17 public waters in the Central Lakes region — 4 lakes/reservoirs and 13 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.
Little Rock Lake, a 1,307-acre Benton County water in the Central Lakes region, stands apart for its mix of both largemouth and smallmouth bass alongside prime walleye habitat. Black crappie, bluegill, and yellow perch round out panfish opportunities, while bigmouth buffalo add an uncommon bottom-feeding species to the roster. Common carp grow large and prolific here—a well-kept secret among anglers seeking alternative targets in fertile Minnesota lakes.
In Benton County, Minnesota, Mayhew Lake is a 125-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A classic Minnesota Walleye lake — Walleye and Northern Pike over the primary structure, with Perch, Crappie and Bluegill in the bays and largemouth in the weeds.
Donovan Lake (79 acres) sits in Benton County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A classic Minnesota Walleye lake — Walleye and Northern Pike over the primary structure, with Perch, Crappie and Bluegill in the bays and largemouth in the weeds.
Bible's Duck Slough, a 32-acre lake in Benton County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A classic Minnesota Walleye lake — Walleye and Northern Pike over the primary structure, with Perch, Crappie and Bluegill in the bays and largemouth in the weeds.
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.
In Sherburne and Benton Counties, Minnesota, Elk River is a 136 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.
Sherburne and Benton Counties, Minnesota — St. Francis River is a 58 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.
Platte River runs 89 km through Morrison, Benton and Crow Wing 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.
Rum River, West Branch (59 km) flows through Mille Lacs, Benton and Morrison 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.
Benton County, Minnesota — Mayhew Creek is a 22 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.
Stearns, Morrison and Benton Counties, Minnesota — Spunk Creek is a 25 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.
Watab River, South Fork (22 km) flows through Stearns and Benton 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.
In Sherburne, Mille Lacs and Benton Counties, Minnesota, Battle Brook is a 20 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.
Estes Brook runs 18 km through Mille Lacs and Benton 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.
In Benton and Morrison Counties, Minnesota, Bunker Hill Creek is a 13 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.
Briggs Creek runs 8 km through Sherburne and Benton 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.
Stearns and Benton Counties, Minnesota — Northeast Stony Creek 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.
Across its mapped waters, Benton County holds 23 species on PiscaMaps, including Walleye, Common Carp, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish and White Bass.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
Open the Minnesota map Join PiscaMapsOne Minnesota fishing licence covers every public water in the state. Resident annual is about $34, non-resident about $50, with 3-day and 10-day non-resident permits available. MN DNR agency lakes and the Beech River lakes need an extra lake permit. Buy at gooutdoorsminnesota.com.