Does Melissa Lake have walleye?

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

Is Melissa Lake good for fishing?

Melissa 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 Melissa Lake?

Melissa Lake in Becker County, Minnesota has 16 documented fish species: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), brown bullhead, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, tullibee (cisco), 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 green sunfish hybrid sunfish largemouth bass northern pike pumpkinseed rock bass tullibee (cisco)walleye white sucker yellow bullhead yellow perch

Game Fish & Panfish in Melissa Lake

Melissa Lake supports 5 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye. With a water-quality readings of — and a maximum depth of 37 feet across 1,850 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.

Lake Conditions

Water Clarity	13.1 ft
Maximum Depth	37 ft
Surface Area	1,850 acres
Public Access	Yes
Species Count	16

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