Does Lower Prior Lake have walleye?

Yes. Walleye have been documented in Lower Prior Lake alongside 14 other species.

Is Lower Prior Lake good for fishing?

Lower Prior Lake has 15 documented fish species and has a water quality grade of C (Fair). 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 Lower Prior Lake?

Lower Prior Lake in Scott County, Minnesota has 15 documented fish species: black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, common carp, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, white bass, white crappie, white sucker, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. The lake has a water quality grade of C (Fair).

All Documented Species

black crappie bluegill brown bullhead common carp green sunfish hybrid sunfish largemouth bass northern pike pumpkinseed walleye white bass white crappie white sucker yellow bullhead yellow perch

Game Fish & Panfish in Lower Prior Lake

Lower Prior Lake supports 6 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye, white crappie. With a water quality grade of C and a maximum depth of 60 feet across 956 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.

Lake Conditions

Water Quality Grade	C (Fair)
Water Clarity	10 ft
Maximum Depth	60 ft
Surface Area	956 acres
Public Access	Yes
Species Count	15

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