What Fish Are in Bad Medicine Lake?
Bad Medicine Lake in Becker County, Minnesota has 13 documented fish species: black crappie, bluegill, burbot, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, rainbow trout, rock bass, smallmouth bass, tullibee (cisco), walleye, white sucker, yellow perch. The lake has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring.
All Documented Species
Game Fish & Panfish in Bad Medicine Lake
Bad Medicine Lake supports 7 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, walleye. The lake runs to a maximum depth of 84 feet across 803 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 25 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 84 ft |
| Surface Area | 803 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 13 |
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