142 public waters in the Northern Lakes region — 121 lakes/reservoirs and 21 rivers. Every one is fishable on a Minnesota licence.
See every public fishing venue in Minnesota on the map, with boat ramps, camping, parking and full rules for each one.
Situated in Aitkin County within Minnesota's Northern Lakes region, Big Sandy Lake spans 6,113 acres and supports an unusual mix including bowfin and burbot alongside more common largemouth bass and crappie. Bullhead catfish and bluegill are reliable panfish options, and bigmouth buffalo inhabit deeper sections. Large common carp complete a diverse portfolio of angling opportunities.
Aitkin County, Minnesota — Rice Lake is a 3,683-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Aitkin County's Lake Minnewawa is a 2,522-acre Northern Lakes fishery anchored by walleye and northern pike, with largemouth bass and black crappie providing secondary action. Burbot and bowfin in deeper, cooler zones add species diversity to this well-rounded walleye lake.
This 2,343-acre Aitkin County lake in Minnesota's Northern Lakes region delivers strong largemouth bass and panfish fishing alongside bowfin and burbot. Bigmouth buffalo and black bullhead round out a diverse warm- and cool-water mix. The lake's rich habitat supports large common carp—a rewarding under-fished target for those seeking something different.
Farm Island Lake's 2,002 acres in Aitkin County support a well-rounded Northern Lakes fishery anchored by walleye and northern pike, with black crappie, bluegill, and both largemouth and smallmouth bass providing excellent secondary opportunities. Cisco populations add another dimension for winter anglers. Common carp are present and run large in Minnesota's fertile water — an under-fished bonus target.
Cedar Lake spans 1,715 acres in Aitkin County's Northern Lakes district and delivers a classic panfish-and-pike combination: cisco, yellow perch, bluegill, and black crappie are the mainstay catches, with walleye and northern pike offering deeper-water opportunities. Large common carp thrive here as an overlooked bonus species.
Esquagamah Lake (840 acres) sits in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Hill Lake, a 791-acre lake in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Flowage Lake (748 acres) sits in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Flowage, a 732-acre lake in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
In Aitkin County, Minnesota, Gun Lake is a 714-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
White Elk Lake, a 686-acre lake in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Waukenabo Lake (665 acres) sits in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Aitkin Lake (663 acres) sits in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
In Aitkin County, Minnesota, Big Pine Lake is a 635-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Ripple Lake (628 acres) sits in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Dam Lake, a 594-acre lake in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Aitkin County, Minnesota — Clear Lake is a 574-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Aitkin County, Minnesota — Spirit Lake is a 523-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Elm Island Lake, a 519-acre lake in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Section Ten Lake (436 acres) sits in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
In Aitkin County, Minnesota, Lone Lake is a 432-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Rat Lake, a 432-acre lake in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
In Aitkin County, Minnesota, Nord Lake is a 420-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
In Aitkin County, Minnesota, Sissabagamah Lake is a 405-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
In Aitkin County, Minnesota, Sisabagamah Lake is a 390-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Hammal Lake, a 376-acre lake in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
In Aitkin County, Minnesota, Wilkins Lake is a 349-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Mallard Lake, a 345-acre lake in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
In Aitkin County, Minnesota, Sandy River Lake is a 333-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Hanging Kettle Lake (317 acres) sits in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Fleming Lake (315 acres) sits in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Aitkin County, Minnesota — Blind Lake is a 306-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Edna Lake (267 acres) sits in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Aitkin County, Minnesota — Moulton Lake is a 257-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Aitkin County, Minnesota — Vanduse Lake is a 238-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Sunset Lake, a 222-acre lake in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
In Aitkin County, Minnesota, Hickory Lake is a 210-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
In Aitkin County, Minnesota, Blackface Lake is a 190-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Aitkin County, Minnesota — Section Twelve Lake is a 170-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Ball Bluff Lake, a 167-acre lake in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
In Aitkin County, Minnesota, Wakefield Lake is a 164-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Thornton Lake (162 acres) sits in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Aitkin County, Minnesota — Shovel Lake is a 157-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
French Lake (150 acres) sits in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
In Aitkin County, Minnesota, Moose River Pool is a 142-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Hanson Lake (142 acres) sits in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Aitkin County, Minnesota — Four Lake is a 138-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Aitkin County, Minnesota — Remote Lake is a 135-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Glacier Lake, a 134-acre lake in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
In Aitkin County, Minnesota, Davis Lake is a 134-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
In Aitkin County, Minnesota, Otter Lake is a 125-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Twenty Lake (123 acres) sits in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
In Aitkin County, Minnesota, Buss Lake is a 120-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Aitkin County, Minnesota, Jenkins Lake is a 114-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
In Aitkin County, Minnesota, Townline Lake is a 114-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
In Aitkin County, Minnesota, Rat House Lake is a 109-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Savanna Lake (100 acres) sits in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Spectacle Lake (99 acres) sits in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Aitkin County, Minnesota — Three Lake is a 98-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Holy Water Lake (92 acres) sits in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Aitkin County, Minnesota — Sheriff Lake is a 88-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Aitkin County, Minnesota — Mandy Lake is a 87-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Aitkin County, Minnesota — Brown Lake is a 86-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Starry Lake, a 82-acre lake in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Diamond Lake, a 81-acre lake in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
In Aitkin County, Minnesota, Lingroth Lake is a 79-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Aitkin County, Minnesota — Douglas Lake is a 78-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
In Aitkin County, Minnesota, Newstrom Lake is a 77-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Aitkin County, Minnesota — Rice River Pool is a 75-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Shumway Lake (74 acres) sits in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Aitkin County, Minnesota — Little Prairie Lake is a 71-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Starvation Lake, a 65-acre lake in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Turner Lake, a 63-acre lake in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Aitkin County, Minnesota — Sitas Lake is a 58-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Bachelor Lake, a 54-acre lake in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Taylor Lake (54 acres) sits in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A designated stream-Trout lake — stocked rainbow, brown, Brook Trout and sometimes Splake. A Trout stamp is required.
