Northern pike lake, Crappie lake, Sunfish lake

West Smith Lake

West Smith Lake is a 34-acre lake in Itasca County, 28 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 1986. Recorded species include northern pike and crappie.

Details

DNR lake ID
31068000
County
Itasca
Surface area
34 acres
Maximum depth
28 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
15 acres, 44% of the lake
Shoreline
1.9 miles
Nearest town (DNR)
Alder
Latest DNR fish survey
June 1986, initial survey
Game fish caught in the 1986 survey
bluegill 22, black crappie 12, yellow perch 4, pumpkinseed 2, northern pike 1
Fish species recorded
black crappie, bluegill, northern pike, pumpkinseed, yellow perch
Fish consumption
Follow the statewide guidelines; fish from this lake have not been tested
Size
Under 100 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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