What Fish Are in Byllesby Lake?
Byllesby Lake in Dakota County, Minnesota has 19 documented fish species: bigmouth buffalo, black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, common carp, flathead catfish, freshwater drum, golden redhorse, largemouth bass, northern pike, quillback, shorthead redhorse, smallmouth bass, walleye, white bass, white crappie, white sucker, yellow perch. The lake has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring.
All Documented Species
Game Fish & Panfish in Byllesby Lake
Byllesby Lake supports 7 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye, white crappie. The lake runs to a maximum depth of 50 feet across 1,368 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 3 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 50 ft |
| Surface Area | 1,368 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 19 |
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