Fishing lakes in Stearns County
33 lakes on record in Stearns County, Minnesota. Walleye is stocked most often. The most recent plant was in 2025 at Benzy Quarry. Paynesville has at least 2 lakes on this list as its nearest town.
- Most recent plant
- 2025
- Benzy Quarry
- Lakes
- 33
- Plants
- 123
- Species stocked
- 6
Lakes in Stearns County
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Fishing near Paynesville
Stocked with Walleye.
Other lakes in Stearns County
Species stocked in Stearns County
| Species | Plants | Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye | 65 | 20 |
| Rainbow Trout | 39 | 9 |
| Crappie | 7 | 6 |
| Brown Trout | 6 | 1 |
| Muskellunge | 4 | 2 |
| Bluegill Sunfish | 2 | 2 |
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Common questions
Which lakes are in Stearns County?
33 lakes in Stearns County, Minnesota.
What fish are stocked most in Stearns County?
Walleye is stocked most often.
Which lake was stocked most recently?
The most recent plant was in 2025 at Benzy Quarry.