41 public waters in the Northwest region — 34 lakes/reservoirs and 7 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.
Stevens County, Minnesota — Pomme de Terre Lakes is a 713-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.
Stevens County, Minnesota — Long Lake is a 617-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.
Perkins Lake (514 acres) sits in Stevens 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 Stevens County, Minnesota, Gorder Lake is a 483-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.
Charlotte Lake, a 464-acre lake in Stevens 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.
Hattie Lake (453 acres) sits in Stevens 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.
North Pomme de Terre Lake, a 422-acre lake in Stevens 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 Stevens County, Minnesota, Page Lake is a 372-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.
Lake Charlotte in Stevens County (Northwest region) is a 311-acre shallow panfish and pike destination. Northern pike are the marquee species, but black crappie, bluegill, and largemouth bass provide consistent catches, with bullheads offering a seasonal bonus.
In Stevens County, Minnesota, Harstad Slough is a 294-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.
Cyrus Lake, a 279-acre lake in Stevens 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 Cyrus (273 acres) sits in Stevens 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.
Middle Pomme de Terre Lake, a 193-acre lake in Stevens 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.
Stevens County, Minnesota — Crystal Lake is a 178-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.
Fish Lake, a 167-acre lake in Stevens 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.
Stevens County, Minnesota — Clear Lake is a 157-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.
Stevens County, Minnesota — Wintermute Lake is a 145-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.
Silver Lake, a 143-acre lake in Stevens 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.
Stevens County, Minnesota — Moore Lake is a 127-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 Stevens County, Minnesota, Solvie Slough is a 121-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.
Flax Lake, a 120-acre lake in Stevens 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.
Hanson Lake, a 103-acre lake in Stevens 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.
Hanse Lake, a 98-acre lake in Stevens 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.
South Maughan Lake, a 93-acre lake in Stevens 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.
Stevens County, Minnesota — Gravel Lake is a 92-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 Stevens County, Minnesota, Lundberg Lake is a 90-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.
Grossman Slough, a 68-acre lake in Stevens 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.
Stevens County, Minnesota — Pomme de Terre River Lake is a 62-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.
Bjork Lake (45 acres) sits in Stevens 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.
Spooner Slough (42 acres) sits in Stevens 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.
Scandia Lake, a 29-acre lake in Stevens 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.
North Baker Lake (22 acres) sits in Stevens 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 Stevens County, Minnesota, North Maughan 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.
In Stevens County, Minnesota, Coleman Slough is a 16-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.
Chippewa River runs 247 km through Pope, Swift, Chippewa and 3 more counties in 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.
Pomme de Terre River runs 212 km through Stevens, Swift and Grant 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 Stevens and Traverse Counties, Minnesota, Twelvemile Creek is a 40 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.
Muddy Creek runs 20 km through Stevens 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.
Fivemile Creek runs 22 km through Grant, Traverse and Stevens 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.
Judicial Ditch 9 runs 13 km through Stevens 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.
Dry Wood Creek (1 km) flows through Swift and Stevens 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.
Across its mapped waters, Stevens County holds 24 species on PiscaMaps, including Walleye, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass, 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.
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.