Does Big Lake have walleye?

Walleye have not been documented in Big Lake according to DNR survey records. The lake's documented species include: black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, yellow perch.

Is Big Lake good for fishing?

Big Lake has 9 documented fish species and has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring. That is a typical species count for the region, supporting a mixed-species fishery. The lake has confirmed public access.

What Fish Are in Big Lake?

Big Lake in Carlton County, Minnesota has 9 documented fish species: black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, yellow perch. The lake has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring.

All Documented Species

black crappie bluegill brown bullhead green sunfish hybrid sunfish largemouth bass northern pike pumpkinseed yellow perch

Game Fish & Panfish in Big Lake

Big Lake supports 4 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike. With a water-quality readings of — and a maximum depth of 25 feet across 526 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.

Lake Conditions

Water Clarity	10 ft
Maximum Depth	25 ft
Surface Area	526 acres
Public Access	Yes
Species Count	9

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