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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 holds an overall water quality grade of C (Fair).

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. With a water quality grade of C and a maximum depth of 30 feet across 492 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.

Lake Conditions

Water Quality GradeC (Fair)
Water Clarity3.5 ft
Maximum Depth30 ft
Surface Area492 acres
Public AccessYes
Species Count13