Fishing in the Southern Minnesota Region

The inlet streams feeding Mississippi River bluffs offer good fishing for the region's target species.

1. Minnesota River (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, Crappie)

Minnesota River, Minnesota

Minnesota River offers excellent fishing in the Southern 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
• Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 (only 1 over 24") · Continuous
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

2. Rochester area lakes (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, Crappie)

Rochester area lakes, Minnesota

Rochester area lakes offers excellent fishing in the Southern 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
• Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 (only 1 over 24") · Continuous
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: Marina →

3. Beaver Dam Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, Crappie)

Beaver Dam Lake, Minnesota

Beaver Dam Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Minnesota of Minnesota with scenic natural surroundings.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 (only 1 over 24") · Continuous
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

4. Kaapoo Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, Crappie)

Kaapoo Lake, Minnesota

Named lake in the Southern Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 (only 1 over 24") · Continuous
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: Moose Lake Public Water Access Site →

5. Louma Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, Crappie)

Louma Lake, Minnesota

Named lake in the Southern Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 (only 1 over 24") · Continuous
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

6. Little Wasson Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, Crappie)

Little Wasson Lake, Minnesota

Named lake in the Southern Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 (only 1 over 24") · Continuous
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

7. Mamre Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, Crappie)

Mamre Lake, Minnesota

Named lake in the Southern Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 (only 1 over 24") · Continuous
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

8. Maniwaki Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, Crappie)

Maniwaki Lake, Minnesota

Named lake in the Southern Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 (only 1 over 24") · Continuous
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: Silver Island Lake Public Water Access Site →

9. Medas Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, Crappie)

Medas Lake, Minnesota

Named lake in the Southern Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 (only 1 over 24") · Continuous
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: Moose Lake Public Water Access Site →

10. Mud Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, Crappie)

Mud Lake, Minnesota

Named lake in the Southern Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 (only 1 over 24") · Continuous
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

11. Plum Grove Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, Crappie)

Plum Grove Lake, Minnesota

Named lake in the Southern Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 (only 1 over 24") · Continuous
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: Little Cormorant Lake Public Water Access →

12. Pea Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, Crappie)

Pea Lake, Minnesota

Named lake in the Southern Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 (only 1 over 24") · Continuous
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

13. Ox Yoke Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, Crappie)

Ox Yoke Lake, Minnesota

Named lake in the Southern 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
• Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 (only 1 over 24") · Continuous
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

14. Plaman Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, Crappie)

Plaman Lake, Minnesota

Named lake in the Southern Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 (only 1 over 24") · Continuous
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

15. Rose Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, Crappie)

Rose Lake, Minnesota

Named lake in the Southern Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 (only 1 over 24") · Continuous
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

16. Round Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, Crappie)

Round Lake, Minnesota

Round Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Minnesota of Minnesota with scenic natural surroundings.

• ⚠ This water: See Gull Chain.
• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 (only 1 over 24") · Continuous
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

17. Lake Shemahgun (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, Crappie)

Lake Shemahgun, Minnesota

Named lake in the Southern Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 (only 1 over 24") · Continuous
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

18. Seton Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, Crappie)

Seton Lake, Minnesota

Named lake in the Southern Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 (only 1 over 24") · Continuous
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: Metro Lakes Marina →

19. Siamese Lakes (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, Crappie)

Siamese Lakes, Minnesota

Named lake in the Southern Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 (only 1 over 24") · Continuous
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

20. Stony Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, Crappie)

Stony Lake, Minnesota

Named lake in the Southern Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 (only 1 over 24") · Continuous
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

21. Stevens Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, Crappie)

Stevens Lake, Minnesota

Named lake in the Southern Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 (only 1 over 24") · Continuous
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: Thayer's Landing →

22. Venus Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, Crappie)

Venus Lake, Minnesota

Named lake in the Southern Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 (only 1 over 24") · Continuous
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: Loon Lake Public Water Access Site →

23. Webster Slough (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, Crappie)

Webster Slough, Minnesota

Named lake in the Southern Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 (only 1 over 24") · Continuous
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

24. Iowa Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, Crappie)

Iowa Lake, Minnesota

Named lake in the Southern Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 (only 1 over 24") · Continuous
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

25. 'R' Lake (historical) (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, Crappie)

'R' Lake (historical), Minnesota

Named lake in the Southern Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 (only 1 over 24") · Continuous
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: ull Lake Public Water Access Site →

26. Lake Aaron (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, Crappie)

Lake Aaron, Minnesota

Named lake in the Southern Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 (only 1 over 24") · Continuous
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: Block Lake Public Access →

27. Aas Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, Crappie)

Aas Lake, Minnesota

Named lake in the Southern Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 (only 1 over 24") · Continuous
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

28. Abbey Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, Crappie)

Abbey Lake, Minnesota

Named lake in the Southern Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 (only 1 over 24") · Continuous
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

29. Abbie Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, Crappie)

Abbie Lake, Minnesota

Named lake in the Southern Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 (only 1 over 24") · Continuous
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

30. Abe Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, Crappie)

Abe Lake, Minnesota

Named lake in the Southern Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 (only 1 over 24") · Continuous
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

31. Abel Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, Crappie)

Abel Lake, Minnesota

Named lake in the Southern Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 (only 1 over 24") · Continuous
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

32. Abinodji Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, Crappie)

Abinodji Lake, Minnesota

Named lake in the Southern Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 (only 1 over 24") · Continuous
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: Moose Lake Public Water Access Site →

33. Abita Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, Crappie)

Abita Lake, Minnesota

Named lake in the Southern Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 (only 1 over 24") · Continuous
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: Ball Club Lake Public Water Access Site →

34. Abners Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, Crappie)

Abners Lake, Minnesota

Named lake in the Southern Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 (only 1 over 24") · Continuous
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

35. Abrahamson Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, Crappie)

Abrahamson Lake, Minnesota

Named lake in the Southern Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 (only 1 over 24") · Continuous
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

36. Achman Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, Crappie)

Achman Lake, Minnesota

Named lake in the Southern Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 (only 1 over 24") · Continuous
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

37. Achundo Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, Crappie)

Achundo Lake, Minnesota

Named lake in the Southern Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 (only 1 over 24") · Continuous
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: Jeanette Lake Public Water Access Site →

38. Acker Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, Crappie)

Acker Lake, Minnesota

Named lake in the Southern Minnesota Region region of Minnesota.

• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 combined · C&R Mar 1-May 22; May 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 (only 1 over 24") · Continuous
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: Lake Gegoka →