Does Pickerel Lake have walleye?

Yes. Walleye have been documented in Pickerel Lake alongside 15 other species.

Is Pickerel Lake good for fishing?

Pickerel Lake has 16 documented fish species and has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring. That is an above-average species count, which generally indicates a healthy multi-species fishery. The lake has confirmed public access.

What Fish Are in Pickerel Lake?

Pickerel Lake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota has 16 documented fish species: black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), brown bullhead, common carp, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, smallmouth bass, tullibee (cisco), walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. The lake has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring.

All Documented Species

black crappie bluegill bowfin (dogfish)brown bullhead common carp hybrid sunfish largemouth bass northern pike pumpkinseed rock bass smallmouth bass tullibee (cisco)walleye white sucker yellow bullhead yellow perch

Game Fish & Panfish in Pickerel Lake

Pickerel Lake supports 6 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye. With a water-quality readings of — and a maximum depth of 78 feet across 849 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.

Lake Conditions

Water Clarity	14.1 ft
Maximum Depth	78 ft
Surface Area	849 acres
Public Access	Yes
Species Count	16

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