Fishing Spots Near
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Top Fishing Spots Near Minneapolis, 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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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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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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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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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 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 Minneapolis, Minnesota

Powderhorn Lake

Powderhorn Lake

Size
10 acres
Access
Species
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
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Lake of the Isles

Lake of the Isles

Size
121 acres
Access
Carry-In Boat Launch
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Tiger muskellunge
Walleye
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Bde Maka Ska

Bde Maka Ska

Size
418 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Boat Dock
Toilet
Species
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Muskellunge
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Tiger muskellunge
Walleye
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Cedar Lake

Cedar Lake

Size
169 acres
Access
Carry-In Boat Launch
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Muskellunge
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Tiger muskellunge
Walleye
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Brownie Lake

Brownie Lake

Size
9 acres
Access
Carry-In Boat Launch
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Tiger muskellunge
Walleye
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Birch Pond

Birch Pond

Size
2 acres
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Wirth Lake

Wirth Lake

Size
37 acres
Access
Carry-In Boat Launch
Paved 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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Lake Hiawatha

Lake Hiawatha

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

Lake Harriet

Size
338 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Carry-In Boat Launch
Amenities
Toilet
Trailer Parking
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Flathead catfish
Largemouth bass
Muskellunge
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rainbow trout
Sturgeon
Walleye
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Twin Lakes

Twin Lakes

Size
12 acres
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Bass Lake

Bass Lake

Size
49 acres
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Twin Lake

Twin Lake

Size
21 acres
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
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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Sweeney Lake

Sweeney Lake

Size
68 acres
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
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Rice Lake

Rice Lake

Size
3 acres
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Diamond Lake

Diamond Lake

Size
50 acres
Access
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Pumpkinseed
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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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Mother Lake

Mother Lake

Size
26 acres
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Crystal Lake

Crystal Lake

Size
74 acres
Access
Gravel Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Toilet
Trailer Parking
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Tiger muskellunge
Walleye
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Hart Lake

Hart Lake

Size
7 acres
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Meadowbrook Lake

Meadowbrook Lake

Size
27 acres
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Labelle Pond

Labelle Pond

Size
9 acres
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Lake Harvey

Lake Harvey

Size
6 acres
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Victoria Lake

Victoria Lake

Size
9 acres
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Ryan Lake

Ryan Lake

Size
13 acres
Access
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Walleye
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Westwood Lake

Westwood Lake

Size
38 acres
Species
Bluegill
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Silver Lake

Silver Lake

Size
71 acres
Access
Natural 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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Melody Lake

Melody Lake

Size
9 acres
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Highlands Lake

Highlands Lake

Size
9 acres
Species
Bluegill
Largemouth bass
Perch
Walleye
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Wood Lake

Wood Lake

Size
19 acres
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