What Fish Are in O'Brien Lake?
O'Brien Lake in Itasca County, Minnesota has 10 documented fish species: black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. The lake has limited nutrient and algae sampling on record.
All Documented Species
Game Fish & Panfish in O'Brien Lake
O'Brien Lake supports 5 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye. The lake runs to a maximum depth of 63 feet across 539 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 13.1 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 63 ft |
| Surface Area | 539 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 10 |
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