56 public waters in the Twin Cities Metro region — 48 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.
Byllesby Lake, a 1,369-acre Dakota County lake in the Twin Cities Metro region, offers accessible northern pike and largemouth bass fishing with strong panfish support. Black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, and pumpkinseed provide reliable catches for families and tournament anglers alike. Common carp are present and run large in this fertile water—an under-fished bonus target.
Dakota County's Lake Byllesby Reservoir, situated just south of the Twin Cities, serves up walleye and smallmouth bass in a 1,073-acre setting accessible to metro anglers. Channel catfish, northern pike, and prolific crappie (black and white) populations keep the action varied throughout the season.
Marion Lake, a 530-acre lake in Dakota 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.
Black Dog Lake, a 508-acre lake in Dakota 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.
A 490-acre lake in Dakota County within the Twin Cities Metro, Lake Marion holds largemouth bass and northern pike as primary targets, with black crappie, bluegill, bullhead and carp providing additional angling opportunity.
Gun Club Lake, a 344-acre lake in Dakota 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.
Dakota County, Minnesota — Crystal Lake is a 289-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 Dakota County, Minnesota, Orchard Lake is a 238-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.
Chub Lake (228 acres) sits in Dakota 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.
Alimagnet Lake (105 acres) sits in Dakota 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.
Rogers Lake, a 101-acre lake in Dakota 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.
Isabelle Lake (93 acres) sits in Dakota 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 Isabel, a 92-acre lake in Dakota 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.
In Dakota County, Minnesota, Lac Lavon is a 66-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 Dakota County, Minnesota, Farquar Lake is a 64-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.
Schmidtt Lake, a 58-acre lake in Dakota 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.
In Dakota County, Minnesota, Sunset Pond is a 54-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 Dakota County, Minnesota, Jensen Lake is a 52-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.
Schmitt Lake (51 acres) sits in Dakota 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.
Sunfish Lake, a 46-acre lake in Dakota 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.
Dakota County, Minnesota — Augusta 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.
Dakota County, Minnesota — Thomas Lake is a 41-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.
Dakota County, Minnesota — Kingsley Lake is a 41-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.
Dakota County, Minnesota — Blackhawk Lake is a 39-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 Dakota County, Minnesota, Holland Lake is a 36-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 Dakota County, Minnesota, Lemay Lake is a 35-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.
Cobblestone Lake (34 acres) sits in Dakota 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.
O'Brien Lake, a 33-acre lake in Dakota 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.
Early Lake (26 acres) sits in Dakota 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.
Kegan Lake, a 25-acre lake in Dakota 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 Dakota County, Minnesota, Empire Lake is a 24-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 Dakota County, Minnesota, Dickman Lake is a 23-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 Dakota County, Minnesota, Earley 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.
Dakota County, Minnesota — Marcott Lake is a 21-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.
Marcott Lakes, a 20-acre lake in Dakota 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.
Lee Lake (20 acres) sits in Dakota 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.
Dakota County, Minnesota — Innisfree 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 Dakota County, Minnesota, McDonough Lake is a 17-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.
Dakota County, Minnesota — Hornbeam Lake is a 17-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.
Kruse Lake, a 16-acre lake in Dakota 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.
Dakota County, Minnesota — Gerhardt Lake is a 15-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 Dakota County, Minnesota, Wood Park Lake is a 14-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.
O'Leary Lake (14 acres) sits in Dakota 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.
Schultz Lake, a 12-acre lake in Dakota 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 Dakota County, Minnesota, Prairie Ponds Lake is a 11-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.
Carlson Lake, a 11-acre lake in Dakota 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.
Pitts Lake (11 acres) sits in Dakota 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.
McCarthy Lake, a 11-acre lake in Dakota 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.
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 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.
Cannon River runs 193 km through Goodhue, Rice and Dakota 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.
Dakota, Goodhue, Scott and 1 more county in Minnesota — Vermillion River is a 99 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.
Chub Creek, a lake in Dakota 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.
Vermillion River, South Branch runs 15 km through Dakota 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.
Scott, Dakota and Hennepin Counties, Minnesota — Credit River is a 36 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.
Dakota County, Minnesota — Chub Creek, North Branch is a 8 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, Dakota County holds 36 species on PiscaMaps, including Northern Pike, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Common Carp, Pumpkinseed, 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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