36 public waters in the Prairie region — 25 lakes/reservoirs and 11 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.
Lake Benton is a 2,679-acre Prairie-region water in Lincoln County offering one of Minnesota DNR's more diverse public-water fisheries: walleye and yellow perch lead cool-season action, while northern pike, largemouth bass and channel catfish appeal to anglers year-round. Black crappie and bluegill ensure solid panfish opportunity alongside the main target species.
Located in Lincoln County's Prairie region, this 2,677-acre lake blends warmwater panfish (black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed) and bullhead action with solid northern pike and largemouth bass habitat. Channel catfish and common carp round out the species mix. The combination of structure and shallow, fertile water makes Benton Lake a consistent performer for varied angling styles.
Spanning 1,535 acres in Lincoln County on the prairie, Lake Hendricks is a solid walleye and northern pike destination with established populations of yellow perch and white bass. Black crappie complete the primary species mix in this Mid-South Minnesota fishery.
Shaokotan Lake (987 acres) sits in Lincoln 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.
This 971-acre Prairie lake in Lincoln County, Minnesota delivers solid walleye and northern pike action across a healthy panfish base. Yellow perch, black crappie, and bluegill thrive in shallower structure, while walleye keyers work deeper zones and early/late light. Black bullhead and carp add bonus opportunities for anglers seeking bottom-feeding species.
Hendricks Lake (653 acres) sits in Lincoln 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.
Lincoln County, Minnesota — Dead Coon Lake is a 545-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.
Hawksnest Lake, a 294-acre lake in Lincoln 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.
Lincoln County, Minnesota — Perch Lake is a 245-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.
Stay Lake, a 218-acre lake in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County, Minnesota, Lake Stay is a 210-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 Lincoln County, Minnesota, Steep Bank Lake is a 197-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 Lincoln County, Minnesota, Slough is a 159-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.
Hawks Nest Lake (152 acres) sits in Lincoln 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.
West Stay Lake, a 146-acre lake in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County, Minnesota, Popowski Lake is a 141-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.
Lincoln County, Minnesota — South Ash Lake is a 139-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 Lincoln County, Minnesota, Oak Lake is a 107-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.
Lincoln County, Minnesota — Gislason Lake is a 92-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.
Lincoln County, Minnesota — North Ash Lake is a 88-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.
Drietz Lake (70 acres) sits in Lincoln 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.
Kvernmo Marsh (54 acres) sits in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County, Minnesota, Biggs Lake is a 43-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.
Lincoln County, Minnesota — Pickeral Lake is a 27-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 Lincoln County, Minnesota, Porter Reservoir is a 15-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 Moody, Lincoln and Brookings Counties, Minnesota, Spring Creek 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.
Lac qui Parle River runs 193 km through Lac qui Parle, Yellow Medicine and Lincoln 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 Pipestone and Lincoln Counties, Minnesota, Willow Creek is a 28 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.
Yellow Medicine River runs 147 km through Yellow Medicine, Lyon and Lincoln 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.
Yellow Medicine River, South Branch runs 59 km through Lyon and Lincoln 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 Lyon and Lincoln Counties, Minnesota, Threemile Creek is a 68 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.
Lincoln and Yellow Medicine Counties, Minnesota — Yellow Medicine River, North Branch is a 41 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.
Brookings and Lincoln Counties, Minnesota — Medary Creek is a 11 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 Yellow Medicine, Lac qui Parle and Lincoln Counties, Minnesota, Canby Creek is a 38 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.
In Pipestone, Moody and Lincoln Counties, Minnesota, Flandreau Creek is a 38 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 Lincoln County, Minnesota, Norwegian Creek is a 9 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, Lincoln County holds 28 species on PiscaMaps, including Northern Pike, Common Carp, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Pumpkinseed and Walleye.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
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