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What Fish Are in Blackwater Lake?

Blackwater Lake in Itasca County, Minnesota has 1 documented fish species: black crappie,bluegill,bowfin (dogfish),brown bullhead,hybrid sunfish,largemouth bass,northern pike,pumpkinseed,rock bass,shorthead redhorse,walleye,white sucker,yellow bullhead,yellow perch. The lake holds an overall water quality grade of D (Poor).

All Documented Species

Game Fish & Panfish in Blackwater Lake

Blackwater Lake supports 1 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie,bluegill,bowfin (dogfish),brown bullhead,hybrid sunfish,largemouth bass,northern pike,pumpkinseed,rock bass,shorthead redhorse,walleye,white sucker,yellow bullhead,yellow perch. With a water quality grade of D across 464 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.

Lake Conditions

Water Quality GradeD (Poor)
Water Clarity4.4 ft
Surface Area464 acres
Species Count1