Lake Profile

Like many water bodies in central Minnesota, Stearns County’s Pearl Lake is a typical panfish/bass type of fishery. It’s a classically bowl-shaped lake, with limited structure and an abundance of vegetation both above and below

There aren’t many lakes to choose from along the Blue Earth/Faribault county line in southern Minnesota. However, one worth noting is Lura Lake, just south of Mapleton. It’s a fishery with an interesting history that’s

A solid walleye population has always been a staple of Itasca County’s Sand Lake. That remains the case, but changes in water clarity on this 3,579-acre system may lead to a different approach when fishing

There’s nothing to debate when it comes to fishing options in Cedar Lake, north of Ely. Make no mistake; this 465-acre fishery is an excellent walleye lake.

In Otter Tail County alone, there are 11 Long lakes, one of which is this week’s featured body of water. Just to keep them straight, this Long Lake is 766 acres and is known to

Currently, the lake is stocked annually with walleye fingerlings, and if surplus fish are available, they’re stocked as well.

Although its panfish typically draw the most attention, this 1,099-acre system is showing signs of improving walleye numbers, along with plenty of bass, both of the largemouth and smallmouth variety.

At just over 1,700 acres, Sturgeon Lake is the second-largest fishery in Pine County. It’s a beautiful lake, with amazingly clear water that often attracts more recreational users than anglers during the summer months.

But