Fishing Spots Near
Independence, Minnesota

Top Fishing Spots Near Independence, Minnesota

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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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All Fishing Spots Near Independence, Minnesota

Lake Irene

Lake Irene

Size
19 acres
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Robina Lake

Robina Lake

Size
224 acres
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Haughey Lake

Haughey Lake

Size
47 acres
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
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Lake Rebecca

Lake Rebecca

Size
263 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
Smallmouth bass
Walleye
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Ox Yoke Lake

Ox Yoke Lake

Size
94 acres
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Rattail Lake

Rattail Lake

Size
12 acres
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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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Lake Sarah

Lake Sarah

Size
541 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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Rice Lake

Rice Lake

Size
140 acres
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Lake Ardmore

Lake Ardmore

Size
11 acres
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Pumpkinseed
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Halfmoon Lake

Halfmoon Lake

Size
30 acres
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Walleye
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Katrina Lake

Katrina Lake

Size
298 acres
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Long Lake

Long Lake

Size
49 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
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Spurzem Lake

Spurzem Lake

Size
73 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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Dutch Lake

Dutch Lake

Size
160 acres
Access
Gravel Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Trailer Parking
Species
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Walleye
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Winterhalter Lake

Winterhalter Lake

Size
15 acres
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
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Hafften Lake

Hafften Lake

Size
39 acres
Access
Gravel Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Boat Dock
Trailer Parking
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
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Whaletail Lake

Whaletail Lake

Size
497 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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Oak Lake

Oak Lake

Size
264 acres
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Walleye
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Cook Lake

Cook Lake

Size
72 acres
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Thomas Lake

Thomas Lake

Size
9 acres
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Lake Classen

Lake Classen

Size
53 acres
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School Lake

School Lake

Size
9 acres
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Forest Lake

Forest 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
87 acres
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
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Schendel Lake

Schendel Lake

Size
39 acres
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
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Mud Lake

Mud Lake

Size
209 acres
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Saunders

Saunders

Size
37 acres
Species
Largemouth bass
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Peter Lake

Peter Lake

Size
49 acres
Species
Bluegill
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
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Langdon Lake

Langdon Lake

Size
142 acres
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
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Thies Lake

Thies Lake

Size
10 acres
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