22 public waters in the Bluff Country region — 7 lakes/reservoirs and 15 rivers. Every one is fishable on a Minnesota licence.
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Target Lake, a 608-acre lake in Houston 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.
Hayshore Lake, a 341-acre lake in Houston 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.
Houston County, Minnesota — Ice Haul Slough is a 228-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 Houston County, Minnesota, Pickerel Slough is a 74-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 Houston County, Minnesota, Middle Slough is a 47-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.
South Fork Lake, a 36-acre lake in Houston 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.
Houston County, Minnesota — Commodore Lake is a 21-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.
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.
Fillmore, Olmsted, Houston and 1 more county in Minnesota — Root River is a 132 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 Fillmore and Houston Counties, Minnesota, Root River, South Fork is a 65 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.
Clear Creek (56 km) flows through Redwood, Carlton, Lyon and 3 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.
Money Creek (35 km) flows through Winona and Houston Counties, Minnesota. A designated Minnesota Trout stream — wild and stocked brown and Brook Trout, with rainbows in some reaches. Trout stamp and special regulations apply.
In Houston and Fillmore Counties, Minnesota, Riceford Creek is a 41 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.
Winnebago Creek (26 km) flows through Houston and Allamakee Counties, Minnesota. A designated Minnesota Trout stream — wild and stocked brown and Brook Trout, with rainbows in some reaches. Trout stamp and special regulations apply.
Bee Creek runs 7 km through Allamakee and Houston Counties, Minnesota: A designated Minnesota Trout stream — wild and stocked brown and Brook Trout, with rainbows in some reaches. Trout stamp and special regulations apply.
In Houston County, Minnesota, Beaver Creek, West is a 9 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.
Bridge Creek, a lake in Fillmore and Houston Counties, Minnesota: A designated Minnesota Trout stream — wild and stocked brown and Brook Trout, with rainbows in some reaches. Trout stamp and special regulations apply.
Crystal Creek runs 1 km through Houston 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.
Houston County, Minnesota — Crooked Creek, South Fork is a 7 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.
Campbell Creek runs 8 km through Houston and Winona Counties, Minnesota: A designated Minnesota Trout stream — wild and stocked brown and Brook Trout, with rainbows in some reaches. Trout stamp and special regulations apply.
Houston County, Minnesota — Ballpark Creek is a 8 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.
Badger Creek runs 0 km through Houston 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, Houston County holds 22 species on PiscaMaps, including Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass and Bluegill.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
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