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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 holds an overall water quality grade of A (Excellent).

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. With a water quality grade of A and a maximum depth of 84 feet across 803 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.

Lake Conditions

Water Quality GradeA (Excellent)
Water Clarity25 ft
Maximum Depth84 ft
Surface Area803 acres
Public AccessYes
Species Count13