Is Smith Lake good for fishing?

Smith Lake has 13 documented fish species and has limited nutrient and algae sampling on record. That is a typical species count for the region, supporting a mixed-species fishery.

What Fish Are in Smith Lake?

Q: Does Smith Lake have walleye?

Walleye have not been documented in Smith Lake according to DNR survey records. The lake's documented species include: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, tullibee (cisco), yellow bullhead, yellow perch.

Smith Lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota has 13 documented fish species: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, tullibee (cisco), yellow bullhead, yellow perch. The lake has limited nutrient and algae sampling on record.

All Documented Species

black bullhead black crappie bluegill brown bullhead green sunfish hybrid sunfish largemouth bass northern pike pumpkinseed rock bass tullibee (cisco)yellow bullhead yellow perch

Game Fish & Panfish in Smith Lake

Smith Lake supports 4 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike. With a water-quality readings of — and a maximum depth of 54 feet across 491 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.

Lake Conditions

Water Clarity	12.1 ft
Maximum Depth	54 ft
Surface Area	491 acres
Public Access	No
Species Count	13

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