What Fish Are in Thomson Reservoir?
Thomson Reservoir in Carlton County, Minnesota has 10 documented fish species: black bullhead, black crappie, channel catfish, northern pike, rock bass, shorthead redhorse, smallmouth bass, walleye, white sucker, yellow perch. The lake has limited nutrient and algae sampling on record.
All Documented Species
Game Fish & Panfish in Thomson Reservoir
Thomson Reservoir supports 4 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye. The lake runs to a maximum depth of 22 feet across 390 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 4 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 22 ft |
| Surface Area | 390 acres |
| Public Access | No |
| Species Count | 10 |
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