Hernando DeSoto
A 171-acre lake near Goldenrod in Becker County — best known for panfish and walleye. Last surveyed 1988.
Fish Species (3)
Green Sunfish
Above-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1988
Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 171.8 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 1988 | 171.75 | - | 0.09 lbs |
| Jul 5, 1988 | 34.00 | - | 0.06 lbs |
Walleye
Below-normal numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1988
Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 1988 | 1.00 | - | 6.30 lbs |
Other species in this lake (1)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
White Sucker
Typical numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1988
Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 1988 | 11.50 | - | 0.97 lbs |
| Jul 5, 1988 | 1.00 | - | 1.20 lbs |
Biologist Notes
July 5, 1988GREEN SUNFISH POPULATION IS VERY HIGH. THE ONE WALLEYE TAKEN IS PROBABLY A HOLD OVER FROM WHEN THE ADJACENT POND WAS USED FOR WALLEYE REARING POND BY…
GREEN SUNFISH POPULATION IS VERY HIGH. THE ONE WALLEYE TAKEN IS PROBABLY A HOLD OVER FROM WHEN THE ADJACENT POND WAS USED FOR WALLEYE REARING POND BY PARK RAPIDS.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Hernando DeSoto?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Green Sunfish and Walleye in Hernando DeSoto. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Hernando DeSoto?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Hernando DeSoto. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Hernando DeSoto?
Hernando DeSoto has a maximum depth of 22 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Hernando DeSoto last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Hernando DeSoto is from 1988. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Hernando DeSoto have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Hernando DeSoto in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.
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Lake Details
- Surface Area
- 171.18 acres
- Max Depth
- 22 ft
- Shoreline
- 6.95 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed