What Fish Are in Balsam Lake?
Balsam Lake in Itasca County, Minnesota has 14 documented fish species: black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, northern sunfish, pumpkinseed, rock bass, tullibee (cisco), walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. The lake has limited nutrient and algae sampling on record.
All Documented Species
Game Fish & Panfish in Balsam Lake
Balsam Lake supports 5 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye. The lake runs to a maximum depth of 37 feet across 716 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 10.5 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 37 ft |
| Surface Area | 716 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 14 |
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