goldeye Lakes in Minnesota & Wisconsin
Other SpeciesFound in 7 lakes
7
Total Lakes
7
Minnesota
0
Wisconsin
D
Avg. Grade
22 ft
Avg. Depth
Water Quality of goldeye Lakes
A
0
0%
B
0
0%
C
5
71%
D
0
0%
F
2
29%
Best goldeye Lakes by Water Quality
Top 50 lakes with goldeye ranked by overall water quality grade.
| Rank | Lake | County | State | Grade | Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Upper Red Lake: West-Central | Beltrami | MN | C | 15 ft | 15 |
| 2 | Upper Red Lake: East | Beltrami | MN | C | 15 ft | 15 |
| 3 | Upper Red Lake: West | Beltrami | MN | C | 15 ft | 15 |
| 4 | Upper Red Lake: East Central | Beltrami | MN | C | 15 ft | 15 |
| 5 | Upper Red Lake: Central | Beltrami | MN | C | 15 ft | 15 |
| 6 | Pepin Lake | Pepin | MN | F | 60 ft | 47 |
| 7 | Spring Lake | Dakota | MN | F | 17 ft | 21 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many lakes have goldeye?
goldeye are found in 7 lakes across Minnesota and Wisconsin — 7 in Minnesota and 0 in Wisconsin. The average water quality grade of lakes with goldeye is D (Poor).
What are the best lakes for goldeye?
The best goldeye lakes by water quality are Upper Red Lake: West-Central, Upper Red Lake: East, Upper Red Lake: West, Upper Red Lake: East Central, Upper Red Lake: Central. These lakes have the highest water quality grades among all lakes where goldeye have been documented by state DNR surveys.
What other fish are found with goldeye?
goldeye are most commonly found alongside black crappie, bluegill, freshwater drum, northern pike, quillback. These species share similar habitat preferences in the region's lakes.