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Fishing Spots Near Brainerd, Minnesota

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Top Fishing Spots Near Brainerd, Minnesota

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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 RampTrailer Accessible Boat LaunchGravel Boat Ramp
Amenities
ADA ParkingBoat DockToiletTrailer Parking
Species
BluegillCrappieLargemouth bassNorthern pikePerchPumpkinseedRock bassSmallmouth bassWalleyeWhite 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 o...
Size
9,899 acres
Access
Paved Boat RampTrailer Accessible Boat LaunchCarry-In Boat LaunchNatural Boat Ramp
Amenities
ADA ParkingBoat DockToiletTrailer Parking
Species
BluegillBurbotCrappieLargemouth bassMuskellungeNorthern pikePerchPumpkinseedRock bassSmallmouth bassWalleye
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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 RampTrailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Boat DockToiletTrailer Parking
Species
BluegillCrappieLargemouth bassNorthern pikePerchPumpkinseedRock bassSmallmouth bassWalleye
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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 ...
Size
2,663 acres
Access
Paved Boat RampTrailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Boat DockToiletTrailer Parking
Species
BluegillCrappieLargemouth bassMuskellungeNorthern pikePerchPumpkinseedRock bassSmallmouth bassTiger muskellungeWalleye
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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 RampTrailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Boat DockToiletTrailer Parking
Species
BluegillCrappieLargemouth bassNorthern pikePerchPumpkinseedRock bassSmallmouth bassWalleye
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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 RampTrailer Accessible Boat LaunchNatural Boat RampCarry-In Boat Launch
Amenities
ADA ParkingBoat DockToiletTrailer Parking
Species
BluegillCrappieLargemouth bassNorthern pikePerchPumpkinseedRock bassSmallmouth bassWalleye
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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 RampTrailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Boat DockToiletTrailer Parking
Species
BluegillCrappieLake troutLargemouth bassNorthern pikePerchPumpkinseedRock bassSmallmouth bassWalleye
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Pig Lake

Pig Lake

Quality largemouth bass and bluegill. Most northern pike are under 30-inches.
Size
190 acres
Access
Carry-In Boat Launch
Species
BluegillCrappieLargemouth bassNorthern pikePerchPumpkinseedRock bassSmallmouth bassWalleye
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Fish Trap Lake

Fish Trap Lake

Size
1,152 acres
Access
Paved Boat RampTrailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Boat DockToiletTrailer Parking
Species
BluegillCrappieLargemouth bassMuskellungeNorthern pikePerchPumpkinseedRock bassSmallmouth bassWalleye
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Fishing Spots

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Boom Lake

Boom Lake

Size
8 acres
Access
Carry-In Boat LaunchNatural Boat Ramp
Amenities
Toilet
Species
Bluegill
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Gilbert Lake

Gilbert Lake

Size
363 acres
Access
Paved Boat RampTrailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Boat DockTrailer Parking
Species
BluegillCrappieLargemouth bassNorthern pikePerchPumpkinseedRock bassWalleye
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Rice Lake

Rice Lake

Size
42 acres
Species
Northern pikeSmallmouth bassWalleye
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Rice Lake

Rice Lake

Size
314 acres
Access
Paved Boat RampTrailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Boat DockToiletTrailer Parking
Species
BluegillChannel catfishCrappieLargemouth bassMuskellungeNorthern pikePerchPumpkinseedRock bassSmallmouth bassWalleye
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Buffalo Lake

Buffalo Lake

Size
12 acres
Species
CrappiePerchWalleye
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Mud Lake

Mud Lake

Size
149 acres
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Perch Lake

Perch Lake

Size
265 acres
Access
Paved Boat RampTrailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Boat DockTrailer Parking
Species
BluegillCrappieLargemouth bassNorthern pikePerchPumpkinseedRock bassSmallmouth bassWalleye
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Rush Lake

Rush Lake

Size
27 acres
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Red Sand Lake

Red Sand Lake

Size
524 acres
Access
Paved Boat RampTrailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Boat DockTrailer Parking
Species
BluegillCrappieLargemouth bassNorthern pikePerchPumpkinseedWalleye
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White Sand Lake

White Sand Lake

Size
425 acres
Access
Paved Boat RampTrailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Boat DockToiletTrailer Parking
Species
BluegillCrappieLargemouth bassNorthern pikePerchPumpkinseedRock bassWalleye
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Wise Lake

Wise Lake

Size
129 acres
Species
CrappieLargemouth bassNorthern pikePerchPumpkinseed
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Jacks Lake

Jacks Lake

Size
27 acres
Species
Walleye
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Tamarack Lake

Tamarack Lake

Size
35 acres
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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
155 acres
Species
BluegillCrappieLargemouth bassNorthern pikePerchPumpkinseedSmallmouth bassWalleye
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Horseshoe Lake

Horseshoe Lake

Size
22 acres
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Rice Lake

Rice Lake

Size
63 acres
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Mud Lake

Mud Lake

Size
19 acres
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Mud Lake

Mud Lake

Size
8 acres
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Mine Lake

Mine Lake

Size
17 acres
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Little Whipple Lake

Little Whipple Lake

Size
40 acres
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Horseshoe Lake

Horseshoe Lake

Size
83 acres
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Russell Lake

Russell Lake

Size
146 acres
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Upper Whipple Lake

Upper Whipple Lake

Size
100 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 RampTrailer Accessible Boat LaunchGravel Boat Ramp
Amenities
ADA ParkingBoat DockToiletTrailer Parking
Species
BluegillCrappieLargemouth bassNorthern pikePerchPumpkinseedRock bassSmallmouth bassWalleyeWhite bass
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Island Lake

Island Lake

Size
36 acres
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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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Hartley Lake

Hartley Lake

Size
134 acres
Species
BluegillCrappieLargemouth bassNorthern pikePerchPumpkinseedWalleye
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