Fishing in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region

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

1. Lake Superior Inlet (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Lake Superior Inlet, Minnesota

The inlet streams feeding Lake Superior 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

Boat Launch: Minnesota Slip →

2. BWCA (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

BWCA, Minnesota

BWCA offers excellent fishing in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead with good public access and scenic surroundings.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: Sea Gull Lake (N) Public Water Access Site →

3. North Northeast MN Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

North Northeast MN Lake, Minnesota

North Northeast MN Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead of Minnesota with scenic natural surroundings.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

4. Beaver Dam Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Beaver Dam Lake, Minnesota

Beaver Dam Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead of Minnesota with scenic natural surroundings.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

5. Alden Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Alden Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

6. Anchor Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Anchor Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

7. Andrusia Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Andrusia Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• ⚠ This water: See Cass Lake Chain.
• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

8. Armstrong Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Armstrong Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: Eagles Nest Lake (3) Public Water Access Site →

9. Ash Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Ash Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead 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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

10. Aspinwall Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Aspinwall Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

11. Bad Medicine Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Bad Medicine Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead 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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

12. Balsam Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Balsam Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

13. Bass Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Bass Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: Gull Lake Narrows Landing →

14. Battle Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Battle Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead 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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

15. Bay Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Bay Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

16. Bean Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Bean Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Bearskin Lake Public Water Access Site →

17. Bear Island Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Bear Island Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: Birch Lake (W) Public Water Access Site →

18. Bearskin Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Bearskin Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: Lake Gegoka →

19. Beast Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Beast Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: Ash River Visitor Center Public Water Access Site →

20. Beatty Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Beatty Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: Crane Lake (E) Public Water Access Site →

21. Beaulieu Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Beaulieu Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

22. Big Dick Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Big Dick Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

23. Big Sandy Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Big Sandy Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• ⚠ This water: and connected waters (Aitkin): Aitkin Lake including area known as Aitkin Flowage, Davis Lake including bay known as Steamboat Lake, Flowage Lake, Sandy River Lake, Prairie River from confluence with Tamarack River downstream to confluence with Big Sandy Lake, Sandy River from State Highway 210 downstream to confluence with the Mississippi River, and West Savanna River from County Highway 14 downstream to confluence with the Prairie River. Sunfish: daily limit 5. Walleye: all less than 14" or greater than 18" must be immediately released, only 1 over 26" allowed in possession.
• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

24. Big Sugar Bush Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Big Sugar Bush Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

25. Birch Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Birch Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: Birch Lake (W) Public Water Access Site →

26. Blackduck Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Blackduck Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead 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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

27. Bladder Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Bladder Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

28. Boot Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Boot Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• ⚠ This water: Closed to fishing.
• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

29. Bouder Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Bouder Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: Crescent Lake Public Water Access Site →

30. Boy Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Boy Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

31. Brule Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Brule Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: Brule Lake Public Water Access Site →

32. Buchanan Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Buchanan Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: Round Lake Public Boat Ramp →

33. Buckman Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Buckman Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

34. Bulge Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Bulge Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: Clara Lake Public Water Access Site →

35. Burntside Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Burntside Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: Burntside Lake (NE) Public Water Access Site →

36. Bush Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Bush Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

37. Buzzle Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Buzzle Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

38. Cameron Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Cameron Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

39. Campbell Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Campbell Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead 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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

40. Cass Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Cass Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

41. Central Lakes (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Central Lakes, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

42. Chase Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Chase Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

43. Christmas Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Christmas Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

44. Chub Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Chub Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

45. Circle Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Circle Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: Northern Light Lake Boat Ramp →

46. Colby Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Colby Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

47. Cooks Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Cooks Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: Fish Lake South Public Water Access →

48. Cow Horn Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Cow Horn Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

49. Crab Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Crab Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

50. Crane Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Crane Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• ⚠ This water: including Vermilion Gorge and Echo River from mouth upstream to
• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: Crane Lake West Boat Ramp →

51. Crescent Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Crescent Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: Crescent Lake Public Water Access Site →

52. Cross Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Cross Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

53. Crow Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Crow Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: Brule Lake Public Water Access Site →

54. Crystal Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Crystal Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead 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

Boat Launch: East Bearskin Lake Public Water Access Site →

55. Cut Foot Sioux Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Cut Foot Sioux Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

56. Dane Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Dane Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: Ball Club Lake Public Water Access Site →

57. Dean Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Dean Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

58. Deer Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Deer Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead 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. Northern pike: all from 24‑36" must be immediately released, possession limit 3, only 1 over 36". Sunfish: daily limit 5.
• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

59. Detroit Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Detroit Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

60. Detroit Lakes (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: J&K Marina →

61. Devils Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Devils Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

62. Dower Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Dower Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

63. Dry lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Dry lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: Little Long Lake Public Water Access Site →

64. Elbow Lake Village (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Elbow Lake Village, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

65. Elm Island Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Elm Island Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

66. Ensign Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Ensign Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: Moose Lake Public Water Access Site →

67. Fall Lake Township, Lake County (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Fall Lake Township, Lake County, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: Moose Lake Public Water Access Site →

68. Farm Island Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Farm Island Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• ⚠ This water: Walleye: all from 16-19" 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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

69. Farm Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Farm Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: Farm Lake Public Water Access Site →

70. Fifty Lakes (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Fifty Lakes, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

71. Fishhook Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Fishhook Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

72. Five Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Five Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

73. Garfield Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Garfield Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

74. Grosilliers Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Grosilliers Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

75. Gull Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Gull Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: Gull Lake Narrows Landing →

