river carpsucker Lakes in Minnesota & Wisconsin
Other SpeciesFound in 13 lakes
Water Quality of river carpsucker Lakes
Best river carpsucker Lakes by Water Quality
Top 50 lakes with river carpsucker ranked by overall water quality grade.
| Rank | Lake | County | State | Grade | Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake St. Croix | Washington | MN | B | 78 ft | 36 |
| 2 | St. Croix Lake | Washington | MN | C | 78 ft | 36 |
| 3 | St. Croix 1.5 Mi. Upstream of Point Douglas Dr Lake | Washington | MN | C | 78 ft | 36 |
| 4 | Pool of Lake St. Croix | Washington | MN | C | 78 ft | 36 |
| 5 | Pool on Lake St. Croix Downstream of I94 Bridge | Washington | MN | C | 78 ft | 36 |
| 6 | Pool on Lake St. Croix | Washington | MN | C | 78 ft | 36 |
| 7 | St. Croix 3.5 Mi. Downstream of E Chestnut St Lake | Washington | MN | C | 78 ft | 36 |
| 8 | St. Croix 0.3 Mi. Downstream of I Lake | Washington | MN | C | 78 ft | 36 |
| 9 | Zumbro Lake | Olmsted | MN | D | 43 ft | 24 |
| 10 | Madison Lake | Blue Earth | MN | D | 59 ft | 20 |
| 11 | Willmar Lake | Kandiyohi | MN | D | 14 ft | 18 |
| 12 | Pepin Lake | Pepin | MN | F | 60 ft | 47 |
| 13 | Spring Lake | Dakota | MN | F | 17 ft | 21 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many lakes have river carpsucker?
river carpsucker are found in 13 lakes across Minnesota and Wisconsin — 13 in Minnesota and 0 in Wisconsin. The average water quality grade of lakes with river carpsucker is D (Poor).
What are the best lakes for river carpsucker?
The best river carpsucker lakes by water quality are Lake St. Croix, St. Croix Lake, St. Croix 1.5 Mi. Upstream of Point Douglas Dr Lake, Pool of Lake St. Croix, Pool on Lake St. Croix Downstream of I94 Bridge. These lakes have the highest water quality grades among all lakes where river carpsucker have been documented by state DNR surveys.
What other fish are found with river carpsucker?
river carpsucker are most commonly found alongside black crappie, bluegill, common carp, freshwater drum, northern pike. These species share similar habitat preferences in the region's lakes.