Fishing in Minnesota

144 verified fishing spots across Minnesota, with fish species, bait recommendations, best fishing times, public access details, and official regulations.

Top fishing spots in Minnesota

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Tettegouche Camp Lake Pier

Silver Bay, MN· 47.3606, -91.2289
Northern Pike • Yellow Perch
Today's fishing
64.0Fair
Best time
6:49 AM
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Horseshoe Bay

Hovland, MN· 47.8483, -89.9767
Lake Trout • Brook Trout • Coho Salmon
Today's fishing
65.0Good
Best time
6:45 AM
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Iona's Beach Shoreline

Two Harbors, MN· 47.1683, -91.4239
Lake Trout • Rainbow Trout
Today's fishing
62.0Fair
Best time
6:49 AM
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Beaver Bay Pier

Beaver Bay, MN· 47.2586, -91.2981
Lake Trout • Coho Salmon • Chinook Salmon
Today's fishing
63.0Fair
Best time
6:49 AM
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Lake Redwood

Redwood Falls, MN· 44.5458, -95.1097
Channel Catfish • Black Crappie • Walleye
Today's fishing
61.0Fair
Best time
6:58 AM
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Kettle River - Banning State Park

Sandstone, MN· 46.1633, -92.8469
Smallmouth Bass • Northern Pike • Lake Sturgeon
Today's fishing
61.0Fair
Best time
6:53 AM
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South Branch Root River (Preston)

Preston, MN· 43.6681, -92.0833
Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout
Today's fishing
67.0Good
Best time
6:44 AM
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Vermillion River (Hastings)

Hastings, MN· 44.7397, -92.8589
Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout
Today's fishing
63.0Fair
Best time
6:50 AM
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Eagle Creek (Savage)

Savage, MN· 44.7783, -93.3664
Brown Trout
Today's fishing
60.0Fair
Best time
6:52 AM
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St. Croix River - Taylors Falls

Taylors Falls, MN· 45.4011, -92.6514
Smallmouth Bass • Walleye • Channel Catfish
Today's fishing
63.0Fair
Best time
6:50 AM
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Cloquet River

Brookston, MN· 46.8833, -92.4925
Smallmouth Bass • Walleye • Northern Pike
Today's fishing
62.0Fair
Best time
6:53 AM
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Big Fork River

Bigfork, MN· 47.9897, -93.6558
Muskellunge • Smallmouth Bass • Northern Pike
Today's fishing
60.0Fair
Best time
7:00 AM

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Fishing regulations in Minnesota

Always confirm current seasons, size limits, and license requirements with the official state wildlife agency before fishing.

Minnesota DNR — official regulations