17 public waters in the Northern Lakes region — 3 lakes/reservoirs and 14 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.
This sprawling 305,000-acre lake on Minnesota's northern border is a walleye and sauger stronghold, with yellow perch and northern pike providing excellent secondary opportunities. Lake sturgeon, a trophy species increasingly targeted by enthusiasts, inhabit the deeper basins and structure. The lake's size and complex bottom contours make it a destination for both guided and independent anglers seeking quality cold-water fishing.
Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota — Winter Road Lake is a 188-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 Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota, North Unit 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.
Koochiching and Lake of the Woods Counties, Minnesota — Rainy River is a 139 km stream: A major border river — the full Minnesota species list including Walleye, Sauger, smallmouth, Muskie, flathead and Channel Catfish, White Bass and Lake Sturgeon.
Rapid River (88 km) flows through Lake of the Woods and Koochiching 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 Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota, Rapid River, North Branch is a 47 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.
Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota — Winter Road River is a 63 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.
Roseau and Lake of the Woods Counties, Minnesota — Warroad River, West Branch is a 26 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.
Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota — Baudette River is a 33 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.
Pipestone, Lake of the Woods and Rock Counties, Minnesota — Poplar Creek is a 9 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.
Chase Brook (18 km) flows through Lake of the Woods 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.
Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota — Peppermint Creek is a lake: 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.
Miller Creek runs 2 km through Lake of the Woods 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.
Lake of the Woods and Koochiching Counties, Minnesota — Bartons Brook is a 0 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.
Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota — Troy Creek is a lake: 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 Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota, Williams Creek is a 12 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 Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota, Baudette River, West Fork is a 7 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.
Across its mapped waters, Lake of the Woods County holds 22 species on PiscaMaps, including Walleye, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Common Carp, 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.