What Fish Are in Dora Lake?
Dora Lake in Itasca County, Minnesota has 13 documented fish species: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), brown bullhead, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, shorthead redhorse, 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 Dora Lake
Dora Lake supports 4 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, northern pike, walleye. The lake runs to a maximum depth of 18 feet across 423 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 7.5 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 18 ft |
| Surface Area | 423 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 13 |
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