What Fish Are in Gunflint Lake?
Gunflint Lake in Cook County, Minnesota has 12 documented fish species: bluegill, burbot, cisco species, lake trout, northern pike, rainbow smelt, rock bass, smallmouth bass, tullibee (cisco), walleye, white sucker, yellow perch. The lake has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring.
All Documented Species
Game Fish & Panfish in Gunflint Lake
Gunflint Lake supports 5 of the region's most-targeted species: bluegill, lake trout, northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye. The lake runs to a maximum depth of 200 feet across 4,009 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 16.5 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 200 ft |
| Surface Area | 4,009 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 12 |
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