What Fish Are in Wood Lake?
Wood Lake in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota has 11 documented fish species: bigmouth buffalo, black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, common carp, freshwater drum, hybrid sunfish, orangespotted sunfish, walleye, yellow perch. The lake has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring.
All Documented Species
Game Fish & Panfish in Wood Lake
Wood Lake supports 3 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, walleye. The lake runs to a maximum depth of 9 feet across 485 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 3 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 9 ft |
| Surface Area | 485 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 11 |
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