21 public waters in the Bluff Country region — 2 lakes/reservoirs and 19 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 438-acre Wabasha County reservoir in the Bluff Country region is known for muskie and walleye alongside a healthy smallmouth bass population. Crappie and yellow perch provide reliable panfish opportunity, while largemouth bass and bluegill round out the catch.
West Newton Chute (144 acres) sits in Wabasha 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.
Minnesota's Mississippi River segment spans nearly 871 km through 25 counties, from the Northern Lakes region south to the Iowa border. Walleye and sauger dominate the gamefish community, alongside northern pike, muskellunge, and both smallmouth and largemouth bass; channel catfish and flathead catfish provide excellent bottom-fishing opportunities. Common carp run large in this fertile river system and represent an under-fished bonus target for anglers seeking hard-fighting fish.
Zumbro River (101 km) flows through Wabasha, Olmsted and Dodge 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.
Wabasha, Olmsted and Winona Counties, Minnesota — Whitewater River, North Branch is a 44 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.
Wabasha and Renville Counties, Minnesota — Middle Creek is a 27 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.
Whitewater River (30 km) flows through Winona and Wabasha 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.
Dry Run Creek runs 0 km through Goodhue, Wabasha and Olmsted 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 Wabasha and Goodhue Counties, Minnesota, Cold Spring Brook is a 19 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.
Wabasha County, Minnesota — West Indian Creek is a lake: A designated Minnesota Trout stream — wild and stocked brown and Brook Trout, with rainbows in some reaches. Trout stamp and special regulations apply.
Wabasha County, Minnesota — East Indian Creek is a 2 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.
Gorman Creek (16 km) flows through Wabasha 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.
Trout Valley Creek runs 12 km through Winona and Wabasha 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.
Wabasha and Goodhue Counties, Minnesota — Gilbert Creek is a 9 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.
Silver Spring Creek runs 0 km through Olmsted 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.
Long Creek runs 0 km through Wabasha 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.
West Albany Creek runs 8 km through Wabasha 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.
Trout Brook (0 km) flows through Wabasha and Goodhue 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.
Snake Creek runs 6 km through Wabasha 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.
Wabasha County, Minnesota — King's Creek 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.
Across its mapped waters, Wabasha County holds 25 species on PiscaMaps, including Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Channel Catfish and White Bass.
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.