What Fish Are in Deer Lake?
Deer Lake in Itasca County, Minnesota has 15 documented fish species: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, smallmouth bass, tullibee (cisco), 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 Deer Lake
Deer Lake supports 6 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye. With a water-quality readings of — and a maximum depth of 50 feet across 1,855 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 8.9 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 50 ft |
| Surface Area | 1,855 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 15 |
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