Namakan Lake

24,066 ac
Surface area: 150 ft
Max depth · 44.5 ft avg: 18
Fish species · from DNR surveys

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Fish species

From MN DNR fisheries surveys (last 10 years)

Black bullheadBlack crappieBluegillBurbotCisco speciesLake sturgeonLake troutLake whitefishNorthern pikePumpkinseedRainbow smeltRedhorseRock bassSaugerSmallmouth bassWalleyeWhite suckerYellow perch

Special fishing regulations

Walleye and Sauger

Combined possession limit six, only four may be walleye. All walleye from 18-26" must be immediately released. One over 26" allowed in possession.

Invasive species

Known invasives

Spiny waterflea, Zebra mussel

Clean and dry your gear before leaving to prevent spread.

Nearest entry points

EP 12 - Little Vermilion Lake

13.0 mi away · Motor

EP 12A - Lac La Croix Only

14.6 mi away · Motor

EP 14 - Little Indian Sioux River North

29.0 mi away · Non-motor

Lake data sourced from MN DNR LakeFinder · DOW 69069300

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