Fishing Spots Near
North Branch, Minnesota

Top Fishing Spots Near North Branch, Minnesota

North Center Lake

Fluorescent-colored jigs are the rule on North Center. This is a good spring/fall walleye lake. The numbers and average size of bass are excellent.

Size

764 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

South Lindstrom 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

471 acres

Access

Species

Bluegill

Crappie

Largemouth bass

Northern pike

Perch

Pumpkinseed

Walleye

South Center Lake

Some of the largest pike in the area are taken here, in addition to large crappie and bluegill. Decent walleye.

Size

909 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

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

Deer Lake

This is your now your favorite bass and muskie lake! Probably the finest 'action' lake in the state for these fish. There are not a lot of trophies, but numbers are high.

Size

786 acres

Access

Paved Boat Ramp

Trailer Accessible Boat Launch

Species

Bluegill

Crappie

Largemouth bass

Muskellunge

Northern pike

Perch

Pumpkinseed

Rock bass

Walleye

White bass

Bone Lake

One of Wisconsin's top muskie lakes. Mid-June through July is considered prime time for trophies. Largemouth bass are abundant and includes some 6-pounders. Perch, crappie and bluegill add to the mix.

Size

1,664 acres

Access

Paved Boat Ramp

Trailer Accessible Boat Launch

Species

Bluegill

Crappie

Largemouth bass

Muskellunge

Northern pike

Perch

Pumpkinseed

Rock bass

Smallmouth bass

Balsam Lake

The best fishing occurs in spring and late fall. Look for largemouth, northern pike, walleye, bluegill and crappie. Look for weed points and inside turns to yield the most fish.

Size

1,901 acres

Access

Paved Boat Ramp

Trailer Accessible Boat Launch

Species

Bluegill

Crappie

Largemouth bass

Northern pike

Perch

Pumpkinseed

Rock bass

Smallmouth bass

Walleye

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

Wapogasset Lake

Growth rates for muskie, walleye and bluegill are above average. Nice crappie and smallmouth.

Size

1,185 acres

Access

Paved Boat Ramp

Trailer Accessible Boat Launch

Species

Bluegill

Crappie

Largemouth bass

Muskellunge

Northern pike

Perch

Pumpkinseed

Rock bass

Smallmouth bass

Walleye

White bass

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All Fishing Spots Near North Branch, Minnesota

Mud Lake

Size

58 acres

Chain Lake

Size

108 acres

Species

Pumpkinseed

Grass Lake

Size

49 acres

Long Lake

Size

17 acres

Species

Walleye

Round

Size

10 acres

Species

Bluegill

Crappie

Northern pike

Perch

Pumpkinseed

Peterson Slough

Size

32 acres

Rice Lake

Size

41 acres

Mud Lake

Size

10 acres

Mud Lake

Size

21 acres

Rat Lake

Size

3 acres

Knute Lake

Size

11 acres

Sunrise River Pool 3

Size

1 acres

Spring Lake

Size

11 acres

Horseleg Lake

Size

81 acres

Vibo Lake

Size

56 acres

Hurley Lake

Size

35 acres

Horseshoe Lake

Size

105 acres

North Pool

Size

486 acres

Access

Carry-In Boat Launch

Natural Boat Ramp

Species

Bluegill

Crappie

Largemouth bass

Northern pike

Perch

Pumpkinseed

Rock bass

Walleye

Fish Lake

Size

311 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

Tamarack Lake

Size

69 acres

Upper Birch Lake

Size

62 acres

Sunrise Lake

Size

763 acres

Species

Bluegill

Crappie

Largemouth bass

Northern pike

Perch

Pumpkinseed

Walleye

Twin Lakes

Size

36 acres

Lower Birch Lake

Size

45 acres

Mud Lake

Size

198 acres

Long Lake

Size

95 acres

Horseshoe Lake

Size

217 acres

Access

Paved Boat Ramp

Trailer Accessible Boat Launch

Amenities

Boat Dock

Trailer Parking

Species

Bluegill

Crappie

Largemouth bass

Northern pike

Perch

Pumpkinseed

Big Pine Lake

Size

17 acres

Hoffman Lake

Size

59 acres

Species

Walleye

Little Pine Lake

Size

18 acres

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