Overview
Paint Creek 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.
Special Species Regulations
- Smallmouth Bass: In Paint Creek Lake, for Smallmouth Bass 15 inches or larger, daily limit = 2
- White Crappie: In Paint Creek Lake, for White Crappie over 9 inches, daily limit = 30
- Black Crappie: In Paint Creek Lake, for Black Crappie over 9 inches, daily limit = 30
- Spotted Bass: In Paint Creek Lake for Spotted Bass 15 inches or smaller, daily limit = 2
- Smallmouth Bass: In Paint Creek Lake, for Smallmouth Bass 15 inches or smaller, daily limit = 2
- Largemouth Bass: In Paint Creek Lake, for Largemouth Bass 15 inches or smaller, daily limit = 2
- Spotted Bass: In Paint Creek Lake, for Spotted Bass 15 inches or larger, daily limit = 2
- Largemouth Bass: In Paint Creek Lake, for Largemouth Bass 15 inches or larger, daily limit = 2
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Fish Species
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.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.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.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.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.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.
