Northern pike lake, Crappie lake, Sunfish lake

Markham Lake

Markham Lake is a 229-acre lake in St. Louis County, 29 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 1974. Recorded species include northern pike and crappie.

Details

DNR lake ID
69041400
County
St. Louis
Surface area
229 acres
Maximum depth
29 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
229 acres, 100% of the lake
Shoreline
3.7 miles
Nearest town (DNR)
Markham
Latest DNR fish survey
August 1974, initial survey
Game fish caught in the 1974 survey
black crappie 29, bluegill 5, pumpkinseed 2, northern pike 1, yellow perch 1
Fish species recorded
black crappie, bluegill, northern pike, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, and 2 other species
Fish consumption
Follow the northeast guidelines; fish from this lake have not been tested
Size
100 to 499 acres
Deepest point
15 to 29 feet

Sources

Survey catches show what DNR nets and electrofishing found on the survey date, not how the fishing is today. Check the current regulations and the Department of Health advice before you keep fish, and confirm access conditions before you tow a boat.

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