Does Blackwater Lake have walleye?

Yes. Walleye have been documented in Blackwater Lake alongside 15 other species.

Is Blackwater Lake good for fishing?

Blackwater Lake has 16 documented fish species and has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring. That is an above-average species count, which generally indicates a healthy multi-species fishery. The lake has confirmed public access.

What Fish Are in Blackwater Lake?

Blackwater Lake in Cass County, Minnesota has 16 documented fish species: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), brown bullhead, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, 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

black bullhead black crappie bluegill bowfin (dogfish)brown bullhead hybrid sunfish largemouth bass northern pike pumpkinseed rock bass smallmouth bass tullibee (cisco)walleye white sucker yellow bullhead yellow perch

Game Fish & Panfish in Blackwater Lake

Blackwater Lake supports 6 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye. With a water-quality readings of — and a maximum depth of 67 feet across 771 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.

Lake Conditions

Water Clarity	14.1 ft
Maximum Depth	67 ft
Surface Area	771 acres
Public Access	Yes
Species Count	16

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