Does Jay Gould Lake have walleye?

Yes. Walleye have been documented in Jay Gould Lake alongside 15 other species.

Is Jay Gould Lake good for fishing?

Jay Gould Lake has 16 documented fish species and has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring. That is an above-average species count, which generally indicates a healthy multi-species fishery. The lake has confirmed public access.

What Fish Are in Jay Gould Lake?

Jay Gould Lake in Itasca County, Minnesota has 16 documented fish species: black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), brown bullhead, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, shorthead redhorse, smallmouth bass, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. The lake has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring.

All Documented Species

black crappie bluegill bowfin (dogfish)brown bullhead green sunfish hybrid sunfish largemouth bass northern pike pumpkinseed rock bass shorthead redhorse smallmouth bass walleye white sucker yellow bullhead yellow perch

Game Fish & Panfish in Jay Gould Lake

Jay Gould Lake supports 6 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye. With a water-quality readings of — and a maximum depth of 33 feet across 552 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.

Lake Conditions

Water Clarity	13 ft
Maximum Depth	33 ft
Surface Area	552 acres
Public Access	Yes
Species Count	16

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