What Fish Are in Nichols Lake?
Nichols Lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota has 12 documented fish species: black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, 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
Game Fish & Panfish in Nichols Lake
Nichols Lake supports 6 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye. The lake runs to a maximum depth of 31 feet across 419 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 5.1 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 31 ft |
| Surface Area | 419 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 12 |
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