Fishing in the Northwest Minnesota Region

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

1. Lake of the Woods Inlet (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch)

Lake of the Woods Inlet, Minnesota

The inlet streams feeding Lake of the Woods 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
• Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
• Perch · Limit: 20 daily / 40 possession · Continuous

Boat Launch: Lake of the Woods Inlet →

2. Red River (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch)

Red River, Minnesota

Red River offers excellent fishing in the Northwest 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
• Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
• Perch · Limit: 20 daily / 40 possession · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

3. Upper Mississippi headwaters (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch)

Upper Mississippi headwaters, Minnesota

Upper Mississippi headwaters offers excellent fishing in the Northwest 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
• Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
• Perch · Limit: 20 daily / 40 possession · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

4. Beaver Dam Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch)

Beaver Dam Lake, Minnesota

Beaver Dam Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest Minnesota of Minnesota with scenic natural 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
• Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
• Perch · Limit: 20 daily / 40 possession · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

5. Alexis Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch)

Alexis Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northwest 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
• Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
• Perch · Limit: 20 daily / 40 possession · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

6. East Lake Francis Shores (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch)

East Lake Francis Shores, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northwest 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
• Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
• Perch · Limit: 20 daily / 40 possession · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

7. Lake Fremont (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch)

Lake Fremont, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northwest 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
• Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
• Perch · Limit: 20 daily / 40 possession · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

8. Mandall Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch)

Mandall Lake, Minnesota

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

• ⚠ This water: Crappie: daily limit 5. Walleye: minimum size limit 17", 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
• Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
• Perch · Limit: 20 daily / 40 possession · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

9. Pokegama Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch)

Pokegama Lake, Minnesota

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

• ⚠ This water: and connected waters including the Snake River from the Little Walleye landing downstream to the I-35 bridges (Pine) 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
• Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
• Perch · Limit: 20 daily / 40 possession · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

10. Skogman Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch)

Skogman Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northwest 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
• Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
• Perch · Limit: 20 daily / 40 possession · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

11. Spring Lake, Isanti County (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch)

Spring Lake, Isanti County, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Northwest 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
• Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
• Perch · Limit: 20 daily / 40 possession · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

12. Ann River (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch)

Ann River, Minnesota

Popular river fishing in the Northwest 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
• Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
• Perch · Limit: 20 daily / 40 possession · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

13. Blackhoof River (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch)

Blackhoof River, Minnesota

Popular river fishing in the Northwest 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
• Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
• Perch · Limit: 20 daily / 40 possession · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

14. Dead Moose River (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch)

Dead Moose River, Minnesota

Popular river fishing in the Northwest 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
• Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
• Perch · Limit: 20 daily / 40 possession · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

15. Grindstone River (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch)

Grindstone River, Minnesota

Popular river fishing in the Northwest 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
• Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
• Perch · Limit: 20 daily / 40 possession · Continuous

Boat Launch: Maple Island →

16. Groundhouse River (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch)

Groundhouse River, Minnesota

Popular river fishing in the Northwest 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
• Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
• Perch · Limit: 20 daily / 40 possession · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

17. Kettle River (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch)

Kettle River, Minnesota

Popular river fishing in the Northwest 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
• Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
• Perch · Limit: 20 daily / 40 possession · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

18. Little Ann River (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch)

Little Ann River, Minnesota

Popular river fishing in the Northwest 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
• Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
• Perch · Limit: 20 daily / 40 possession · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

19. Little Net River (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch)

Little Net River, Minnesota

Popular river fishing in the Northwest 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
• Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
• Perch · Limit: 20 daily / 40 possession · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

20. Little Willow River (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch)

Little Willow River, Minnesota

Popular river fishing in the Northwest 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
• Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
• Perch · Limit: 20 daily / 40 possession · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

21. Lower Tamarack River (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch)

Lower Tamarack River, Minnesota

Popular river fishing in the Northwest 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
• Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
• Perch · Limit: 20 daily / 40 possession · Continuous

Boat Launch: Thayer's Landing →

22. Moose Horn River (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch)

Moose Horn River, Minnesota

Popular river fishing in the Northwest 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
• Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
• Perch · Limit: 20 daily / 40 possession · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

23. Nemadji River (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch)

Nemadji River, Minnesota

Popular river fishing in the Northwest 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
• Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
• Perch · Limit: 20 daily / 40 possession · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

24. Net River (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch)

Net River, Minnesota

Popular river fishing in the Northwest 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
• Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
• Perch · Limit: 20 daily / 40 possession · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

25. North Branch Grindstone River (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch)

North Branch Grindstone River, Minnesota

Popular river fishing in the Northwest 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
• Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
• Perch · Limit: 20 daily / 40 possession · Continuous

Boat Launch: Maple Island →

26. North Branch Sunrise River (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch)

North Branch Sunrise River, Minnesota

Popular river fishing in the Northwest 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
• Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
• Perch · Limit: 20 daily / 40 possession · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

27. Pokegama River (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch)

Pokegama River, Minnesota

Popular river fishing in the Northwest 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
• Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
• Perch · Limit: 20 daily / 40 possession · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

28. Ripple River (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch)

Ripple River, Minnesota

Popular river fishing in the Northwest 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
• Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
• Perch · Limit: 20 daily / 40 possession · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

29. Snake River (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch)

Snake River, Minnesota

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

• ⚠ This water: See Cross Lake and Pokegama Lake.
• 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
• Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
• Perch · Limit: 20 daily / 40 possession · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

30. South Branch Grindstone River (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch)

South Branch Grindstone River, Minnesota

Popular river fishing in the Northwest 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
• Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
• Perch · Limit: 20 daily / 40 possession · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

31. South Fork Groundhouse River (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch)

South Fork Groundhouse River, Minnesota

Popular river fishing in the Northwest 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
• Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
• Perch · Limit: 20 daily / 40 possession · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

32. St. Croix River (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch)

St. Croix River, Minnesota

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

• ⚠ This water: See pages 74-77.
• 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
• Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
• Perch · Limit: 20 daily / 40 possession · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

33. St. Francis River (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch)

St. Francis River, Minnesota

Popular river fishing in the Northwest 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
• Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
• Perch · Limit: 20 daily / 40 possession · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

34. Lake Johanna (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch)

Lake Johanna, Minnesota

Named lake in the Northwest 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
• Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
• Perch · Limit: 20 daily / 40 possession · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

35. Bush Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch)

Bush Lake, Minnesota

Named lake in the Northwest 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
• Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
• Perch · Limit: 20 daily / 40 possession · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

36. Coffee Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch)

Coffee Lake, Minnesota

Named lake in the Northwest 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
• Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
• Perch · Limit: 20 daily / 40 possession · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

37. Folston Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch)

Folston Lake, Minnesota

Named lake in the Northwest 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
• Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
• Perch · Limit: 20 daily / 40 possession · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

38. Haven Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch)

Haven Lake, Minnesota

Named lake in the Northwest 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
• Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
• Perch · Limit: 20 daily / 40 possession · Continuous

Boat Launch: Moose Lake Public Water Access Site →

39. Lower Elk Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch)

Lower Elk Lake, Minnesota

Named lake in the Northwest 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
• Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23-Sep 13; C&R Sep 14-Feb 28
• Perch · Limit: 20 daily / 40 possession · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →