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What Fish Are in High Island Lake?

High Island Lake in Sibley County, Minnesota has 11 documented fish species: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, common carp, freshwater drum, green sunfish, orangespotted sunfish, shortnose gar, walleye, white sucker, yellow perch. The lake holds an overall water quality grade of F (Very Poor).

All Documented Species

Game Fish & Panfish in High Island Lake

High Island Lake supports 3 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, walleye. With a water quality grade of F and a maximum depth of 6.5 feet across 1,340 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.

Lake Conditions

Water Quality GradeF (Very Poor)
Water Clarity2.1 ft
Maximum Depth6.5 ft
Surface Area1,340 acres
Public AccessYes
Species Count11