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Fishing in the North Central Minnesota Region

Explore fishing in the North Central Minnesota Region of Minnesota. Leech Lake Inlet, Lake Winnibigoshish, Brainerd area

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

1. Leech Lake Inlet (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Leech Lake Inlet, Minnesota

The inlet streams feeding Leech 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
Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: Leech Lake Inlet →

2. Lake Winnibigoshish (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Lake Winnibigoshish, Minnesota

Lake Winnibigoshish offers excellent fishing in the North 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
Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

3. Brainerd area (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Brainerd area, Minnesota

Brainerd area offers excellent fishing in the North 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
Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

4. Bemidji (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Bemidji, Minnesota

Bemidji offers excellent fishing in the North 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
Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

5. Andrew Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Andrew Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the North 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
Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

6. Artichoke Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Artichoke Lake, Minnesota

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

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

7. Barsness Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Barsness Lake, Minnesota

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

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

8. Baumbach Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Baumbach Lake, Minnesota

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

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

9. Beebe Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Beebe Lake, Minnesota

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

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

10. Big Birch Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Big Birch Lake, Minnesota

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

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

11. Big Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Big Lake, Minnesota

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

⚠ This water: Sunfish: daily limit 5.
Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

12. Big Stone Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Big Stone Lake, Minnesota

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

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

13. Blackwell Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Blackwell Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the North 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
Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

14. Borden Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Borden Lake, Minnesota

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

⚠ This water: Sunfish: daily limit 5. Crappie: daily limit 5.
Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

15. Brandon Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Brandon Lake, Minnesota

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

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

16. Brenner Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Brenner Lake, Minnesota

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

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

17. Briggs Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Briggs Lake, Minnesota

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

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

18. Bullhead Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Bullhead Lake, Minnesota

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

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

19. Camp Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Camp Lake, Minnesota

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

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

20. Clear Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Clear Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the North 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
Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

21. Elbow Lake, Grant County (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Elbow Lake, Grant County, Minnesota

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

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

22. English Grove Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

English Grove Lake, Minnesota

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

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

23. Fog Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Fog Lake, Minnesota

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

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

24. Foot Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Foot Lake, Minnesota

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

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

25. Frovold Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Frovold Lake, Minnesota

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

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

Boat Launch: Frovold Lake →

26. Glesne Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Glesne Lake, Minnesota

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

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

27. Hefta Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Hefta Lake, Minnesota

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

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

28. Hystad Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Hystad Lake, Minnesota

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

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

29. Lake Andrew (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Lake Andrew, Minnesota

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

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

30. Lake Eight (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Lake Eight, Minnesota

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

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

31. Lake Florida (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Lake Florida, Minnesota

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

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

32. Lake Full of Fish (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Lake Full of Fish, Minnesota

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

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

33. Lake Henry (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Lake Henry, Minnesota

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

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

34. Lake Irene (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Lake Irene, Minnesota

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

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

35. Lake Isabelle (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Lake Isabelle, Minnesota

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

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

36. Lake Le Homme Dieu (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Lake Le Homme Dieu, Minnesota

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

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

37. Lake Linka (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Lake Linka, Minnesota

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

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

38. Lake Miltona (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Lake Miltona, Minnesota

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

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

39. Lake Mina (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Lake Mina, Minnesota

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

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

40. Lake Moses (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Lake Moses, Minnesota

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

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

41. Lake Osakis (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Lake Osakis, Minnesota

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

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

42. Lake Sina (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Lake Sina, Minnesota

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

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

43. Lake Traverse (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Lake Traverse, Minnesota

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

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

44. Linn Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Linn Lake, Minnesota

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

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

45. Little Rock Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Little Rock Lake, Minnesota

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

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

46. Lobster Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Lobster Lake, Minnesota

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

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

47. Malmedal Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Malmedal Lake, Minnesota

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

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

48. Mille Lacs Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Mille Lacs Lake, Minnesota

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

⚠ This water: (See mndnr.gov/millelacslake).
Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

49. Moose Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Moose Lake, Minnesota

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

⚠ This water: Largemouth bass: all 12" and larger must be immediately released. Sunfish: daily limit 5.
Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

50. Nest Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Nest Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the North 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
Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

51. Nixon Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Nixon Lake, Minnesota

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

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

52. Nokay Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Nokay Lake, Minnesota

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

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

53. Norway Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Norway Lake, Minnesota

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

⚠ This water: Largemouth and smallmouth bass: all from 14-20" must be immediately released, only 1 over 20" allowed in possession. Crappie: minimum size limit 10". Daily limit 5. Sunfish: daily limit 5.
Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

54. Pelican Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Pelican Lake, Minnesota

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

⚠ This water: Largemouth and smallmouth bass: all from 14‑20" must be immediately released, only 1 over 20" allowed in possession.
Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

55. Pelkey Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Pelkey Lake, Minnesota

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

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

56. Platte Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Platte Lake, Minnesota

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

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

57. Pleasant Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Pleasant Lake, Minnesota

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

⚠ This water: Stream trout: winter fishing for stream trout is not allowed.
Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

58. Pomroy Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Pomroy Lake, Minnesota

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

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

59. Rush Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Rush Lake, Minnesota

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

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

60. Shamineau Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Shamineau Lake, Minnesota

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

⚠ This water: Northern pike: all from 24-36" must be immediately released, possession limit 3, only 1 over 36".
Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

61. Stanchfield Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Stanchfield Lake, Minnesota

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

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

62. Stockhaven Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Stockhaven Lake, Minnesota

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

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

63. Sturgeon Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota

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

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

64. Vermont Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Vermont Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the North 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
Muskellunge · Limit: 1 (minimum 54") · Jun 6 - Nov 30
Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

Fishing Tips for the North Central Minnesota Region

Get a licence — All anglers need a valid state fishing licence — check your state's wildlife agency site.
Check the weather & water conditions — always check forecasts and wind before heading out, especially on big water.
Know the regulations — size and catch limits vary by water body in Minnesota; check the local regulations first.
Best times — early morning and late evening are prime. Many North Central Minnesota Region waters fish best in spring and fall.
Use the right gear — match your rod, line, and tackle to the species you're chasing and the water you're fishing.

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