82 public waters in the Central Lakes region — 53 lakes/reservoirs and 29 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 1,702-acre Pine County lake in central Minnesota hosts a mixed warmwater fishery centered on crappie, bluegill, and rock bass, with largemouth bass and northern pike in deeper cover. Common carp, often overlooked, reach impressive sizes in Sturgeon Lake's nutrient-rich environment.
Pokegama Lake spans 1,515 acres in Pine County's Central Lakes area and is managed as a public fishery with sturdy populations of channel catfish, black crappie, and bluegill. Bowfin and bigmouth buffalo provide offbeat options, while common carp thrive in the lake's fertile basin.
In Pine County, Minnesota, Cross Lake is a 923-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 Pine County, Minnesota, Grindstone Lake is a 530-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.
Sand Lake, a 527-acre lake in Pine 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.
Pine County, Minnesota — Island Lake is a 524-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 Pine County, Minnesota, Oak Lake is a 456-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.
Pine County, Minnesota — Upper Pine Lake is a 231-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.
Fox Lake, a 200-acre lake in Pine 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.
Net Lake (136 acres) sits in Pine 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.
Grass Lake, a 124-acre lake in Pine 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.
Rhine Lake, a 117-acre lake in Pine 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.
Pine County, Minnesota — Dago Lake is a 116-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.
Hay Creek Flowage, a 104-acre lake in Pine 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.
Razor Lake (96 acres) sits in Pine 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 Pine County, Minnesota, Long Meadows Lake is a 92-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 Pine County, Minnesota, Stanton Lake is a 87-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.
Pine County, Minnesota — Miller Lake is a 81-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.
First Lake (80 acres) sits in Pine 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.
Grace Lake, a 80-acre lake in Pine 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 Pine County, Minnesota, Passenger Lake is a 66-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.
Graces Lake, a 65-acre lake in Pine 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.
Big Slough (63 acres) sits in Pine 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 Pine County, Minnesota, Big Slough Lake is a 63-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.
McCormick Lake, a 60-acre lake in Pine 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.
Little Tamarack Lake, a 59-acre lake in Pine 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.
Lake Twelve (59 acres) sits in Pine 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.
Little Oak Lake, a 58-acre lake in Pine 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.
Greigs Lake, a 55-acre lake in Pine 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.
Lower Rush Lake (47 acres) sits in Pine 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.
Pine County, Minnesota — Wilbur Lake is a 42-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.
Hellmans Lake (42 acres) sits in Pine 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.
Pine County, Minnesota — Delong Lake 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.
Close Lake (33 acres) sits in Pine 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.
Maheu Lake, a 33-acre lake in Pine 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.
Stevens Lake, a 31-acre lake in Pine 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 Pine County, Minnesota, Lake Alma is a 31-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.
Kramer Lakes, a 29-acre lake in Pine 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 Pine County, Minnesota, Alma Lake is a 28-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.
Grindstone River Lake, a 26-acre lake in Pine 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 Pine County, Minnesota, Lords Lake is a 23-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 Pine County, Minnesota, McGowan Lake is a 23-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.
Pine County, Minnesota — Wallace Lake is a 21-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.
Pine County, Minnesota — Mallard Lake is a 21-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.
Daily Lake (aka Cemetery Lake), a 20-acre lake in Pine 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.
Little Bass Lake, a 19-acre lake in Pine 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.
Pine County, Minnesota — Dollar Lake is a 19-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.
Logan Lake, a 18-acre lake in Pine 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.
Bartels Lake (17 acres) sits in Pine 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.
Hicks Lake, a 17-acre lake in Pine 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.
Headquarters Lake (16 acres) sits in Pine 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.
Pine County, Minnesota — Clayton Lake is a 15-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 Pine County, Minnesota, Kenney Lake is a 14-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.
Snake River runs 168 km through Marshall, Kanabec, Pine and 4 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.
Hay Creek (34 km) flows through Pine, Burnett and Douglas 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 Pine County, Minnesota, Sand 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.
Bear Creek (47 km) flows through Pine 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.
St. Croix River (26 km) flows through Douglas, Burnett and Pine 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.
Kettle River (114 km) flows through Pine and Carlton 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 Pine and Burnett Counties, Minnesota, Crooked 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.
Lower Tamarack River (63 km) flows through Pine and Burnett 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.
Carlton, Pine and Douglas Counties, Minnesota — Nemadji River is a 21 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.
Upper Tamarack River (15 km) flows through Douglas, Pine and Burnett 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 Pine and Chisago Counties, Minnesota, Rock Creek is a 22 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 Pine, St. Louis, Carlton and 1 more county in Minnesota, Mission Creek is a 30 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.
Keene Creek runs 23 km through Pine 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.
Birch Creek runs 26 km through Pine, Hubbard and Aitkin 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.
Net River runs 24 km through Carlton and Pine 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.
Pine County, Minnesota — Partridge Creek is a 13 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.
In Pine County, Minnesota, McDermott Creek is a 24 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.
Pine County, Minnesota — Crooked Creek, West Fork is a 23 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.
In Kanabec and Pine Counties, Minnesota, Grindstone River, South Branch is a 22 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.
Pokegama Creek (22 km) flows through Pine and Kanabec 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.
Grindstone River (11 km) flows through Pine 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.
Little Sand Creek (19 km) flows through Pine 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.
Little Net River (12 km) flows through Carlton and Pine 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.
Pine County, Minnesota — Little Willow River is a 16 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 Pine and Aitkin Counties, Minnesota, Bremen Creek is a 11 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.
Pine County, Minnesota — Pokegama Creek, East 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.
Bangs Brook runs 8 km through Pine 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.
Squib Creek runs 9 km through Pine 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.
In Pine County, Minnesota, Thunder Creek 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, Pine County holds 30 species on PiscaMaps, including Northern Pike, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, Common Carp, Black Crappie and White Sucker.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
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