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Sheriff Lake

Public accessStocked 2024

Sheriff Lake is a 88-acre lake in Aitkin County, 80 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 2022. Recorded species include walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass and crappie.

Details

DNR lake ID
01002700
County
Aitkin
Surface area
88 acres
Maximum depth
80 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
44 acres, 50% of the lake
Shoreline
1.8 miles
Average water clarity
10.0 feet (Secchi disk, 3 readings)
Nearest town (DNR)
Lawler
Latest DNR fish survey
August 2022, targeted survey
Surveys on record
8, since 1980
Game fish caught in the 2022 survey
yellow perch 18
Fish species recorded
black crappie, bluegill, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, yellow perch, and 4 other species
Stocked in 2024
walleye fry (44,000)
Stocked in 2022
walleye fry (44,000)
Stocked in 2021
yellow perch adults (377)
Stocking years on record
6 of the last 10 (2016 to 2024)
Public accesses (DNR survey record)
1, owned by county
Fish consumption
Follow the statewide guidelines; fish from this lake have not been tested
Size
Under 100 acres
Deepest point
60 feet or more
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.

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