What Fish Are in North Star Lake?
North Star Lake in Itasca County, Minnesota has 13 documented fish species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, muskellunge, northern pike, northern sunfish, pumpkinseed, rock bass, smallmouth bass, tullibee (cisco), walleye, white sucker, yellow perch. The lake has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring.
All Documented Species
Game Fish & Panfish in North Star Lake
North Star Lake supports 7 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, muskellunge, northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye. The lake runs to a maximum depth of 90 feet across 832 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 19 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 90 ft |
| Surface Area | 832 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 13 |
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