Willow
A 156-acre lake near Kimball in Stearns County.
Fish Species (3)
No gamefish, panfish, or trout are on record for this lake. The species recorded here are listed below.
Other species in this lake (3)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
Black Bullhead
Above-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1981
Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 9.1 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 1981 | 9.14 | - | 0.02 lbs |
White Sucker
Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1981
Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.29 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 1981 | 0.29 | - | 2.00 lbs |
Fathead Minnow
Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1981
Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 4.1 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 1981 | 4.14 | - | 2.45 lbs |
Biologist Notes
September 2, 1981White Suckers in Willow Lake suggests intermittent water flow enough to attract these fish from the Willow Creek System. No gamefish were found. The p…
White Suckers in Willow Lake suggests intermittent water flow enough to attract these fish from the Willow Creek System. No gamefish were found. The population of fish is composed of fish species typical of frequent winterkill waters. The exception is White Suckers. Size of fish suggest they moved upstream from Willow Creek and remained. They can be expected to be eliminated from the next winterkill.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Willow?
Minnesota DNR surveys of Willow record 3 species, but no common gamefish or panfish among them. See the species list above for what has been sampled.
Is there public access at Willow?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Willow. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Willow?
Willow has a maximum depth of 4 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When was Willow last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR fish survey data for Willow is from 1981. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Willow have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Willow 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
- 155.51 acres
- Max Depth
- 4 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.79 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed