Polk County Minnesota Fishing
16 documented fish species across 9 Polk County lakes.
Panfish
Catfish & Bullhead
Other Species
Polk County Fishing Lakes
| Lake | Clarity | Max Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Lake | 8.9 ft | 23 ft | 12 |
| Spring Lake | 5.6 ft | 35 ft | 12 |
| Badger Lake | 6.6 ft | 19 ft | 9 |
| Sarah Lake | 7.7 ft | 27 ft | 10 |
| Maple Lake | 3.3 ft | 14 ft | 12 |
| Sand Hill Lake | 6.9 ft | 17 ft | 6 |
| Whitefish Lake | 3.9 ft | 18 ft | 15 |
| Cross Lake | 3 ft | 19 ft | 9 |
| Hill River Lake | 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.
Which Polk County fishing lake has the cleanest water?
Poplar Lake ranks highest on nutrient and algae readings among Polk County lakes with a documented fishery.