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 holds an overall water quality grade of C (Fair).
All Documented Species
black crappiebluegillbrown bullheadhybrid sunfishlargemouth bassnorthern pikepumpkinseedsmallmouth basswalleyewhite suckeryellow bullheadyellow perch
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. With a water quality grade of C and a maximum depth of 31 feet across 419 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Quality Grade | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 5.1 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 31 ft |
| Surface Area | 419 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 12 |