What Fish Are in Bear Head Lake?
Bear Head Lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota has 9 documented fish species: black crappie, bluegill, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, 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 Bear Head Lake
Bear Head 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 46 feet across 662 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 11 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 46 ft |
| Surface Area | 662 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 9 |
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