Size
1,082ac
Boat Launch
Carry-in Launch
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
Species in Lake Franklin
Bluegill
Walleye
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Perch
Northern pike
Smallmouth bass
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Overview
Lake Franklin 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.
- Black and White Crappie: Minimum size limit 10”. Daily limit five.
- Sunfish: Daily limit five.
Weather
75°Feels like 75°
81°
61°
81°61°6:35 AM
8:16 PM
4 mph
West
0 in
Rain
29.91 inHg
Stable
TuesdayTu
81° / 61°
WednesdayWe
79° / 55°
ThursdayTh
78° / 55°
FridayFr
81° / 62°
SaturdaySa
83° / 63°
SundaySu
83° / 63°
Moon Phase
August 25, 2026
93% Illumination
waxing gibbous, getting brighter
TuesdayTu08/25
WednesdayWe08/26
ThursdayTh08/27
FridayFr08/28
SaturdaySa08/29
SundaySu08/30
MondayMo08/31
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Top Fish Species
Bluegill
2-9 in
Length Range
5 in
Length Range
2020
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
