Fishing Spots Near
Mendota, Minnesota

Top Fishing Spots Near Mendota, Minnesota

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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All Fishing Spots Near Mendota, Minnesota

Augusta Lake

Augusta Lake

Size
33 acres
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Lemay Lake

Lemay Lake

Size
25 acres
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Upper Lake

Upper Lake

Size
6 acres
Species
Bluegill
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Pumpkinseed
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Snelling Lake

Snelling Lake

Size
99 acres
Access
Carry-In Boat Launch
Natural Boat Ramp
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Species
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
White bass
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Crosby Lake

Crosby Lake

Size
55 acres
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
White bass
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Rogers Lake

Rogers Lake

Size
104 acres
Access
Carry-In Boat Launch
Natural Boat Ramp
Amenities
ADA Parking
Toilet
Species
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Walleye
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Gun Club Lake

Gun Club Lake

Size
349 acres
Species
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Walleye
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Pickerel Lake

Pickerel Lake

Size
108 acres
Species
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Walleye
White bass
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Lemay Lake

Lemay Lake

Size
38 acres
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Perch
Pumpkinseed
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Sunfish Lake

Sunfish Lake

Size
45 acres
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Unnamed

Unnamed

Size
26 acres
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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Unnamed

Unnamed

Size
19 acres
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Mother Lake

Mother Lake

Size
26 acres
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Horseshoe Lake

Horseshoe Lake

Size
15 acres
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O'Leary Lake

O'Leary Lake

Size
9 acres
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Bur Oaks Pond

Bur Oaks Pond

Size
20 acres
Species
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Pumpkinseed
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Lake Nokomis

Lake Nokomis

Size
200 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Carry-In 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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Lake Hiawatha

Lake Hiawatha

Size
53 acres
Access
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Walleye
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Taft Lake

Taft Lake

Size
13 acres
Access
Species
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Tiger muskellunge
Walleye
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Schmidt Lake

Schmidt Lake

Size
61 acres
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Dickman Lake

Dickman Lake

Size
23 acres
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Stark Lake

Stark Lake

Size
16 acres
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Fish Lake

Fish Lake

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

Hurley Lake

Size
6 acres
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Thompson Lake

Thompson Lake

Size
7 acres
Access
Species
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Pumpkinseed
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Lilly Lake

Lilly Lake

Size
6 acres
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Blackhawk Lake

Blackhawk Lake

Size
32 acres
Access
Carry-In Boat Launch
Natural Boat Ramp
Amenities
Toilet
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Walleye
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Long Meadow Lake

Long Meadow Lake

Size
1,274 acres
Access
Amenities
Bank Fishing
Species
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Walleye
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Bald Lake

Bald Lake

Size
10 acres
Species
Bluegill
Channel catfish
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