When was Benson Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was in 2024 (splake, 2,500 fish), according to Minnesota agency reports.

Is Benson Lake stocked often?

Number 13 of 30 stocked waters in Lake County by stocking days. Stocked about as often as a typical Minnesota water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Benson Lake?

Splake (8 stockings, 20,495 fish).

Benson Lake trout stocking

Lake County, Minnesota · lake · 1,417 ft elevation

Benson Lake was last stocked in 2024; Minnesota publishes yearly totals rather than dates. We have 8 stockings on record since 2017. Species stocked: splake.

Last stocked

2024

yearly total, no date published

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

On record

8 stockings

since 2017

Number 13 of 30 stocked waters in Lake County by stocking days.
Stocked about as often as a typical Minnesota water on our record.

Weather at Benson Lake

Tonight
50°F
Patchy Fog
13% rain · wind 0 mph
Tuesday
63°F
Rain Showers
80% rain · wind 0 to 10 mph
Tuesday Night
55°F
Patchy Fog
65% rain · wind 5 mph
Wednesday
70°F
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
7% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Wednesday Night
48°F
Mostly Cloudy
4% rain · wind 0 to 10 mph
Thursday
61°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 10 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking
Splake	8	20,495	2,562

Stocking history

20241 stocking · 2,500 fish

Date	Species	Fish
Yearly totalLatest date not published	Splake	2,500 79 lb

20231 stocking · 2,500 fish

Date	Species	Fish
Yearly total date not published	Splake	2,500 71 lb

20221 stocking · 2,745 fish

Date	Species	Fish
Yearly total date not published	Splake	2,745 75 lb

20211 stocking · 2,830 fish

Yearly total splake, 2,830 fish

20201 stocking · 1,857 fish

Yearly total splake, 1,857 fish

20191 stocking · 3,075 fish

Yearly total splake, 3,075 fish

20181 stocking · 2,488 fish

Yearly total splake, 2,488 fish

20171 stocking · 2,500 fish

Yearly total splake, 2,500 fish

From Minnesota fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: Minnesota fishing regulations.

Where is Benson Lake?

Lake County, Minnesota. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.

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Stocked waters near Benson Lake

Echo Lakelake · 8 mi20 on record
Goldeneye Lakelake · 8 mi5 on record
Crosscut Lakelake · 11 mi8 on record
Section Eight Lakelake · 11 mi10 on record
Divide Lakelake · 11 mi19 on record
Scarp Lakelake · 11 mi8 on record
Steer Lakelake · 11 mi8 on record
Hogback Lakelake · 12 mi19 on record

All stocked waters in Lake County Stocked this week in Minnesota

Questions about Benson Lake

When was Benson Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was in 2024 (splake, 2,500 fish), according to Minnesota agency reports.
Is Benson Lake stocked often?: Number 13 of 30 stocked waters in Lake County by stocking days. Stocked about as often as a typical Minnesota water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Benson Lake?: Splake (8 stockings, 20,495 fish).

Stocking data from the Minnesota DNR's LakeFinder stocking reports for its designated stream trout lakes, which give yearly totals without stocking dates. We will correct or remove it on request.