Fishing Spots Near
Staples, Minnesota

Top Fishing Spots Near Staples, Minnesota

Fish Trap Lake

Fish Trap Lake

Size
1,152 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
Rock bass
Smallmouth bass
Walleye
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Lake Alexander

Lake Alexander

Alexander is considered by many as one of the best walleye lakes in Central Minnesota. High numbers of quality smallmouth and largemouth bass. Also muskie and northern pike. Plenty of structure.
Size
2,663 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
Rock bass
Smallmouth bass
Tiger muskellunge
Walleye
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Gull Lake

Gull Lake

Walleye stocking maintains an excellent fishery. Tullibee are forage for trophy pike and walleye. Good numbers of bass and crappie too. Ideal mix of structure and weeds.
Size
9,898 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Carry-In Boat Launch
Natural Boat Ramp
Amenities
ADA Parking
Boat Dock
Toilet
Trailer Parking
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Muskellunge
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Smallmouth bass
Walleye
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Lake Hubert

Lake Hubert

One of the better largemouth lakes in the area. Stick with baits that work well near weedbeds. Good numbers of walleye and smallies.
Size
1,288 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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North Long Lake

North Long Lake

Best known for a good bass population. Lots of 3+ pound fish. Pike are fair in numbers. Look for 5-7 inch bluegills and 6-12 inch crappie.
Size
6,131 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Gravel Boat Ramp
Amenities
ADA Parking
Boat Dock
Toilet
Trailer Parking
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Smallmouth bass
Walleye
White bass
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Lower Hay Lake

Lower Hay Lake

Quality largemouth bass and bluegill. Most northern pike are under 30-inches.
Size
700 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Amenities
Boat Dock
Toilet
Trailer Parking
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Lake trout
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Smallmouth bass
Walleye
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Pelican Lake

Pelican Lake

Near Nisswa, MN, this deep, clear water features plenty of structure and numerous walleye. Consistent producer year-round. Work the shallow bays for early season largemouth and crappie.
Size
8,419 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Carry-In Boat Launch
Natural Boat Ramp
Amenities
Boat Dock
Toilet
Trailer Parking
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Smallmouth bass
Walleye
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Clamshell Lake

Clamshell Lake

Quality largemouth bass and bluegill. Most northern pike are under 30-inches.
Size
208 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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Lake Osakis

Lake Osakis

A wonderful multi-species lake. Plenty of walleye, northern pike and largemouth bass. Numerous crappie and bluegill. Good mix of weeds and structure. One of the state's best and most popular lakes. Tops for ice fishing.
Size
6,336 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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Dower Lake

Dower Lake

Size
80 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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Edwards Lake

Edwards Lake

Size
25 acres
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Hayden Lake

Hayden Lake

Size
187 acres
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Benz Lake

Benz Lake

Size
16 acres
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Tucker Lake

Tucker Lake

Size
33 acres
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Jacobson Lake

Jacobson Lake

Size
22 acres
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Lovejoy Lake

Lovejoy Lake

Size
48 acres
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Stones Lake

Stones Lake

Size
35 acres
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Mumm Lake

Mumm Lake

Size
33 acres
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Lawrence Lake

Lawrence Lake

Size
144 acres
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Jasmer Lake

Jasmer Lake

Size
22 acres
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Johnson Lake

Johnson Lake

Size
10 acres
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Simon Lake

Simon Lake

Size
106 acres
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Toms Lake

Toms Lake

Size
60 acres
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Radabaugh Lake

Radabaugh Lake

Size
37 acres
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Rice Lake

Rice Lake

Size
10 acres
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Farber Lake

Farber Lake

Size
15 acres
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Rice Lake

Rice Lake

Size
301 acres
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Mud Lake

Mud Lake

Size
5 acres
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Dog Lake

Dog Lake

Size
107 acres
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Cat Lake

Cat Lake

Size
108 acres
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Pulvers Lake

Pulvers Lake

Size
21 acres
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West Nelson Lake

West Nelson Lake

Size
36 acres
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Mud Lake

Mud Lake

Size
79 acres
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Farnham Lake

Farnham Lake

Size
137 acres
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Doe Lake

Doe Lake

Size
10 acres
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Rat Lake

Rat Lake

Size
17 acres
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Mud Lake

Mud Lake

Size
32 acres
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East Nelson Lake

East Nelson Lake

Size
7 acres
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Moonshine Lake

Moonshine Lake

Size
22 acres
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