Does Blackwater Lake have walleye?

Yes. Walleye have been documented in Blackwater Lake alongside 13 other species.

Is Blackwater Lake good for fishing?

Blackwater Lake has 14 documented fish species and is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. That is a typical species count for the region, supporting a mixed-species fishery. The lake has confirmed public access.

What Fish Are in Blackwater Lake?

Blackwater Lake in Itasca County, Minnesota has 14 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 is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar.

All Documented 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

Game Fish & Panfish in Blackwater Lake

Blackwater Lake supports 5 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye. With a water quality grade of NR and a maximum depth of 72 feet across 601 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.

Lake Conditions

Water Quality Grade	NR (Not rated)
Water Clarity	4.4 ft
Maximum Depth	72 ft
Surface Area	601 acres
Public Access	Yes
Species Count	14

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