Does Upper Red Lake have walleye?

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

Is Upper Red Lake good for fishing?

Upper Red 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.

What Fish Are in Upper Red Lake?

Upper Red Lake in Beltrami County, Minnesota has 15 documented fish species: black crappie, bluegill, burbot, freshwater drum, goldeye, lake sturgeon, lake whitefish, northern pike, quillback, redhorse, rock bass, shorthead redhorse, walleye, white sucker, yellow perch. The lake has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring.

All Documented Species

black crappie bluegill burbot freshwater drum goldeye lake sturgeon lake whitefish northern pike quillback redhorse rock bass shorthead redhorse walleye white sucker yellow perch

Game Fish & Panfish in Upper Red Lake

Upper Red Lake supports 4 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, northern pike, walleye. With a water-quality readings of — and a maximum depth of 15 feet across 119,294 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.

Lake Conditions

Water Clarity	2 ft
Maximum Depth	15 ft
Surface Area	119,294 acres
Public Access	No
Species Count	15

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