Does Whiteface Reservoir have walleye?

Yes. Walleye have been documented in Whiteface Reservoir alongside 10 other species.

Is Whiteface Reservoir good for fishing?

Whiteface Reservoir has 11 documented fish species and is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. That is a typical species count for the region, supporting a mixed-species fishery. The lake has confirmed public access.

What Fish Are in Whiteface Reservoir?

Whiteface Reservoir in St. Louis County, Minnesota has 11 documented fish species: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, hybrid sunfish, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, walleye, white sucker, yellow perch. The lake is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar.

All Documented Species

black bullhead black crappie bluegill channel catfish hybrid sunfish northern pike pumpkinseed rock bass walleye white sucker yellow perch

Game Fish & Panfish in Whiteface Reservoir

Whiteface Reservoir supports 4 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, northern pike, walleye. With a water quality grade of NR and a maximum depth of 35 feet across 4,567 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.

Lake Conditions

Water Quality Grade	NR (Not rated)
Water Clarity	3 ft
Maximum Depth	35 ft
Surface Area	4,567 acres
Public Access	Yes
Species Count	11

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