What Fish Are in Wells Lake?
Wells Lake in Rice County, Minnesota has 15 documented fish species: bigmouth buffalo, black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), channel catfish, common carp, freshwater drum, largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye, white bass, white sucker, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. The lake has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring.
All Documented Species
Game Fish & Panfish in Wells Lake
Wells Lake supports 5 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye. The lake runs to a maximum depth of 4 feet across 677 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 2 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 4 ft |
| Surface Area | 677 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 15 |
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