What Fish Are in Ross Lake?
Ross Lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota has 13 documented fish species: black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), brown bullhead, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, walleye, white sucker, 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 Ross Lake
Ross 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 30 feet across 492 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 3.5 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 30 ft |
| Surface Area | 492 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 13 |
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