Size
1,421ac
Boat Launch
Carry-in Launch
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
Species in Little Boy Lake
Walleye
Smallmouth bass
Bluegill
Crappie
Perch
Northern pike
Muskellunge
Largemouth bass
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Overview
Superb smallmouth and largemouth bass fishing. Muskie are out there as well, but underfished. Bluegill and crappie help round out a great family fishing spot on this four-lake chain.
Little Boy 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.
- Northern Pike: All from 24-36” must be immediately released. Possession limit three, only one over 36”.
- Walleye: All from 18-26” must be immediately released. One over 26” allowed in possession. Possession limit four.
Features
The Little Boy Chain includes Wabedo, Little Boy, Rice and Inguadona lakes. Although navigation is possible throughout the chain, shallow water, low bridges and weed growth in the channels can restrict the passage of larger boats. The channel between Little Boy Lake and Wabedo Lake is narrow and the highway bridges have limited vertical and horizontal clearances. Weed growth in the channel between Rice and Little Boy lakes can be very heavy during low-water periods.
Forage
White sucker and cisco are utilized heavily by muskie and large northern pike. Largemouth bass target juvenile bluegill, while perch are the preferred forage for walleye. Spottail shiner, bluntnose minnow and golden shiner are also present.
Seasonal Movements
In early spring, there is a pre-spawn movement of northern pike, muskie and walleye into Rice Lake and the shallow channel between Little Boy Lake and Wabedo Lake.
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Top Fish Species
Walleye
9-26 in
Length Range
17 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
2021
Jun
2024
Jun
