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 is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar.
All Documented Species
black crappiebluegillcisco specieslake whitefishlargemouth bassnorthern pikepumpkinseedrock basssmallmouth basswalleyewhite suckeryellow perch
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. With a water quality grade of NR and a maximum depth of 60 feet across 1,695 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Quality Grade | NR (Not rated) |
| Water Clarity | 7 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 60 ft |
| Surface Area | 1,695 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 12 |