What Fish Are in Big Lake?
Big Lake in Beltrami County, Minnesota has 17 documented fish species: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), brown bullhead, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, muskellunge, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, smallmouth bass, tullibee (cisco), walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. The lake has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring.
All Documented Species
Game Fish & Panfish in Big Lake
Big Lake supports 7 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, muskellunge, northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye. With a water-quality readings of — and a maximum depth of 35 feet across 3,598 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 9.7 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 35 ft |
| Surface Area | 3,598 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 17 |
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