Polk County Minnesota Fishing
16 documented fish species across 9 graded Polk County lakes.
Panfish
Catfish & Bullhead
Other Species
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Polk County Fishing Lakes
| Lake | Grade | Clarity | Max Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Hill Lake | B | 6.9 ft | 17 ft | 6 |
| Poplar Lake | B | 8.9 ft | 23 ft | 12 |
| Sarah Lake | B | 7.7 ft | 27 ft | 10 |
| Badger Lake | C | 6.6 ft | 19 ft | 9 |
| Spring Lake | C | 5.6 ft | 35 ft | 12 |
| Whitefish Lake | C | 3.9 ft | 18 ft | 15 |
| Maple Lake | D | 3.3 ft | 14 ft | 12 |
| Cross Lake | D | 3 ft | 19 ft | 9 |
| Hill River Lake | D | 4.1 ft | 60 ft | 13 |
DNR Survey Reports
- Whitefish Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Unnamed Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Turtle Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Store Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Spring Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Sarah Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Sand Hill Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Poplar Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Maple Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Hill River Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Cross Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Cameron Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Cable Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Badger Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Badger Lake — Aquatic Plant Report
- Badger Lake — Fish Stocking History
- Badger Lake — Public Water Access Sites
- Cable Lake — Fish Stocking History
- Cameron Lake — Aquatic Plant Report
- Cameron Lake — Fish Stocking History
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish are in Polk County lakes?
Polk County, Minnesota has 16 documented fish species across 9 graded lakes, including Black Bullhead, Northern Pike, White Sucker, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie.
What is the best-graded fishing lake in Polk County?
Sand Hill Lake holds the highest water-quality grade (B) among Polk County lakes with a documented fishery.