What Fish Are in Villard Lake?
Villard Lake in Pope County, Minnesota has 14 documented fish species: black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), brown bullhead, common carp, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. The lake has a water quality grade of C (Fair).
All Documented Species
black crappiebluegillbowfin (dogfish)brown bullheadcommon carphybrid sunfishlargemouth bassnorthern pikepumpkinseedrock basswalleyewhite suckeryellow bullheadyellow perch
Game Fish & Panfish in Villard Lake
Villard Lake supports 5 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye. With a water quality grade of C and a maximum depth of 16 feet across 544 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Quality Grade | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 4.6 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 16 ft |
| Surface Area | 544 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 14 |