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 has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring.
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. The lake runs to a maximum depth of 6.5 feet across 1,340 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 2.1 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 6.5 ft |
| Surface Area | 1,340 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 11 |
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