What Fish Are in Orwell Lake?
Orwell Lake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota has 17 documented fish species: bigmouth buffalo, black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), channel catfish, common carp, golden redhorse, greater redhorse, northern pike, rock bass, shorthead redhorse, smallmouth bass, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. The lake has limited nutrient and algae sampling on record.
All Documented Species
Game Fish & Panfish in Orwell Lake
Orwell Lake supports 5 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye. The lake runs to a maximum depth of 25 feet across 608 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 4.1 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 25 ft |
| Surface Area | 608 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 17 |
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