Fishing Spots Near
Brainerd, Minnesota

Top Fishing Spots Near Brainerd, Minnesota

North Long Lake

North Long Lake

Best known for a good bass population. Lots of 3+ pound fish. Pike are fair in numbers. Look for 5-7 inch bluegills and 6-12 inch crappie.
Size
6,131 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Gravel Boat Ramp
Amenities
ADA Parking
Boat Dock
Toilet
Trailer Parking
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Smallmouth bass
Walleye
White bass
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Gull Lake

Gull Lake

Walleye stocking maintains an excellent fishery. Tullibee are forage for trophy pike and walleye. Good numbers of bass and crappie too. Ideal mix of structure and weeds.
Size
9,898 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Carry-In Boat Launch
Natural Boat Ramp
Amenities
ADA Parking
Boat Dock
Toilet
Trailer Parking
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Muskellunge
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Smallmouth bass
Walleye
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Lake Hubert

Lake Hubert

One of the better largemouth lakes in the area. Stick with baits that work well near weedbeds. Good numbers of walleye and smallies.
Size
1,288 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Boat Dock
Toilet
Trailer Parking
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Smallmouth bass
Walleye
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Pelican Lake

Pelican Lake

Near Nisswa, MN, this deep, clear water features plenty of structure and numerous walleye. Consistent producer year-round. Work the shallow bays for early season largemouth and crappie.
Size
8,419 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Carry-In Boat Launch
Natural Boat Ramp
Amenities
Boat Dock
Toilet
Trailer Parking
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Smallmouth bass
Walleye
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Lake Alexander

Lake Alexander

Alexander is considered by many as one of the best walleye lakes in Central Minnesota. High numbers of quality smallmouth and largemouth bass. Also muskie and northern pike. Plenty of structure.
Size
2,663 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Boat Dock
Toilet
Trailer Parking
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Muskellunge
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Smallmouth bass
Tiger muskellunge
Walleye
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Clamshell Lake

Clamshell Lake

Quality largemouth bass and bluegill. Most northern pike are under 30-inches.
Size
208 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Boat Dock
Toilet
Trailer Parking
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Smallmouth bass
Walleye
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Cross Lake

Cross Lake

Quality largemouth bass and bluegill. Most northern pike are under 30-inches.
Size
1,777 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Natural Boat Ramp
Carry-In Boat Launch
Amenities
ADA Parking
Boat Dock
Toilet
Trailer Parking
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Smallmouth bass
Walleye
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Lower Hay Lake

Lower Hay Lake

Quality largemouth bass and bluegill. Most northern pike are under 30-inches.
Size
700 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Boat Dock
Toilet
Trailer Parking
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Lake trout
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Smallmouth bass
Walleye
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Pig Lake

Pig Lake

Quality largemouth bass and bluegill. Most northern pike are under 30-inches.
Size
191 acres
Access
Carry-In Boat Launch
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Smallmouth bass
Walleye
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All Fishing Spots Near Brainerd, Minnesota

Boom Lake

Boom Lake

Size
8 acres
Access
Carry-In Boat Launch
Natural Boat Ramp
Amenities
Toilet
Species
Bluegill
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Rice Lake

Rice Lake

Size
42 acres
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Gilbert Lake

Gilbert Lake

Size
363 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Boat Dock
Trailer Parking
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Walleye
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Rice Lake

Rice Lake

Size
314 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Boat Dock
Toilet
Trailer Parking
Species
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Muskellunge
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Smallmouth bass
Walleye
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Buffalo Lake

Buffalo Lake

Size
12 acres
Species
Crappie
Perch
Walleye
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Mud Lake

Mud Lake

Size
150 acres
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Perch Lake

Perch Lake

Size
265 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Boat Dock
Trailer Parking
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Smallmouth bass
Walleye
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Rush Lake

Rush Lake

Size
27 acres
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White Sand Lake

White Sand Lake

Size
426 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Boat Dock
Toilet
Trailer Parking
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Walleye
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Red Sand Lake

Red Sand Lake

Size
524 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Boat Dock
Trailer Parking
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Walleye
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Wise Lake

Wise Lake

Size
129 acres
Species
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
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Tamarack Lake

Tamarack Lake

Size
35 acres
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Jacks Lake

Jacks Lake

Size
27 acres
Species
Walleye
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Unnamed

Unnamed

Size
10 acres
Species
Walleye
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Carlson Lake

Carlson Lake

Size
35 acres
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Lower Whipple Lake

Lower Whipple Lake

Size
156 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
ADA Parking
Boat Dock
Toilet
Trailer Parking
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Smallmouth bass
Walleye
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Russell Lake

Russell Lake

Size
146 acres
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Horseshoe Lake

Horseshoe Lake

Size
22 acres
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Mine Lake

Mine Lake

Size
17 acres
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Mud Lake

Mud Lake

Size
19 acres
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Rice Lake

Rice Lake

Size
63 acres
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Horseshoe Lake

Horseshoe Lake

Size
83 acres
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Little Whipple Lake

Little Whipple Lake

Size
40 acres
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Mud Lake

Mud Lake

Size
8 acres
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Upper Whipple Lake

Upper Whipple Lake

Size
100 acres
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Island Lake

Island Lake

Size
36 acres
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North Long Lake

North Long Lake

Best known for a good bass population. Lots of 3+ pound fish. Pike are fair in numbers. Look for 5-7 inch bluegills and 6-12 inch crappie.
Size
6,131 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Gravel Boat Ramp
Amenities
ADA Parking
Boat Dock
Toilet
Trailer Parking
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Smallmouth bass
Walleye
White bass
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Mile Lake

Mile Lake

Size
81 acres
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Bass Lake

Bass Lake

Size
33 acres
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Mud Lake

Mud Lake

Size
70 acres
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