Lake Profile

In the spirit of the current fall hunting season, it seems only fitting to feature Itasca County’s Deer Lake this week. Even more so because we featured Deer’s neighbor, Moose Lake, which is basically across

Itasca County’s Moose Lake has a well-deserved and long-standing reputation as a solid walleye and muskie fishery. Both species remain primary targets for anglers who frequent this 1,273-acre lake near Deer River.

There’s a fair amount of structure throughout South Twin Lake in Mahnomen County, especially for a lake that’s just over 1,100 acres in size.
Among its shallow flats, breaklines, and underwater points, there’s also

When you look at the shoreline surrounding Nokay Lake in Crow Wing County, the first point of interest is that the vast majority of it is lined with bulrushes. Dig a little deeper into the

If you’re a walleye angler who welcomes a challenge, Big Sand Lake in central Hubbard County is for you. Located about seven miles northeast of Park Rapids, Big Sand is a large, deep lake, that’s

Green Lake in Isanti County is primarily managed by the DNR for walleyes and northern pike. But this 833-acre fishery east of Princeton shouldn’t be overlooked for its crappie- and largemouth bass-catching opportunities, either.

White Iron, at more than 3,000 acres, also has some depth appeal, maxing out at 47 feet – enough deep water to support cold-water fish species such as tullibee. While its tullibee population is a

There aren’t many lakes to choose from in Benton County, but from a fishing standpoint, Little Rock Lake is the best of the lot. At more than 1,300 acres, it’s also the largest lake in

There’s a flowage in southern Minnesota that includes two lakes in downtown Albert Lea in Freeborn County: Fountain Lake and a larger body of water to its southeast – the town’s namesake, Albert Lea Lake.<br