Size
1,844ac
Boat Launch
Carry-in Launch
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
Species in Lake Melissa
Pumpkinseed
Northern pike
Bluegill
Walleye
Crappie
Perch
Largemouth bass
Rock bass
Smallmouth bass
Overview
Lake Melissa 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.
- Northern Pike: All from 24-36” must be immediately released. Possession limit three, only one over 36”.
Weather
81°Feels like 82°
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63°
--63°6:33 AM
8:18 PM
7 mph
South
0 in
Rain
29.89 inHg
Rising
MondayMo
-- / 63°
TuesdayTu
81° / 61°
WednesdayWe
77° / 53°
ThursdayTh
77° / 53°
FridayFr
79° / 62°
SaturdaySa
81° / 63°
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
Pumpkinseed
3-11 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2024
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
