Minnesota Lake Profiles – the Great Eight
Site Staff
April 28, 2020
2020 update of Minnesota’s large lakes.
Lake Profile
Minnesota Lake Profile – Lake Tetonka, Le Sueur County
Glen Schmitt
April 21, 2020
This Le Sueur County fishery seems to hold a little bit of everything – the typical lake species and a wide variety of river fish as well.
Minnesota Lake Profile – Trout Lake, Itasca County
Glen Schmitt
April 14, 2020
The rewards for figuring out ultra-deep Trout Lake are worth the effort. Once one gets past the intimidation factors, a healthy supply of quality walleyes, smallmouth bass, and northern pike awaits.
Minnesota Lake Profile – Farm Lake, Lake County
Glen Schmitt
April 7, 2020
From a habitat standpoint, the 1,292-acre Farm is geared toward walleyes.
Minnesota Lake Profile – Lake Reno, Pope County
Site Staff
March 31, 2020
Lake Reno’s ability to sustain excellent walleye fishing is just part of what makes it such a favorite among local and visiting anglers alike. Quality panfish, chunky largemouth bass, and thick northern pike also draw
Minnesota Lake Profile – Forest Lake, Washington County
Glen Schmitt
March 24, 2020
Healthy walleye and muskie numbers, fueled by annual stocking efforts, make those fish primary targets for anglers. But Forest Lake’s northern pike also draw attention, and there are enough respectable largemouth bass, as well as
Minnesota Lake Profile – Camp Lake, Crow Wing County
Glen Schmitt
March 17, 2020
It’s one of those lakes that you need to approach with a different mindset than you’re probably used to. Don’t go there hoping to land magnum-sized panfish or giant bass. Rather, temper your expectations, catch
Minnesota Lake Profile – 11th Crow Wing Lake, Hubbard County
Site Staff
March 10, 2020
The 750-acre 11th Crow Wing has a reputation for not only producing good numbers of walleyes and bass, but also plenty of quality fish. Both tend to get the attention of local anglers.
Minnesota Lake Profile – Pleasant Lake, Wright County
Glen Schmitt
March 4, 2020
Pleasant has maintained its reputation as an excellent largemouth bass fishery; crappies go through cycles and draw attention when they peak; the lake gives up an occasional good-sized northern pike; and it produces just enough
