Lake Monongalia Fishing
Kandiyohi County, 2,290 acres, 14 feet deep.
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Lake Monongalia, the Minnesota rundown
LakeFinder puts Lake Monongalia, a lake in Kandiyohi County, at 2,290 acres. Maximum depth is 14 feet, with an average of 3.8 feet. The littoral zone, water under 15 feet, takes in 2,271 acres (99%). New London is the nearest city on the Census list, roughly 2 miles off. The DNR fisheries office in Spicer manages it.
The species list from DNR surveys starts with walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, black crappie, bluegill and largemouth bass. Boaters have 4 public water accesses. The last DNR standard survey ran on May 29, 2018. Walleye catch rates sat within normal: 4.67 per gill net against 3.2-15.3.
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The standard survey of May 29, 2018 supplied these counts; the DNR normal range shows what similar lakes produce.
| Species | Gear | Caught | Per set | Normal range | Avg lb | Normal lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | Standard gill nets | 14 | 4.67 | 3.2-15.3 | 3.67 | 0.9-1.9 |
| Walleye | Standard trap nets | 1 | 0.07 | 0.3-1.7 | 3.75 | 0.9-2.4 |
| Northern pike | Standard gill nets | 32 | 10.67 | 1.2-7.8 | 2.24 | 1.5-3.0 |
| Northern pike | Standard trap nets | 16 | 1.14 | 1.85 | ||
| Yellow perch | Standard gill nets | 1 | 0.33 | 3.0-22.5 | 0.08 | 0.1-0.4 |
| Yellow perch | Standard trap nets | 2 | 0.14 | 0.3-2.6 | 0.09 | 0.1-0.3 |
| Black crappie | Standard gill nets | 5 | 1.67 | 0.8-11.1 | 0.49 | 0.2-0.4 |
| Black crappie | Standard trap nets | 7 | 0.5 | 1.0-12.3 | 0.25 | 0.2-0.5 |
| Bluegill | Standard gill nets | 10 | 3.33 | 0.17 | ||
| Bluegill | Standard trap nets | 560 | 40 | 1.0-14.9 | 0.13 | 0.2-0.4 |
| Largemouth bass | Standard gill nets | 11 | 3.67 | 0.3-1.8 | 0.91 | 0.3-1.1 |
| Largemouth bass | Standard trap nets | 2 | 0.14 | 0.1-0.8 | 1.85 | 0.4-1.5 |
Lake Monongalia gill net counts
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder lake survey data, survey report. Checked October 2026.
Status of the fishery on Lake Monongalia
“A standard survey of Middle Fork Crow Reservoir "MFCR", also known as Monongalia or Mud Lake, was conducted in late May of 2018.”
“A representative spring day electrofishing survey was conducted for Largemouth Bass during mid-June of 2018.”
“MFCR is a large (2,271 acres) and productive reservoir located in Kandiyohi County with three distinct basins starting upstream to downstream include: Mud Lake also known as Monongalia, the reservoir, and the Mill Pond located within the City of New London.”
“The MFCR maximum depth is 14 feet, which occurs in the Mill Pond basin near the New London Dam.”
Quoted from the DNR status of the fishery for Lake Monongalia (report). Checked October 2026.
Landings around Lake Monongalia
- Middle Fork Crow River, Co Rd 9 Access1 ramp, 8 trailer stalls, 1 dock, Kandiyohi County
- Middle Fork Crow River, Joe Neer Access1 ramp, 6 trailer stalls, 1 dock, Kandiyohi County
- Middle Fork Crow River, Mill Pond Access1 ramp, 11 trailer stalls, 1 dock, DNR Division of Parks and Trails
- Mud Lake Access near New London1 ramp, 8 trailer stalls, DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Docks for anglers at Lake Monongalia
- Middle Fork Crow River Fishing Pier, Middle Fork Crow River, Mill Pond Public Water Access Sitefishing pier, City of New London, Middle Fork Crow River, Mill Pond Public Water Access Site
How the DNR splits Lake Monongalia
- Crow River Mill Pond (East)DNR 34015803
- Crow River Mill Pond(Middle)DNR 34015804
- Lake Monongalia – Middle Fork Crow RiverDNR 34015802
- Lake Monongalia – main basinDNR 34015801
Water accesses near Lake Monongalia
- Long Lake, Hawick (W) AccessLong, 3 miles east
- Green Lake (NW) AccessGreen, 4 miles south
- Nest Lake (E) AccessNest, 4 miles south
- Long Lake, Hawick (E) AccessLong, 4 miles east
- Green Lake (NE) AccessGreen, 5 miles southeast
- Nest Lake (W) AccessNest, 5 miles southwest
Minnesota DNR Public Water Access Sites and Public Fishing Sites layers and LakeFinder, checked October 2026.
Lake Monongalia basin shape
Volunteers and DNR staff have logged 4 Secchi readings on Lake Monongalia since 2008.
