What Fish Are in Buchanan Lake?
Buchanan Lake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota has 8 documented fish species: black crappie, bluegill, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. The lake holds an overall water quality grade of C (Fair).
All Documented Species
black crappiebluegillhybrid sunfishlargemouth bassnorthern pikepumpkinseedyellow bullheadyellow perch
Game Fish & Panfish in Buchanan Lake
Buchanan Lake supports 4 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike. With a water quality grade of C and a maximum depth of 42 feet across 964 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Quality Grade | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 5.2 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 42 ft |
| Surface Area | 964 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 8 |