What Fish Are in Elbow Lake?
Elbow Lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota has 12 documented fish species: black crappie, bluegill, cisco species, lake whitefish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, white sucker, yellow perch. The lake has limited nutrient and algae sampling on record.
All Documented Species
Game Fish & Panfish in Elbow Lake
Elbow Lake supports 6 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye. The lake runs to a maximum depth of 60 feet across 1,695 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 7 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 60 ft |
| Surface Area | 1,695 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 12 |
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