What Fish Are in Bear Island Lake?
Bear Island Lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota has 13 documented fish species: black crappie, bluegill, cisco species, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, smallmouth bass, tullibee (cisco), walleye, white sucker, yellow perch. The lake holds an overall water quality grade of C (Fair).
All Documented Species
black crappiebluegillcisco specieshybrid sunfishlargemouth bassnorthern pikepumpkinseedrock basssmallmouth basstullibee (cisco)walleyewhite suckeryellow perch
Game Fish & Panfish in Bear Island Lake
Bear Island Lake supports 6 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye. With a water quality grade of C and a maximum depth of 62 feet across 2,362 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Quality Grade | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 7 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 62 ft |
| Surface Area | 2,362 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 13 |