What Fish Are in Sugar Lake?
Sugar Lake in Aitkin County, Minnesota has 13 documented fish species: black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. The lake has limited nutrient and algae sampling on record.
All Documented Species
Game Fish & Panfish in Sugar Lake
Sugar Lake supports 6 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye. The lake runs to a maximum depth of 45 feet across 416 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 14.5 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 45 ft |
| Surface Area | 416 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 13 |
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