86 public waters in the Twin Cities Metro region — 78 lakes/reservoirs and 8 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.
Carver County, ~3,080 acres, max depth 37 ft, ~35 mi SW of Minneapolis. Primarily managed for walleye (16in min length) and muskellunge (830 fingerlings stocked annually); bullhead and bluegill are the most abundant fish. Public access at 3 locations.
Just 20 minutes southwest of Minneapolis, Waconia Lake is a 3,074-acre Twin Cities Metro destination anchored by a genuine walleye and muskie fishery. Northern pike, crappie, and bluegill round out a well-rounded panfish and gamefish mix that rewards both shallow and deep-structure anglers. The lake's large common carp remain largely overlooked by most visitors.
Minnewashta Lake, a 674-acre lake in Carver 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.
Carver County, Minnesota — Lake Minnewashta is a 661-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.
Swede Lake, a 430-acre lake in Carver 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.
In Carver County, Minnesota, Tiger Lake is a 405-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.
Oak Lake (333 acres) sits in Carver 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.
In Carver County, Minnesota, Goose Lake is a 300-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.
In Carver County, Minnesota, Riley Lake is a 295-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.
Carver County, Minnesota — Auburn Lake is a 291-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.
In Carver County, Minnesota, Zumbra-Sunny Lake is a 269-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.
In Carver County, Minnesota, Piersons Lake is a 264-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.
Parley Lake, a 258-acre lake in Carver 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.
Rapids Lake (249 acres) sits in Carver 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.
Carver County, Minnesota — Lotus Lake is a 242-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A Bluegill, Crappie and Perch lake managed for family and shore fishing, with Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in the weeds.
Hydes Lake (219 acres) sits in Carver County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A Bluegill, Crappie and Perch lake managed for family and shore fishing, with Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in the weeds.
In Carver County, Minnesota, Mud Lake is a 216-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A Bluegill, Crappie and Perch lake managed for family and shore fishing, with Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in the weeds.
Carver County, Minnesota — Eagle Lake is a 182-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A Bluegill, Crappie and Perch lake managed for family and shore fishing, with Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in the weeds.
Hazeltine Lake (172 acres) sits in Carver County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A Bluegill, Crappie and Perch lake managed for family and shore fishing, with Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in the weeds.
Lake Zumbra, a 172-acre lake in Carver 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.
Lundsten Lake, a 170-acre lake in Carver County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A Bluegill, Crappie and Perch lake managed for family and shore fishing, with Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in the weeds.
In Carver County, Minnesota, Wassermann Lake is a 169-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A Bluegill, Crappie and Perch lake managed for family and shore fishing, with Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in the weeds.
Carver County, Minnesota — Lake Bavaria is a 168-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 Carver County, Minnesota, Bavaria Lake is a 164-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A Bluegill, Crappie and Perch lake managed for family and shore fishing, with Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in the weeds.
Steiger Lake, a 164-acre lake in Carver County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A Bluegill, Crappie and Perch lake managed for family and shore fishing, with Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in the weeds.
In Carver County, Minnesota, Miller Lake is a 142-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A Bluegill, Crappie and Perch lake managed for family and shore fishing, with Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in the weeds.
Maria Lake, a 130-acre lake in Carver County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A Bluegill, Crappie and Perch lake managed for family and shore fishing, with Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in the weeds.
Carver County, Minnesota — Barnes Lake is a 117-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A Bluegill, Crappie and Perch lake managed for family and shore fishing, with Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in the weeds.
Carver County, Minnesota — Ann Lake is a 112-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A Bluegill, Crappie and Perch lake managed for family and shore fishing, with Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in the weeds.
Swan Lake, a 110-acre lake in Carver County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A Bluegill, Crappie and Perch lake managed for family and shore fishing, with Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in the weeds.
In Carver County, Minnesota, Schutz Lake is a 105-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A Bluegill, Crappie and Perch lake managed for family and shore fishing, with Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in the weeds.
In Carver County, Minnesota, Virginia Lake is a 104-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A Bluegill, Crappie and Perch lake managed for family and shore fishing, with Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in the weeds.
Stone Lake, a 99-acre lake in Carver County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A Bluegill, Crappie and Perch lake managed for family and shore fishing, with Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in the weeds.
Burandt Lake, a 96-acre lake in Carver County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A Bluegill, Crappie and Perch lake managed for family and shore fishing, with Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in the weeds.
Carver County, Minnesota — Assumption Lake is a 91-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A Bluegill, Crappie and Perch lake managed for family and shore fishing, with Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in the weeds.
Reitz Lake (90 acres) sits in Carver County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A Bluegill, Crappie and Perch lake managed for family and shore fishing, with Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in the weeds.
Lake Virginia, a 89-acre lake in Carver 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.
Carver County, Minnesota — Lucy Lake is a 87-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A Bluegill, Crappie and Perch lake managed for family and shore fishing, with Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in the weeds.
Susan Lake (87 acres) sits in Carver County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A Bluegill, Crappie and Perch lake managed for family and shore fishing, with Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in the weeds.
Carver County, Minnesota — Lake Susan is a 82-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 Carver County, Minnesota, Lake Riley is a 78-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 Carver County, Minnesota, Brand Lake is a 78-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A Bluegill, Crappie and Perch lake managed for family and shore fishing, with Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in the weeds.
Carver County, Minnesota — Myers Lake is a 75-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A Bluegill, Crappie and Perch lake managed for family and shore fishing, with Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in the weeds.
