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Fishing in the Central Minnesota Region

Explore fishing in the Central Minnesota Region of Minnesota. Mille Lacs Lake Inlet, St. Cloud, Rum River, Mississippi R

The inlet streams feeding Mille Lacs Lake offer good fishing for the region's target species.

1. Mille Lacs Lake Inlet (Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Crappie)

Mille Lacs Lake Inlet, Minnesota

The inlet streams feeding Mille Lacs Lake offer good fishing for the region's target species.

  • Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
  • Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
  • Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: Mille Lacs Lake Inlet →

2. St. Cloud (Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Crappie)

St. Cloud, Minnesota

St. Cloud offers excellent fishing in the Central Minnesota with good public access and scenic surroundings.

  • Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
  • Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
  • Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

3. Rum River (Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Crappie)

Rum River, Minnesota

Rum River offers excellent fishing in the Central Minnesota with good public access and scenic surroundings.

  • Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
  • Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
  • Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

4. Mississippi River (Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Crappie)

Mississippi River, Minnesota

Mississippi River offers excellent fishing in the Central Minnesota with good public access and scenic surroundings.

  • ⚠ This water: From the Hastings dam downstream to the Minnesota–
  • Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
  • Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
  • Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

5. Amelia Lake (Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Crappie)

Amelia Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Central Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

  • ⚠ This water: Sunfish: daily limit 10.
  • Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
  • Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
  • Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: Bald Eagle Lake Boat Launch →

6. Anderson Lake (Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Crappie)

Anderson Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Central Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

  • Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
  • Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
  • Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

7. Bald Eagle Lake (Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Crappie)

Bald Eagle Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Central Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

  • Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
  • Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
  • Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

8. Bloom's Lake (Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Crappie)

Bloom's Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Central Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

  • Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
  • Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
  • Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: Bald Eagle Lake Boat Launch →

9. Eagle Point Lake (Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Crappie)

Eagle Point Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Central Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

  • Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
  • Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
  • Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: Silver Lake Boat Launch →

10. Forest Lake (Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Crappie)

Forest Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Central Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

  • Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
  • Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
  • Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

11. Green Lake (Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Crappie)

Green Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Central Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

  • Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
  • Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
  • Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

12. Ham Lake (Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Crappie)

Ham Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Central Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

  • Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
  • Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
  • Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

13. Lake De Montreville (Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Crappie)

Lake De Montreville, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Central Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

  • Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
  • Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
  • Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: Silver Lake Boat Launch →

14. Lake Elmo (Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Crappie)

Lake Elmo, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Central Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

  • Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
  • Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
  • Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

15. Lino Lakes (Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Crappie)

Lino Lakes, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Central Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

  • Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
  • Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
  • Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

16. Lost Lake (Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Crappie)

Lost Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Central Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

  • Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
  • Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
  • Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: Silver Lake Boat Launch →

17. Martin Lake (Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Crappie)

Martin Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Central Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

  • ⚠ This water: Sunfish: daily limit 10.
  • Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
  • Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
  • Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

18. Mattson Lake (Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Crappie)

Mattson Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Central Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

  • Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
  • Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
  • Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

19. Rose Lake (Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Crappie)

Rose Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Central Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

  • Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
  • Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
  • Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

20. White Bear Lake (Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Crappie)

White Bear Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Central Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

  • Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
  • Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
  • Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: Bald Eagle Lake Boat Launch →

21. Battle Creek (Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Crappie)

Battle Creek, Minnesota

Popular river fishing in the Central Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

  • Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
  • Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
  • Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

22. Bear Creek (Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Crappie)

Bear Creek, Minnesota

Popular river fishing in the Central Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

  • Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
  • Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
  • Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: Marina →

23. Belle Creek (Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Crappie)

Belle Creek, Minnesota

Popular river fishing in the Central Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

  • ⚠ This water: Trout: catch-and-release on a 7.3 mile posted section from the confluence with the Cannon River upstream to Highway 19.
  • Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
  • Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
  • Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

24. Brown's Creek (Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Crappie)

Brown's Creek, Minnesota

Popular river fishing in the Central Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

  • Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
  • Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
  • Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

25. Bullard Creek (Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Crappie)

Bullard Creek, Minnesota

Popular river fishing in the Central Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

  • Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
  • Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
  • Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

26. Crow River (Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Crappie)

Crow River, Minnesota

Popular river fishing in the Central Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

  • Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
  • Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
  • Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

27. Elk River (Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Crappie)

Elk River, Minnesota

Popular river fishing in the Central Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

  • Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
  • Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
  • Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

28. Elm Creek (Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Crappie)

Elm Creek, Minnesota

Popular river fishing in the Central Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

  • Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
  • Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
  • Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

29. Hay Creek (Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Crappie)

Hay Creek, Minnesota

Popular river fishing in the Central Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

  • ⚠ This water: Trout: all from 12-16" must be immediately released on a 4-mile posted section from 325th Street downstream. Artificial lures and flies only.
  • Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
  • Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
  • Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: Red Wing Yacht Club →

30. Iowa River (Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Crappie)

Iowa River, Minnesota

Popular river fishing in the Central Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

  • Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
  • Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
  • Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

31. Little Cannon River (Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Crappie)

Little Cannon River, Minnesota

Popular river fishing in the Central Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

  • Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
  • Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
  • Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

32. Little River (Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Crappie)

Little River, Minnesota

Popular river fishing in the Central Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

  • Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
  • Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
  • Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

33. Middle Fork Zumbro River (Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Crappie)

Middle Fork Zumbro River, Minnesota

Popular river fishing in the Central Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

  • Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
  • Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
  • Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

34. Money Creek (Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Crappie)

Money Creek, Minnesota

Popular river fishing in the Central Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

  • Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
  • Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
  • Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: Rushford Canoe launch →

35. North Cannon River (Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Crappie)

North Cannon River, Minnesota

Popular river fishing in the Central Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

  • Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
  • Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
  • Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

36. Pine Creek (Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Crappie)

Pine Creek, Minnesota

Popular river fishing in the Central Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

  • Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
  • Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
  • Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

37. Rice Creek (Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Crappie)

Rice Creek, Minnesota

Popular river fishing in the Central Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

  • Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
  • Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
  • Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

38. Riceford Creek (Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Crappie)

Riceford Creek, Minnesota

Popular river fishing in the Central Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

  • Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
  • Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
  • Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: Rushford Canoe launch →

39. Rollingstone Creek (Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Crappie)

Rollingstone Creek, Minnesota

Popular river fishing in the Central Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

  • Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
  • Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
  • Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
  • Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: Minnesota City Boatharbor →

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