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 has a water quality grade of A (Excellent).
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 A 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 | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 7 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 62 ft |
| Surface Area | 2,362 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 13 |