What Fish Are in Esquagamah Lake?
Esquagamah Lake in Aitkin County, Minnesota has 14 documented fish species: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), brown bullhead, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. The lake has limited nutrient and algae sampling on record.
All Documented Species
Game Fish & Panfish in Esquagamah Lake
Esquagamah Lake supports 5 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye. The lake runs to a maximum depth of 31 feet across 842 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 5 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 31 ft |
| Surface Area | 842 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 14 |
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