What Fish Are in Ripley Lake?
Ripley Lake in Meeker County, Minnesota has 12 documented fish species: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, walleye, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. The lake has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring.
All Documented Species
Game Fish & Panfish in Ripley Lake
Ripley Lake supports 6 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye. The lake runs to a maximum depth of 18 feet across 614 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 4.6 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 18 ft |
| Surface Area | 614 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 12 |
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