Young America Lake (75 acres) sits in Carver County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A Bluegill, Crappie and Perch lake managed for family and shore fishing, with Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in the weeds.
Winkler Lake, a 70-acre lake in Carver County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A Bluegill, Crappie and Perch lake managed for family and shore fishing, with Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in the weeds.
Carver County, Minnesota — Rice Marsh Lake is a 59-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.
Rutz Lake, a 55-acre lake in Carver County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A Bluegill, Crappie and Perch lake managed for family and shore fishing, with Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in the weeds.
Chaska Lake (52 acres) sits in Carver County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A Bluegill, Crappie and Perch lake managed for family and shore fishing, with Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in the weeds.
Lippert Lake (47 acres) sits in Carver County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A Bluegill, Crappie and Perch lake managed for family and shore fishing, with Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in the weeds.
In Carver County, Minnesota, Benton Lake is a 45-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A Bluegill, Crappie and Perch lake managed for family and shore fishing, with Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in the weeds.
Carl Krey Lake, a 43-acre lake in Carver County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A Bluegill, Crappie and Perch lake managed for family and shore fishing, with Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in the weeds.
Berliner Lake, a 42-acre lake in Carver County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A Bluegill, Crappie and Perch lake managed for family and shore fishing, with Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in the weeds.
In Carver County, Minnesota, Lake Auburn is a 41-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.
Turbid Lake (39 acres) sits in Carver County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A Bluegill, Crappie and Perch lake managed for family and shore fishing, with Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in the weeds.
Gaystock Lake, a 36-acre lake in Carver County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A Bluegill, Crappie and Perch lake managed for family and shore fishing, with Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in the weeds.
Braunworth Lake, a 36-acre lake in Carver County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A Bluegill, Crappie and Perch lake managed for family and shore fishing, with Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in the weeds.
Carver County, Minnesota — Aue Lake is a 33-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A Bluegill, Crappie and Perch lake managed for family and shore fishing, with Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in the weeds.
Big Woods Lake (32 acres) sits in Carver 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.
Scott Lake, a 30-acre lake in Carver County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A Bluegill, Crappie and Perch lake managed for family and shore fishing, with Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in the weeds.
In Carver County, Minnesota, Lake Lucy 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.
Tamarack Lake (28 acres) sits in Carver County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A Bluegill, Crappie and Perch lake managed for family and shore fishing, with Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in the weeds.
Donders Lake, a 27-acre lake in Carver County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A Bluegill, Crappie and Perch lake managed for family and shore fishing, with Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in the weeds.
Carver County, Minnesota — Lake Jonathan 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.
Carver County, Minnesota — Meuwissen Lake is a 22-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A Bluegill, Crappie and Perch lake managed for family and shore fishing, with Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in the weeds.
Kelly Lake, a 22-acre lake in Carver County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A Bluegill, Crappie and Perch lake managed for family and shore fishing, with Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in the weeds.
In Carver County, Minnesota, Lake 2 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.
St. Joe Lake (19 acres) sits in Carver County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A Bluegill, Crappie and Perch lake managed for family and shore fishing, with Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in the weeds.
McKnight Lake (19 acres) sits in Carver County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). A Bluegill, Crappie and Perch lake managed for family and shore fishing, with Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in the weeds.
Carver County, Minnesota — Kelser's Pond is a 19-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A Bluegill, Crappie and Perch lake managed for family and shore fishing, with Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in the weeds.
Carver County, Minnesota — Hallquist Lake is a 18-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.
Carver County, Minnesota — Lake Saint Joe is a 17-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.
Millman Lake, a 17-acre lake in Carver County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A Bluegill, Crappie and Perch lake managed for family and shore fishing, with Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in the weeds.
Jonathan Lake, a 17-acre lake in Carver County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A Bluegill, Crappie and Perch lake managed for family and shore fishing, with Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in the weeds.
In Carver County, Minnesota, Lunsten Lake is a 16-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.
Church Lake, a 15-acre lake in Carver County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A Bluegill, Crappie and Perch lake managed for family and shore fishing, with Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in the weeds.
Carver County, Minnesota — Brickyard Clayhole Lake is a 13-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A Bluegill, Crappie and Perch lake managed for family and shore fishing, with Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in the weeds.
Carver County, Minnesota — Barlous Lake is a 12-acre lake, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters): A Bluegill, Crappie and Perch lake managed for family and shore fishing, with Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in the weeds.
In Carver County, Minnesota, Courthouse Lake is a 12-acre lake, 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 Nicollet, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle and 13 more counties in Minnesota, Minnesota River is a 568 km river or creek. A major border river — the full Minnesota species list including Walleye, Sauger, smallmouth, Muskie, flathead and Channel Catfish, White Bass and Lake Sturgeon.
In McLeod, Meeker, Carver and 3 more counties in Minnesota, Crow River, South Fork is a 147 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.
Buffalo Creek runs 83 km through McLeod, Renville, Sibley and 2 more counties in 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.
Bevens Creek (26 km) flows through Carver, Sibley and Scott 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.
Carver and Scott Counties, Minnesota — Carver 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 Carver County, Minnesota, Bluff Creek is a 10 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.
Chaska Creek runs 8 km through Carver and Scott 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.
Chaska East Creek (7 km) flows through Carver and Scott 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.
Across its mapped waters, Carver County holds 24 species on PiscaMaps, including Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Pumpkinseed, Common Carp, Black Crappie and Black Bullhead.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
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