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Fish Lake Flowage

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Fish Lake Flowage is a 3,259-acre lake in St. Louis County, 36 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 2025. Recorded species include walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass and crappie.

Details

DNR lake ID
69049100
County
St. Louis
Surface area
3,259 acres
Maximum depth
36 feet
Shoreline
54.2 miles
Average water clarity
7.6 feet (Secchi disk, 4 readings)
Nearest town (DNR)
Duluth
Latest DNR fish survey
September 2025, targeted survey
Surveys on record
21, since 1988
Game fish caught in the 2025 survey
walleye 20
Fish species recorded
black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, walleye, yellow perch, and 9 other species
Fish Lake, High Banks (N) Public Water Access Site
trailer launch, concrete slab ramp, 1 dock, 21 trailer spaces, toilet, run by Minnesota Power
Fish Lake (S) Public Water Access Site
trailer launch, concrete slab ramp, 1 dock, toilet, run by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Infested waters list
spiny waterflea
Special regulation
Crappie, Sunfish: Daily limit five.
Special regulation
Walleye: All less than 13" or greater than 17" must be immediately released. One over 26" allowed in possession. Possession limit three.
Eating advice, sensitive populations
all species: all sizes - do not eat
Eating advice, general populations
all species: all sizes - 1 serving/month
Size
2,000 acres or more
Deepest point
30 to 59 feet
Public access
Yes
Lake-specific eating advice
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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