In Aitkin County, Minnesota, Porcupine Lake is a 50-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
In Aitkin County, Minnesota, Little Hanson Lake is a 48-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Aitkin County, Minnesota, Section Twenty-Five Lake is a 46-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Section 25 Lake, a 46-acre lake in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Monson Lake (46 acres) sits in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Sjodin Lake, a 43-acre lake in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Aitkin County, Minnesota — Pine Island Lake is a 41-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Edquist Lake (41 acres) sits in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Laurel Lake, a 40-acre lake in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Aitkin County, Minnesota — Dutch Lake is a 40-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Little Ball Bluff Lake, a 35-acre lake in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Sanders Lake (34 acres) sits in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Thirty-One Lake (33 acres) sits in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Aitkin County, Minnesota — Landgren Lake is a 33-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Little Sheriff Lake (33 acres) sits in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Linde Lake (32 acres) sits in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Tiesen Lake, a 31-acre lake in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Gregg Lake (31 acres) sits in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Aitkin County, Minnesota — Little Spruce Lake is a 31-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Dummer Lake (30 acres) sits in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
In Aitkin County, Minnesota, Little Red Horse Lake is a 29-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Aitkin County, Minnesota, Langs Lake is a 28-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Sandabacka Lake, a 28-acre lake in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Avenue Lake (26 acres) sits in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Split Rock Lake (26 acres) sits in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Aitkin County, Minnesota — Kingsleys Pothole is a 25-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Sweetman Lake, a 25-acre lake in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Aitkin County, Minnesota — Little Savanna Lake is a 23-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Tarr Lake, a 22-acre lake in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Aitkin County, Minnesota — Black Shadow Lake is a 22-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Olds Lake (21 acres) sits in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Packer Lake, a 21-acre lake in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Aitkin County, Minnesota — Digman Pond is a 20-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Aitkin County, Minnesota — Louma Lake is a 19-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Aitkin County, Minnesota, Bible Lake is a 19-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Studhorse Lake, a 19-acre lake in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
In Aitkin County, Minnesota, Little Blackface Lake is a 18-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Aitkin County, Minnesota — Poor Farm Lake is a 17-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Raspberry Lake (17 acres) sits in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Krilwitz Lake (16 acres) sits in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Aitkin County, Minnesota — Previs Lake is a 15-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
In Aitkin County, Minnesota, Little McKinney Lake is a 14-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Killroy Lake, a 12-acre lake in Aitkin County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
In Aitkin County, Minnesota, Schoolhouse Lake is a 10-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A mixed northern lake — Walleye and pike alongside a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, with quality Crappie and Bluegill.
Minnesota's Mississippi River segment spans nearly 871 km through 25 counties, from the Northern Lakes region south to the Iowa border. Walleye and sauger dominate the gamefish community, alongside northern pike, muskellunge, and both smallmouth and largemouth bass; channel catfish and flathead catfish provide excellent bottom-fishing opportunities. Common carp run large in this fertile river system and represent an under-fished bonus target for anglers seeking hard-fighting fish.
Snake River runs 168 km through Marshall, Kanabec, Pine and 4 more counties in Minnesota: A designated Minnesota Trout stream — wild and stocked brown and Brook Trout, with rainbows in some reaches. Trout stamp and special regulations apply.
