Walleye lake, Northern pike lake, Crappie lake, Sunfish lake

First Lake

Public access

First Lake is a 69-acre lake in Clearwater County, 36 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 1987. Recorded species include walleye, northern pike and crappie.

Details

DNR lake ID
15013900
County
Clearwater
Surface area
69 acres
Maximum depth
36 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
19 acres, 27% of the lake
Shoreline
2.3 miles
Latest DNR fish survey
June 1987, population assessment
Surveys on record
2, since 1976
Game fish caught in the 1987 survey
yellow perch 479, northern pike 21, rock bass 16, bluegill 2, hybrid sunfish 1, walleye 1, black crappie 1
Fish species recorded
black crappie, bluegill, hybrid sunfish, northern pike, rock bass, walleye, yellow perch, and 3 other species
First Lake Public Water Access Site
trailer launch, natural ramp, 4 trailer spaces, run by Clearwater County
Fish consumption
Follow the statewide guidelines; fish from this lake have not been tested
Size
Under 100 acres
Deepest point
30 to 59 feet
Public access
Yes

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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