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Kalmar Reservoir 3 is a public lake in Olmsted County, Minnesota, managed by Minnesota DNR (public waters). The shoreline and water are open to the public. Public access confirmed via MN DNR public water.
A bluegill, crappie and perch lake managed for family and shore fishing, with largemouth bass and northern pike in the weeds.
Kalmar Reservoir 3 covers about 20 acres in the Bluff Country region. Anglers here mostly fish for bluegill, black crappie, yellow perch, largemouth bass; northern pike, pumpkinseed, black bullhead, common carp are also on record. The nearest other mapped waters on PiscaMaps are Kalmar Reservoir 7 and Kalmar Reservoir.
Species from MN DNR LakeFinder and fishery survey data.
Night fishing: No general night-fishing closure in Minnesota. Some designated trout lakes and streams close overnight or have a shortened season, and a few border waters have their own hours — check the current MN DNR regulations for this water.
Boats: Boats and motors are allowed on public waters; some lakes carry no-wake or horsepower limits. AIS law is enforced statewide — drain water, remove plants/mussels, and dry or decontaminate before leaving the access.
Bank & bivvy camping: Camp at state parks, state forest campgrounds, WMAs and DNR rustic campsites; the Boundary Waters needs a BWCA permit. Dispersed shoreline camping outside designated sites is generally not allowed.
Tackle: Statewide bag limits apply (walleye 6, though many marquee and border waters are 4 with a protected slot). Many individual lakes carry special or experimental regulations — check the MN DNR fishing regulations booklet for this water.
Rules verified 2026-09-02 against MN DNR regulations. Always confirm the current rules before you fish.
Anyone 16 or older needs a Minnesota fishing licence. Non-resident annual is about $52; a 72-hour non-resident licence is about $40 and a 24-hour about $14. A trout stamp (about $10) is required to fish trout waters. Buy online at the MN DNR. Every angler 16+ needs a Minnesota fishing licence; a trout stamp is required to fish or possess trout on most trout waters. AIS rules apply — drain, clean and dry before leaving any access.
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