Willow River (124 km) flows through Aitkin and Cass Counties, Minnesota. A warmwater Minnesota river — Walleye and Sauger below the dams and riffles, smallmouth in the current, plus channel and Flathead Catfish and a run of White Bass.
Rice River (78 km) flows through Aitkin County, Minnesota. A warmwater Minnesota river — Walleye and Sauger below the dams and riffles, smallmouth in the current, plus channel and Flathead Catfish and a run of White Bass.
Itasca, Morrison, Todd and 2 more counties in Minnesota — Swan River is a 119 km stream: A warmwater Minnesota river — Walleye and Sauger below the dams and riffles, smallmouth in the current, plus channel and Flathead Catfish and a run of White Bass.
Aitkin, Beltrami and Clearwater Counties, Minnesota — Sandy River is a 45 km stream: A warmwater Minnesota river — Walleye and Sauger below the dams and riffles, smallmouth in the current, plus channel and Flathead Catfish and a run of White Bass.
Carlton and Aitkin Counties, Minnesota — Split Rock River is a 27 km stream: A designated Minnesota Trout stream — wild and stocked brown and Brook Trout, with rainbows in some reaches. Trout stamp and special regulations apply.
Birch Creek runs 26 km through Pine, Hubbard and Aitkin Counties, Minnesota: A warmwater Minnesota river — Walleye and Sauger below the dams and riffles, smallmouth in the current, plus channel and Flathead Catfish and a run of White Bass.
Tamarack River (46 km) flows through Aitkin and Carlton Counties, Minnesota. A warmwater Minnesota river — Walleye and Sauger below the dams and riffles, smallmouth in the current, plus channel and Flathead Catfish and a run of White Bass.
Carlton and Aitkin Counties, Minnesota — Dead Moose River is a 24 km stream: A warmwater Minnesota river — Walleye and Sauger below the dams and riffles, smallmouth in the current, plus channel and Flathead Catfish and a run of White Bass.
East Savanna River (24 km) flows through St. Louis and Aitkin Counties, Minnesota. A warmwater Minnesota river — Walleye and Sauger below the dams and riffles, smallmouth in the current, plus channel and Flathead Catfish and a run of White Bass.
Aitkin County, Minnesota — Ripple River is a 18 km stream: A warmwater Minnesota river — Walleye and Sauger below the dams and riffles, smallmouth in the current, plus channel and Flathead Catfish and a run of White Bass.
In Itasca and Aitkin Counties, Minnesota, Morrison Brook is a 16 km river or creek. A designated Minnesota Trout stream — wild and stocked brown and Brook Trout, with rainbows in some reaches. Trout stamp and special regulations apply.
Wakefield Brook runs 16 km through Aitkin County, Minnesota: A warmwater Minnesota river — Walleye and Sauger below the dams and riffles, smallmouth in the current, plus channel and Flathead Catfish and a run of White Bass.
In Aitkin and Kanabec Counties, Minnesota, Chelsey Brook is a 15 km river or creek. A warmwater Minnesota river — Walleye and Sauger below the dams and riffles, smallmouth in the current, plus channel and Flathead Catfish and a run of White Bass.
In Aitkin and St. Louis Counties, Minnesota, Sixteen Creek is a 14 km river or creek. A warmwater Minnesota river — Walleye and Sauger below the dams and riffles, smallmouth in the current, plus channel and Flathead Catfish and a run of White Bass.
Aitkin County, Minnesota — Sissabagamah Creek is a 13 km stream: A warmwater Minnesota river — Walleye and Sauger below the dams and riffles, smallmouth in the current, plus channel and Flathead Catfish and a run of White Bass.
In Pine and Aitkin Counties, Minnesota, Bremen Creek is a 11 km river or creek. A warmwater Minnesota river — Walleye and Sauger below the dams and riffles, smallmouth in the current, plus channel and Flathead Catfish and a run of White Bass.
Little Tamarack River runs 13 km through Carlton and Aitkin Counties, Minnesota: A warmwater Minnesota river — Walleye and Sauger below the dams and riffles, smallmouth in the current, plus channel and Flathead Catfish and a run of White Bass.
Aitkin and Kanabec Counties, Minnesota — Bergman Brook is a 7 km stream: A warmwater Minnesota river — Walleye and Sauger below the dams and riffles, smallmouth in the current, plus channel and Flathead Catfish and a run of White Bass.
Strawberry Creek (9 km) flows through Aitkin County, Minnesota. A designated Minnesota Trout stream — wild and stocked brown and Brook Trout, with rainbows in some reaches. Trout stamp and special regulations apply.
Across its mapped waters, Aitkin County holds 31 species on PiscaMaps, including Northern Pike, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Pumpkinseed and Common Carp.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
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