What Fish Are in West Mcdonald Lake?
West Mcdonald Lake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota has 15 documented fish species: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, common carp, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. The lake has limited nutrient and algae sampling on record.
All Documented Species
Game Fish & Panfish in West Mcdonald Lake
West Mcdonald 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 62 feet across 597 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 16.2 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 62 ft |
| Surface Area | 597 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 15 |
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