Size
526ac
Boat Launch
Carry-in Launch
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
Species in Balm Lake
Largemouth bass
Walleye
Bluegill
Rock bass
Northern pike
Perch
Crappie
Pumpkinseed
Overview
Balm 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.
- Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass: All from 14-20” must be immediately released. One over 20” allowed in possession.
Weather
52°Feels like 52°
65°
49°
65°49°7:02 AM
7:26 PM
2 mph
Southeast
0 in
Rain
30.24 inHg
Falling
FridayFr
65° / 49°
SaturdaySa
67° / 49°
SundaySu
65° / 47°
MondayMo
65° / 44°
TuesdayTu
65° / 48°
WednesdayWe
66° / 50°
Moon Phase
September 18, 2026
47% Illumination
first quarter, getting brighter
FridayFr09/18
SaturdaySa09/19
SundaySu09/20
MondayMo09/21
TuesdayTu09/22
WednesdayWe09/23
ThursdayTh09/24
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Top Fish Species
Largemouth bass
7-18 in
Length Range
12 in
Length Range
2023
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
