What Fish Are in Independence Lake?
Independence Lake in Hennepin County, Minnesota has 1 documented fish species: bigmouth buffalo,black bullhead,black crappie,bluegill,bowfin (dogfish),brown bullhead,common carp,green sunfish,hybrid sunfish,largemouth bass,muskellunge,northern pike,pumpkinseed,walleye,white sucker,yellow bullhead,yellow perch. The lake holds an overall water quality grade of D (Poor).
All Documented Species
Game Fish & Panfish in Independence Lake
Independence Lake supports 1 of the region's most-targeted species: bigmouth buffalo,black bullhead,black crappie,bluegill,bowfin (dogfish),brown bullhead,common carp,green sunfish,hybrid sunfish,largemouth bass,muskellunge,northern pike,pumpkinseed,walleye,white sucker,yellow bullhead,yellow perch. With a water quality grade of D and a maximum depth of 58 feet across 832 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Quality Grade | D (Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 4.9 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 58 ft |
| Surface Area | 832 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 1 |