Big Lake
Size
3,558ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
No
Species in Big Lake
Bluegill
Bluegill
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Perch
Perch
Crappie
Crappie
Muskellunge
Muskellunge
Rock bass
Rock bass
Walleye
Walleye
Northern pike
Northern pike
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass

Overview

Big 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.

  • Sunfish: Daily limit five.

Weather

Current Weather Icon
64°Feels like 64°
High Temperature63°
Low Temperature38°
Sunrise
7:27 AM
Sunset
6:44 PM
Wind Direction
2 mph
West
Precipitation
0 in
Rain
Pressure
30 inHg
Stable
Partly Cloudy with Showers
ThursdayTh
63° / 38°
Mostly Sunny
FridayFr
66° / 55°
Partly Cloudy
SaturdaySa
80° / 56°
Partly Cloudy with Scattered Showers
SundaySu
67° / 39°
Mostly Cloudy with Scattered Showers
MondayMo
51° / 33°
Partly Cloudy with Light Wintry Mix
TuesdayTu
52° / 35°

Moon Phase

waning crescent
October 08, 2026
5% Illumination
waning crescent, getting dimmer
Moon Rise and Set
Moon Rise 5:09 AM
Moon Set 5:45 PM
Moon Overhead Underfoot
Overhead 11:34 AM
Underfoot 11:57 PM
waning crescent
ThursdayTh10/08
waning crescent
FridayFr10/09
new moon
SaturdaySa10/10
waxing crescent
SundaySu10/11
waxing crescent
MondayMo10/12
waxing crescent
TuesdayTu10/13
waxing crescent
WednesdayWe10/14
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Top Fish Species

Bluegill
Bluegill
3-10 in
Length Range
7 in
Length Range
2025
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