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
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. The lake runs to a maximum depth of 15 feet across 119,294 acres, 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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