Size
732ac
Boat Launch
Carry-in Launch
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
Species in Bad Medicine Lake
Smallmouth bass
Walleye
Rock bass
Northern pike
Rainbow trout
Bluegill
Perch
Largemouth bass
Crappie
Pumpkinseed
Overview
Bad Medicine Lake Map
Fishing Regulations
Special Fishing regulations: This lake has special fishing regulations that differ from statewide or border water regulations for those species identified below and take precedence. Regulations listed below are currently in place. Visit the fishing regulations page for links to upcoming regulations for specific lakes.
- Stream Trout: Winter fishing for stream trout is not allowed.
Weather
69°Feels like 69°
80°
60°
80°60°6:30 AM
8:16 PM
4 mph
Southeast
0 in
Rain
29.97 inHg
Stable
MondayMo
80° / 60°
TuesdayTu
79° / 57°
WednesdayWe
76° / 49°
ThursdayTh
75° / 48°
FridayFr
77° / 54°
SaturdaySa
79° / 57°
Moon Phase
August 24, 2026
87% Illumination
waxing gibbous, getting brighter
MondayMo08/24
TuesdayTu08/25
WednesdayWe08/26
ThursdayTh08/27
FridayFr08/28
SaturdaySa08/29
SundaySu08/30
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Top Fish Species
Smallmouth bass
9-20 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2022
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Understanding Abundance
Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time
Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.Species Lengths