DNR LakeFinder morphology and water clarity, DNR ice-out records (ice-out data), checked October 2026.
Water level on Lake Monongalia
DNR gauge readers record Lake Monongalia by hand; the last entry is dated.
DNR lake level record (datum NGVD 29).
Fish found in Lake Monongalia
Every species shown for Lake Monongalia turned up in a DNR survey or holds a record here.
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder species list and survey catch.
Limits that apply on Lake Monongalia
Statewide inland limits are the whole rule set on Lake Monongalia.
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye and sauger | 6 combined total (only 1 walleye over 20" in possession) | May 9, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Northern pike (North-central Zone) | 10 (not more than 2 over 26", all from 22-26" must be immediately released) | May 9, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Northern pike (North-central Zone) | 10 (either 2 northern pike over 26" and none from 22 to 26" or 1 from 22 to 26" and 1 over 26") | Nov. 15, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 except where prohibited |
| Largemouth bass | Catch-and-release only | March 1 – May 22, 2026 |
| Largemouth bass | 6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth bass (when smallmouth season is open) | May 23, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Smallmouth bass | Catch-and-release only | March 1 – May 22, 2026 |
| Smallmouth bass | 6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth bass | May 23 – Sept. 13, 2026 |
| Smallmouth bass | Catch-and-release only | Sept. 14, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Crappie | 10 combined total | Continuous |
| Sunfish | 20 combined total | Continuous |
| Yellow perch | 20 daily, 40 in possession | Continuous |
| Muskellunge | 1 (minimum size 54") | June 6 – Nov. 30, 2026 |
| Channel catfish | 5 (only 1 over 24") | Continuous |
| Rock bass | 30 | Continuous |
| Cisco (tullibee) | 15 (over 7") | Continuous |
| Burbot (eelpout) | 4 | Continuous |
Lake Monongalia sits in the North-central Zone by map position, which sets the pike and bass rows.
2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations and LakeFinder special regulations, checked October 2026. All Minnesota limits.
Sizing up Lake Monongalia against nearby water
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Max depth ft | Accesses | Walleye per gill net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Monongalia | 2,290 | 14 | 4 | 4.67 | |
| Long Lake near New London, Kandiyohi County | 3 miles east | 325 | 46 | 2 | 2 |
| Nest Lake | 4 miles south | 969 | 40 | 2 | 3.33 |
| Green Lake, Kandiyohi County | 5 miles south | 5,569 | 110 | 5 | 12.17 |
| Andrew Lake, Kandiyohi County | 5 miles west | 759 | 26 | 2 | 2 |
| George Lake, Kandiyohi County | 6 miles south | 228 | 34 | 1 | 2.67 |
DNR LakeFinder morphology, access layer and latest survey per lake.
Beyond the shore of Lake Monongalia
More Minnesota lakes near Lake Monongalia
- Long Lake near New London, Kandiyohi County3 miles east
- Nest Lake4 miles south
- Green Lake, Kandiyohi County5 miles south
- Andrew Lake, Kandiyohi County5 miles west
- George Lake, Kandiyohi County6 miles south
Minnow buckets filled near Lake Monongalia
- West Central Baitbait and tackle shop, New London, 2 miles
- Shellfarm and general store with fishing supplies, Spicer, 6 miles
- Mel's Sport Shopsporting goods store, Spicer, 6 miles
- Paynesville Fleet Supplyfarm and general store with fishing supplies, Paynesville, 11 miles
- J's Bait & Sportbait and tackle shop, Willmar, 14 miles
- Runningsfarm and general store with fishing supplies, Willmar, 17 miles
Towns within an easy drive of Lake Monongalia
- New London2 miles
- Spicer6 miles
- Regal7 miles
Counties that Lake Monongalia reaches
- Kandiyohi Countyseat: Willmar
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Handy answers on Lake Monongalia
Which DNR office covers Lake Monongalia?
In Kandiyohi County, managed from the Spicer fisheries office, about 2 miles from New London.
What is the maximum depth of Lake Monongalia?
The DNR record gives 2,290 acres, 14 feet at the deepest.
Is there a boat launch on Lake Monongalia?
4 public accesses, with Middle Fork Crow River, Joe Neer Access listed first.
Which species has the DNR recorded in Lake Monongalia?
Expect walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass and pumpkinseed.
When did the DNR last survey Lake Monongalia?
May 29, 2018, in a standard survey. walleye ran 4.67 per gill net.
Are there size limits on Lake Monongalia?
No special rule; statewide rows in the North-central Zone.
Do kids need a license on Lake Monongalia?
Minnesota residents 16 to 89 need an angling license ($25 for the year); nonresidents 16 and older pay $51.
How clear is Lake Monongalia?
Average clarity: 8.9 feet.
Where are minnows sold near Lake Monongalia?
Drive 2 miles to reach West Central Bait.
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