Does Sturgeon Lake have walleye?

Yes. Walleye have been documented in Sturgeon Lake alongside 14 other species.

Is Sturgeon Lake good for fishing?

Sturgeon Lake has 15 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 Sturgeon Lake?

Sturgeon Lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota has 15 documented fish species: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, golden redhorse, lake whitefish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, shorthead redhorse, silver redhorse, tullibee (cisco), walleye, white sucker, yellow perch. The lake has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring.

All Documented Species

black bullhead black crappie bluegill golden redhorse lake whitefish largemouth bass northern pike pumpkinseed rock bass shorthead redhorse silver redhorse tullibee (cisco)walleye white sucker yellow perch

Game Fish & Panfish in Sturgeon Lake

Sturgeon Lake supports 5 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye. With a water quality grade of — and a maximum depth of 79.8 feet across 1,585 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.

Lake Conditions

Water Quality Grade	— (Measured)
Water Clarity	13.8 ft
Maximum Depth	79.8 ft
Surface Area	1,585 acres
Public Access	Yes
Species Count	15

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