Does Kitchi Lake have walleye?

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

Is Kitchi Lake good for fishing?

Kitchi 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.

What Fish Are in Kitchi Lake?

Kitchi Lake in Beltrami County, Minnesota has 16 documented fish species: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), brown bullhead, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, muskellunge, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, shorthead redhorse, 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 bullhead black crappie bluegill bowfin (dogfish)brown bullhead hybrid sunfish largemouth bass muskellunge northern pike pumpkinseed rock bass shorthead redhorse walleye white sucker yellow bullhead yellow perch

Game Fish & Panfish in Kitchi Lake

Kitchi Lake supports 6 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, muskellunge, northern pike, walleye. With a water-quality readings of — and a maximum depth of 50 feet across 1,865 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.

Lake Conditions

Water Clarity	8.2 ft
Maximum Depth	50 ft
Surface Area	1,865 acres
Public Access	No
Species Count	16

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