What Fish Are in Steamboat Lake?
Steamboat Lake in Cass County, Minnesota has 15 documented fish species: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), brown bullhead, hybrid sunfish, lake whitefish, 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 Steamboat Lake
Steamboat 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 93 feet across 1,756 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 12 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 93 ft |
| Surface Area | 1,756 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 15 |
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