Fishing Spots Near
Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Top Fishing Spots Near Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Lake Saint Croix

Lake Saint Croix

Diverse and productive fishery features walleye, sauger, smallmouth and white bass. Good numbers of pike and catfish are overlooked. 25 river miles.
Size
7,692 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Boat Dock
Toilet
Trailer Parking
Species
Bluegill
Brown trout
Channel catfish
Crappie
Flathead catfish
Largemouth bass
Muskellunge
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Sauger
Smallmouth bass
Sturgeon
Walleye
White bass
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White Bear Lake

White Bear Lake

The most effective baits for gamefish along the deep weed edges of White Bear Lake are deep-diving crankbaits, slip-bobber rigs, jig/live bait combos or Lindy rigs tipped with live bait.
Size
2,408 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Carry-In Boat Launch
Natural Boat Ramp
Amenities
Boat Dock
Trailer Parking
Toilet
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Muskellunge
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Sauger
Smallmouth bass
Tiger muskellunge
Walleye
White bass
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Bald Eagle Lake

Bald Eagle Lake

Building a trophy muskie fishery. 25-pounders have been caught.
Size
1,009 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
Smallmouth bass
Tiger muskellunge
Walleye
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Lower Prior Lake

Lower Prior Lake

The Priors are known for their terrific bass fishing. Good numbers and sizes are available. Lots of panfish around.
Size
938 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Boat Dock
Toilet
Trailer Parking
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Smallmouth bass
Walleye
White bass
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Upper Prior Lake

Upper Prior Lake

The Priors are known for their terrific bass fishing. Good numbers and sizes are available. Lots of panfish around.
Size
423 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Boat Dock
Toilet
Trailer Parking
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Smallmouth bass
Walleye
White bass
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Medicine Lake

Medicine Lake

Most anglers fish the lake for panfish. Nice bluegill and crappie populations. Largemouth bass, northern pike and walleye available.
Size
907 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Boat Dock
Toilet
Trailer Parking
Species
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Smallmouth bass
Walleye
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Lake Minnetonka

Lake Minnetonka

The bass population here offers both quality size and good numbers. This metropolitan lake is surrounded by 15 communities. Comprised of a series of smaller, interconnected lakes and bays that, when totaled, ranks as the…
Size
13,858 acres
Access
Carry-In Boat Launch
Natural Boat Ramp
Gravel Boat Ramp
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Boat Dock
Toilet
Trailer Parking
ADA Parking
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Muskellunge
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Smallmouth bass
Tiger muskellunge
Walleye
White bass
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Lake Pepin

Lake Pepin

Size
25,483 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Carry-In Boat Launch
Natural Boat Ramp
Gravel Boat Ramp
Amenities
Boat Dock
Toilet
Trailer Parking
Breakwater Fishing
Species
Bluegill
Brown trout
Channel catfish
Crappie
Flathead catfish
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Sauger
Smallmouth bass
Sturgeon
Walleye
White bass
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Chisago Lake

Chisago Lake

Shallow water catches are often the rule here. You'll need a pushpole for some of the best bass fishing areas. Most walleye are caught in the winter or spring.
Size
1,044 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Boat Dock
Toilet
Trailer Parking
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Walleye
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All Fishing Spots Near Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Lake Robert

Lake Robert

Size
10 acres
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Gables Lake

Gables Lake

Size
5 acres
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Mooers Lake

Mooers Lake

Size
122 acres
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Spring Lake

Spring Lake

Size
1,499 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Trailer Parking
Species
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Crappie
Flathead catfish
Largemouth bass
Muskellunge
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Sauger
Smallmouth bass
Walleye
White bass
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Bailey Lake

Bailey Lake

Size
61 acres
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Lake Rebecca

Lake Rebecca

Size
82 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Trailer Parking
Species
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Muskellunge
Northern pike
Perch
Sauger
Smallmouth bass
Tiger muskellunge
Walleye
White bass
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River Lake

River Lake

Size
175 acres
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Baldwin Lake

Baldwin Lake

Size
464 acres
Species
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Flathead catfish
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Rock bass
Sauger
Smallmouth bass
Walleye
White bass
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Conley Lake

Conley Lake

Size
92 acres
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La Lake

La Lake

Size
41 acres
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Ria Lake

Ria Lake

Size
12 acres
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Lake Isabelle

Lake Isabelle

Size
89 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Trailer Parking
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Sauger
Walleye
White bass
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Simley Lake

Simley Lake

Size
10 acres
Access
Species
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Smallmouth bass
Walleye
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Colby Lake

Colby Lake

Size
75 acres
Access
Species
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Walleye
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Bull Frog Lake

Bull Frog Lake

Size
24 acres
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Carver Lake

Carver Lake

Size
48 acres
Access
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Walleye
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Powers Lake

Powers Lake

Size
49 acres
Access
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Walleye
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Unnamed (north Star)

Unnamed (north Star)

Size
74 acres
Species
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
White bass
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Marcott Lakes

Marcott Lakes

Size
12 acres
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Wilmes Lake

Wilmes Lake

Size
16 acres
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Marcott Lake

Marcott Lake

Size
21 acres
Species
Bluegill
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Markgrafs Lake

Markgrafs Lake

Size
46 acres
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Dickman Lake

Dickman Lake

Size
23 acres
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Pigs Eye Lake

Pigs Eye Lake

Size
815 acres
Species
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Sauger
White bass
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Schmidt Lake

Schmidt Lake

Size
61 acres
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Stark Lake

Stark Lake

Size
16 acres
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Horseshoe Lake

Horseshoe Lake

Size
15 acres
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Lake Saint Croix

Lake Saint Croix

Diverse and productive fishery features walleye, sauger, smallmouth and white bass. Good numbers of pike and catfish are overlooked. 25 river miles.
Size
7,692 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Boat Dock
Toilet
Trailer Parking
Species
Bluegill
Brown trout
Channel catfish
Crappie
Flathead catfish
Largemouth bass
Muskellunge
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Sauger
Smallmouth bass
Sturgeon
Walleye
White bass
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Battle Creek Lake

Battle Creek Lake

Size
94 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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Hornbean Lake

Hornbean Lake

Size
22 acres
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