What Fish Are in Ames Lake?
Ames Lake in Itasca County, Minnesota has 13 documented fish species: black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, tullibee (cisco), walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. The lake has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring.
All Documented Species
black crappiebluegillbowfin (dogfish)hybrid sunfishlargemouth bassnorthern pikepumpkinseedrock basstullibee (cisco)walleyewhite suckeryellow bullheadyellow perch
Game Fish & Panfish in Ames Lake
Ames Lake supports 5 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye. With a water-quality readings of — and a maximum depth of 51 feet across 564 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 10 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 51 ft |
| Surface Area | 564 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 13 |
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