Carlton County Minnesota Fishing
20 documented fish species across 17 graded Carlton County lakes.
Panfish
Catfish & Bullhead
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Carlton County Fishing Lakes
| Lake | Grade | Clarity | Max Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Lake | A | 10 ft | 25 ft | 9 |
| Moose Lake | B | 10.5 ft | 67 ft | 10 |
| Echo Lake | B | 11 ft | 47 ft | 10 |
| Cole Lake | B | 10 ft | 24 ft | 11 |
| Chub Lake | B | 13.7 ft | 28 ft | 11 |
| Park Lake | B | 7 ft | 16 ft | 13 |
| Little Hanging Horn Lake | B | 11.5 ft | 31 ft | 11 |
| Eagle Lake | B | 7 ft | 35 ft | 12 |
| Sand Lake | C | 5 ft | 27 ft | 3 |
| Island Lake | C | 5.1 ft | 22 ft | 14 |
| Hay Lake | C | 6 ft | 14 ft | 10 |
| Bang Lake | C | 2 ft | 9 ft | 8 |
| Eddy Lake | D | 3.5 ft | 37 ft | 13 |
| Tamarack Lake | D | 5 ft | 48 ft | 15 |
| Moosehead Lake | D | 4 ft | 18 ft | 14 |
| Hanging Horn Lake | D | 6.5 ft | 80 ft | 11 |
| Thomson Reservoir | F | 3 ft | 22 ft | 10 |
DNR Survey Reports
- Thomson Reservoir — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Tamarack Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Sand Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Park Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Moosehead Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Moose Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Little Hanging Horn Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Island Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Hay Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Hanging Horn Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Eddy Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Echo Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Eagle Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Cole Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Chub Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Big Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Bang Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Bang Lake — Aquatic Plant Report
- Big Lake — Aquatic Plant Report
- Big Lake — Fish Stocking History
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish are in Carlton County lakes?
Carlton County, Minnesota has 20 documented fish species across 17 graded lakes, including Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass.
What is the best-graded fishing lake in Carlton County?
Big Lake holds the highest water-quality grade (A) among Carlton County lakes with a documented fishery.