Does Rush Lake have walleye?

Yes. Walleye have been documented in Rush Lake alongside 15 other species.

Is Rush Lake good for fishing?

Rush Lake has 16 documented fish species and has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring. That is an above-average species count, which generally indicates a healthy multi-species fishery. The lake has confirmed public access.

What Fish Are in Rush Lake?

Rush Lake in Chisago County, Minnesota has 16 documented fish species: black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), brown bullhead, common carp, freshwater drum, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, muskellunge, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. The lake has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring.

All Documented Species

black crappie bluegill bowfin (dogfish)brown bullhead common carp freshwater drum green sunfish hybrid sunfish largemouth bass muskellunge northern pike pumpkinseed walleye white sucker yellow bullhead yellow perch

Game Fish & Panfish in Rush Lake

Rush Lake supports 6 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, muskellunge, northern pike, walleye. With a water-quality readings of — and a maximum depth of 24 feet across 1,494 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.

Lake Conditions

Water Clarity	3 ft
Maximum Depth	24 ft
Surface Area	1,494 acres
Public Access	Yes
Species Count	16

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