What Fish Are in Prairie Lake?
Prairie Lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota has 15 documented fish species: black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), brown bullhead, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, shorthead redhorse, tullibee (cisco), walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. The lake has limited nutrient and algae sampling on record.
All Documented Species
Game Fish & Panfish in Prairie Lake
Prairie 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 47 feet across 794 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 5 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 47 ft |
| Surface Area | 794 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 15 |
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