Koochiching County Minnesota Fishing
19 documented fish species across 4 Koochiching County lakes.
Trout, Salmon & Coldwater
Catfish & Bullhead
Koochiching County Fishing Lakes
| Lake | Grade | Clarity | Max Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Lake | C | 6 ft | 8.5 ft | 5 |
| Bartlett Lake | C | 4.5 ft | 16 ft | 7 |
| Dark Lake | C | 6.4 ft | 50 ft | 10 |
| Rainy Lake | NR | 7.5 ft | 161 ft | 17 |
Koochiching County water quality
DNR Survey Reports
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — RainyFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — BartlettFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Aquatic Plant Report — Bartlett (1966)Aquatic Plant Report · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — BartlettFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — BartlettPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — RainyPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish are in Koochiching County lakes?
Koochiching County, Minnesota has 19 documented fish species across 4 lakes, including Black Bullhead, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, White Sucker, Black Crappie.
What is the best-graded fishing lake in Koochiching County?
Battle Lake holds the highest water-quality grade (C) among Koochiching County lakes with a documented fishery.