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Fishing Ponds in Minnesota

Mille Lacs walleye, Lake of the Woods, and 10,000 lakes of opportunity. 27 venues listed across Winona County, Cass and Dakota County, with strong stocks of walleye, smallmouth bass and northern pike.

27 venues mapped · 1 with confirmed species · 1 with venue websites

Where can I go fishing in Minnesota?

You can fish at 27 mapped venues across Minnesota, concentrated around Winona County and Cass. Most are public waters where a state fishing license covers you.

Most venues below list a location and access details, many with species, and the map shows what is closest to you.

27 Minnesota venues plotted · click any pin for details

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All 27 fishing venues in Minnesota A–Z

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  • Mille Lacs Lake

    Mille Lacs

    Mille Lacs Lake is Minnesota's second-largest inland lake at 132,516 acres, roughly 18 miles by 14, averaging 27 feet deep, and one of the best-known walleye lakes in the country. Its rock reefs,…

    Species
    Walleye, Smallmouth bass, Northern pike, Muskellunge
    Website
    Open in Google Maps46.2387, -93.6604

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Directory data as of July 2026.

Fishing in Minnesota: FAQ

Minnesota has 27 fishing venues in our directory, concentrated in Winona County, Cass and Dakota County. The most commonly stocked species across the state are walleye, smallmouth bass and northern pike. Browse the full list below or jump to a venue using the A–Z navigation.

1 of our Minnesota venues are confirmed to hold bass, with strong representation in Winona County. Look for venues tagged "largemouth bass", "smallmouth bass" or "striped bass" in the species field below, or open the GilledIt app for live catch reports.

Yes, anglers fishing in Minnesota need a valid state fishing license, even on private waters. Licenses are issued by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR); some states require a separate freshwater/saltwater stamp or a trout permit. Resident, non-resident, and short-term licenses are usually available online from the state agency. Our Minnesota fishing license guide at /us/blog/minnesota-fishing-license-guide covers current prices, where to buy, and who is exempt.

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