Polk County Minnesota Fishing
16 documented fish species across 9 Polk County lakes.
Panfish
Catfish & Bullhead
Other Species
Polk County Fishing Lakes
| Lake | Grade | Clarity | Max Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Lake | A | 8.9 ft | 23 ft | 12 |
| Spring Lake | A | 5.6 ft | 35 ft | 12 |
| Badger Lake | B | 6.6 ft | 19 ft | 9 |
| Sarah Lake | B | 7.7 ft | 27 ft | 10 |
| Maple Lake | C | 3.3 ft | 14 ft | 12 |
| Sand Hill Lake | C | 6.9 ft | 17 ft | 6 |
| Whitefish Lake | D | 3.9 ft | 18 ft | 15 |
| Cross Lake | D | 3 ft | 19 ft | 9 |
| Hill River Lake | D | 4.1 ft | 60 ft | 13 |
Polk 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 — WhitefishFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — MoeFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — TurtleFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — StoreFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — SpringFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — SarahFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — Sand HillFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — PoplarFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — MapleFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — Hill RiverFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — CrossFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — CameronFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — CableFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — BadgerFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Aquatic Plant Report — Badger (0104)Aquatic Plant Report · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — BadgerFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — BadgerPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — CableFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Aquatic Plant Report — Cameron (0103)Aquatic Plant Report · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — CameronFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish are in Polk County lakes?
Polk County, Minnesota has 16 documented fish species across 9 lakes, including Black Bullhead, Northern Pike, White Sucker, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie.
What is the best-graded fishing lake in Polk County?
Poplar Lake holds the highest water-quality grade (A) among Polk County lakes with a documented fishery.