Does Circle Lake have walleye?

Yes. Walleye have been documented in Circle Lake alongside 17 other species.

Is Circle Lake good for fishing?

Circle Lake has 18 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 Circle Lake?

Circle Lake in Rice County, Minnesota has 18 documented fish species: bigmouth buffalo, black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), common carp, freshwater drum, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, smallmouth buffalo, walleye, white bass, white sucker, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. The lake has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring.

All Documented Species

bigmouth buffalo black bullhead black crappie bluegill bowfin (dogfish)common carp freshwater drum green sunfish hybrid sunfish largemouth bass northern pike pumpkinseed smallmouth buffalo walleye white bass white sucker yellow bullhead yellow perch

Game Fish & Panfish in Circle Lake

Circle Lake supports 5 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye. With a water-quality readings of — and a maximum depth of 14 feet across 838 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.

Lake Conditions

Water Clarity	1.5 ft
Maximum Depth	14 ft
Surface Area	838 acres
Public Access	Yes
Species Count	18

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