Northern Logperch Lakes in Minnesota & Wisconsin
Other SpeciesFound in 3 lakes
Northern Logperch is a rough-fish species — typically common in productive, nutrient-rich lakes, sometimes treated as a management nuisance by anglers targeting game-fish. 3 lakes carry documentation. Northern Logperch is narrowly distributed — only 0 Minnesota lakes and 3 Wisconsin lakes have a documented record. The constraint is usually habitat: cold water, specific depth profile, or river connection.
Rough-fish-dominant lakes are worth checking the grade on: a rough-fish-heavy fishery often reflects an underlying nutrient-loading problem in the watershed. Cross-reference the Northern Logperch lake list below against the LakeGrade rubric: lakes with both an A or B grade and Northern Logperch documented are the best places to start for recreational targeting.
Water Quality of Northern Logperch Lakes
Best Northern Logperch Lakes by Water Quality
Top 50 lakes with northern logperch ranked by overall water quality grade.
Showing top 50 of 57 lakes with northern logperch.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many lakes have northern logperch?
Northern Logperch are found in 3 lakes across Minnesota and Wisconsin, 0 in Minnesota and 3 in Wisconsin. The average water quality grade of lakes with northern logperch is B (Good).
What are the best lakes for northern logperch?
The best northern logperch lakes by water quality are Sanford Lake, Pickerel Lake, Round Lake, Lake Margrethe, Long Lake. These lakes have the highest water quality grades among all lakes where northern logperch have been documented by state DNR surveys.
What other fish are found with northern logperch?
Northern Logperch are most commonly found alongside yellow perch, johnny darter, northern logperch, bluntnose minnow, bluegill. These species share similar habitat preferences in the region's lakes.
Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.