
Fishing in the Twin Cities Metro Region
The Twin Cities Metro area of Minnesota, featuring Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill.
1. Minneapolis Inlet (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)
Minneapolis Inlet, MinnesotaThe inlet streams feeding Minneapolis offer good fishing for the region's target species.
2. St. Paul (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)
St. Paul, MinnesotaSt. Paul offers excellent fishing in the Twin Cities Metro with good public access and scenic surroundings.
3. Lake Minnetonka (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)
Lake Minnetonka, MinnesotaLake Minnetonka offers excellent fishing in the Twin Cities Metro with good public access and scenic surroundings.
4. Mississippi River (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)
Mississippi River, MinnesotaMississippi River offers excellent fishing in the Twin Cities Metro with good public access and scenic surroundings.
5. Minnehaha Creek (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)
Minnehaha Creek, MinnesotaMinnehaha Creek offers excellent fishing in the Twin Cities Metro with good public access and scenic surroundings.
6. Twin Cities Metro Reservoir (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)
Twin Cities Metro Reservoir, MinnesotaTwin Cities Metro Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Twin Cities Metro of Minnesota with scenic natural surroundings.
7. North Twin Cities Metro Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)
North Twin Cities Metro Lake, MinnesotaNorth Twin Cities Metro Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Twin Cities Metro of Minnesota with scenic natural surroundings.
8. Upper Twin Cities Metro Creek (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)
Upper Twin Cities Metro Creek, MinnesotaUpper Twin Cities Metro Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Twin Cities Metro of Minnesota with scenic natural surroundings.
9. Minnesota River Access (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)
Minnesota River Access, MinnesotaMinnesota River Access offers good fishing opportunities in the Twin Cities Metro of Minnesota with scenic natural surroundings.
10. Lake L11 (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)
Lake L11, MinnesotaLake L11 offers good fishing opportunities in the Twin Cities Metro of Minnesota with scenic natural surroundings.
11. Twin Cities Metro Wildlife Area Ponds (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)
Twin Cities Metro Wildlife Area Ponds, MinnesotaTwin Cities Metro Wildlife Area Ponds offers good fishing opportunities in the Twin Cities Metro of Minnesota with scenic natural surroundings.
12. Hidden Lake (Region 4) (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)
Hidden Lake (Region 4), MinnesotaHidden Lake (Region 4) offers good fishing opportunities in the Twin Cities Metro of Minnesota with scenic natural surroundings.
13. Beaver Creek Minnesota (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)
Beaver Creek Minnesota, MinnesotaBeaver Creek Minnesota offers good fishing opportunities in the Twin Cities Metro of Minnesota with scenic natural surroundings.
14. Clearwater Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)
Clearwater Lake, MinnesotaClearwater Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Twin Cities Metro of Minnesota with scenic natural surroundings.
15. Pine Creek Reservoir (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)
Pine Creek Reservoir, MinnesotaPine Creek Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Twin Cities Metro of Minnesota with scenic natural surroundings.
16. Mill Brook (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)
Mill Brook, MinnesotaMill Brook offers good fishing opportunities in the Twin Cities Metro of Minnesota with scenic natural surroundings.
17. Trout Pond #19 (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)
Trout Pond #19, MinnesotaTrout Pond #19 offers good fishing opportunities in the Twin Cities Metro of Minnesota with scenic natural surroundings.
18. Heron Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)
Heron Lake, MinnesotaHeron Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Twin Cities Metro of Minnesota with scenic natural surroundings.
19. Eagle Nest Pond (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)
Eagle Nest Pond, MinnesotaEagle Nest Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Twin Cities Metro of Minnesota with scenic natural surroundings.
20. Wildcat Brook (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)
Wildcat Brook, MinnesotaWildcat Brook offers good fishing opportunities in the Twin Cities Metro of Minnesota with scenic natural surroundings.
21. Deer Run Reservoir (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)
Deer Run Reservoir, MinnesotaDeer Run Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Twin Cities Metro of Minnesota with scenic natural surroundings.
22. Fisherman's Cove (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)
Fisherman's Cove, MinnesotaFisherman's Cove offers good fishing opportunities in the Twin Cities Metro of Minnesota with scenic natural surroundings.
23. Bass Haven Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)
Bass Haven Lake, MinnesotaBass Haven Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Twin Cities Metro of Minnesota with scenic natural surroundings.
24. Sunset Pond (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)
Sunset Pond, MinnesotaSunset Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Twin Cities Metro of Minnesota with scenic natural surroundings.
25. Morning Star Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)
Morning Star Lake, MinnesotaMorning Star Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Twin Cities Metro of Minnesota with scenic natural surroundings.
26. Twin Lakes (Minnesota) (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)
Twin Lakes (Minnesota), MinnesotaTwin Lakes (Minnesota) offers good fishing opportunities in the Twin Cities Metro of Minnesota with scenic natural surroundings.
27. Long Pond (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)
Long Pond, MinnesotaLong Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Twin Cities Metro of Minnesota with scenic natural surroundings.
28. Round Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)
Round Lake, MinnesotaRound Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Twin Cities Metro of Minnesota with scenic natural surroundings.
29. Indian Brook Reservoir (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)
Indian Brook Reservoir, MinnesotaIndian Brook Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Twin Cities Metro of Minnesota with scenic natural surroundings.
30. Rocky Creek (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)
Rocky Creek, MinnesotaRocky Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Twin Cities Metro of Minnesota with scenic natural surroundings.
31. Birch Tree Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)
Birch Tree Lake, MinnesotaBirch Tree Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Twin Cities Metro of Minnesota with scenic natural surroundings.
32. Maple Grove Pond (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)
Maple Grove Pond, MinnesotaMaple Grove Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Twin Cities Metro of Minnesota with scenic natural surroundings.
33. Oak Hill Reservoir (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)
Oak Hill Reservoir, MinnesotaOak Hill Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Twin Cities Metro of Minnesota with scenic natural surroundings.
34. Willow Creek (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)
Willow Creek, MinnesotaWillow Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Twin Cities Metro of Minnesota with scenic natural surroundings.
35. Aspen Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)
Aspen Lake, MinnesotaAspen Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Twin Cities Metro of Minnesota with scenic natural surroundings.
36. Silver Lake (Region 3) (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)
Silver Lake (Region 3), MinnesotaSilver Lake (Region 3) offers good fishing opportunities in the Twin Cities Metro of Minnesota with scenic natural surroundings.
37. Golden Pond (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)
Golden Pond, MinnesotaGolden Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Twin Cities Metro of Minnesota with scenic natural surroundings.
38. Blue Heron Lake (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)
Blue Heron Lake, MinnesotaBlue Heron Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Twin Cities Metro of Minnesota with scenic natural surroundings.
39. Fox Den Pond (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill)
Fox Den Pond, MinnesotaFox Den Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Twin Cities Metro of Minnesota with scenic natural surroundings.
Fishing Tips for the Twin Cities Metro Region
- Check local regulations before fishing — each water body may have specific rules on limits, seasons, and bait.
- Spring and fall typically offer the best fishing in Minnesota for most species.
- Consider hiring a local guide for the best experience on unfamiliar waters.
- Always carry a valid Minnesota fishing license — available online through the state wildlife agency.
- Practice catch and release for sensitive species to help maintain healthy fish populations.
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