What Fish Are in Detroit Lake?
Detroit Lake in Becker County, Minnesota has 19 documented fish species: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, common carp, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, lake sturgeon, largemouth bass, muskellunge, 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 Detroit Lake
Detroit Lake supports 7 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, muskellunge, northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye. With a water-quality readings of — and a maximum depth of 89 feet across 3,067 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 14 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 89 ft |
| Surface Area | 3,067 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 19 |
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