Features
Pokegama Lake is noted for its scenic beauty and many islands. It is part of a navigable chain of lakes which includes: Little Jay Gould Lake, Jay Gould Lake and Blackwater Lake. The Mississippi River flows into Blackwater Lake and outlets at the Pokegama Dam Recreation Area just west of Grand Rapids.
The lake receives heavy recreational boating pressure during summer, but surprisingly light fishing pressure.
A consumption advisory has been placed on northern pike, walleye and sucker. Check the state fish consumption advisory brochure for details.
Forage
Smelt, perch, tullibee (cisco), sucker and redhorse comprise the forage base. Smelt have become an important forage species.

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Understanding Abundance
Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.
Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.Understanding Abundance
Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.
Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.