What Fish Are in South Lake?
South Lake in Cook County, Minnesota has 6 documented fish species: brook trout, burbot, lake trout, smallmouth bass, tullibee (cisco), white sucker. The lake is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar.
All Documented Species
Game Fish & Panfish in South Lake
South Lake supports 3 of the region's most-targeted species: brook trout, lake trout, smallmouth bass. With a water quality grade of NR and a maximum depth of 140 feet across 1,145 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Quality Grade | NR (Not rated) |
| Water Clarity | 26 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 140 ft |
| Surface Area | 1,145 acres |
| Public Access | No |
| Species Count | 6 |