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What Fish Are in Big Carnelian Lake?

Big Carnelian Lake in Washington County, Minnesota has 12 documented fish species: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. The lake holds an overall water quality grade of B (Good).

All Documented Species

Game Fish & Panfish in Big Carnelian Lake

Big Carnelian Lake supports 5 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye. With a water quality grade of B and a maximum depth of 66 feet across 457 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.

Lake Conditions

Water Quality GradeB (Good)
Water Clarity14.5 ft
Maximum Depth66 ft
Surface Area457 acres
Public AccessYes
Species Count12