Fishing in the Twin Cities Metro Region

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

1. Minneapolis Inlet (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Minneapolis Inlet, Minnesota

The inlet streams feeding Minneapolis 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
• 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 →

2. St. Paul (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

St. Paul, Minnesota

St. Paul offers excellent fishing in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

3. Lake Minnetonka (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota

Lake Minnetonka offers excellent fishing in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: Minnetonka Marina Gideon Bay →

4. Mississippi River (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Mississippi River, Minnesota

Mississippi River offers excellent fishing in the Twin Cities Metro with good public access and scenic surroundings.

• ⚠ This water: From the Hastings dam downstream to the Minnesota–
• Walleye and sauger · Limit: 6 combined (only 1 walleye over 20") · May 9, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
• 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. Minnehaha Creek (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Minnehaha Creek, Minnesota

Minnehaha Creek offers excellent fishing in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

6. North Twin Cities Metro Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

North Twin Cities Metro Lake, Minnesota

North Twin Cities Metro Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

7. Albert Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Albert Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

8. Alimagnet Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Alimagnet Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

9. Altermatt Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Altermatt Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

10. Augusta Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Augusta Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro Region region of Minnesota.

• ⚠ This water: including connected Clearwater, Grass, Augusta, Otter, and Caroline lakes (Wright) Crappie: daily limit 5. Sunfish: daily limit 10.
• 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

11. Bachelor Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Bachelor Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

12. Baker's Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Baker's Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

13. Baldwin Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Baldwin Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

14. Ballantyne Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Ballantyne Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: Duck Lake County Park Access →

15. Barnes Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Barnes Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

16. Bennett Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Bennett Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: Spoon Lake Boat Launch →

17. Berliner Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Berliner Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

18. Bingham Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Bingham Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

19. Black Dog Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Black Dog Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

20. Blackhawk Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Blackhawk Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: Snelling Lake Boat Launch →

21. Bloody Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Bloody Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

22. Blue Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Blue Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

23. Borer Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Borer Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

24. Brand Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Brand Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

25. Brooks Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Brooks Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

26. Brownie Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Brownie Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

27. Budd Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Budd Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

28. Buffalo Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Buffalo Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

29. Burandt Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Burandt Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

30. Butternut Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Butternut Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: 90th Street Southwest →

31. Cannon Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Cannon Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

32. Carver Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Carver Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

33. Cedar Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Cedar Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro Region region of Minnesota.

• ⚠ This water: Walleye: possession limit 2. Crappie: daily limit 5. Northern pike: possession limit 3, all larger than 26" must be immediately released.
• 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

34. Church Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Church Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

35. Corabelle Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Corabelle Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

36. Current Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Current Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

37. Double Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Double Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

38. Dutch Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Dutch Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• 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. Earley Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Earley Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

40. East Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

East Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

41. East Side Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

East Side Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

42. Freeborn Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Freeborn Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

43. French Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

French Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

44. Gervais Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Gervais Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: Spoon Lake Boat Launch →

45. Gilfillin Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Gilfillin Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: Duck Lake County Park Access →

46. Glen Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Glen Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

47. Green Mountain Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Green Mountain Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

48. Hafften Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Hafften Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

49. Hatch Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Hatch Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: Circle Lake Public Water Access →

50. Hazeltine Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Hazeltine Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

51. Heron Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Heron Lake, Minnesota

Heron Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: Des Moines River Access →

52. Hoeffken Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Hoeffken Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

53. Howard Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Howard Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: 90th Street Southwest →

54. Juni Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Juni Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

55. Lady Slipper Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Lady Slipper Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

56. Lake Bavaria (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Lake Bavaria, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

57. Lake Benton (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Lake Benton, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

58. Lake Calhoun (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Lake Calhoun, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: Lake Nokomis Sailboat Buoys →

59. Lake City (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Lake City, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: Lake City Marina →

60. Lake Como (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Lake Como, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: Spoon Lake Boat Launch →

61. Lake Crystal (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Lake Crystal, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

62. Lake Harriet (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Lake Harriet, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: Lake Nokomis Sailboat Buoys →

