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What Fish Are in Whaletail Lake?

Whaletail Lake in Hennepin County, Minnesota has 13 documented fish species: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, common carp, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, white crappie, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. The lake holds an overall water quality grade of D (Poor).

All Documented Species

Game Fish & Panfish in Whaletail Lake

Whaletail Lake supports 5 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, white crappie. With a water quality grade of D and a maximum depth of 22 feet across 510 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.

Lake Conditions

Water Quality GradeD (Poor)
Water Clarity3.3 ft
Maximum Depth22 ft
Surface Area510 acres
Public AccessYes
Species Count13