What Fish Are in Cottonwood Lake?
Cottonwood Lake in Lyon County, Minnesota has 10 documented fish species: American eel, bigmouth buffalo, black bullhead, common carp, northern pike, orangespotted sunfish, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. The lake has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring.
All Documented Species
Game Fish & Panfish in Cottonwood Lake
Cottonwood Lake supports 2 of the region's most-targeted species: northern pike, walleye. The lake runs to a maximum depth of 7 feet across 383 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 1.8 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 7 ft |
| Surface Area | 383 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 10 |
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