Does Nest Lake have walleye?

Yes. Walleye have been documented in Nest Lake alongside 18 other species.

Is Nest Lake good for fishing?

Nest Lake has 19 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 Nest Lake?

Nest Lake in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota has 19 documented fish species: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), brown bullhead, channel catfish, common carp, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, muskellunge, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. The lake has a water quality grade of C (Fair).

All Documented Species

black bullhead black crappie bluegill bowfin (dogfish)brown bullhead channel catfish common carp green sunfish hybrid sunfish largemouth bass muskellunge northern pike pumpkinseed rock bass smallmouth bass walleye white sucker yellow bullhead yellow perch

Game Fish & Panfish in Nest Lake

Nest Lake supports 7 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, muskellunge, northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye. With a water quality grade of C and a maximum depth of 40 feet across 969 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.

Lake Conditions

Water Quality Grade	C (Fair)
Water Clarity	7 ft
Maximum Depth	40 ft
Surface Area	969 acres
Public Access	Yes
Species Count	19

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