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East Smith Lake

East Smith Lake is a 152-acre lake in Itasca County, 38 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 2009. Recorded species include walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass and crappie.

Details

DNR lake ID
31061600
County
Itasca
Surface area
152 acres
Maximum depth
38 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
68 acres, 45% of the lake
Shoreline
5.0 miles
Average water clarity
11.0 feet (Secchi disk, 1 readings)
Nearest town (DNR)
Alder
Latest DNR fish survey
August 2009, population assessment
Surveys on record
3, since 1975
Game fish caught in the 2009 survey
bluegill 108, northern pike 32, black crappie 32, yellow perch 8, largemouth bass 4
Fish species recorded
black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, yellow perch
Fish consumption
Follow the statewide guidelines; fish from this lake have not been tested
Size
100 to 499 acres
Deepest point
30 to 59 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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