Minnesota Fish Stocking Report — December 2025
4 stocking events across 3 lakes
This is a complete record of fish stocking events in Minnesota during December 2025, compiled from public state agency data. Use it to time your trips — fish are typically most catchable in the first two to four weeks after a planting.
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Species totals for December 2025
- 🐟 Yellow Perch — 13,819 stocked
- 🐉 Northern Pike — 3,480 stocked
- 🐉 Muskellunge — 1,805 stocked
- 🐟 Smallmouth Bass — 1,664 stocked
Stocking events by lake
Lake Vermilion — St. Louis County
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2025 | Northern Pike | 3,480 | 5.6″ |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Yellow Perch | 13,819 | 10.1″ |
Mille Lacs Lake — Mille Lacs County
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2025 | Muskellunge | 1,805 | 2.6″ |
Lake Minnetonka — Hennepin County
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | Smallmouth Bass | 1,664 | 4.7″ |
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