What Fish Are in Rainy Lake?
Rainy Lake in Koochiching County, Minnesota has 1 documented fish species: black bullhead,black crappie,burbot,cisco species,lake whitefish,largemouth bass,longnose sucker,northern pike,pumpkinseed,rainbow smelt,redhorse,rock bass,sauger,smallmouth bass,walleye,white sucker,yellow perch. The lake holds an overall water quality grade of C (Fair).
All Documented Species
Game Fish & Panfish in Rainy Lake
Rainy Lake supports 1 of the region's most-targeted species: black bullhead,black crappie,burbot,cisco species,lake whitefish,largemouth bass,longnose sucker,northern pike,pumpkinseed,rainbow smelt,redhorse,rock bass,sauger,smallmouth bass,walleye,white sucker,yellow perch. With a water quality grade of C and a maximum depth of 161 feet across 210,200 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Quality Grade | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 7.5 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 161 ft |
| Surface Area | 210,200 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 1 |