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What Fish Are in Esquagama Lake?

Esquagama Lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota has 12 documented fish species: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, cisco species, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, shorthead redhorse, walleye, white sucker, yellow perch. The lake holds an overall water quality grade of D (Poor).

All Documented Species

Game Fish & Panfish in Esquagama Lake

Esquagama Lake supports 4 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, northern pike, walleye. With a water quality grade of D and a maximum depth of 90 feet across 453 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.

Lake Conditions

Water Quality GradeD (Poor)
Water Clarity3.5 ft
Maximum Depth90 ft
Surface Area453 acres
Public AccessNo
Species Count12