What Fish Are in Dam Lake?
Dam Lake in Aitkin County, Minnesota has 17 documented fish species: bigmouth buffalo, black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), brown bullhead, burbot, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, tullibee (cisco), walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. The lake has limited nutrient and algae sampling on record.
All Documented Species
Game Fish & Panfish in Dam Lake
Dam Lake supports 5 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye. The lake runs to a maximum depth of 48 feet across 598 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 11.3 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 48 ft |
| Surface Area | 598 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 17 |
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