Washington County Minnesota Fishing
43 documented fish species across 34 Washington County lakes.
Game Fish
Panfish
Trout, Salmon & Coldwater
Catfish & Bullhead
Other Species
Washington County Fishing Lakes
| Lake | Clarity | Max Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Lake | 14 ft | 27 ft | 6 |
| Square Lake | 17 ft | 68 ft | 9 |
| White Bear Lake | 14.4 ft | 83 ft | 18 |
| Halfbreed Lake | 5.2 ft | 34 ft | 10 |
| Big Carnelian Lake | 14.5 ft | 66 ft | 12 |
| Lily Lake | 10.5 ft | 51 ft | 10 |
| Little Carnelian Lake | 20 ft | 68 ft | 10 |
| Elmo Lake | 11.1 ft | 140 ft | 13 |
| Jane Lake | 13 ft | 39 ft | 11 |
| Olson Lake | 11.2 ft | 15 ft | 11 |
| Sunset Lake | 9.5 ft | 17 ft | 11 |
| Pine Tree Lake | 8.5 ft | - | 8 |
| East Boot Lake | 15 ft | 27 ft | 7 |
| West Boot Lake | 14 ft | 34 ft | 8 |
| Pool | 5.9 ft | 78 ft | 36 |
| Clear Lake | 6.2 ft | 28 ft | 14 |
| Pool of Lake St Croix | 4.3 ft | 78 ft | 36 |
| Lost Lake | 6.3 ft | 34 ft | 11 |
| Tanners Lake | 6.6 ft | 46 ft | 10 |
| Demontreville Lake | 10.2 ft | 24 ft | 12 |
| Long Lake | 2.8 ft | 60 ft | 12 |
| Unnamed Lake | 3 ft | 60 ft | 12 |
| Battle Creek Lake | 7.2 ft | 15.3 ft | 10 |
| Shields Lake | 4.4 ft | 27 ft | 8 |
| Forest Lake | 5.1 ft | 37 ft | 18 |
| Carver Lake | 7.4 ft | 36 ft | 13 |
| Bone Lake | 5.5 ft | 30 ft | 14 |
| Powers Lake | 5.8 ft | 41 ft | 8 |
| Mckusick Lake | 6 ft | - | 7 |
| Horseshoe Lake | 4.8 ft | 11.3 ft | 8 |
| Colby Lake | 3.8 ft | 11 ft | 8 |
| Goose Lake | 3 ft | 25 ft | 7 |
| Rose Lake | 1.8 ft | 11.3 ft | 8 |
| S School Section Lake | 4 ft | 26 ft | 9 |
Washington 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 — White BearFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — Big MarineFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — TannersFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — SquareFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — CloverdaleFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — LongFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — Little CarnelianFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — LilyFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — St. CroixFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — JaneFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — KeewahtinFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — ForestFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — ElmoFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — ClearFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — CarverFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — BoneFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — Big CarnelianFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — Battle CreekFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — Battle CreekFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — Battle CreekPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish are in Washington County lakes?
Washington County, Minnesota has 43 documented fish species across 34 lakes, including Black Crappie, Hybrid Sunfish, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike.
Which Washington County fishing lake has the cleanest water?
Clear Lake ranks highest on nutrient and algae readings among Washington County lakes with a documented fishery.