What Fish Are in Rat Lake?
Rat Lake in Aitkin County, Minnesota has 13 documented fish species: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), brown bullhead, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. The lake has limited nutrient and algae sampling on record.
All Documented Species
Game Fish & Panfish in Rat Lake
Rat 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 21 feet across 431 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 5.5 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 21 ft |
| Surface Area | 431 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 13 |
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