63. Lake Hendricks (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Lake Hendricks, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

64. Lake Hiawatha (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Lake Hiawatha, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: Lake Nokomis Sailboat Buoys →

65. Lake Hook (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Lake Hook, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

66. Lake Jefferson (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Lake Jefferson, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

67. Lake Kohlmeier (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Lake Kohlmeier, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

68. Lake Langdon (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Lake Langdon, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

69. Lake Lillian (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Lake Lillian, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

70. Lake Louise State Park (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Lake Louise State Park, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

71. Lake Lucy (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Lake Lucy, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

72. Lake Nokomis (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Lake Nokomis, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: Lake Nokomis Sailboat Buoys →

73. Lake Okabena (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Lake Okabena, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

74. Lake Pepin (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Lake Pepin, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: Lake City Marina →

75. Lake Phalen (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Lake Phalen, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: Spoon Lake Boat Launch →

76. Lake Pulaski (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Lake Pulaski, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

77. Lake Shetek (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Lake Shetek, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

78. Lake Shore Park (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Lake Shore Park, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

79. Lake Susan (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Lake Susan, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

80. Lake Todd (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Lake Todd, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

81. Lake Volney (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Lake Volney, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

82. Lake Waconia (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Lake Waconia, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

83. Lake Wilson (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Lake Wilson, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

84. Lake Yankton (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Lake Yankton, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

85. Lake of the Isles (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Lake of the Isles, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

86. Lakefield (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Lakefield, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: Des Moines River Access →

87. Lakeville (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Lakeville, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

88. Long Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Long Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

89. Lura Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Lura Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

90. Madison Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Madison Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: Duck Lake County Park Access →

91. Maple Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Maple Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro Region region of Minnesota.

• ⚠ This water: Crappie: minimum size limit 10". 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

92. Mazaska Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Mazaska Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: Circle Lake Public Water Access →

93. Minnesota Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Minnesota Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

94. Mountain Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Mountain Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

95. Normandale Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Normandale Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

96. O'Dowd Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

O'Dowd Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

97. Okamanpeedan Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Okamanpeedan Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

98. Prior Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Prior Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: Charlie's on Prior Marina →

99. Rice Lake State Park (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Rice Lake State Park, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

100. Rice Lake, Wright County (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Rice Lake, Wright County, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: 90th Street Southwest →

101. Roberds Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Roberds Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

102. Rock Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Rock Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

103. Round Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Round Lake, Minnesota

Round Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

104. Saunders Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Saunders Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

105. Savage Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Savage Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

106. School Grove Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

School Grove Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

107. School Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

School Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: Circle Lake Public Water Access →

108. Schutz Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Schutz Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

109. Sellards Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Sellards Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

110. Shields Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Shields Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• 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 →

111. Silver Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Silver Lake, Minnesota

Silver Lake (Region 3) offers good fishing opportunities in the Twin Cities Metro of Minnesota with scenic natural surroundings.

• ⚠ This water: See Rochester–Olmsted County Area Lakes.
• 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: 90th Street Southwest →

112. Sleepy Eye Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Sleepy Eye Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

113. Spellman Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Spellman Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

114. String Lakes (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

String Lakes, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: Des Moines River Access →

115. Sunfish Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Sunfish Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: Snelling Lake Boat Launch →

116. Talcot Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Talcot Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: Des Moines River Access →

117. Target Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Target Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

118. Ten Mile Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Ten Mile Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

119. Twin Lakes (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Twin Lakes, Minnesota

Twin Lakes (Minnesota) offers good fishing opportunities in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

120. Wassermann Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Wassermann Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

121. Wirth Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Wirth Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

122. Wita Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Wita Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: Duck Lake County Park Access →

123. Wood Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Wood Lake, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: East Launch →

124. Wood Lake Nature Center (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)

Wood Lake Nature Center, Minnesota

Popular fishing lake in the Twin Cities Metro 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
• Crappie · Limit: 10 combined · Continuous

Boat Launch: Lake Nokomis Sailboat Buoys →