Does Colby Lake have walleye?

Yes. Walleye have been documented in Colby Lake alongside 14 other species.

Is Colby Lake good for fishing?

Colby Lake has 15 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 Colby Lake?

Colby Lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota has 15 documented fish species: black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, burbot, channel catfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, shorthead redhorse, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. The lake has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring.

All Documented Species

black crappie bluegill brown bullhead burbot channel catfish hybrid sunfish largemouth bass northern pike pumpkinseed rock bass shorthead redhorse walleye white sucker yellow bullhead yellow perch

Game Fish & Panfish in Colby Lake

Colby 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 30 feet across 518 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.

Lake Conditions

Water Clarity	3 ft
Maximum Depth	30 ft
Surface Area	518 acres
Public Access	Yes
Species Count	15

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