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
51°Feels like 51°
75°
57°
75°57°6:54 AM
7:22 PM
0 mph
Southeast
0 in
Rain
30.36 inHg
Rising
WednesdayWe
75° / 57°
ThursdayTh
77° / 57°
FridayFr
64° / 57°
SaturdaySa
68° / 56°
SundaySu
67° / 53°
MondayMo
67° / 53°
Moon Phase
September 16, 2026
28% Illumination
waxing crescent, getting brighter
WednesdayWe09/16
ThursdayTh09/17
FridayFr09/18
SaturdaySa09/19
SundaySu09/20
MondayMo09/21
TuesdayTu09/22
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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
