Size
423ac
Boat Launch
Carry-in Launch
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
Species in Upper Prior Lake
Bluegill
Crappie
Walleye
Northern pike
Pumpkinseed
Largemouth bass
Perch
White bass
Smallmouth bass
Overview
The Priors are known for their terrific bass fishing. Good numbers and sizes are available. Lots of panfish around.
Upper Prior 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 Lower Prior Lake
- Crappie: Daily limit five.
- Sunfish: Daily limit five.
Forage
Golden shiner, white sucker, crayfish, bullhead, perch and juvenile panfish.
Weather
59°Feels like 59°
81°
65°
81°65°6:27 AM
8:05 PM
0 mph
Southeast
0 in
Rain
30.03 inHg
Rising
MondayMo
81° / 65°
TuesdayTu
85° / 64°
WednesdayWe
80° / 60°
ThursdayTh
80° / 57°
FridayFr
81° / 62°
SaturdaySa
81° / 66°
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
Bluegill
2-9 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
