Fishing Spots Near
St. Paul, Minnesota

Top Fishing Spots Near St. Paul, Minnesota

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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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 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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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 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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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 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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Chisago Lake

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
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All Fishing Spots Near St. Paul, Minnesota

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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Lake Como

Lake Como

Size
67 acres
Access
Species
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Walleye
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Lilly Lake

Lilly 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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Little Pig's Eye Lake

Little Pig's Eye Lake

Size
39 acres
Species
Perch
Walleye
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McCarrons Lake

McCarrons Lake

Size
73 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Trailer Parking
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Smallmouth bass
Tiger muskellunge
Walleye
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Lake Phalen

Lake Phalen

Size
190 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Toilet
Trailer Parking
Species
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Sauger
Tiger muskellunge
Walleye
White bass
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Round Lake

Round Lake

Size
18 acres
Access
Species
Bluegill
Largemouth bass
Pumpkinseed
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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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Sandy Lake

Sandy Lake

Size
30 acres
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Frost Lake

Frost Lake

Size
3 acres
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Upper Lake

Upper Lake

Size
6 acres
Species
Bluegill
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Pumpkinseed
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Pigs Eye Lake

Pigs Eye Lake

Size
815 acres
Species
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Sauger
White bass
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Keller Lake

Keller Lake

Size
69 acres
Access
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Tiger muskellunge
Walleye
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Wakefield Lake

Wakefield Lake

Size
21 acres
Access
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
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Savage Lake

Savage Lake

Size
16 acres
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Stark Lake

Stark Lake

Size
16 acres
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Three M Lake

Three M Lake

Size
22 acres
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Sunfish Lake

Sunfish Lake

Size
45 acres
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Bennett Lake

Bennett Lake

Size
24 acres
Access
Species
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Muskellunge
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Walleye
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Gervais Lake

Gervais Lake

Size
227 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Toilet
Trailer Parking
Species
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Muskellunge
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Tiger muskellunge
Walleye
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Beaver Lake

Beaver Lake

Size
78 acres
Access
Species
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Walleye
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Round Lake

Round Lake

Size
13 acres
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Unnamed (north Star)

Unnamed (north Star)

Size
74 acres
Species
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
White bass
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Augusta Lake

Augusta Lake

Size
33 acres
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Schmidt Lake

Schmidt Lake

Size
61 acres
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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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Kohlman Lake

Kohlman Lake

Size
82 acres
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Tiger muskellunge
Walleye
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Lemay Lake

Lemay Lake

Size
25 acres
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Lake Owasso

Lake Owasso

Size
362 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
Walleye
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