What Fish Are in Crane Lake?
Crane Lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota has 12 documented fish species: black crappie, bluegill, cisco species, muskellunge, northern pike, redhorse, rock bass, sauger, smallmouth bass, walleye, white sucker, yellow perch. The lake has limited nutrient and algae sampling on record.
All Documented Species
Game Fish & Panfish in Crane Lake
Crane Lake supports 6 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, muskellunge, northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye. The lake runs to a maximum depth of 80 feet across 2,921 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 6.3 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 80 ft |
| Surface Area | 2,921 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 12 |
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