There are more than a dozen lakes that comprise the Sauk River Chain of Lakes in Stearns County, all of which are pretty solid multi-species fisheries. The largest, and one of the most recognized within the system, is Cedar Island Lake, a 986-acre body of water in the town of Richmond.
You could argue that Rice Lake in Paynesville is one of, if not the most, productive and popular fishing lakes in Stearns County. Its reputation as a consistent yearround, multi-species fishery is long-standing, justified, and well known in these parts.
Rice Lake delivers outstanding multi-species fishing in Minnesota’s Stearns County Read More »
Like most open water fishing seasons, assessments from anglers, guides, and others dialed into the Minnesota fishing scene are offering mixed reviews for the front half of the 2026 campaign.
From that first cast in mid-April, to the staggering heat that arrived this week, enough time has passed to fairly gauge how fishing has been so far. Weather conditions, especially the wind, has almost earned as much conversation as local bites around most bait shop counters.
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Located in Polk County, Maple Lake is the westernmost lake with any real significant fishing opportunities in northwest Minnesota’s Red River Valley. There are a few options in these parts; Union Lake and Lake Sarah to its south are viable, but then there’s just a smattering of small water bodies that just don’t offer anglers a whole heck of a lot.
Maple Lake walleyes lead strong mixed-bag fishery in Minnesota’s Polk County Read More »
The Chisago Chain of Lakes are a band of connected fisheries united by a series of channels, small streams, and skinny routes that allow fish and boat movement between some of the lakes. In all, this popular fishing system, which borders the town of Chisago City, encompasses roughly 5,000 acres of water.
One of the smallest lakes within this chain, at just 142 acres, is North Lindstrom.
If there’s a downside to Rice County’s Roberds Lake, it’s that she greens up quite a bit during the summer months; it might not be the best swimming option in the area. But this 632-acre fishery northwest of Faribault is an excellent multi-species fishing lake – no matter its water conditions.
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Anglers who frequent Split Hand Lake in Itasca County are well aware of two special fishing regulations in place. Those anglers also benefit greatly from the positive effect these regulations have had on the lake through the years.
Special regs help panfish shine on Split Hand Lake in Minnesota’s Itasca County Read More »
Pine County’s Pokegama Lake could be the finest representation of what a multi-species fishery is supposed to look like. As part of the Snake River system, you just never know what might show up on the end of your line, and that alone might be one of Pokegama’s greatest traits.
Want quality? Fish Pokegama Lake’s slabs, ’gills, and bass in central Minnesota Read More »
Located on the eastern edge of Alexandria, Lake Geneva has a reputation as one of this area’s premier largemouth bass and panfish fisheries. It’s also part of the Alexandria Chain of Lakes, which includes other popular destination water bodies such as Carlos, Le Homme Dieu, Darling, and Victoria.
Every lake in the system is noted for its ability to produce largemouth bass, bluegills, and crappies. But its Geneva’s consistent production and size structure that seems to stand out just a bit more.
‘Sleeper’ Geneva: a multi-species, ‘target-rich’ lake in Minnesota’s Douglas County Read More »
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