Size
6,568ac
Boat Launch
Carry-in Launch
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
Species in Lake Bemidji
Walleye
Perch
Muskellunge
Northern pike
Bluegill
Rock bass
Largemouth bass
Crappie
Pumpkinseed
Overview
Good populations of walleye, northern and perch. Increasing numbers of largemouth bass and muskie provide an added dimension for anglers.
Lake Bemidji Map
Features
Lake Bemidji is one in a series of lakes linked by the Mississippi River. It is a high quality fishing lake and provides excellent recreational opportunities. In addition to its famed walleye fishing, Bemidji is known for producing big pike and excellent catches of perch.
Forage
Young-of-the-year perch, tullibee, sucker and several species of shiners, including spottail, common and mimic, are pre-dominant. Darters and logperch are also present.
Seasonal Movements
The movement of spawning walleye to the Mississippi River inlet area and into Lake Irving occurs each spring. Spawning northern pike migrate to the flooded vegetation of the Bass Creek and Balsam Creek areas.
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Top Fish Species
Walleye
8-25 in
Length Range
13 in
Length Range
2022
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
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.Species Lengths
2017
Aug
2022
Aug
