Fishing Spots Near Watertown, Minnesota

A large, wind-swept lake with dark water. The many offshore bars hold most game and panfish. The bluegill and crappie are prime targets.

A great panfish population here. The black crappie are large. Walleye are numerous and there are some quality muskie.

Most anglers fish the lake for panfish. Nice bluegill and crappie populations. Largemouth bass, northern pike and walleye available.

The Priors are known for their terrific bass fishing. Good numbers and sizes are available. Lots of panfish around.

The Priors are known for their terrific bass fishing. Good numbers and sizes are available. Lots of panfish around.

Building a trophy muskie fishery. 25-pounders have been caught.

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 ...

Diverse and productive fishery features walleye, sauger, smallmouth and white bass. Good numbers of pike and catfish are overlooked. 25 river miles.