76. Gunn Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Gunn Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

77. Heart Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Heart Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: Birch Lake (NE) Public Water Access Site →

78. Hinds Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Hinds Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

79. Home Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Home Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: Nels Lake Public Water Access Site →

80. Hoyt Lakes (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

81. Ima Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Ima Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: Moose Lake Public Water Access Site →

82. Kabekona Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Kabekona Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• ⚠ This water: Walleye: all from 20-26" must be immediately released. Possession limit 4, only 1 over 26" allowed in possession.
• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

83. Kabetogama Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Kabetogama Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: Kabetogama Visitor Center Public Water Access Site →

84. Kego Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Kego Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

85. Kelly Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Kelly Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

86. Kenogama Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Kenogama Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

87. Kitchi Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Kitchi Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• ⚠ This water: See Cass Lake Chain.
• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

88. Lake Abita (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Lake Abita, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: Ball Club Lake Public Water Access Site →

89. Lake Agnes (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Lake Agnes, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: White Sky →

90. Lake Ann (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Lake Ann, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: Serpent East Boat Landing →

91. Lake Arthur (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Lake Arthur, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

92. Lake Belle Taine (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Lake Belle Taine, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

93. Lake Bemidji (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Lake Bemidji, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

94. Lake Blanche (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Lake Blanche, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

95. Lake County (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Lake County, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: Lake Gegoka →

96. Lake Edward (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Lake Edward, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

97. Lake George (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Lake George, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

98. Lake Hubert (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Lake Hubert, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: Gull Lake Narrows Landing →

99. Lake Irving (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Lake Irving, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

100. Lake Itasca (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Lake Itasca, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

101. Lake Lida (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Lake Lida, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: Canoe Access →

102. Lake Lizzie (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Lake Lizzie, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

103. Lake Lomond (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Lake Lomond, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

104. Lake Marquette (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Lake Marquette, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

105. Lake Ore-be-gone (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Lake Ore-be-gone, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

106. Lake Park (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Lake Park, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: Big Cormorant Lake Public Water Access →

107. Lake Plantagenet (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Lake Plantagenet, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

108. Lake Saganaga (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Lake Saganaga, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: Saganaga Public Water Access Site →

109. Lake Shore (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Lake Shore, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: Gull Lake Narrows Landing →

110. Lake Superior (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Lake Superior, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: Minnesota Slip →

111. Lake Vermilion (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Lake Vermilion, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: Oak Narrows Public Water Access Site →

112. Lake Windigo (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Lake Windigo, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

113. Lake of the Woods (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Lake of the Woods, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

114. Lake of the Woods County (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

115. Leech Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Leech Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• ⚠ This water: Crappie: daily limit 5. Sunfish: daily limit 5. Walleye: possession limit 4, only 1 over 20".
• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

116. Little Elbow Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Little Elbow Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

117. Long Lost Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Long Lost Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

118. Longyear Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Longyear Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

119. Mayhew Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Mayhew Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

120. Meeds Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Meeds Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

121. Molly Stark Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Molly Stark Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

122. Mule Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Mule Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

123. Namakan Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Namakan Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• ⚠ This water: Walleye: all from 18‑26" must be immediately released, only 1 over 26" allowed in possession. Walleye and sauger: possession limit 6 combined, only 4 may be walleye.
• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

124. North Long Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

North Long Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• ⚠ This water: Crappie: daily limit 5. Sunfish: daily limit 5.
• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: Gull Lake Narrows Landing →

125. Otter Tail Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Otter Tail Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

126. Pequot Lakes (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Pequot Lakes, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

127. Ponto Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Ponto Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

128. Rabbit Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Rabbit Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: ull Lake Public Water Access Site →

129. Rainy Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Rainy Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

130. Rat Root Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Rat Root Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

131. Red Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Red Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• ⚠ This water: See Intensive Management Lakes (page 45).
• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

132. Reno Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Reno Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead 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

Boat Launch: Serpent East Boat Landing →

133. Rice Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Rice Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

134. Salt Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Salt Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: Eshquaguma Boat Landing →

135. Sawbill Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Sawbill Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: Crescent Lake Public Water Access Site →

136. Sea Gull Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Sea Gull Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: Sea Gull Lake (N) Public Water Access Site →

137. Serpent Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Serpent Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: Sea Gull Lake (N) Public Water Access Site →

138. Shingobee Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Shingobee Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

139. Smoke Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Smoke Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: Crescent Lake Public Water Access Site →

140. Spirit Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Spirit Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

141. Spring Lake, Itasca County (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Spring Lake, Itasca County, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

142. Squaw Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Squaw Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

143. Star Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Star Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

144. Tulaby Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Tulaby Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

145. Wabedo Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Wabedo Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• ⚠ This water: Northern pike: all from 24-36" must be immediately released. Possession limit 3, only 1 over 36". Walleye: all from 18-26" must be immediately released. Possession limit 4, only 1 over 26".
• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

146. Wagner Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Wagner Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: Island River Public Water Access Site →

147. Washburn Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Washburn Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

148. Whale Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Whale Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: Ball Club Lake Public Water Access Site →

149. Whitefish Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Whitefish Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• ⚠ This water: See Whitefish Chain.
• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: Wilson Lake Public Water Access Site →

150. Wolf Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Wolf Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead Region region of Minnesota.

• ⚠ This water: See Cass Lake Chain.
• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Boat Launch: East Launch →

151. Woman Lake (Lake Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Chinook Salmon)

Woman Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northeast MN & Arrowhead 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

Boat Launch: East Launch →