What Fish Are in Circle Lake?
Circle Lake in Rice County, Minnesota has 1 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 holds an overall water quality grade of F (Very Poor).
All Documented Species
Game Fish & Panfish in Circle Lake
Circle Lake supports 1 of the region's most-targeted 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. With a water quality grade of F 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 Quality Grade | F (Very Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 1.5 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 14 ft |
| Surface Area | 838 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 1 |