Koochiching County Minnesota Fishing
19 documented fish species across 4 Koochiching County lakes.
Trout, Salmon & Coldwater
Catfish & Bullhead
Koochiching County Fishing Lakes
| Lake | Clarity | Max Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Lake | 6 ft | 8.5 ft | 5 |
| Bartlett Lake | 4.5 ft | 16 ft | 7 |
| Dark Lake | 6.4 ft | 50 ft | 10 |
| Rainy Lake | 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.
Which Koochiching County fishing lake has the cleanest water?
Battle Lake ranks highest on nutrient and algae readings among Koochiching County lakes with a documented fishery.