19 public waters in the Northwest region — 5 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.
Lake Traverse (5,664 acres) spans the Minnesota–South Dakota border in Traverse County and ranks among the Northwest region's most versatile fisheries. Walleye and northern pike lead the gamefish contingent, but smallmouth and largemouth bass, white bass, black crappie, and bluegill ensure variety for all skill levels. Large common carp add an under-fished trophy dimension to this productive prairie lake.
Traverse County's Mud Lake (1,525 acres) in the Northwest region combines pike and crappie fishing with surprising populations of bigmouth buffalo and channel catfish. The lake's carp run notably large and offer an under-fished alternative to traditional species.
In Traverse County, Minnesota, Saint Marys Lake is a 286-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.
St. Mary's Lake (255 acres) sits in Traverse 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.
Flood Slough (190 acres) sits in Traverse 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.
Red River runs 634 km through Cass, Richland, Polk and 11 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.
In Grant, Traverse and Otter Tail Counties, Minnesota, Mustinka River is a 112 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 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.
In Traverse and Big Stone Counties, Minnesota, Twelvemile Creek, West Branch 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.
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.
Little Minnesota River runs 8 km through Roberts, Big Stone and Traverse Counties, Minnesota: A major border river — the full Minnesota species list including Walleye, Sauger, smallmouth, Muskie, flathead and Channel Catfish, White Bass and Lake Sturgeon.
Judicial Ditch 12 (26 km) flows through Traverse, Grant and Wilkin 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.
County Drain 27 River (25 km) flows through Traverse 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.
Old Channel River (13 km) flows through Traverse 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 Big Stone and Traverse Counties, Minnesota, Judicial Ditch 4 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.
County Ditch 44 (11 km) flows through Traverse 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.
Eighteenmile Creek runs 11 km through Traverse 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.
Twelvemile Creek, West Fork (10 km) flows through Traverse and Big Stone 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.
Traverse County, Minnesota — County Ditch 52 is a 12 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.
Across its mapped waters, Traverse County holds 27 species on PiscaMaps, including Walleye, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Common Carp, White Bass, Channel Catfish, Freshwater Drum and Sauger.
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.