walleye fry (180,000)
Stocked in 2022
walleye fingerlings (4,776)
Stocking years on record
6 of the last 10 (2016 to 2025)
Bella Lake Public Water Access Site
trailer launch, concrete slab ramp, 1 dock, 6 trailer spaces, run by Nobles County
Fish consumption
Follow the statewide guidelines; fish from this lake have not been tested
Size
100 to 499 acres
Deepest point
Under 15 feet
Public access
Yes
Stocked in the last 3 years
Yes

Sources

Survey catches show what DNR nets and electrofishing found on the survey date, not how the fishing is today. Check the current regulations and the Department of Health advice before you keep fish, and confirm access conditions before you tow a boat.