39 public waters in the Bluff Country region — 31 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.
Cannon Lake in Rice County's Bluff Country brings together walleye, northern pike, and yellow perch fishing across 1,587 acres, with the added quirk of bigmouth buffalo and freshwater drum — species that give this southeast Minnesota lake distinct character. Black crappie and common carp round out a versatile warm and cool-water mix.
This 1,250-acre Rice County lake in the Prairie region holds a mixed warm-water fishery centered on Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye. White Bass, Freshwater Drum, Common Carp, and Bowfin add diversity to the species mix, making Sakatah Lake a versatile destination for Minnesota anglers.
In Rice County, Minnesota, Shields Lake is a 940-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 Rice County, Minnesota, Cedar Lake is a 904-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 Rice County, Minnesota, French Lake is a 871-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.
Circle Lake, a 835-acre lake in Rice 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 Rice County, Minnesota, Mazaska Lake is a 686-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.
Wells Lake (680 acres) sits in Rice 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.
Rice County, Minnesota — Roberds Lake is a 633-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.
Union Lake, a 397-acre lake in Rice 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.
Rice County, Minnesota — Lower Sakatah Lake is a 369-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 Rice County, Minnesota, Caron Lake is a 319-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 Rice County, Minnesota, Fox Lake is a 309-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.
Rice County, Minnesota — Phelps Lake is a 301-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.
Rice County, Minnesota — Cody Lake is a 258-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.
Sprague Lake, a 176-acre lake in Rice 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.
Hunt Lake, a 175-acre lake in Rice 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.
Mud Lake (160 acres) sits in Rice 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.
Dudley Lake, a 129-acre lake in Rice 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.
Rice County, Minnesota — Metogga Lake is a 84-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 Rice County, Minnesota, LeMay Lake is a 75-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 Rice County, Minnesota, Hatch Lake is a 74-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.
Duban Lake (66 acres) sits in Rice 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 Rice County, Minnesota, Kelly 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.
Pooles Lake, a 64-acre lake in Rice 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 Rice County, Minnesota, Faribault 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.
Crystal Lake, a 43-acre lake in Rice 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 Rice County, Minnesota, Weinberger Lake is a 29-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 Rice County, Minnesota, Willing Lake is a 26-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.
Twin Lake, a 15-acre lake in Rice 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 Rice County, Minnesota, Logue Lake is a 13-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 Steele, Polk, Rice and 2 more counties in Minnesota, Straight River is a 76 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.
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.
Zumbro River, North Fork runs 64 km through Goodhue, Rice and Wabasha 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.
Porter Creek (26 km) flows through Scott and Rice 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.
Rice and Goodhue Counties, Minnesota — Prairie Creek is a 2 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.
Heath Creek (Rice County, Minnesota) sits in Rice 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.
Falls Creek, a lake in Rice 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.
Mackenzie Creek runs 0 km through Rice 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.
Across its mapped waters, Rice County holds 25 species on PiscaMaps, including Northern Pike, Common Carp, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Walleye and Pumpkinseed.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
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