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Fishing in Big Lake, MN

Minnesota, United States

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Top fish species in Big Lake

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Northern pike
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Black crappie
Black crappie

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Northern pike

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Bluegill

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Greengill hybrid

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Largemouth bass

Eagle Lake

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Bluegill

Twin Lakes

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Silver redhorse

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Largemouth bass

Carson Bay

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About Big Lake fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Big Lake, Minnesota. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 11,354 catches for Largemouth bass, 4,573 catches for Northern pike, and 3,479 catches for Smallmouth bass.

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Fishing regulations in Big Lake

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45°20′29.8″N 93°44′35.2″W
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FAQ about Big Lake fishing

Anglers in Big Lake, MN recommend these top fishing spots: Mississippi River (MN), Elk River, Crow River, Lake Orono, and Eagle Lake.
Most commonly caught species around Big Lake, MN:
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The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Big Lake, MN was a 13 ft / 3.5 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Fishin-san at Schmidt Lake on July 22, 2018.
The biggest Northern pike (by length) reported in Big Lake, MN was a 11 ft / 555.3 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @huntingandfishingman at Pelican Lake on January 13, 2019.
The biggest Smallmouth bass (by length) reported in Big Lake, MN was a 12 ft caught by Fishbrain user @justinjdehetre at Mississippi River Reservoir on August 1, 2014.

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20.8 miles away

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Waverly

22.0 miles away

Independence

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South Haven

23.3 miles away

Foley

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