Fishing Spots Near
Excelsior, Minnesota

Top Fishing Spots Near Excelsior, Minnesota

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 Independence

Lake Independence

A great panfish population here. The black crappie are large. Walleye are numerous and there are some quality muskie.
Size
814 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
Spotted bass
Striped 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 Waconia

Lake Waconia

A large, wind-swept lake with dark water. The many offshore bars hold most game and panfish. The bluegill and crappie are prime targets.
Size
3,069 acres
Access
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
Striped Bass
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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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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Clearwater Lake

Clearwater Lake

Size
3,113 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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All Fishing Spots Near Excelsior, Minnesota

Mud Lake

Mud Lake

Size
3 acres
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Galpin Lake

Galpin Lake

Size
46 acres
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College Lake

College Lake

Size
4 acres
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Saint Albans Bay

Saint Albans Bay

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
160 acres
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Smallmouth bass
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Lake Linden

Lake Linden

Size
1 acres
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Mary Lake

Mary Lake

Size
9 acres
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
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Christmas Lake

Christmas Lake

Size
259 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Boat Dock
Toilet
Trailer Parking
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rainbow trout
Walleye
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Lake Como

Lake Como

Size
8 acres
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Lake William

Lake William

Size
15 acres
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Silver Lake

Silver Lake

Size
18 acres
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Lake Lucy

Lake Lucy

Size
85 acres
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
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Harrison Lake

Harrison Lake

Size
4 acres
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Lake Hopper

Lake Hopper

Size
3 acres
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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 Ann

Lake Ann

Size
110 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Boat Dock
Toilet
Trailer Parking
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
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Lotus Lake

Lotus Lake

Size
236 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Boat Dock
Trailer Parking
Species
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Walleye
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Lake Minnewashta

Lake Minnewashta

Size
656 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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Lake Virginia

Lake Virginia

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
108 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Toilet
Trailer Parking
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Muskellunge
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Walleye
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Lake Saint Joe

Lake Saint Joe

Size
17 acres
Access
Carry-In Boat Launch
Natural Boat Ramp
Amenities
Trailer Parking
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
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Lake Louise

Lake Louise

Size
7 acres
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Lake Susan

Lake Susan

Size
81 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
White bass
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Lake Marion

Lake Marion

Size
13 acres
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
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Tamarack Lake

Tamarack Lake

Size
30 acres
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
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French Lake

French Lake

Size
20 acres
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Tanager Lake

Tanager Lake

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
51 acres
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Muskellunge
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Walleye
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Lake Holiday

Lake Holiday

Size
7 acres
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Duck Lake

Duck Lake

Size
38 acres
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Walleye
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Shaver Lake

Shaver Lake

Size
7 acres
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Lake Rose

Lake Rose

Size
23 acres
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Rice Marsh Lake

Rice Marsh Lake

Size
69 acres
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