river carpsucker Lakes in Minnesota, 10 Lakes, LakeQuality

river carpsucker Lakes in Minnesota

Found in 10 Minnesota lakes

Rough fish like river carpsucker are often associated with eutrophic, nutrient-loaded waters. Their presence — documented in 10 Minnesota lakes — is often a signal of how the rest of the fishery is functioning. river carpsucker is narrowly distributed — only 10 lakes in Minnesota 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 river carpsucker lake list below against the LakeGrade rubric: lakes with both an A or B grade and river carpsucker documented are the best places to start for recreational targeting.

Minnesota Lakes

Avg. Grade

Grade A Lakes

Counties

Best river carpsucker Lakes in Minnesota

Rank	Lake	County	Grade	Clarity	Depth
1	Lake St. Croix	Washington	B	5.2 ft	78 ft
2	St. Croix Lake	Washington	C	8.7 ft	78 ft
3	Pool of Lake St. Croix	Washington	C	4.3 ft	78 ft
4	Pool on Lake St. Croix	Washington	C	5.9 ft	78 ft
5	Zumbro Lake	Olmsted	D	4 ft	43 ft
6	Madison Lake	Blue Earth	D	4 ft	59 ft
7	Willmar Lake	Kandiyohi	D	2 ft	14 ft
8	Cannon Lake	Rice	D	4.1 ft	15 ft
9	Pepin Lake	Pepin	F	3 ft	60 ft
10	Spring Lake	Dakota	F	2.1 ft	17 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Minnesota lakes have river carpsucker?

river carpsucker are found in 10 lakes in Minnesota. The average water quality grade of these lakes is D (Poor).

What are the best river carpsucker lakes in Minnesota?

The best river carpsucker lakes in Minnesota by water quality are Lake St. Croix, St. Croix Lake, Pool of Lake St. Croix, Pool on Lake St. Croix, Zumbro Lake.