American eel Lakes in Minnesota & Wisconsin
Other SpeciesFound in 3 lakes
3
Total Lakes
3
Minnesota
0
Wisconsin
F
Avg. Grade
28 ft
Avg. Depth
Water Quality of American eel Lakes
A
0
0%
B
0
0%
C
0
0%
D
0
0%
F
3
100%
Best American eel Lakes by Water Quality
Top 50 lakes with american eel ranked by overall water quality grade.
| Rank | Lake | County | State | Grade | Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepin Lake | Pepin | MN | F | 60 ft | 47 |
| 2 | Spring Lake | Dakota | MN | F | 17 ft | 21 |
| 3 | Cottonwood Lake | Lyon | MN | F | 7 ft | 10 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many lakes have american eel?
American eel are found in 3 lakes across Minnesota and Wisconsin — 3 in Minnesota and 0 in Wisconsin. The average water quality grade of lakes with american eel is F (Very Poor).
What are the best lakes for american eel?
The best american eel lakes by water quality are Pepin Lake, Spring Lake, Cottonwood Lake. These lakes have the highest water quality grades among all lakes where american eel have been documented by state DNR surveys.
What other fish are found with american eel?
American eel are most commonly found alongside common carp, northern pike, walleye, bigmouth buffalo, black bullhead. These species share similar habitat preferences in the region's lakes.