shorthead redhorse Lakes in Minnesota & Wisconsin
Other SpeciesFound in 182 lakes
Water Quality of shorthead redhorse Lakes
Best shorthead redhorse Lakes by Water Quality
Top 50 lakes with shorthead redhorse ranked by overall water quality grade.
| Rank | Lake | County | State | Grade | Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lower Hay Lake | Crow Wing | MN | A | 100 ft | 21 |
| 2 | Latoka Lake | Douglas | MN | A | 108 ft | 16 |
| 3 | Whitefish Lake | Crow Wing | MN | A | 138 ft | 23 |
| 4 | Cowdry Lake | Douglas | MN | A | 52 ft | 19 |
| 5 | Ossawinnamakee Lake | Crow Wing | MN | A | 63 ft | 18 |
| 6 | Andrusia Lake | Beltrami | MN | A | 60 ft | 21 |
| 7 | Lizzie Lake | Otter Tail | MN | A | 66 ft | 21 |
| 8 | Alexander Lake | Morrison | MN | A | 64 ft | 19 |
| 9 | Big Trout Lake | Crow Wing | MN | A | 128 ft | 20 |
| 10 | Rush Lake | Crow Wing | MN | A | 105 ft | 21 |
| 11 | Thunder Lake | Cass | MN | A | 95 ft | 17 |
| 12 | Smith Lake | St. Louis | MN | A | 51 ft | 12 |
| 13 | Pig Lake | Crow Wing | MN | A | 56 ft | 20 |
| 14 | Burntside Lake | St. Louis | MN | A | 126 ft | 15 |
| 15 | Sabin Lake | St. Louis | MN | A | 52 ft | 10 |
| 16 | Bertha Lake | Crow Wing | MN | A | 64 ft | 22 |
| 17 | Carlos Lake | Douglas | MN | A | 163 ft | 21 |
| 18 | Thunder Lake | Cass | MN | A | 95 ft | 17 |
| 19 | Lower Hay Lake | Crow Wing | MN | A | 100 ft | 21 |
| 20 | Whitewater Lake | St. Louis | MN | A | 73 ft | 15 |
| 21 | Hen Lake | Crow Wing | MN | A | 105 ft | 21 |
| 22 | Ml-Thains Lake | Mille Lacs | MN | A | 42 ft | 21 |
| 23 | Ml-Seventeen Lake | Aitkin | MN | A | 42 ft | 21 |
| 24 | Ml Lake | Mille Lacs | MN | A | 42 ft | 21 |
| 25 | Ml Lake | Mille Lacs | MN | A | 42 ft | 21 |
| 26 | Ml-Vineland Lake | Mille Lacs | MN | A | 42 ft | 21 |
| 27 | Ml-Peterson Lake | Mille Lacs | MN | A | 42 ft | 21 |
| 28 | Ml-Malone Lake | Mille Lacs | MN | A | 42 ft | 21 |
| 29 | Clearwater Lake | Clearwater | MN | A | 65 ft | 14 |
| 30 | Washburn Lake | Cass | MN | A | 111 ft | 21 |
| 31 | Eagle Lake | Hubbard | MN | A | 77 ft | 16 |
| 32 | Darling Lake | Douglas | MN | A | 62 ft | 19 |
| 33 | Little Pine Lake | Crow Wing | MN | A | 36 ft | 18 |
| 34 | Upper Gull Lake | Cass | MN | A | 54 ft | 20 |
| 35 | Island Lake | Hubbard | MN | A | 65 ft | 16 |
| 36 | Cedar Lake | Aitkin | MN | A | 105 ft | 22 |
| 37 | Gull Lake | Cass | MN | A | 80 ft | 22 |
| 38 | Inguadona Lake | Cass | MN | A | 79 ft | 20 |
| 39 | Swan Lake | Itasca | MN | A | 65 ft | 17 |
| 40 | Bemidji Lake | Beltrami | MN | A | 76 ft | 16 |
| 41 | Broadwater Bay Lake | Cass | MN | A | 54 ft | 22 |
| 42 | Potato Lake | Hubbard | MN | A | 87 ft | 15 |
| 43 | Shamineau Lake | Morrison | MN | A | 52 ft | 18 |
| 44 | Side Lake | St. Louis | MN | A | 32 ft | 15 |
| 45 | Three Island Lake | Beltrami | MN | A | 25 ft | 17 |
| 46 | Sturgeon Lake | St. Louis | MN | A | 79.8 ft | 15 |
| 47 | Otter Tail Lake | Otter Tail | MN | A | 120 ft | 17 |
| 48 | Kitchi Lake | Beltrami | MN | A | 50 ft | 16 |
| 49 | Louise Lake | Douglas | MN | A | 33 ft | 18 |
| 50 | Lake Winnibigoshish | Cass | MN | A | 69.8 ft | 20 |
Showing top 50 of 182 lakes with shorthead redhorse.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many lakes have shorthead redhorse?
shorthead redhorse are found in 182 lakes across Minnesota and Wisconsin — 182 in Minnesota and 0 in Wisconsin. The average water quality grade of lakes with shorthead redhorse is C (Fair).
What are the best lakes for shorthead redhorse?
The best shorthead redhorse lakes by water quality are Lower Hay Lake, Latoka Lake, Whitefish Lake, Cowdry Lake, Ossawinnamakee Lake. These lakes have the highest water quality grades among all lakes where shorthead redhorse have been documented by state DNR surveys.
What other fish are found with shorthead redhorse?
shorthead redhorse are most commonly found alongside black crappie, northern pike, walleye, yellow perch, white sucker. These species share similar habitat preferences in the region's lakes.