What Fish Are in Bemidji Lake?
Bemidji Lake in Beltrami County, Minnesota has 16 documented fish species: black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), burbot, cisco species, largemouth bass, muskellunge, northern pike, redhorse, rock bass, shorthead redhorse, tullibee (cisco), walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. The lake has a water quality grade of A (Excellent).
All Documented Species
black crappiebluegillbowfin (dogfish)burbotcisco specieslargemouth bassmuskellungenorthern pikeredhorserock bassshorthead redhorsetullibee (cisco)walleyewhite suckeryellow bullheadyellow perch
Game Fish & Panfish in Bemidji Lake
Bemidji Lake supports 6 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, muskellunge, northern pike, walleye. With a water quality grade of A and a maximum depth of 76 feet across 6,596 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Quality Grade | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 12.5 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 76 ft |
| Surface Area | 6,596 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 16 |