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 a water quality grade of F (Very Poor).
All Documented Species
bigmouth buffaloblack bullheadblack crappiebluegillbowfin (dogfish)channel catfishcommon carpfreshwater drumlargemouth bassnorthern pikewalleyewhite basswhite suckeryellow bullheadyellow perch
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. With a water quality grade of F and a maximum depth of 4 feet across 677 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Quality Grade | F (Very Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 2 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 4 ft |
| Surface Area | 677 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 15 |