Little McDonald Lake

Little McDonald Lake

Size
1,260ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
Yes
Species in Little McDonald Lake
Walleye
Walleye
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Perch
Perch
Crappie
Crappie
Northern pike
Northern pike
Bluegill
Bluegill
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Rock bass

Overview

Little McDonald 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.

Location: Including Kerbs Lake

  • Walleye: All from 17-26” must be immediately released. One over 26” allowed in possession.

Weather

Current Weather Icon
60°Feels like 60°
High Temperature82°
Low Temperature63°
Sunrise
6:32 AM
Sunset
8:17 PM
Wind Direction
4 mph
Southeast
Precipitation
0 in
Rain
Pressure
30 inHg
Stable
Partly Cloudy with Showers
MondayMo
82° / 63°
Partly Cloudy with Isolated Showers
TuesdayTu
82° / 60°
Mostly Sunny
WednesdayWe
79° / 55°
Mostly Sunny
ThursdayTh
78° / 54°
Mostly Sunny
FridayFr
81° / 59°
Partly Cloudy with Showers
SaturdaySa
81° / 63°

Moon Phase

waxing gibbous
August 24, 2026
87% Illumination
waxing gibbous, getting brighter
Moon Rise and Set
Moon Rise 6:55 PM
Moon Set 2:24 AM
Moon Overhead Underfoot
Overhead 11:10 PM
Underfoot 10:45 AM
waxing gibbous
MondayMo08/24
waxing gibbous
TuesdayTu08/25
waxing gibbous
WednesdayWe08/26
waxing gibbous
ThursdayTh08/27
full moon
FridayFr08/28
waning gibbous
SaturdaySa08/29
waning gibbous
SundaySu08/30
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Top Fish Species

Walleye
Walleye
8-28 in
Length Range
19 in
Length Range
2016
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